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IC launches new survey on public libraries
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has decided to commission the University of Macau to conduct the “Macao Public Library Survey 2015” in order to ... -
UK returns over MOP350 million of Ao Man Long’s illicit assets
The British authorities will return over MOP350 million of illicit assets confiscated in the Ao Man Long case to the MSAR government. The assets ... -
Lai Man Wa | Customs chief commits suicide, authorities say
The city was shocked over the weekend by the alleged suicide of the director-general of the Customs Service, Lai Man Wa, who was found ... -
Gaming | Casino revenue extends fall despite more holiday arrivals
Macau’s casino revenue fell for the 17th straight month, as increased visits over China’s National Day holiday week failed to boost traffic at betting ... -
Fees for 11 public car parks to increase in December
The government will update the fees for the use of public parking spaces in 11 car parks, according to an announcement published on Saturday ... -
CRIME | 37 arrested at ‘drug party’
The Judiciary Police arrested 37 people on Friday for their involvement in a suspected drug party that took place at a karaoke parlor in ... -
Annual charitable Eco TrailHiker run attracts more participants
Up to 2,000 runners representing 500 teams braved the searing heat yesterday as they completed in the territory’s annual race, Sands China Macau Eco ... -
André Couto crowned GT 300 champion in Japan
Local racer André Couto has been crowned the GT 300 champion with one round to go into the Super GT championship. This was a ... -
Labor | Hotel workers stage dramatic protest over unpaid salaries
Ten employees of the Beijing Imperial Hotel (formerly New Century Hotel) in Taipa staged a protest on Saturday, calling for eight months of unpaid ... -
Hundreds take to the streets, protest Pearl Horizon uncertainty
Hundreds of Pearl Horizon buyers once again took to the streets on Saturday to protest the lack of progress currently being made on the ... -
Six students sexually abused in military training camp
An instructor at a military camp in Coloane allegedly abused six students from local schools aged 12 to 14 years old. The students, all ... -
Education | UM announces this year’s honorary doctorates
The University of Macau (UM) has announced its annual allocation of honorary doctorates to distinguished individuals with outstanding professional achievements and contributions to society. ... -
Statistics | Growth in retail receipts falls to lowest since 2004
According to government data, growth in retail receipts has fallen to its lowest rate since 2004 – a slowdown in the year-on-year growth to ... -
ASK THE VET | Caring for your pet boa constrictor
Recently we started seeing an increase in the amount of pet snakes in Macau. Most of the ones that come to us show symptoms ... -
Director-General of the Customs Service dies in undisclosed circumstances
The Director-General of the Customs Service Ms Lai Man Wa was found dead today (Friday) in Ocean Gardens, the Chief Executive announced this evening ... -
Customs patrols catch more people trying to cross border illegally
The number of illegal immigrants intercepted by Macau Customs Service sea patrols increased by 12.46% year-on-year from January to September, the head of Maritime ... -
Billionaire Packer’s Crown buys Nobu stake for USD100m
Crown Resorts Ltd., the Australian casino group controlled by billionaire James Packer, bought a 20 percent stake in Nobu for USD100 million to extend ... -
Commissioner debuts with positive future vision
The new Foreign Affairs Commissioner in Macau, Ye Dabo, said that the region would continue to thrive despite the current economic downturn under the ... -
Vice director to temporarily take over gaming watchdog
Secretary for Economy and Finance Lionel Leong is seeking trilingual and law-savvy talents to succeed outgoing Gaming Inspection and Coordination director (DICJ), Manuel Neves. ... -
Gaming | MGM China quarterly revenue drops
In the three months ended September 30, MGM China reported a total revenue of HKD4.1 billion and an adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxation, Depreciation ... -
Wong Sio Chak links taxi overcharging to Uber operation
Uber’s operation in the territory would exacerbate the already rampant phenomenon of arbitrary charging in the taxi industry, Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak ... -
Briefs | Chui forms committee to enhance city’s int’l role
The Chief Executive, Chui Sai On, has assembled a new committee to formulate policies in line with the region’s role as a world travel ... -
50 chefs develop new Chinese cuisine dishes
Over 50 chefs from Sands Macao and Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao attended an event called “Sands China World of Chinese Cuisine”, held yesterday ... -
Tourism | Region promoted in Kuala Lumpur
The Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is staging a “mega roadshow” under the theme “Experience Macau”, to be held in Kuala Lumpur between Oct. ... -
Francisco Coelho, the ‘Dark Knight’ | ‘Macau’s economy will come back better and better’
Nicknamed the “godfather” of Macau’s nightlife, Francisco Coelho, 56, has been running the hottest clubs in town, namely D2 and DD3, for over two ... -
MGM Resorts creates REIT for hotels to cut debt, boost value
MGM Resorts International, the Las Vegas casino owner that’s been under pressure from an activist investor, said it will put its properties into a ... -
Corporate Bits | tap dogs dance show arrives at the venetian macao
Australian tap dancing sensation Tap Dogs is gearing up to perform at The Venetian Theatre from today until Nov. 8. To announce their arrival ... -
Marreiros urges gov’t to ‘act quickly’ on land reclamation
A renowned local architect has urged the government to quicken land reclamation works. Speaking at a France Macau Business Association [FMBA] breakfast meeting yesterday ... -
Unemployment rate remains stable
The unemployment rate for the July-September period has remained stable with little change compared with the June-August period, according to data from the government. ... -
Education | MAC principal David Brown | Region should follow Finland’s example, not that of Hong Kong or China
David Brown has been the principal of the Macau Anglican College (MAC) since its opening in 2002. Analyzing local education policies, he suggests that ... -
Tuen Mun ferries set to return
TurboJet is poised to relaunch ferries between Macau and the Tuen Mun terminal in Hong Kong, starting from next year. The service had been ... -
‘The Audition’ slated to cost USD70 million
In an interview with the LA Times, Australian gaming magnate James Packer has refused to confirm the alleged USD70 million price tag, attached to ... -
Al Plenary | Monthly car park passes will not be canceled, Rosário says
The government confirmed its intention to retain the monthly-pass mechanism at public parking lots yesterday, despite opposition from some lawmakers in the Legislative Assembly. ... -
DSI introduces new self-service kiosks
Following the introduction of self-service kiosks for the renewal of MSAR Permanent Resident Identity Cards and applications for Macau Passports and Macau Travel Permits, ... -
Manuel Neves to leave Gaming Inspection Bureau
Manuel Joaquim das Neves will relinquish his position as the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) director. After leading the bureau for 18 years ...
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