AL Plenary | Effectiveness of new measures to ‘cool down’ real estate market questioned 

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong, was yesterday at the Legislative Assembly (AL) to present two bills that aim, according to the government, to “cool down” the

China Press Freedom Report 2017 | IFJ expresses concern over treatment of journalists after Hato

The International Federation of Journalists has released its China Press Freedom Report 2017, which includes a brief reference to the problems foreign journalists faced when trying to enter

Vegas judge to allow claims against Wynn board in Okada suit

A Las Vegas judge will now allow claims against certain members of Wynn Resorts Ltd.’s board to go forward in the long legal battle with ousted director and shareholder

Meg-Star holds fundraiser, unveils new image

Meg-Star Group released its new brand image this week during a charity night and reunion gala dinner, held at the Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel. Nearly 3,000 guests attended the

This Day in History | 1992 – Maastricht treaties make EU official

Ministers from the 12 countries in the European Community (EC) have taken another step towards political and economic union in Maastricht. The foreign and finance ministers of the EC

AL Plenary | Health: Tam disagrees with mandatory insurance system

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, hinted that no plans are under imminent consideration regarding the establishment of a mandatory medical insurance system in

Crime | Croupier and two gamblers arrested for embezzlement

A 48-year-old croupier and two gamblers from mainland China were arrested on the weekend after the casino at which the croupier was employed filed a complaint against the

Briefs | 100 additional special taxis to undergo public tender

The government announced the addition of a further 100 special taxis in the Official Gazette yesterday. The Transport Bureau has the authority to organize public tenders regarding the licensing

KYC technology seen as cause for the rise of withdrawals in HK

The recent installation of know-your-customer (KYC) facial recognition technology at over a thousand automated teller machines in Macau could increase cash withdrawals in its neighboring region, according to

80 extra flights approved for CNY

The Macao Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) has approved 80 extra and charter flights, double the number of authorized flights during the festive season last year. These extra and charter

OM to present a Valentine’s Day concert

The Macao Orchestra (OM) will present the “Valentine’s Day Concert – The Phantom of Love” at The Venetian Theatre this Saturday, featuring two singers who will perform melodies from

TSI denies appeal on Water Treatment Plant tender

The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has ruled in favor of the decision taken by the government to exclude the consortium composed of CESLA ASIA – Investimentos e

Shareholder rights law firm to investigate Wynn Resorts

Shareholder and consumer rights law firm Schubert Jonckeer & Kolbe has launched an investigation into whether several executives at Wynn Resorts acted improperly by issuing misleading statements and

Tourism boards pledge to seize opportunities brought by Bay Area

The 78th Work Meeting of the Tourism Marketing Organization of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau took place in the region on Friday, deepening regional cooperation through discussions on joint

Heritage | Researcher suggests more community development projects in Macau

Peter Zabielskis, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Macau, recently published his latest research work on heritage preservation in Macau and the Malaysian city of Penang. His

Civil Protection Law to move forward this week

The approval process for the new bill on Civil Protection matters will move forward this week, according to the Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak last Friday. The Secretary

Arbitration rules amended to allow conciliation meeting via videoconference

The regulations of the Arbitration Centre for Consumer Conflicts of Macau were amended through a dispatch from the Secretary for Economy and Finance and the details of the amendment

Macau gov’t integrity falls to lowest level on record

The integrity of the Macau government has fallen below world averages to hit its worst level in over a decade, according to the Heritage Foundation’s

China is said to mull legal gambling on Hainan in key shift

China is drafting a proposal to allow gambling on Hainan Island, people familiar with the talks said, in what would be an unprecedented move that could reshape

Ask the Vet | Careers in feline veterinary medicine

Feline veterinary medicine is a unique and exciting field that affords people the opportunity to help cats and people alike. Whether working as a veterinarian, a

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