Macau
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Tourism master plan opens to int’l bidders this year
The elaboration of a general plan of the city’s tourism industry development is open to bidders across the globe, the Macau Government Tourist Office ... -
Third Global Tourism Economy Forum to take place in October
The third edition of Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) is scheduled to take place at the Venetian Macao from October 27 to 29 around ... -
ACADEMIC FREEDOM | Sautede accuses the Catholic Foundation and GAES
Scholar Eric Sautede accuses the Catholic Foundation of Higher Education, presided over by the Bishop D. José Lai and the Tertiary Education Services Office ... -
AL PLENARY | Gov’t slammed for lack of long-term plan on public housing
Although the government has recently announced a plan to build 28,000 public housing units in reclamation Zone A, lawmakers have still raised criticism over ... -
HOUSING | Sore rental leads to further shortage supply
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) believes that the housing market will continue to experience a shortage in supply due to the increase in rental prices. ... -
Gov’t ponders increase on tobacco tax to tackle youth smoking
Lawmakers have vowed for a more efficient smoking prevention amongst young people, claiming that the supervision over the selling of tobacco to minors and ... -
Gov’t account surplus reaches MOP60b with low execution rate
The Financial Bureau has released the central account of the Macau government. It shows a MOP60.4 billion surplus in the first half of this ... -
CRIME | 19 year-old-woman sexually assaulted in building corridor
The Public Security Police (PSP) detained a 24 year old mainland bakery worker on July 12 after he was accused of sexually assaulting a ... -
Chui to present CE candidacy today
Chui Sai On will officially present his candidacy today for the Chief Executive Election. The CE chose appointed-lawmaker Vong Hin Fai to be his ... -
Referendum organizers accuse government of ‘intimidation’
The organizers of the unofficial referendum say that the government’s statements on its alleged illegality are “verbal intimidation.” Last Saturday, a government spokesperson said ... -
GRANT BOWIE | MGM’s Cotai project will have the ability ‘to evolve as things evolve’
On the occasion of the Biennial of the Lions Asian debut, the Times toured the exhibition devoted to the “king of the jungle” at ... -
Fundraising concert held for abandoned pets
A music concert was held yesterday in Tap Seac Square, aiming to raise donations for abandoned animals. Several singers and bands from the Macau ... -
CE denies new public housing plan ‘a show’
During an inspection tour to the reclamation zone A last Friday, chief executive Chui Sai On claimed that the area’s housing plan adjustment is ... -
Asian American sues LVS for USD5b
The Las Vegas Sands Corp. and its chairman, Sheldon Adelson, were sued by a former potential partner in a casino venture for as much ... -
AL agrees with tougher construction supervision
The Legislative Assembly (AL) First Standing Committee President, Kwan Tsui Hang, has revealed that committee members have agreed that project management companies must supervise ... -
Sulu Sou denies New Macau Association divergences
The newly elected New Macau Association (ANM) president, Sulu Sou Ka Hou, said during a media gathering last Friday that it is normal to ... -
Briefs: Taiwan aviation agreement to be enforced this year
The Director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Macau, Lu Chang-shui, believes that the new aviation agreement between Macau and Taiwan, which ... -
CE ‘not pressured’ by democracy referendum
Chui Sai On has reiterated that the upcoming civil referendum on the Chief Executive is “against the Basic Law” and claimed that he does ... -
CCAC investigates Wynn Palace land deal
Macau’s anti-corruption agency is investigating a land deal in connection to Wynn Resorts Ltd.’s construction of a new resort-casino on the Cotai Strip. “Since ... -
Macao Conscience predicts dire consequences if academic freedom is not respected
Macao Conscience delivered a petition yesterday, which alleged that breaches of the right to freedom of expression and academic freedom took place during recent ... -
Spain and Australia are newcomers to fireworks contest
Ten competing teams will participate in the 26th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest, which will be held above the body of water in front ... -
City of Dreams Soho grand opening this summer
João Pedro Lau As a highlight of the City of Dreams (COD)’s fifth anniversary, the resort is renovating part of its venue, turning it ... -
Pansy Ho agrees with gov’t measures on Chinese visas
Pansy Ho, the daughter of gaming entrepreneur Stanley Ho, claimed yesterday that the Macau government’s new policy regarding Point of Sale (POS) machines and ... -
Gov’t to build 28,000 public housing and 4,000 private units in reclaimed zone
Grace Yu The government has revealed a revised master plan of one of the five reclaimed zones, which outlines the addition of more housing ... -
HENGQIN | Zhuhai released first plot of land for bidding by Macau enterprises
The Land and Resources Bureau of Zhuhai has announced that land in Hengqin is now being listed on the Internet for bidding. This is ... -
Laundering money through casinos to buy US property
Some wealthy Chinese have come up with ways to evade the yearly USD50,000 per-person limit on taking money out of the country so they ... -
ADVERTORIAL| EXECUTIVES TO CLASH IN CHARITY FIGHT AT THE VENETIAN MACAO: The white-collar shade of boxing
The concept of White Collar Boxing could be brand-new for the city – just watch Hollywood block- busters “Million Dollar Baby” and “Cinderella Man” ... -
BRIEFS : Gov’t approves new building near Guia Hill
Macau’s government has granted two adjacent plots of land on the Avenida to Dr. Rogrigo Rodrigues and Alameda Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção, to “Companhia de ... -
Real Estate Matters | Interiors Series 3 – Tips to Staging the Inside of Your Home Like a Pro
Juliet Risdon Are you considering putting your property up for sale or renting it out, but not sure where to start? Afraid that you ... -
PROJECT POKER: Exercising social control in poker
I don’t have too much to report regarding my own play of late. However, I have been delivering some seriously good vibes to my ... -
Beijing said to probe alleged Bank of China money laundering
China’s central bank and currency regulator are investigating a state media report that alleged Bank of China Ltd. broke rules on transferring money overseas, ... -
Powers closer on North Korea, climate change
China and the United States promised closer cooperation on climate change and North Korea, although China warned the U.S. not to take sides on ... -
GERMANY | Berlin asks top US spy to leave the country
Frank Jordans, Berlin Germany took the dramatic step yesterday of asking the top U.S. intelligence official in Berlin to leave the country, following two ... -
USA | Father kills 4 children in Texas attack
A father opened fire at a suburban Houston home, killing four of his children as well as two adults who were with them and ... -
Guangdong-HK-Macau cultural tour starts from here
Grace Yu The annual youth cultural tour kicked off in Macau yesterday, with 120 college students from three regions (Guangdong province, Hong Kong and ...
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