DSPA head comments on environmental problems

The director of the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA), Raymond Tam, said during a TDM radio show that “Macau’s main source of air pollution comes from transportation.” Last year, the

China | Manufacturing activity in January close to 2-year high

China started 2017 on a high note according to results of a survey released yesterday that showed manufacturing expanded in January at close to its fastest pace

Tourists detained for filming overcharging taxi driver

A family was stranded in a police station on Monday after they filmed the plate number of a local taxi driver who was allegedly overcharging them.

Local hotels booked out

Casino operators are wagering that high-rollers and recreational gamblers alike will be spending their “lai see” money in Macau as hotel rooms fill up for Chinese

Edward Tracy CEO for Hard Rock’s new Japan division

Hard Rock International announced on Monday the launch of a new division of the company, Hard Rock Japan LLC, as well as the appointment of Edward

CE makes positive self-assessment in CNY message

The Chief Executive (CE) Chui Sai On pledged to step up efforts to promote economic diversification and enhance social wellbeing during his Lunar New Year Message

Medical malpractice | Public hospital starts inquiry into incorrect drug prescription

A case of an incorrect dosage of medicine being prescribed to a child in the public hospital (CHCSJ) has been acknowledged by the hospital’s administration. The hospital has

Filipino boxer defends IBF title

Filipino junior bantamweight boxer Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas successfully defended his title against Mexican challenger Jose Rodriguez on Sunday night during the 5th CCTV Chinese Lunar New

Briefs | Over 1.2 million trips recorded during CNY

During the first three days of the Chinese New Year holiday, 1.21 million people passed through the city’s various border gates, according to figures provided by the Public

Education | St Paul celebrates 46th anniversary

St Paul’s School held its 46th anniversary celebration last week, along with the inauguration of the “Bishop Jose Lai Garden” on the institution’s rooftop. The

Opinion | Lucky ladies aside, don’t bet against this house

One woman in Macau is doing very well betting against casino mogul Sheldon Adelson. A gambler who “wins every day” weighed on Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s fourth-quarter

Japan is a gambling hotspot even before casinos arrive

Even before Shinzo Abe’s government opened the door to potential casino development in Japan, the nation’s gamblers wagered 23.3 trillion yen (USD203 billion) on Pachinko and

NFL | Super Bowl opening night a bit more tame than usual

A  man traipsing around Super Bowl opening night in a full-length gown declaring himself “The Empress of Austria, Elizabeth I” was the most outrageous guest at

Group visitors down almost one-quarter in 2016

The number of visitors on package tours decreased by 2.6 percent year-on-year to 706,000 in December 2016, a slower decline compared with November. According to information from the

Almost no money laundering prosecutions

Yesterday, the Third Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL) discussed the newly implemented law that aims to prevent money laundering and terrorism-financing activities. According to

General minimum wage regulated within 3 years

Secretary for Economy and Finance Lionel Leong clarified yesterday that a proposal for the implementation of a universal minimum wage will be ready within three years. Leong

Unemployment rate remains unchanged

The unemployment rate for the October-December 2016 held stable as in the previous period (September-November 2016) at 1.9 percent. According to data released by the Statistics and

Angela Leong omitted from Zhuhai CPPCC

According to a document issued last month by the Central Government’s Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Macau lawmaker and SJM director Angela Leong

Briefs | Sands announces salary increases, bonuses

Sands China is increasing the salaries of its eligible full-time team members by an average of 2 to 6 percent, as cited in a statement issued by the

Gaming | New Year bonanza to lift bets on Macau

Investors are turning more positive about Macau following a two-year slump in the world’s biggest gambling hub. A sharper focus on the more profitable mass market is paying off for casino

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