UP 7.4 percent | Gaming revenue growth beats estimates as new resorts open

Macau’s gaming revenue swelled more than estimated in September, with new casino projects from the local units of Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Wynn Resorts Ltd. helping draw recreational gamblers. Gross

Pearl Horizon buyers stage protest on National Day

According to the Public Security Police Force (PSP), around 900 protesters marched on China’s National Day holiday on October 1. The majority of the demonstrators were pre-sale buyers of the

Ian Coughlan appointed as Wynn Macau president

Ian Coughlan was appointed as president of Wynn Macau, replacing Gamal Abdelaziz, who resigned, the Las Vegas-based company said Friday in a filing. Coughlan will be responsible for all operations

Pokémon Go available in Macau

Pokémon Go fans in Macau can now download the app from Google Play or iTunes. The news was announced recently by Niantic, the game developer, a software development company based

Health | SSM discloses monthly data on infectious diseases, more cases reported

The Health Bureau (SSM) has disclosed the latest data related to infectious diseases in the region. In August there was a higher incidence of infectious diseases when compared both month-to-month

Scholar | China needs to promote cultural diversity

Although China’s ‘One Belt, One Road,’ (OBOR) scheme is expected to bring vital economic and technological developments in China, a scholar believes that the country still lacks the initiative to

Briefs | Macau, Turkey sign air services agreement

The aeronautical authorities of Macau and the Republic of Turkey met in Montreal on Saturday to discuss and sign a bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA). According to the Aviation Authority’s

Obituary | Former Radio Macau director Alberto Alecrim dies at 84

Former journalist and Radio Macau director Alberto Alecrim passed away yesterday morning, falling victim to a long-term illness. At the age of 84, Alecrim was a resident of Macau for over

Japan wins fireworks contest

The 28th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest concluded with the victory of Japan’s Marutamaya Ogastsu Fireworks, followed by the teams from Romania and Canada as the first and second runners-­up,

Thriller Live kicks off at the Parisian Theatre

Thriller Live, the theatrical concert that celebrates arguably the world’s greatest entertainer ever, Michael Jackson, held its debut performance at The Parisian Macao’s new Parisian Theatre, on Friday. The tour company

Chow Tai Fook’s honorary chairman dies

Cheng Yu-tung, a gold-shop apprentice who married his boss’s daughter and helped develop the world’s largest jewelry retailer, has died. He was 91. Cheng died peacefully with his family at his

Lemonon places fourth in Miss World PH

Sandra Lemonon, a Macau-born Filipina, ranked fourth at the Miss World Philippines 2016 beauty pageant, and was also named Miss Photogenic. According to Philippine media outlets, after launching the program with

Up 7.4pct: Macau gaming revenue growth beats estimates as new resorts open in Cotai

Macau’s gaming revenue swelled more than estimated in September, with new casino projects from the local units of Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Wynn Resorts Ltd. helping draw recreational gamblers. Gross

Yokohama loses Macau F3 tyre supply in ‘last minute’ deal with Pirelli

Japanese tyre manufacturer Yokohama was dealt an unexpected surprise this week, losing the supply deal for the Macau Grand Prix Formula 3 (F3) event in an apparent “last minute” deal

Miss Iran faces two-hour investigation upon arrival

Several tourists have recently claimed to face discrimination at immigration counters upon their arrival in the region. Following on from this, just this week, a recent beauty pageant participant was

A ‘cleaner’ version of ‘Turandot’ opens Music Festival

From October 1 to 4 the three act Opera “Turandot” by Giacomo Puccini will hit the stage of the Grand Auditorium of the Macao Cultural Centre (CCM). Conducted by the

Briefs | Li Keqiang confirmed to attend Ministerial Conference

Ye Dabo, the commissioner of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Macau, has confirmed that the prime minister of the People’s Republic of China, Li Keqiang, will attend the

Bowie confident of MGM’s revenue growth this Sept

MGM China’s CEO and executive director Grant Bowie is optimistic over the gaming operator’s revenue this September, after a slight increase in the sector’s revenue last month. “I think the month will be

Wushu Masters continuation given green light

Pun Weng Kun, president of Macau Sports Development Board (ID), announced that the sports authority plans to “continue organizing the Wushu Masters Challenge in 2017.” Pun revealed this yesterday during

Trade | Surge in the imports of large passenger cars

The value of merchandise imports in August registered an increase for the first time since August 2015, up by 1.8 percent year-on-year to MOP6.92 billion. According to information released yesterday

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