Chinese demand for elephant ivory drops, new report says

The price of ivory in China has dropped sharply as the country plans to end the legal trade in ivory later this year, a leading elephant conservation group

Heritage | Lai Chi Vun shipyards demolition suspended

The demolition of the controversial Lai Chi Vun shipyards area has been postponed for a year; a period of time which will allow the Cultural Affairs Bureau

Firm linked to Imperial Pacific arranged Saipan lawmakers’ trips

The company that paid for controversial fact-finding visits to Hong Kong and Macau by lawmakers from the U.S. territory of Saipan has connections to the operator

Malaysia says Kim Jong Nam’s body still in the country

Malaysia’s health minister said yesterday the body of Kim Jong Nam is still in Malaysia, six weeks after the exiled half brother of North Korea’s leader was poisoned

Macau to implement new rules on tax information exchange

Debate over  legal amendment which establishes new rules for the financial transparency of Macau based persons and companies which have tax residences abroad has reached a

Briefs | AACM hosts aviation security exercise workshop

Working in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Macau’s Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) is hosting a four-day aviation security exercise workshop the MSAR. The event

FDCT increases budget for science project-funding

Four applied science-related projects, funded by the Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT), were presented yesterday, showcasing the works conducted by Macau universities and institutions.

UM to hold Open Day on April 9

The University of Macau (UM) will hold an Open Day on Sunday, April 9. There will be various activities held on the Open Day, including an International

Leong: ‘Prudent’ management of MSAR’s investment portfolio

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong, said that the government would continue to adopt safe, effective and prudent strategies in managing its investments.

Carlos D’Assumpção book launch next month

A book launch event for “Carlos D’Assumpção – A Man of Value” by Celina Veiga de Oliveira will be held on April 8 at Albergue SCM. The

The Buzz | ‘Carlos the Jackal’ sentenced to life for 1974 attack

The man known as “Carlos the Jackal” has been convicted in a French court of a deadly 1974 attack on a Paris shopping arcade and sentenced to life

Malo to open two dental clinics in Macau with local partner – MOP20m investment

China contributed 20 percent to the gross revenue of the entire Malo Clinic Group in 2016, second only to Portugal (57 percent). The founder and

Kim Jong Nam | Malaysian reports: Remains to be repatriated to Macau today

The remains of Kim Jong Nam, the deceased half-brother of North Korean despot Kim Jong Un, was released from the Kuala Lumpur Hospital yesterday, reported Malaysia’s The

Crime | PJ pursues ringleader in credit cards scam

A  Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesperson said yesterday that the force is currently looking for the ringleader of a criminal organization based in Malaysia which has reportedly

‘Library Week’ explores link between images and reading

A series of activities promoting reading will be held as part of “Macau Library Week” in order to celebrate the “World Book Day” on April 23.

Millennial-style video gaming could be next casino offering

A  new form of gaming might be poised to enter Macau’s casinos in the near future, blending traditional video gaming with betting opportunities. Video

Briefs | Employment rate holds steady

The general unemployment rate for the three-month period, December 2016 to February 2017, held at 2 percent, information from the Statistics and Census Service released yesterday indicated. Meanwhile, the

More calls to Fire Services in 2016

The Fire Services (CB) was called to a total of 45,778 cases in 2016, 557 higher than the previous year and an increase of 1.23 percent year-on-year.

Poly Macau to hold auction with Poly HK

Poly Auction Macau is set to hold its first co-auction with Poly Auction Hong Kong in celebration of the Hong Kong firm’s fifth anniversary. Scheduled to

Gaming | Small-scale casino investor might be backed by Chinese government

An Australian company with only AUD6 million (MOP36.6 million) in net assets appears to be the favorite candidate of officials in the country’s Gold Coast area to

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