Views on Gaming | Russia about to take on Macau as Asian gambling hub

With the first casino resort about to open its doors in the far eastern region of Primorye, Russia could become the destination of choice for Asian gamblers. Early next month, the

Wednesday, August 26, 2015 – edition no. 2386

* Fiscal reserves suffer losses in stock market turmoil * Police bust ring using UnionPay cards for gains * Chinese markets crash again in biggest collapse in 20 years * Ashley Madison hack

The Buzz | Tourism: Digital forms aim to curb illegal operators

Travel agencies booking group trips to Macau and Hong Kong will be urged to use digital forms for government approval starting on Sept 1, in a move aimed at curbing

Exhibition showcases photos of Philippines and Macau monuments

The Philippine Consul-General in Macau inaugurated an exhibition showcasing photos of both local and Philippine monuments yesterday. “Reflections: Monuments in the Philippines and Macau,” which is on display until August

World Briefs

CHINA is considering offering criminals who helped repel Japanese invaders more than 70 years ago a get-out-of-jail-free card now. Legislation proposed as part of events marking the end of World

Malaysia promotes ethnic cuisine to locals as part of export push

As part of a continuous effort to bring its rich and diverse ethnic cuisine into overseas homes and restaurants, Malaysia is implementing new trade initiatives to drive the export of

Macau, HK to facilitate Indonesian trade with China

Macau and Hong Kong could serve as a gateway for Indonesian products looking to enter China, Indonesia’s Consul General Chalief Akbar Tjandraningrat, stated recently, as quoted in a dispatch by

Crime | Woman sets safety net on neighbor’s terrace alight for renovation noise

An unemployed woman set her neighbor’s safety net, which was installed on the balcony, ablaze last Friday due to her having endured disturbing construction  noise stemming from the victim’s apartment,

Police nab two mainlanders, one dealer for chip embezzlement

The 35-year-old dealer had caught the security guards’ attention since August 3 with his “bizarre acts” on duty. Two weeks later, the casino watchdogs reported him to the police after

US markets open with massive losses | Casino chips down 6.5pct on China’s ‘Black Monday’

China's Shanghai Composite plummeted 8.5% overnight in what has been dubbed 'Black Monday.' The drop was its biggest one-day percentage decline since early 2007, pushing the index into negative territory for

Beijing expands market access to Macau, HK brokers

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has revealed that qualified institutions from Macau and Hong Kong will be allowed to establish one fully licensed securities house in Shanghai, Shenzhen or

Australian-Malay casino giant Donaco partners with Man U

Australia Stock Exchange-listed casino Donaco International has announced a tie-up with Manchester United "to connect to the club's 325 million fans across Asia, through the use of exclusive club content

BRIEFS | 110 LRT carriages to be kept at Japanese manufacturer

Authorities have revealed that a total of 110 carriages which were previously ordered for the current construction of the light railway transit (LRT) will have to remain at the headquarters

Corruption | CCAC to intervene in Taipa Central Park project if irregularities uncovered

The lawmaker also suspected that bribery could have been involved, reading into what the Commission of Audit dubbed as “problematic” in its earlier report. Li stressed that the authorities would

Audit probe slams unfair approval system for poverty subsidies

The Commission of Audit (CA) revealed in an audit report that the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has failed to ensure a fair and impartial approval system for financial aid, nor

Macau Foundation keen to continue supporting local associations

The Macau Foundation (FM) has reiterated its commitment to helping disadvantaged groups by visiting and supporting different associations in town, according to member of FM board of directors, Eliza Ho. The

Corporate Bits | Conrad Macao launches ‘pink inspired 2015’

The hotel’s ‘Pink Inspired 2015’ campaign will turn the hotel pink, along with all the floral arrangements and decorations inside the hotel. ‘Pink Fridays’ will involve staff and management adding

That sinking feeling: As China slows, so does Otis Elevator 

As China’s economy has grown and skyscrapers have sprouted in cities extending ever westward from its coast, Otis Elevator Co. went along for the ride. But with China now in a

Portuguese banks attract investors from China

Chinese interest in Portuguese banks goes beyond Anbang Insurance’s potential acquisition of Novo Banco, the financial entity that inherited ‘healthy’ assets of the former Banco Espírito Santo, and also extends

Mainland index plunge causes global rout 

World stock markets plunged yesterday after China’s main index sank 8.5 percent — its biggest drop since the early days of the global financial crisis — amid deepening fears over

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