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Year: 2016

Macau’s Iec Long Firecracker plant land swap is invalid

Macau’s Iec Long Firecracker plant land swap is invalid

Upon Wednesday’s release of a hard-hitting Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) report on a land swap deal involving the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory site in Taipa, the government said it had determined that the agreement is invalid and defective, adding that the anti-graft body would launch a criminal investigation into the case if any indication […]
Diversifying Macau’s economy with different types of slot machines

Diversifying Macau’s economy with different types of slot machines

The Director of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), Paulo Martins Chan, stated his belief that if Macau wants to diversify its economy and achieve sustainable development, the gaming industry must undergo a period of structural adjustment, according to a statement released by the DICJ. In achieving economic diversification, Chan suggested that casinos could […]
Macau’s gaming crimes rise 33 per cent in January-May

Macau’s gaming crimes rise 33 per cent in January-May

Judiciary Police (PJ) Director Chao Wai Kuong said on Tuesday that gaming-related crimes increased by 33 per cent in the first five months year-on-year. Chao made the remarks while addressing an award ceremony commemorating the 56th anniversary of the Judiciary Police at the PJ headquarters in Zape. Chao said that despite the gaming revenue slump, […]
First CCTV cameras being tested in Macau

First CCTV cameras being tested in Macau

Unitary Police Service (SPU) Commissioner-General Ma Io Kun said on Tuesday the police had finished installing over 200 CCTV cameras around the city’s border control areas, and they were currently adjusting the angles of the cameras during testing. Ma made the remarks on the sidelines of an award ceremony commemorating the 56th anniversary of the […]
Macau government hires consultancy for study on 2 Macau-Taipa tunnels

Macau government hires consultancy for study on 2 Macau-Taipa tunnels

The Lands, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) said in a statement on Monday that the government has hired CCCC Highway Consultants Co. Ltd. Macau Branch to carry out a feasibility study on the construction of two tunnels either on the west or the east side of the old Macau-Taipa bridge, or a tunnel on […]
Study urges Macau’s start-uppers to improve their skills

Study urges Macau’s start-uppers to improve their skills

A study released on Sunday shows that young local businesspeople still need to improve their skills to start their own business and gain more market knowledge to sell their products and services. The study urges the government to provide stronger support to start-uppers. The first-ever “Macau Entrepreneurship Index” study was conducted by e-Research & Solutions (eRS), Faculty […]
Macau fireworks contest budget to rise 15 per cent

Macau fireworks contest budget to rise 15 per cent

Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes said on Thursday that this year’s fireworks contest’s budget was yet to increase by 15 per cent year-on-year. Senna Fernandes, who also heads the Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT), made the announcement during a press conference about the 28th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest […]
Macau Legend Development announces investments in Setubal, Portugal

Macau Legend Development announces investments in Setubal, Portugal

Macau Legend Development signed a memorandum of understanding with the Portuguese municipality of Setúbal, which could reach 150 million euros in the first phase, Macau’s press reported on Thursday. The first phase, due to start in the first few months of 2017, includes the construction of a hotel, a block with 60 apartments, a marina […]
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