A local media report, citing unnamed persons familiar with the matter, claims that Ho will be running for a second five-year term

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During the first five months of the year, almost 1,000 people were banned from Macao’s casinos for their involvement with illicit foreign exchange activities
Held in the Portuguese city of Braga from 1 to 5 July, the event brought together 250 member cities of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Announced 1 July, the permits make it far easier for non-Chinese permanent residents of Macao and Hong Kong to travel to the mainland for business and leisure
President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has embarked on his first official trip to China as the two nations mark 50 years of diplomatic relations
The sport’s governing body described the kiss – which took place during a time trial – as ‘unseemly’ behaviour from competitor Julien Bernard
Portuguese haute cuisine has finally come into its own. As a leading exponent, Sá Pessoa shares his philosophy through three signature dishes on the menu at Chiado.
The Chief Executive has added another 16-day break to his original holiday, which was 13 days long
Su Bingtian has had to drop out of the Paris Olympics, citing physical issues that are hampering his performance
The disgraced civil servant’s appeal has backfired, resulting in his sentence being lengthened by three years
The proposed site contains a protected wall and portal, which cultural officials say must be fully protected from any development
Lee says there are ‘more steps coming,’ following the announcement of the new Mainland Travel Permit scheme earlier this week