Macau should bring in more overseas travellers instead of relying on mainland Chinese to fulfil Beijing’s vision of the gambling hub becoming an international cosmopolitan centre, one of the casino city’s most prominent billionaires has said. MGM China chairwoman and executive director Pansy Ho Chiu-king outlined ways on Saturday the city could answer the call…
Lui Che-woo, who rose from humble beginnings to become one of Asia’s biggest casino magnates, with a portfolio of hotels, resorts and property in Hong Kong and Macau, has died. He was 95. Lui, the chairman of the K. Wah Group of companies, passed away peacefully on November 7, according to separate filings to the…
A joint operation by Hong Kong, Macau and mainland Chinese law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of 63 people for allegedly operating a cross-border prostitution ring, with its mastermind and core members caught in the city. Police Chief Inspector Tang Hoi-tung from the organised crime and triad bureau said on Friday officers had…
A primary school teacher, a nurse and a professional driver were among 14 men arrested for illegal street racing in Hong Kong as police revved up enforcement efforts ahead of the annual Macau Grand Prix. The operation spanned the past two months and also resulted in 14 cars being impounded so police could check for…
The resolution charts a new course for Hong Kong’s high-quality development, injecting significant momentum into the city’s governance and prosperity. Hong Kong already has three advantages in this regard. Hong Kong now has a safer, freer and more open society, as well as a predictable business climate, ushering in a great period for reviving the…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed Macau’s next leader to adopt a spirit of responsibility, further diversify the gaming hub’s economy, tackle livelihood issues and improve the city’s national security legal regime. Chief Executive-designate Sam Hou-fai, who shared the words from the country’s leader, also said on Saturday that he planned to finalise his choice…
A series of aggressive recruitment drives by the government has enriched Hong Kong’s talent pool in recent years. The latest to take up residency is seven-time snooker world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan. But while the city continues to appeal to celebrities and their like, many more who have arrived are struggling to secure jobs. In addition…
Macau Chief Executive-designate Sam Hou-fai received his formal appointment letter from Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday, with President Xi Jinping witnessing the event and expressing hopes the new leader would unite all sectors of the casino hub. Sam, Macau’s first leader born on mainland China, is set to take office on December 20 after…
Macau Chief Executive-elect Sam Hou-fai received his formal appointment letter from Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday, with President Xi Jinping witnessing the event and expressing hopes the new leader would unite all sectors of the casino hub. Sam, Macau’s first leader born on mainland China, is set to take office on December 20 after…
Meetings between Beijing’s top official in charge of Hong Kong affairs and two major British companies reflect the nation’s commitment to reinforcing the city’s status as an international finance centre and also serve as a warning to the US, business and political experts have said. They voiced their opinion on the significance of the meetings…