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ISSUE 96 - Apr 2012
 
 
What are your expectations for the gross gaming revenue growth of Macau’s gaming industry in 2012?
Decline
Growth above 20 percent
Growth from 10 to 20 percent
Stagnation
 
 

New border crossing could drive up shop prices

Property experts say prices in Ilha Verde area could go up 10-fold
 

Non-prescription drugs with huge price differentials

Over-the-counter drugs show an average price variation of about 20 percent in different drugstores
 

CTM’s most recent blackout

The telecommunications operator’s network failed again last night
 

Democratic hopes for Macau: European Commission

Annual report says economic diversification still a “key challenge” for territory
 

Cotai hospital faces delay

The construction of the public hospital in Cotai will be delayed by three years
 

Environmental groups launch petition for egrets

Iinitiative launched after gov’t announces plans to build traffic information centre near the wetlands
 

Neon memories

Artist Leung Mee-ping is to exhibit an installation featuring the old San Ma Lou Coca-Cola sign
 

Authorities find close to 70 illegal workers

Local authorities raided almost 430 sites in March
 

May Day protests gathered around 1,400

Peaceful protests on Labour Day
 

Exports up in first quarter

Even so, growth was outstripped by imports, further widening the trade deficit
 

Electricity prices up

The increase is due to rising costs, says CEM
 

Venetian again welcomes Ice Wonderland

The indoor ice event will be held from May 19 until September 16 at CotaiExpo
 

SJM director launches foundation

One of the goals is to foster research into the legal system
 

Price warning

The same item can cost 20 percent more at different shops under the same supermarket chain, survey shows
 

Urban planning bill out within this year

The public consultation begins today
 

Penal Procedure Code to be amended

The Executive Council has finished revising amendments to the Penal Procedure Code
 

HK tycoons face inquiry in Ao Man Long scandal

Joseph Lau Luen Hung and Steven Lo Kit Sing are under investigation by Macau authorities
 

HK real estate tycoon denies bribe to Ao Man Long

Chinese Estates chairman refutes any wrongdoing in a new case involving the former Macau official
 

Renminbi deposits reach new high

RMB deposits in Macau rose by 14.6 percent in February from a month earlier to RMB47.97 billion
 

Hotels welcome more guests

Macau received 721,000 guests in February, an increase of 20.1 percent year-on-year
 

Bill on unfinished property sales finally ready

The government wants to tighten registry rules to prevent fraud in the real estate market
 

Food safety to have new rules

The proposed bill on food safety is on its way to the Legislative Assembly
 

Gov’t extends industrial revamp trial

The plan to convert industrial space into residential units has been extended by one year
 

Besor profits almost double

Bank posted a net profit of MOP32.89 million for 2011
 

Feel for the greens

Caesars Golf will host the Special Olympics Golf International 2012 from July 4 to July 7
 
1. Galaxy closes in on SJM market leadership
2. Steve Wynn wants to start works in Cotai “before June”
3. Studio City to receive casino approval “soon”: report
4. Macau casinos take in MOP25 billion in April
5. U.S. company now Wynn Resorts’ biggest shareholder
 
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