Macau Business Magazine - October 2018

In this issue

DIRECT-TO-DEVELOPER - Property developers have launched a new scheme. Allowing buyers to acquire apartments via a 25-year installment plan. With no need to acquire a bank mortgage A panacea government interventions in the sector? | BILL ME LATER - Hong Kong enacted its competition law in 2015. But Macau still doesn't have consumer rights legislation on the books. Despite starting the process four years ago | SHADOW BOXING -Triad influence is igniting violence in Macau's youngsters reveals an extensive study to which Macau Business had access | SILENCE OF THE LAMB? - Authorities insist: it’s a must to combat rumours. Thus, new legislation is underway. Shoring up other moves purporting to tighten security in the SAR. Critics, however, fear curbs on the freedom of speech | TECHNOLOGY - Digital wallet with space for improvement | SPECIAL REPORT - Who's afraid of China?