Monthly Archives: July 2023
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Art Macao invites public to embark on ‘aesthetic journey’ as exhibitions bring color to city
Art Macao, the mega art event in the city opened its doors over the weekend, presenting a total of 30 art exhibitions that will open successively ... -
Team Macau secures two medals in University Games
The Macau, China team has claimed two medals on the first day of the FISU World University Games. Over the weekend, the 31st edition of the ... -
Lawmaker Che wants inspections of the quality of Public Works
Lawmaker Che Sai Wang, affiliated with the Macao Civil Servants’ Association, is unhappy with the quality of Public Works that are directly related to tourism. In ... -
Public consultation on review of electoral laws closes with over 6,000 opinions received
The public consultation process regarding the review of electoral laws for both the selection of the Chief Executive (CE) and the selection and election of the ... -
Secretary Ao Ieong reiterates ‘good customs’ as key to cultural grant seekers
Good customs” must not be violated in projects submitted by local creators for grants from the Cultural Development Fund, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie ... -
Casino mogul Steve Wynn fined $10M to end fight over claims of workplace sexual misconduct in Nevada
Casino mogul Steve Wynn has ended a yearslong legal fight with Nevada gambling regulators that started with claims of workplace sexual misconduct, agreeing to pay a ... -
Cross-border vehicle traffic jumps 148.8%
Macau’s cross-border vehicle traffic increased 148.8% year-on-year to 624,321 trips in June, the statistical service said. The latest report from the Statistics and Census Service showed ... -
Unemployment rate remains unchanged in April-June
The general unemployment rate from April to June remained unchanged from the March-May period at 2.8%, according to the Statistics and Census Service. The unemployment rate ... -
ULisboa to deepen collaboration with UM
The Rector of the University of Lisbon (ULisboa) Luís Ferreira has visited the University of Macau (UM), where he exchanged views on deepening cooperation in areas ... -
MICE ‘peak season’ expected to bring some 170,000 visitors
The 1,000 MICE events set for this year are expected to bring some 170,000 business visitors to Macau, the Office of the Secretary for Economy and ... -
Caritas provides assistance to 75 foreigners
Caritas Macau has helped a total of 75 foreigners in Macau so far this year for economic and other reasons, Paul Pun, secretary-general of the charity ... -
Macau sees ‘growing’ proportion of foreign visitors, says MGTO
The proportion of foreign visitors to Macau is “gradually growing” with a trend towards individual travelers, a local tourism official disclosed yesterday. On the sidelines of ... -
Russian and Chinese delegates join Kim Jong Un at a parade showing his newest missiles
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was joined by senior Russian and Chinese delegates as he displayed his most powerful nuclear-capable missiles in a military parade ... -
With one eye on China, Japan backs Sri Lanka as a partner in the Indo-Pacific
Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said Saturday that Sri Lanka is a key partner in a Tokyo-led initiative aimed at building security and economic cooperation around ... -
G20 ministers reach agreement on most, but not all, climate issues
The final meeting of climate and environment ministers from the world’s largest economies ended without an agreement or joint statement Friday despite pleas from leading figures ... -
1991 Pavarotti sings in the British rain
Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti has given a huge free concert in London’s Hyde Park to celebrate 30 years in opera. A crowd of 100,000 – out ... -
Norway moves into the knockout round with 6-0 rout over the Philippines
Sophie Roman Haug’s hat trick kick-started Norway’s dormant offense and sparked a 6-0 blowout win over the Philippines yesterday that moved the Norwegians into to the ... -
Court rejects a gov’t-requested ban on protest song after Google’s defiance
A Hong Kong judge on Friday denied a government request to ban a protest song in a landmark decision after Google had resisted official pressure to ... -
China says US military aid to Taiwan will not deter its will to unify the island
China accused the United States of turning Taiwan into an “ammunition depot” after the White House announced a $345 million military aid package for Taipei, and the self-ruled ... -
Chengdu showcases Chinese charm while embracing the world with Universiade
The 31st FISU World University Games, or Summer Universiade, which kicked off in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on Friday and will continue till Aug 8, promises to ... -
Monday, July 31, 2023 – edition no. 4297
* Macau Aesthetic — Art Macao opens doors as large-scale artworks and installations bring color to city in bid to boost cultural tourism * University Games ... -
Only the CE may handle ‘state secrets’ matters
Only the Chief Executive (CE) has the authority to handle matters classified as state secrets by state-authorized entities, including determining that some matters are to be ... -
GDP rose 39% in Q1, AMCM expects robust growth throughout 2023
Macau’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 38.8% in the first quarter of the year as the local economy picked up sharply following the relaxation of borders. ... -
Police warn about fraudulent WhatsApp website
At least four fraudulent WhatsApp websites are being advertised on Google search for the purposes of swindling people, to which at least two Macau residents have ... -
GP x Li-Ning just for the 70th-anniversary edition, but ID hints at more collaborations
The collaboration between the Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee (MGPOC) and the Chinese sports gear manufacturer Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Co. (Li-Ning), announced last week, ... -
UK jury acquits Kevin Spacey of sexual assault charges based on allegations by four men over 20 years
A jury in London acquitted Kevin Spacey of sexual assault yesterday [Macau time] after the Oscar winner’s star turn as a witness in his own defense ... -
DSAL to hold three job-matching sessions next week
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will host a total of three job-matching sessions aiming to fill some 405 job posts next week, DSAL said in a ... -
Marathon on HZMB on Nov.19
The Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates (HKAA) will be holding the first-ever half marathon on the Hong Kong-Zuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) on November 19. Professional ... -
17th UFI Asia-Pacific Conference in Macau in 2024
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, will hold its 17th UFI Asia-Pacific Conference in Macau from March 7 to 8, 2024. Synthia Chan, council ... -
Hotel occupancy at 84.3% in June
Hotel occupancy in June rose by 44.4 percentage points year-on-year to 84.3%; the rates for 5-star (85.9%) and 2-star hotels (85.3%) outperformed the sector average, which ... -
16th Military camp attracts 130 students
The 16th Military Summer Camp for Macau Youth kicked off at the Taipa Barracks of the Chinese PLA Macau Garrison last week, with over 130 young ... -
Post office has contingencies for EU new mailing requirements
New procedures have been formulated to cope with future EU adjustments of mailing requirements, Lau Vai Meng, director of the Post and Telecommunication Bureau (CTT), has ... -
No CHCSJ staff to relocate to Cotai hospital at its opening
Medical staff at the public hospital will not be relocated to the future Cotai hospital during the early phase of its opening, the government has told ... -
Enhancing colleagues’ professional skills – supporting Macau’s diversified economy
Through innovative talent development programs, Melco Resorts & Entertainment provides colleagues with an array of learning opportunities to enhance their professional skills and encourage lifelong learning, ... -
Applications for financial support open from Aug. 1
Those who seek financial support from the Macao Foundation (FM) for next year’s activities related to academic projects, community activities, and exchanges, can submit applications for ...
