e-MOP prototype to be unveiled before the year-end: CE

The prototype of Macau’s digital currency (e-MOP) will be revealed before year-end, the Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, said yesterday morning during the opening ceremony

Expanding RMB usage, trading infrastructure central to Sino-Portuguese economic bonds

The expanded use of China’s RMB currency and strengthened financial trading infrastructure will be central to visions of taking economic bonds between China and Portuguese-speaking

Local banks to strengthen ties with Lusophone nations

Banks in Macau aim to strengthen financial ties with Portuguese-speaking countries through expanded cooperation, said Adelino Buque of the Business Confederation of the Portuguese Speaking

Students explore educational opportunities abroad at university fair

The International School of Macao (TIS) hosted its University Fair 2024 yesterday, drawing students from across Macau eager to explore higher education options. Now in its

Surge in bacterial food poisoning cases reported in August

The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported an increase in bacterial food poisoning cases, with 62 declarations recorded in August. This marks a staggering four-fold rise compared

The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend

Companies exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week hope to reduce job burnout and retain talent seeking a better work-life balance,

Gov’t launches commemorative logo for 25th anniversary

The Macau SAR Government has designed an official commemorative logo to be featured on materials related to a series of celebratory events organized by the SAR, the government

Hengqin Line to begin trial operations in October

The Hengqin Line of the Macau LRT is set to meet its regulatory requirements and begin trial operations in October. Following the completion of the connection between the

MGM brings back Oktoberfest

This October, MGM will host the annual Oktoberfest Macau from Oct. 25 to Nov. 5, supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO). Now in its 14th year,

Visitor arrivals in August reach record high of 3.7 million

Visitor arrivals set a new monthly record in August, reaching 3,651,731 - a 13.3% increase year-over-year and 0.8% higher than August 2019. Same-day visitors grew 23.4%

Former maritime official sentenced to prison for corruption

The former deputy director of the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA), Vong Kam Fai, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for “passive corruption for

PJ alerts the public on increasing fraud scams

Over the past three days, authorities have reported a rise in fraudulent activities, with 25 incidents exhibiting similar criminal behaviours. The Judiciary Police

IAS launches new campaigns to curb youth drug abuse

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) and community groups are rolling out expanded efforts to prevent substance abuse among youth through new online initiatives and community

Early launch for citywide consumption program

The SAR government has announced an earlier launch of its citywide consumption-boosting initiative, moving the launch date to Sept. 30, ahead of its original October schedule. This

Ban sought for Chinese, Russian software and hardware used in autonomous vehicles on US roads

The Commerce Department said yesterday it’s seeking a ban on the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles in the U.S. that are equipped with Chinese and Russian

Trump is set to travel to Pennsylvania stops focused on countering China

Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail and expected to travel to the swing state of Pennsylvania to speak about his plans to counter the

Marxist Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as president

Marxist politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s president yesterday after an election that saw voters reject an old guard accused of leading the country into

Taliban deny attacking a convoy of foreign ambassadors

The Pakistani Taliban yesterday denied involvement in a bombing attack on a police convoy that was escorting foreign ambassadors in the restive northwest, as authorities said

World leaders are gathering as outlook is gloomy

Facing a swirl of conflicts and crises across a fragmented world, leaders attending this week’s annual U.N. gathering are being challenged: Work together — not

1975 First Britons conquer Everest

Dougal Haston and Doug Scott have become the first Britons to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain. The men arrived at the top of Mount

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