Author: Catarina Pinto
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Our Desk | Raising our recycling game
The latest environmental figures released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) unveiled higher population density and fewer ‘good’ air quality days. Greater water consumption and ... -
Exhibition | Resources waiting to be explored in deepest regions of the ocean
What could we find in the deepest and most mysterious parts of our oceans? A glimpse into deep-sea life is now on display at the Macau ... -
FRAUD | Class actions filed against company headquartered in Macau
Several collective actions against GetEasy, a company headquartered in Macau, are being put forward in France and Monaco after thousands of members across the world were ... -
Education | IPOR launches phrasebook to mark 25th anniversary
The Portuguese Institute of the Orient (IPOR) launched a Portuguese-Chinese phrasebook to mark its 25th anniversary this week. The new phrasebook is mainly targeted at Chinese ... -
Privacy watchdog may become Commission for Privacy and Data Protection
A proposal to restructure the Office for Personal Data Protection (GPDP) and turn it into a Commission for Privacy and Data Protection is currently being drafted ... -
Parade bonanza | Annual parades entail budget similar to larger cultural events
The annual “Parade Through Macao, Latin City” adds color and excitement to Macau’s streets, as over 2,000 performers parade around the town’s historic city center. On ... -
Organizers pledge to diversify ‘Le French May’ line-up
Bringing cultural events to Macau and Hong Kong between today and June 30, ‘Le French May’ returns this year with organizers pledging to further diversify the ... -
Contemporary view on classical ballet opens Arts Festival
Lied Ballet,” the show headlining the Macao Arts Festival’s grand opening tonight, is a contemporary piece inspired by 19th-century-style ballet. Divided into three acts, the piece ... -
Casino workers call for improvements to social security scheme
The Power of the Macao Gaming Association, whose founding members include lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho and Rita Santos, is urging gaming operators to improve employees’ social ... -
Broadway Macau | Galaxy bets on ‘entertainment precinct’ as resort complement
As casino operators ramp up efforts to expand their non-gaming offerings, Ga- laxy is preparing to open Broadway Macau, featuring a 3,000-seat theatre, street entertainment and ... -
EU Report on Macau | Gov’t should promote ‘higher degree of public involvement’ in CE election
Macau authorities should think about promoting a higher degree of public involvement in the Chief Executive election, a report recently issued by the European Commission and ... -
Nobel Laureate | Shuji Nakamura: Education system should change to get youth involved in science
The education system in Asia must be improved in order to engage more young people in science, said Nobel Prize winner Shuji Nakamura. The Japanese professor, ... -
Jean-Jacques Annaud delivers lecture at MUST
French film director Jean-Jacques Annaud gave a lecture to Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) students on Friday for the MUST International Film Exhibition Lecture. ... -
Expert calls for specific legislation on fundamental rights
Paulo Cardinal, legal adviser to the Legislative Assembly over the past 20 years, launched his book “Studies on Fundamental Rights in Macau’s legal system” last week ... -
Interview | UM student Lisandra Wagan Fesalbon: ‘Encouragement needed for more students to speak English’
University of Macau student Lisandra Wagan Fesalbon outperformed the other 100,000 contestants at the “21st Century Coca-Cola Cup” National English Speaking Competition, taking the top honor. ... -
Health | Region said to be lacking cancer prevention measures
The Health Bureau (SSM) believes that although Macau’s cancer incidence rate has not recorded an increase over recent years, “it is expected that with a growing ... -
Little Miss Violet | Striving to make a living out of fashion blogging
Almost five years ago, when fashion bloggers started to rival traditional magazines in Europe and the United States, Macau-born Carla Florendo started her own website, which ... -
DSAT set to install parking meters in Hac Sa Beach car park
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has confirmed that it is installing parking meters in the Hac Sa Beach car park area. Coloane residents and beach-goers have been ... -
Amended budget passes, lawmakers advocate ‘cautious spending’
The Legislative Assembly (AL) has approved amendments to this year’s budget, including a 22.4 percent decrease on the government’s foreseen revenue, which has been reviewed from ... -
Policy Address | Economy and Finance: Gov’t to request more info on foreign workers before employment
The government will be suggesting further amendments to the law governing the employment of foreign workers. Wong Chi Hong, the director of the Labor Affairs Bureau ... -
Policy Address | Economy and Finance: Lawmakers request gov’t to control foreign labor quotas
Foreign labor policies have been once again debated at the Legislative Assembly (AL) plenary meeting. This is following requests from some lawmakers to implement a temporary ... -
Policy Address | Economy and Finance: Interim review of gaming concessionaires this year
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong, has confirmed that the gaming industry needs a “check-up” in order to allow for the assessment of casino ... -
Our Desk: Our environment needs another Policy Address
It’s that time of the year when the Chief Executive attends the Legislative Assembly plenary meeting to discuss his action plan for 2015. Until April 17, ... -
Policy Address | Sonia Chan pledges to create ‘healthy election culture’
The Secretary for Administration and Justice, Sonia Chan, has pledged to promote a healthy election environment, as lawmaker Ng Kuok Cheong urged the government to address ... -
Policy Address | Sonia Chan: Restructuring of public services ‘is a complex task’
The restructuring and reshuffling of public services is yet again a priority for the Secretary for Administration and Justice’s Office. Sonia Chan presented her cabinet’s action ... -
Young entrepreneurs launch local federation
About 20 entrepreneurs’ associations and chambers of commerce have joined forces to establish a federation in Macau, the president of the Young Entrepreneurs Association Portugal-China (AJEPC), ... -
Interview | António Trindade, CESL Asia CEO | ‘We could produce energy here much more efficiently’
Ahead of the Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF), which kicks off today, the CEO of CESL Asia, António Trindade, said that in addition ... -
POLICY ADDRESS 2015 | Gov’t ‘optimistic and cautious’ over region’s economic development
The government will be using part of its financial reserves to create an investment fund, the Chief Executive (CE) announced yesterday in his 2015 Policy Address. ... -
No measures yet to curb property speculation
The Chief Executive has acknowledged that Macau’s government has not yet decided whether or not to launch measures to curb property speculation, or even to introduce ... -
Irish minister suggests forward planning on environmental issues
The second visit from an Irish minister in just three months is a testament to the European country’s willingness to forge deeper relations with Macau. A ... -
PHILOSOPHY CAFÉ | How absolute can freedom of expression be?
The second Philosophy Café held at the Rui Cunha Foundation last week posed a challenging question that aimed to trigger debate over the concept of freedom ... -
Irish minister in Macau to meet gov’t, community leaders
Irish Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government, Alan Kelly, is visiting Macau and today meets with the Secretary for Transport and Public Works in ... -
Electricity tariffs to remain stable ‘or even decrease’
Macau’s electricity tariffs are likely to remain stable or even register a small decrease as of next month, according to the chairman of CEM’s executive committee, ... -
AL likely to pass bill on minimum wage by year-end
Lawmakers are likely to pass the second reading of the minimum wage bill toward the end of this year, according to the Legislative Assembly (AL) president ... -
Sound & Image Challenge expands into festival
The Sound & Image Challenge (SIC), a project launched by Creative Macau five years ago, has expanded into a film festival. Organizers announced yesterday that the ...
