Author: Lynzy Valles, MDT
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Some exhibitors seen packing early at Franchise Expo
The 2017 Macao Franchise Expo (MFE), an annual event for the franchising industry, ended yesterday after attracting more than 140 international exhibitors. During last year’s edition, ... -
Photo exhibition aiming to promote societal inclusion
A photo exhibition that aims to raise social awareness about the underprivileged and disabled community in Macau and around the globe kicked off yesterday at the ... -
Architects slam management of public leisure areas
The lack of recreational facilities in Macau, a city of high population density, is providing the public very few options for public spaces in which to ... -
Music Festival reduces budget for this year’s edition
The 31st Macao International Music Festival (MIMF) will be held from September 29 to October 30, with a lower budget of MOP30 million, Mop8 million less ... -
Charity Run opens new category for the elderly
Caritas Macau is hosting its second Charity Run on October 8, with a new group category to accommodate the elderly. Co-hosted with the University of Macau, ... -
Coutinho criticizes lack of transparency in AL
The Macau Civil Servants Association (ATFPM) is calling for more transparency to be implemented in the Legislative Assembly (AL), particularly over the Standing Committee’s closed-door meetings. ... -
Sands launches int’l leadership initiative
Sands China launched a first-of-its-kind ‘Sands China International Strategic Leadership Programme for Integrated Resorts,’ yesterday – a platform which focuses on the training and development of ... -
Realtors attribute transaction increase to new policy
Centaline Property recorded an increase in its real estate sales during the second quarter of this year, posting an increase in its transactions in May. Due ... -
Uber Macau suspends ride-sharing services
Uber Macau is suspending its services from this Friday, after nearly two years of operating in the MSAR, a region with no regulations in relation to ... -
Macao Orchestra launches 2017-18 Concert Season
The Macao Orchestra (OM) launched its 2017-18 Concert Season, themed “Along with the musical joy” yesterday at Mandarin Oriental Macau. The new season, which will begin ... -
Italy wins Macau FIVB Championship
Italy is taking home USD80,000 after winning first place in the 2017 Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) World Grand Prix Macau. The Italian team bested China, ... -
Int’l Salon of Photography sees rise in participants
The 19th Macao International Salon of Photography 2017 was inaugurated yesterday at Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, awarding 50 photographers from around the globe. Organized by the ... -
Volleyball | US, China ready for today’s games
Sitting on top of their group, following three wins in the 2017 Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) Volleyball World Grand Prix, team USA is set to ... -
Q&A | Graham Elliot, Chef: ‘If I had to choose one thing to eat, it would just be sushi’
Chef Graham Elliot, the award winning Michelin starred chef and television personality from American cooking show Top Chef, visited Macau last week where he met with ... -
Artisan hopes to keep traditional lantern-making alive in Macau
To preserve the technique of rabbit lantern-making in Macau, Albergue SCM is hosting the 19th edition of the lantern-making workshops on from July 17 until July ... -
Tourism | 5th Travel Expo an ‘effective platform’ to seek partnerships
The 5th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) attracted 303 enterprises and entities from 45 countries and regions. The three-day expo, which began last Friday, featured ... -
Pun ready to expand Caritas’ services
Macau Caritas Secretary General Paul Pun is slated to focus his efforts on charity outreach, and thus has decided not to run for a seat at ... -
Education | IPOR launches support desk for international students
The Portuguese Institute of the Orient (IPOR) has kicked off its new International Student Desk yesterday aimed at assisting non-Portuguese students intending to study in higher ... -
Consulate hopes for more trade visits to Philippines
Forty-three delegates from the Macau ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce recently visited the Philippines for a seminar on trade and investment, held at the Hyatt City ... -
Public outcry after rerouting Line 25
Several Coloane residents are calling for Bus Line 25 to be restored to its initial route, as now it is nearly impossible to transfer to another ... -
Fast food chains continuously lure children in Macau and elsewhere
The presence of fast food restaurants in different locations funded by public money, such as hospitals and schools, has caused controversies in many countries. In Macau, ... -
Q&A | Alexandre Farto, aka Vhils Artist: ‘That’s what I was trying to dig and find: the essence of Macau’
Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto, aka Vhils, is back in Macau to showcase some 40 artworks at the Navy Yard No. 1 – Contemporary Art Center. Titled ... -
Education | USJ students’ works depict city’s diminishing heritage
In a bid to promote the region’s traditional cultures and subcultures, Bachelor of Communication and Media (BCM) students from the University of Saint Joseph’s Faculty of ... -
Scholars disagree over EU’s lack of transparency
Last week, two scholars conducted a discussion at the Rui Cunha Foundation on trade agreements and international investments currently being negotiated with China, the United States ... -
Artist showcases raw sketches of artworks
Macau-based artist Rui Rasquinho is showcasing his new solo exhibition – an unusual exhibition that portrays the process of creating his artworks instead of his completed ... -
Future of gaming ‘bright’ in Macau
Although Macau’s competitors are increasing their presence in the Asian gambling sector, the president of the American Gaming Association noted this week that the region has ... -
Scientist born in Macau wins German finale of FameLab
Scientist Olga Sin, born and raised in Macau, recently won one of the largest competitions for scientific communication worldwide, the German finale of FameLab. Currently conducting ... -
Brexit: Britain likely to face setbacks over trade deals
An absence of trade experts based in the United Kingdom (U.K.), due to the fact that since Britain joined the European Union (EU) in 1973 trade ... -
Analysis | Region lacking policy model for smart city projects
Macau has all the assets and potential to become a leading “smart city” in Asia. However, according to consultants who have been studying the “smart city” ... -
ILCM marks 35th anniversary with charity ball
The International Ladies Club of Macau (ILCM) marked its 35th anniversary with its Annual Charity Ball on Saturday at J.W Marriott, raising over MOP1.2 million. Some ... -
Govertsen bullish over USD45b gaming market
With Macau posting its ninth straight month of rising gaming receipts – beating analysts’ expectations – a gaming analyst has agreed with recent statements made by ... -
Europe Day in Macau | UM scholar: ‘No vision’ to tackle European refugee crisis
Europe has been dealing with a migratory crisis for quite some time, but has thus far failed to manage the matter appropriately. A systematic solution to ... -
Alliance Française finding new head for Macau delegation
Alliance Française de Macao (AF) has been searching for the successor to its current director, Xavier Garnier, after he disclosed to the association several months aglo ... -
Corporate responsibility | Sands China partners WWF for environmental initiatives
Sands China and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) have joined forces to reduce environmental impact, launching WWF’s Earth Hour “Just One” Hotels Programme this June ... -
Q&A | Adrian Grant, Theater producer: Thriller Live keeps performance fresh for returning audiences
Thriller Live, the theatrical concert that commemorates one of the world’s greatest entertainers, Michael Jackson, is back in Macau to entertain spectators with the legendary performer’s ...
