Author: Lynzy Valles, MDT
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Arts | Three Phantoms to perform Asian premier at The Parisian
Musical theater show Three Phantoms is slated for its Asian premier at The Parisian Theatre tomorrow night. Presenting songs from some of the best-known musicals, Three ... -
CPTTM gives scholarship to USJ fashion design student
The Macau Productivity Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) launched its scholarship for Fashion Design students enrolled at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ). The scholarship is designed ... -
Jason Chao assures project not a ‘thunderbolt plan’
Jason Chao, former vice- president of the New Macau Association (ANM) yesterday stressed that his upcoming project – a civil platform to monitor election fairness – ... -
Our desk | On how social media manipulates public opinion
A civic group recently held a forum to discuss solutions to the lack of awareness of global events on the part of local residents. The “unmindful” ... -
Macau residents lack global political awareness
Local residents lack awareness of how international policies could impact Macau and its economy, said Agnes Lam, president of Macau Civic Power, yesterday. Speaking on the ... -
Millennials key drivers for innovation
In this era of digital disruption, consumers – particularly millennials – are making demands for the continued innovation of products and experiences. At a talk last ... -
Fashion market developing, say student enthusiasts
From Japanese culture and electronic music to architectural structure and the natural environment, ten graduates from the “Diploma Programme for Fashion Design and Manufacturing 2015/2016” drew ... -
‘Sands Lifestyle’ loyalty program launched
Sands China, in collaboration with ICBC and MasterCard, launched a new credit card loyalty program this week, “Sands Lifestyle,” presented as the first scheme of its ... -
Sands confident of achieving stricter smoking room standards
Sands China president and chief operating officer Wilfred Wong said yesterday that he is confident that the gaming operator will be able to meet the stricter ... -
Q&A | Koco Widyatno – Bartender | ‘Macau still needs time to be advanced in the cocktail industry’
Indonesian bartender Koco Widyatno represented Macau in the finals of the Bacardi Legacy regional competition, which was held in Taipei on Monday. The competition kicked off ... -
Insurance firms to launch products adapted to travel alerts
Given the upcoming implementation of the region’s new travel alert system, which will be enforced from March 7, the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has announced ... -
Education | School of the Nations organizes ‘Art of House’ event
The School of the Nations (SON) held its annual arts event “The Art of House” last week, showcasing a variety of artwork and performances, along with ... -
ManaVida aims to build social and physical awareness
The “Donate Your Sweat” event, including a fund raiser for a local charity, was held by ManaVida yesterday at Pousada de Coloane with the aim of ... -
Baby Chyn back to ICU, family appealing for financial support
A Filipina baby who was in 2015 diagnosed with Down Syndrome, a congenital heart disease, a complete ventricular septal defect and pulmonary hypertension is back in the ... -
Education | IPM holds career day to launch new offers
The Macau Polytechnic Institute (IPM) held its Career Day 2017 on Monday, attracting 39 exhibitors from the public and private sectors. As approximately 700 IPM students ... -
Migrants celebrate ‘One Billion Rising’ campaign
Migrant workers in Macau celebrated the annual “One Billion Rising” (OBR) revolution campaign yesterday at Tap Seac Square, which this year focuses on the theme “Solidarity ... -
AIPIM’s new board expresses support for English media
The Macau Portuguese and English Press Association (AIPIM) has elected new governing staff during a meeting held yesterday. José Carlos Matias is the new president of ... -
Scholar Davis Fong predicts continuing GGR growth
The region’s gambling revenue has seen its fifth month of recovery, and a Macau-based scholar has predicted that growth will continue into the second quarter of ... -
Macau Famine 2017 aims to raise MOP1.1m
The Macau Famine 2017, organized by World Vision of Macau Association, held its opening ceremony last week. The association has planned fund- raising activities such as ... -
Our Desk | On abusive placement fees
Last week, the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) said that it is working towards restricting visitors from seeking work in Macau. Although conducting job searches while holding ... -
RMB currency policy affects local residential properties, says expert
The supply and price of Macau residential properties are impacted the most by China’s monetary policy, a property expert said last week. In a joint business ... -
Continuation of delays on Ka Ho prison’s construction
The long-delayed Ka Ho prison is expected to commence operations within five years’ time. Cheng Fong Meng, director of Correctional Services Bureau, admitted that there are ... -
French Comics Festival brings renowned cartoonists
The first French Comics Festival will run at Sofitel Macau until February 5, showcasing selected prints by two renowned French cartoonists. Organized by Alliance Française de ... -
‘In Good Hands’ attracts participative audience to salon
An interactive performance of music and storytelling was presented to local audiences over the weekend as part of the 16th Macao Fringe Festival. Performed by two ... -
Vibrant colors fill Sinulog Festival in Friendship Square
With vibrant colors and cheerful yells, the Sinulog Festival 2017 attracted a significant crowd yesterday at Friendship Square. The 17th edition of the festival – this ... -
Uber still hopes for service legalization
No concrete dialogues have yet been established between the controversial ride-hailing app Uber and the government. Uber Macau general manager Trasy Lou Walsh told the press ... -
Ted Summit awards four local students
Thirteen students at Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT) presented their thesis to a panel of industry members for the third Tourism Education Student (Ted Summit) – ... -
FMBA to support ‘Project Shepherd’
The French Macau Business Association (FMBA) will host its Charity Gala Dinner on January 20 to raise funds for another project of Architecture Sans Frontiérs (ASF) ... -
Procurement | MGM Resorts International signs first deal with local SME
MGM Resorts International confirmed the first procurement deal with local brand Smart Trophy & Souvenir, marking the commencement of MGM’s program to bring more Small Medium ... -
‘Bunk bed workers’ | Migrants living in crowded flats
A significant number of migrant workers face difficulties living in the region due to the sudden surge in housing expenses. While many migrant workers live in ... -
Arts | UK-based theater to present ‘Three Colors’ today
The Norwich Puppet and Polka Theatre will present the theatrical puppet show “Three Colors” in performances over three-days, which commence tonight. Showing at the Macao Cultural ... -
PH consulate operating on Sundays permanently
The Philippine Consulate in Macau has heeded the demands of overseas Filipino workers in the region, and confirmed it will regularly operate on Sundays starting from ... -
Caritas head criticizes new policy for non-resident workers
Non-residents who leave their employment or whose jobs are terminated now face another setback in the region, as local immigration authorities amend the relevant policies. Previously, ... -
Our Desk | Shame on the absence of rights protection
It is still quite absurd that the region does not have laws that protect the rights of its domestic workers. Last week, approximately 25 Filipino and ... -
Arts | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz altered for int’l audiences
Theatre Hikosen has returned to Macau to present The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at the Cultural Centre, opening tonight with shows running until Christmas day. Having ...
