Our Desk | Head over heels for Romeo conmen

Who would have thought that telecommunication technology would bring our generation to unexpected possibilities, particularly in the area of online dating? Dating interactions have gone from sending love letters

MGTO head to serve as acting director of upcoming film festival

A day after veteran director Marco Müller (Mueller) controversial resignation from the first edition of the International Film Festival and Awards, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) head

‘Malaysian Village’ popular at food festival

The 16th Macau Food Festival has seen substantial  numbers of Macau residents and tourists over the weekend; particularly at this edition’s newest element, the ‘Malaysian Village.’

Filipino believers find solace in multitude of small churches

The number of Christian churches, attended largely by the Filipino community in the region, has been increasing, with some located in buildings in Macau that are not traditionally used for

‘A church group is a community’

Beto Bebeto, a local Indonesian pastor, told the Times that an increase in the number of English-speaking non-resident workers has led to the increase of international churches or local churches

Caritas Bazaar likely to surpass its fundraising goal of MOP8 million

Despite expecting fewer donations from gaming operators, the Caritas Macau Charity Bazaar will most likely hit and surpass its fundraising goal of MOP8 million, the amount amassed last year. The two-day

Macau Shopping Festival greatly invests in promotion

Organizers of the Macau Shopping Festival said they have immensely invested in promoting the upcoming sixth edition of the festival, which will be held from December 3 to 31. Frederick Yip,

TrailHiker donates MOP400,000 to local charities

The 7th Sands China Macau Eco TrailHiker took place Saturday along different natural trails in Coloane. The event attracted 2,000 participants with registration filling up in a record time of

Fewer participants taking part in upcoming Latin Parade

The “Parade Through Macau, Latin City” will be held on December 4, in celebration of the 17th anniversary of the territory’s handover to China; this year with fewer participants. The upcoming

‘The expatriate’s role is to transfer knowledge’

To develop local talent is one of the roles of expatriates in the MSAR, however a better and more systematic approach is needed to effectively promote locals, particularly into managerial

Q&A | James Chu Artist, Macau Art Garden coordinator: ‘We keep on pushing young artists, giving them more chances to exhibit’

The Art For All Society (AFA) opened its “Perpetual Splendor – Works by James Chu” exhibition on Monday, attracting several art enthusiasts to the event. Chu is the coordinator of Macau

Cultural Week kicks off | Art exhibition aims to promote awareness of East Timor’s maritime dispute

The eighth Cultural Week of China and Portuguese Speaking Countries’ exhibition of contemporary arts kicked off yesterday at the Taipa Houses Museum, featuring several exhibitions and events. The Times visited the

Our Desk | T8 at its finest

There are some pretty baffling weather trends here in Macau. Sometimes it is the rain that occasionally pours on hot sunny days, or the sun that shines brightly in the middle

Fair promotes better usage of energy by applying smart technology

Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM) held its 14th Energy Fun Fair at Tap Seac Square yesterday, bringing several local schools together to showcase their projects promoting smart energy. With this

Conrad holds charity lunch for breast cancer awareness

As the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is coming to an end, Conrad Macao held its third ‘Pink Inspired Charity Lunch’ yesterday to raise funds and awareness for the treatment

Forum highlights Macau’s vital role as a business platform

The second edition of the China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries’ Young Entrepreneurs Forum kicked off yesterday at The Venetian, where eight associations from the region and Portuguese-speaking countries signed cooperation agreements. The

Ramirez stresses importance of developing millennials’ talents

It is no secret that the labor market in the region is tough for businesses. This has meant that retaining and reshuffling staff resources has remained an important matter for

Experts | HR organizations should embrace digital networks to improve efficiency

Industrial revolutions have made mass production possible and have brought digital capabilities to people around the globe. Yet such revolutions also mean that the masses are likely to face both

Pavit’s win is ‘all for the King!’

All for the King!” was the chant from the audience when Thailand’s Pavit Tangkamolprasert prevailed over Asian Tour number one Anirban Lahiri in a play-off yesterday, which marked his first

Profile of a trending musician | Macau-born musician makes it in the mainland

A Macau-born musician is back in the city after participating in a music talent show and joining gigs around the mainland, yet the singer is set to leave soon for

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