Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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Gov’t amends urban plan for Ilha Verde, fewer buildings, more leisure areas
Macau’s SAR government has presented a revised version of the urban plan for the Ilha Verde area. The updated plan was introduced for the first time ... -
Former stone transformation factory becomes housing development
The land previously occupied by the MAGRAN natural stone processing factory in Coloane is set to be developed into a residential project. This announcement was made ... -
Online and phone scams lead to MOP157m loss in H1
In the first half of this year (H1), the growing number of online and phone scams resulted in the loss of over MOP157.2 million, the Judiciary ... -
Bears win second match at home
The Macau Black Bears have won (111-97) against Busan KCC Egis in their second home game in East Asia Super League (EASL) group B. After the 3-point ... -
Sam Hou Fai shares ambitions for building Macau as the ‘perfect home’
The sixth-term Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, has shared his ambition to build Macau as the perfect home, to live up to the trust and ... -
AI: A useful tool that needs human supervision
Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications can be powerful and useful tools to help journalists and media professionals but AI requires thorough, informed, and ethically responsible humans to ... -
First GBA Cultural Heritage Forum starts in Macau
On The Agenda The first Greater Bay Area (GBA) Cultural Heritage Forum began yesterday The Forum invited experts from Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong province to ... -
Bears slips in first home match
The Macau Black Bears lost by just 3 points (93-96) in their second East Asia Super League game against the Ryukyu Golden Kings. Playing for the ... -
Kai Fong meets PSP to address jaywalking ‘blackspots’
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the Macau General Union of Neighborhood Associations (Kai Fong) met yesterday to analyze several jaywalking “blackspots.” The meeting comes ... -
Forum on sustainable finance and ESG promotes global cooperation
The Macau Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility in Greater China (MICSRGC), together with the Macao University of Tourism have co-organized a forum on sustainable finance and ... -
DSAT claims new taxis are on the way
In response to several media reports highlighting the slow rollout of the 500 new taxis from the recent licensing tender held in mid-May, the Transport Bureau ... -
Lei Chan U wants further review of the Labor Law
Lawmaker Lei Chan U has called on the Chief Executive-elect Sam Hou Fai to prioritize the fulfilment of his political agenda, which includes measures to increase ... -
Family disputes arbitration bill passed on the first reading
The Legislative Assembly (AL) has passed the first reading of a new bill establishing an arbitration and mediation scheme for family disputes. The bill aims to ... -
Lawmakers share aspirations on gov’t priorities
Several lawmakers in the Legislative Assembly have shared their aspirations and ambitions regarding what they believe should be the priority areas for the new government, led ... -
State Council appoints Sam Hou Fai as new CE
China’s State Council appointed Sam Hou Fai as Macau’s sixth-term Chief Executive (CE) Friday, according to Xinhua news agency. His tenure will begin on Dec. 20, ... -
Couto and Leong out of GP due to Lamborghini World Finals
Macau racer André Couto will not be racing this year at the local Grand Prix (GP), scheduled for Nov. 14-17. His absence is due to his ... -
‘Lusofonia Festival’ starts today
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), the 2024 edition of the “‘Lusofonia Festival” begins today, stretching across two weekends. The event ... -
Macau Black Bears beat New Taipei Kings in first EASL game
The Macau Black Bears won their first East Asia Super League (EASL) game, beating the early-season favorites, the New Taipei Kings, in Taiwan. The match, which ... -
26 million visited Macau in the first nine months
A total of 25,920,914 visitors entered Macau in the first three quarters of this year, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). This is an ... -
Investing in environmental sustainability in forum debate
The Macau Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility in Greater China (MICSRGC) is hosting a forum on Innovative & Sustainable Finance & Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ... -
Program to keep seven races by adding SAR Establishment Cup
The 71st Macau Grand Prix will continue to feature a seven-race program this year with the inclusion of a special “Macao SAR Establishment Cup” celebrating the ... -
Gaming concessionaires account for 42% of GP budget
The six local gaming concessionaires will continue to support the Macau Grand Prix event by their sponsorship of it. During yesterday’s Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee ... -
Gov’t to reclaim former Beijing Imperial Palace Hotel land
The government is working to reclaim an abandoned property, terminating the land lease for the 14,918 square meter plot where the long-shuttered Beijing Imperial Palace Hotel ... -
Malaysian racing star seeks sponsors for Macau GP ambition
Malaysian racing star Leona Chin is actively seeking sponsorship to compete in the Macau Grand Prix, as announced on her social media channels. In conversation with ... -
Tour groups visiting non-gaming attractions responsible for pedestrian traffic surge
A surge in pedestrian traffic near gaming concessionaire venues in Macau appears to be caused by tour groups visiting non-gaming attractions, The Times has learned. Recently, ... -
Lawmaker Lam concerned about youth mental health
Lawmaker Lam Lon Wai has expressed concern about the mental health of people in Macau, particularly among Macau youth, during a speech at the Legislative Assembly ... -
Judiciary concerned about rising scams
The Courts and the public prosecutions office (MP) are increasingly concerned by the rise in scams in Macau in recent years. The issue was raised as ... -
Vong Hin Fai highlights obstacles to arbitration
At the opening of the new judiciary year, Vong Hin Fai, president of the Macau Lawyers Association (AAM), said the association is currently struggling with limited ... -
Local associations promote youth mental health
The Macau Speaker Association, the Rotary Club of Macau, and the YMCA of Macau have co-organized the 2024 “We Care, We Share” Mental Health Youth Ambassador ... -
Lawmaker Zheng: measures to boost old neighborhoods failing
Government measures to revitalize the economy of community neighborhoods are not working as they should, lawmaker Zheng Anting said yesterday in a speech at the Legislative ... -
Illegal gaming law passed on its final reading
The Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday unanimously voted to approve the new illegal gaming law. The new bill, one of several new gaming industry-related laws approved in ... -
‘EASL Clash of Champions’ returns to Macau
The East Asia Super League (EASL) 2024-2025 season will return to Macau, featuring four games at Macau’s Studio City Event Center, the EASL and Melco Resorts ... -
Ho Iat Seng meets Sam Hou Fai to talk transition
The Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, has met with CE-elect Sam Hou Fai to discuss matters related to the transition between the current and the ... -
Visitor arrivals drop by over one-third after Golden Week
The number of visitor arrivals to Macau has fallen after the “Golden Week of the National Day Holidays,” with figures dipping below the 100,000 daily mark, ... -
Tourism service prices up 4.3% in Q3
The Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 rose 4.29% year-on-year to 147.22 points, according to data from the Statistics and Census ...
