Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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DSAT: Summer roadworks to affect traffic
The large amount of roadwork taking place over the summer holidays is expected to have a substantially negative impact on traffic flow, particularly in the Areia ... -
Zone A and Peninsula flyover construction finishes October
The construction of the flyover (A2) between Zone A of the new landfills and the Peninsula is set to conclude in October this year, Wong Kuok ... -
António Leong wins Architectural Photography Competition 2024
Ant0nio Leong has won this year’s Macau Architectural Photography Competition organized by CURB – Center for Architecture and Urbanism. The results of the competition were recently ... -
Yeung makes history for Macau’s Squash
Macau’s squash player Gigi Yeung made history on finals day at the City of Greater Shepparton International Open (Australia), becoming the first-ever player from Macau to ... -
LRT company expects passenger increase with the opening of two new lines
The Macao Light Rapid Transit Corporation, Limited (LRT Company) believes that the number of passengers using this transport system will increase after the opening of the ... -
MGTO, industry hope for more foreigners in second half
Both the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and tourism industry representatives have expressed hope that in the second half of this year more foreign visitors will ... -
Rare 1955 footage of second Macau GP goes online
Rare footage of the second Macau Grand Prix in 1955 has been published online. Richard Delingpole, the son of racer Malcolm Delingpole who appears in the ... -
Hong Kong racers dominate qualification races Macau GP
The Macau Touring Car Series (MTCS) ended yesterday afternoon at the Zhuzhou International Circuit. It consisted of two rounds of qualification races for this year’s Macau ... -
Bamboo scaffolding industry complains to CE, claims lack of support
Representatives from the bamboo scaffolding industry delivered a letter yesterday morning to the Chief Executive (CE), complaining of a lack of support for their traditional activity. ... -
Industry optimistic about summer holidays
The local tourism industry is optimistic about the summer holiday season, the lawmaker and president of the Association of Macao Tourist Agents, Cheung Kin Chung, said ... -
IAM launches tender for phase two of Coastal Promenade
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has launched a public tender for the construction of the second phase of the South Shore Waterfront Green Promenade. The project, ... -
CPU members unhappy with how gov’t considers Urban Conditions Plans
Some members of the Urban Planning Committee (CPU) are dissatisfied with the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) procedures that apply to the way certain Urban ... -
New hotel to potentially rise near Ruins of St. Paul’s
A new hotel will potentially soon be built in an area close to the Ruins of Saint Paul’s. The urban conditions plan (PCU) for the project ... -
AMCM issues warning over fake social media bank loan ads
The Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) has issued a warning to the public regarding a series of fake, sponsored advertisements that appear to have been issued ... -
FDC to spend MOP25 million on projects to celebrate ‘Double Anniversary’
The Cultural Development Fund (FDC) has announced it intends to spend some MOP25 million subsidizing projects that celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of the ... -
LRT passenger numbers continue to decline
The number of passengers transported by the Light Rapid Transit System (LRT) is continuing to decline, the company’s monthly statistical data release shows. According to the ... -
First time in 60 years that no hydrofoils are operating between Macau and HK, group claims
The Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group has said that for the first time in the last 60 years, there is no type of hydrofoil ferry operating between ... -
EPM Foundation praises IGEC probe to school
The Foundation of the Portuguese School of Macau () has praised the news that the Portuguese education authorities are investigating the dismissal of five staff members. ... -
Strategy to draw in int’l tourists proving to be challenging
Though the idea of attracting more foreign visitors from long-haul markets to Macau is not new, it has recently become a government plan. While official statistics ... -
Portuguese authorities investigate dismissal of five EPM staff
Portuguese Education authorities are investigating the dismissal of five staff members from the Portuguese School of Macau (EPM), the Office of the Minister of Education, Science, ... -
Growing cases of alcoholism-related mental illness in Macau
The number of people in Macau seeking help due to alcoholism-related mental illness is growing significantly, the president of the Association for Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers ... -
Big brands continue with a mainland-tourists-only sales orientation
The Times has learned that some local representatives of major electronics brands continue to have a mainland-tourists-only approach to sales, disregarding other markets such as the ... -
Residents’ investments portfolio up 9.7% at the end of 2023
Statistics released by the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) show that the investment accounts of Macau residents (including individuals, the government, and other legal entities but ... -
Diocese to replace damaged statues at Ka Ho, IC supports
The Macao Diocese is going to replace three severely damaged statues that were part of the Village of Our Lady in Ka Ho. The three works ... -
Report on ‘falling stone’ at St. Paul’s points to lightning hit
The final report on the stone that fell from the façade of the Ruins of St. Paul’s earlier this month attributes the incident to a lightning ... -
HK merchants’ refusal to accept local credit cards ‘not illegal’: AMCM
The refusal by some merchants in the neighboring region of Hong Kong to accept payments using Macau credit cards is not illegal, the Monetary Authority of ... -
Six staff members dismissed by EPM filed complaints with DSAL
At least six of the staff members from the Portuguese School of Macau (EPM) have filed complaints with the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) following their dismissal ... -
PJ warns of multiple scam ads on social media
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has issued a warning to the public regarding a large series of fake social media pages impersonating local department stores, gambling corporations, ... -
Winners crowned after four days of intense racing in Coloane
The winners of the 2024 Macau Kart Grand Prix have been revealed after four days of intense racing under the hot sun at the Macau International ... -
Cape Verde gov’t wishing to ‘turn the page’ on Macau Legend project
The government of Cape Verde wishes to turn the page and close the Macau Legend Development Ltd (MLD) chapter as fast as possible, Deputy Prime Minister ... -
TSI attributes higher compensation to former Pearl Horizon buyer
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has ruled in favor of a former Pearl Horizon buyer, granting him a higher amount in compensation for damages caused ... -
Almost 390,000 residents to see return of MOP7,000 from the provident fund
In late September, some 389,346 residents will see the return of the injection of funds from the government in their individual accounts, the vice president of ... -
IC: All public screenings reviewed for age rating
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) said last night in response to an inquiry from the Macau Daily Times that, “all public screenings, performances, and public entertainment ... -
Green Hotel Award ‘considers’ food waste amid concerns over excess waste by large firms
Established in 2007, the “Macao Green Hotel Award” has been awarding more “green” awards each year to the local hotel industry using an assessment criteria. Since ... -
Macau Kart Grand Prix to showcase ‘Stars of Tomorrow’
The 2024 edition of the Macau Kart Grand Prix starts tomorrow at the Macau International Karting Track in Coloane. The four-day event brings together Round 5 ...
