Developer suggests ‘more practical’ transportation system amid cable car proposal

The proposed cable car between New Urban Zone A and ZAPE District will not be a feasible means of diverting traffic, according to a Macau architect

Authorities await final results to decide on more rounds

Local health authorities will soon decide whether more community testing is needed to tackle the recent Covid-19 outbreak. Such a decision could include additional rounds

Restaurant owners lose hope as end of restrictions remains uncertain

Restaurant owners have expressed their dismay over the current pandemic situation in the SAR, as they are required to close their dine-in services to deter the

Trade union federation calls for clearer guidelines for casino employees

Lawmakers representing the workers’ association have called for clearer guidelines for casino employees regarding who is to bear the costs of mandatory nucleic acid tests

China reduces quarantine for people arriving from abroad

China yesterday announced an easing of its quarantine requirement for people arriving from abroad but stopped short of lifting what remains a stringent COVID-19 policy compared

Hong Kong confirms Chinese leader Xi’s visit for anniversary

Hong Kong police confirmed yesterday that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the city this week for the 25th anniversary of the former British colony’s return

35 new cases raise tally to 391, first severe case

Local health authorities have reportedly found a total of 391 positive cases of infections with Covid-19 from June 18 to 5 p.m. yesterday, the coordinator at the

Education chief pledges to safeguard volunteers against infections during meal breaks

The citywide SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test (NAT) stations have differing amounts of space, but the government will try to provide facilities for volunteers to rest and have

Gov’t will not regulate retail price of RAT kits

The local authorities will not regulate the retail price of the Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits that have been authorized for sale at pharmacies, the

Banking association head provides assurance on backup services

President of the Macau Association of Banks, Ip Sio Kai, has given assurances that local banks are providing auxiliary services to their clients despite the

SJM to deliver employee bonuses

Gaming operator SJM Resorts SA is set to deliver another bonus for its employees as part of the casino industry’s customary annual stipend. Dubbed as

Xi taking part in Hong Kong anniversary but no word on visit

President Xi Jinping will participate in this week’s celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to China, the government said Saturday,

City braces for more mass testing

Macau will face yet another round of Covid-19 nucleic acid mass testing, commencing from 9 a.m. today until 6 p.m. tomorrow, the Novel Coronavirus Response and

Duo of former civil construction heads prosecuted

Two ex-directors of the former Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) have been prosecuted by the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) over the weekend, local media reports.

Lawmaker calls for buffer on cutting technical non-local workers

Lawmaker Ron Lam has recently asked the government to offer a grace period in cutting the future non-local worker quotas from enterprises. Justifying his request, the lawmaker said

Non-emergency public services suspended until Jul. 1

Public sector non-emergency services will continue to be suspended until July 1, according to an executive order issued by the Chief Executive. The Chief

US abortion ruling sparks global debate, polarizes activists

The end of constitutional protections for abortions in the United States on Friday emboldened abortion opponents around the world, while advocates for abortion rights worried it

CE: Macau can’t afford to lose mainland link

Macau needs to continue adhering to the national zero-Covid strategy otherwise it will risk losing support from the mainland and jeopardize established border agreements, the Chief

WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency

As the World Health Organization convenes its emergency committee yesterday to consider if the spiraling outbreak of monkeypox warrants being declared a global emergency, some experts say

Casino contracts extension inked

Yesterday the government and casino concessionaires signed a deal to extend the current gaming licenses to December 31 this year. The CE announced this news at

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