University of Coimbra and CityU offer joint postgrad program aimed at local students

The Faculty of Economics of the University of Coimbra in Portugal and the City University of Macau (CityU) signed an agreement yesterday creating a joint postgraduate diploma course for. local

Economic official says new Hengqin plan to help city diversify

Describing the new Hengqin plan as “a new page in the development of Macau,” Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong is confident in the city’s diversification. Lei made the

700 non-residents deported on criminal grounds

The Unitary Police Service (SPU) announced yesterday at a special press conference that 704 non-residents have been deported after being found guilty of criminal offenses across a three-month period. The occasion

Caritas | Applications for food program remain steady

The number of people queueing up for Caritas’ food charity program remains at “the same level” as during the peak of the pandemic, when several hundred non-residents were laid off

TUI confirms penalty of dismissal to customs officer

The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has confirmed the penalty of dismissal from the force applied to an officer from the Customs Service that abused three police officers from the

GBA | China issues plan for further developing Shenzhen-Hong Kong cooperation zone

China’s central authorities have issued a new plan for further developing a cooperation zone for the southern metropolis of Shenzhen and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. According to the plan,

Guangdong-Macau | Liaison Office: Master plan to enrich practice of ‘One country, two systems’

The Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) hailed the master plan for building the Guangdong-Macau in-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. Issued by the

Covid-19 | Gov’t to step up PCR frequency for four groups of individuals

Certain individuals will be institutionally required to take the Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test as often as once per day, Dr Tai Wa Hou, medical director of the public

Elections2021 | CAEAL warns lists about unlawful campaigning behavior

The warning came after the CAEAL was made aware of several campaign activities that breached their regulations — namely the placing of electoral propaganda posters in private buildings and shops,

China issues plan for building Guangdong-Macau cooperation zone in Hengqin

China’s central authorities have issued a general plan for building a Guangdong-Macau in-depth cooperation zone in Hengqin. The plan, issued by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State

Removal of Portuguese stones from St. Lazarus District streets sparks public concerns

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has removed Portuguese stones along the slope next to the Albergue. The process did not generate much noise initially, but when residents and netizens began

Hong Kong | Group behind Tiananmen vigil denies foreign ties

The group behind the annual Tiananmen Square memorial vigil in Hong Kong said yesterday it will not cooperate with police conducting a national security investigation into the group’s activities, calling

Covid-19 | Gov’t announces further vaccination drive, results of NHC review

The principle of “Vaccinate the Necessary Groups” will be upheld, and as such more measures to encourage the public to get Covid-19 jabs will be rolled out, Dr Tai Wa

Qingmao Port | New border crossing ready to open; no foreigners permitted

The Qingmao Port, located just a few hundred meters from the Border Gate Port, will finally open to the public on September 8 as construction concludes after about three years. The

Gaming | Deutsche Bank forecasts MOP97b for this year’s GGR

Deutsche Bank has lowered its estimate for the 2021 gross gaming revenue (GRR) of the city following August’s steep downturn in revenue. The investment banking company revised its forecasts to MOP97

Xi unveils new measures to facilitate trade in services

President Xi Jinping yesterday unveiled a slew of new measures to facilitate trade in services in the country’s latest efforts to share its development opportunities and boost global economic recovery. China

Gaming | Casino revenue records steep drop of 47% in August

The Macau SAR’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) plummeted to MOP4.44 billion in August, a drop of 47.4% from last month’s figures, according to data provided by the casino regulator. In July,

Industry concerned that elevator bill may be unfeasible

Certain stakeholders in the elevator industry are concerned that the government’s proposal to adopt European Union standards may be unworkable in Macau, where Chinese-made elevators are prevalent. The industry has suggested

Paul Pun steps down as principal of Brito School

Yesterday, Secretary-General of Caritas Macau Paul Pun stepped down as principal of St. John de Brito School after 30 years of leading the Catholic school. Currently, Pun remains a legal representative

Elections2021 | CAEAL receives four complaints, two already referred for investigation

The Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL) has confirmed that it has received four complaints concerning alleged electoral irregularities since the election campaign started, the president of CAEAL, Tong Hio

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