Covid-19 | Booster jabs extended to more groups

From yesterday, local health authorities extended the eligibility criteria for the third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to more groups of people, the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre announced. As

Economic prosperity to improve in November, December: Association

If Covid-19 infections remain stable in Macau and the mainland, the city should be revitalized and thus the Prosperity Index will rise in November and December, the Macau Economic Association

Studio City Phase 2 to open in December 2022

Melco Resorts & Entertainment held a ceremony to celebrate the topping- out of the second phase of its Studio City development. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the project measures 250,000 square meters

Consulate reminds community to ‘strictly’ comply with new migration law

The Philippine Consulate General in Macau reminded its community that the migration law had taken effect yesterday, reiterating the community to “strictly” follow the laws and the regulations of the

China-US | Xi and Biden prepare for virtual meeting: It’s complicated

Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping have slurped noodles together in Beijing. They’ve shared deep thoughts about the meaning of America during an exchange on the Tibetan plateau. They’ve gushed

China-US | Xi and Biden prepare for meeting: It’s complicated

Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping have slurped noodles together in Beijing. They've shared deep thoughts about the meaning of America during an exchange on the Tibetan plateau. They've gushed

MASDAW seeks community support to raise MOP1.2m

The Macau Association Stray Dogs and Animal Welfare (MASDAW) is facing the biggest challenge of its history as it celebrates its 7th anniversary. The animal rescue association is launching a

MGTO to promote quality tourism amid review on tourism master plan

Promotion of quality tourism and improvements to precise marketing are areas that need refinement, as outlined by the Review Study Report on Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan (Master Plan). The

Lawmakers question city’s talent acquisition policies

Lawmakers expressed concerns about talent acquisition and related policies in Macau during a parliamentary plenary late last week. Indirectly-elected lawmaker Ho Ion Sang pointed out that, although the government aims to

Suggested gov’t gaming proposal would secure economic viability: GEG

Galaxy Entertainment Group’s (GEG) Lui Che Woo expressed his belief that suggested proposals to the gaming law, if implemented, would improve the industry’s regulatory oversight, increase the sectors transparency, and

COP26 Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement

  Almost 200 nations accepted a compromise deal yesterday aimed at keeping a key global warming target alive, but it contained a last-minute change that watered down crucial language about

Capitol Theater to host Int’l Short Film Festival

The International Short Film Festival will take place at the Capitol Theater from December 2 to 9 this year. This is the first time the festival is taking place at the

Man fakes crime to avoid giving girlfriend new phone

A local university student made a fraudulent crime report to police to avoid buying his girlfriend a new cellphone for her birthday, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) announced yesterday. The

Gov’t to open special quarantine hotel

The government is set to open a new type of hotel designated for medical observation in December to accommodate arrivals from high-risk foreign countries who are required to undergo a

Chinese leaders issue official history to elevate Xi

Leaders of China’s ruling Communist Party yesterday set the stage for President Xi Jinping to extend his rule next year, praising his role in the country’s rise as an economic

Immigration law | New law brings city in line with highly visited countries: experts

The new immigration law will not have significant impact on tourist arrivals in the city, but will bring the SAR into line with other highly visited countries, according to industry

Macau’s quarantine-free travel moves ‘goal-post’

A government adviser in Hong Kong said that the neighboring SAR might open to global travel in about six months, once officials have successfully navigated the introduction of quarantine-free borders

Grand Prix has 133 drivers, up 12% from last year

The 68th Macau Grand Prix will have the participation of 133 drivers including local drivers and those coming from the mainland and Hong Kong, the president of Sports Bureau and

As many try living with virus, China keeps up zero tolerance

Wang Lijie planned to spend three days in the Gobi Desert last month to take in the area’s famous poplar forest as its trees turned a golden yellow. Instead, the Beijing

Tech | China’s Singles’ Day shopping fest muted amid tech crackdown

China’s biggest online shopping day, known as “Singles’ Day” on Nov. 11, is taking on a muted tone this year as regulators crack down on the technology industry and President

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