More flights underway this quarter

The Civil Aviation Authority of Macau (AACM) has approved additional scheduled flights to Beijing and Ningbo in mainland China starting from April. Moreover, during

Second phase of talent scheme to include non-local students

The second phase of the government’s “Talent Recruitment System” will permit applications from non-resident university students who have completed their studies at local tertiary education institutions,

Man scammed HKD6.85 million by suspect claiming to be ‘Shanghai Public Security Bureau’

A young local man has fallen victim to a scam involving people claiming to be the “Shanghai Public Security Bureau” and has lost HKD6.85 million. The police

Economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations

China’s economy expanded at a faster than expected pace in the first three months of the year, helped by policies aimed at stimulating growth and stronger

Economy to recover 19% year-on-year in Q1: association

The Macau Economic Association has announced its predictions for Macau’s first-quarter economic performance, indicating a promising recovery for the region. According to the association’s forecast, the

Simplification is not that simple: Renew the Macau ID online or offline?

As well as launching the new Macau ID card (BIR) late last year, the government has announced a series of measures aimed at simplifying both citizens’

Gov’t increases units for senior residents, including discounts

The SAR government has responded to the pressing need for housing for the elderlies by significantly increasing the number of accommodation units available in the first phase of government

Macau receives over 1,100 applications in less than a year

Local authorities have received 1,137 valid applications for the new Talent Acquisition programs launched in the second half of last year, the Talents Development Committee

Ma Ying-jeou urges island’s next leader to respond ‘pragmatically’ to Xi’s diplomatic gesture

Former Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou urged Taiwan’s leader-elect to pragmatically respond to the diplomatic gesture made by President Xi Jinping and to recognize the one-China principle,

Gov’t to scrap housing sector cooling measures to boost ailing market

The SAR government plans to scrap housing market cooling measures amid calls from the property sector as demand continues to weaken. The Executive

Gov’t: Landfill off Coloane the ‘only solution’ for waste

The government has said ecological island is currently the only solution to effectively handling waste. Speaking to the press on the sidelines of an event yesterday,

New road traffic law raises doubts

A Road Traffic Law amendment bill late last week passed in its first reading at the Legislative Assembly (AL). But several lawmakers have raised concerns over the bill,

AL approves Trade Union Law, ATFPM-linked lawmakers abstain

Macau will soon have a trade union law to regulate the establishment and activities of workers’ unions, after long years and many rejected proposals. The

Eight films selected for Sands’ funding for international film camp

Eight directors were selected to receive HKD300,000 each to fund their short film projects after completing last week’s inaugural International Film Camp. Organized by the Asian

Exports tumble 7.5% in March and imports also fall as demand slows

China's exports contracted in March after growing in the first two months of the year, underscoring the uneven nature of the country’s recovery from the pandemic.

Pereira Coutinho paints a dark picture of the local economy, calls for consumption cards

Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho has painted a dark picture of the local economy, calling on the government to enforce new financial support measures such as the reissuing

Price for land rented from Zhuhai for LRT still ‘a mystery’

The Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong has failed, yet again, to provide the rent figure that will be paid to the authorities of

Lam Lon Wai calls gov’t to strengthen prevention mechanisms to protect minors

Lawmaker Lam Lon Wai called on the government’s security and education departments to be actively engaged in crime prevention education for local minors.

Election law review finally approved and ready for next year’s election

Lawmakers who comprise Macau’s Legislative Assembly (AL) unanimously approved the new amendments to the AL election law yesterday. The amendments make several changes to election

65 rounds in: Is Macau’s long-running mask distribution program still necessary?

Macau's long-standing mask supply program, now in its 65th round, is being questioned by residents particularly about the continued allocation of public funds. While the program

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