Pollution | Some factories have violated anti-smog measures

China’s environmental ministry said yesterday that an unspecified number of companies had violated measures meant to reduce smog during a period of particularly noxious pollution in the country.

Airport passenger volume reaches record high 6.6m

Macau International Airport (MIA) reported yesterday a record of 6.6 million passenger traffic volume in 2016, with over 56,000 aircraft movements, representing a 14 percent and 2 percent increase respectively

Gaming revenue extends recovery to rise 8 percent in December

Casino revenue in Macau increased in December, extending the industry’s recovery to a fifth month as the Chinese gambling hub’s efforts to reinvent itself drew more tourists from beyond

New Year’s message | Chui recalls region’s achievements in 2016

Chief Executive Chui Sai On delivered his New Year message on Saturday, noting that the MSAR would continue to give priority to policies concerning economic development, enhancement of

Heritage | UNESCO awaiting Beijing’s reply regarding unfinished building

The added concerns over the unfinished building at Calçada do Gaio, which according to several local groups threaten the protection of the Guia Lighthouse, have been forwarded from UNESCO’s

Thousands in Hong Kong march for pro-democracy lawmakers 

Nearly 5,000 people in Hong Kong marched in a New Year's Day protest against an attempt by the semi-autonomous Chinese city's government to disqualify four pro-democracy lawmakers, police said. Hong Kong's government has

Tourist arrivals spark gaming revival after downturn

Macau’s efforts to reinvent itself with a Hollywood-themed resort and a half-size Eiffel Tower replica has drawn a surge in tourists from beyond China, a sign growth in

Education | More subsidies to support students next year

The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) expects to spend 14 percent more on subsidies for students who attend schools that are part of the city’s free

Locals granted free admission to three museums from Jan 1

In order to promote interest in Macau’s history and art, the Cultural Affairs Bureau will offer free admission to the Macau Museum for Macau ID holders, in

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge Gongbei tunnel completed

The Gongbei tunnel, which makes up part of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai- Macau bridge, has been completed after a four- year construction period, according to Chinese reports.

Top military general under investigation for graft 

A top Chinese general has been placed under investigation for corruption, China’s Defense Ministry said yesterday, announcing the highest-level active duty military official to be ensnared in a sweeping anti-corruption drive.

Macau hackers charged with trading on stolen law firm data

Three Chinese hackers made more than USD4 million in illicit profits after breaking into the servers of top corporate law firms in New York, the U.S. said in

Vietnam defies Asia slowdown as economic growth holds above 6 percent

Vietnam’s economy expanded more than 6 percent for a second year, defying a regional slowdown to remain one of the world’s best performers as manufacturing surged. Key Points Gross

WiFi GO expands with 18 new spots

The government-owned wireless broadband free access system (WiFi GO) that started around six years ago saw its coverage area expand yesterday with the introduction of 18 new Internet

Macau Legend’s expansion plans in Portugal in ‘troubled waters’

The agreements signed between David Chow’s Macau Legend Development Limited (MLD) and the Municipality of Setúbal at a ceremony held on July 7 aiming to establish a new integrated

Chinese middle class in uproar over alleged police brutality 

Thousands among China's middle class are signing online petitions to protest the dropping of an alleged police brutality case, representing a rare but concerted display of white-collar outrage with Beijing.

Coutinho claims duties ‘unaffected’ by sons’ arrests

Legislator Pereira Coutinho clarified that the recent outcome of a case related to drug trafficking that involves his two sons will not affect his work and duties

Obama, Japan’s Abe to seek reconciliation at Pearl Harbor

Putting 75 years of resentment behind them, the leaders of the United States and Japan are coming together at Pearl Harbor for a historic pilgrimage to the site where

PH consulate operating on Sundays permanently

The Philippine Consulate in Macau has heeded the demands of overseas Filipino workers in the region, and confirmed it will regularly operate on Sundays starting from next

Education | DSEJ seeking to supervise after-school care service providers

Amended laws regarding after-school care services will enter legislative procedures next year, the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) announced, according to a report by Macao

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