World Congress of Political Science | Scholar: Xi underestimating the influence of Russia in the region

A visiting professor at the Macao Polytechnic Institute (MPI) has been invited to chair a panel session at the 24th World Congress of Political Science, titled “China at the crossroads

Young people in SARs can play role in US-China diplomacy

A video recently uploaded of a conversation with the U.S. Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau questioned the role today’s youth may play in the future of U.S.-China relations

Opposition to public housing project around Taipa Olympic Centre

The government’s plan to build a public housing estate next to Taipa’s Olympic Aquatic Centre was met with significant opposition from different groups in the city, including the Macau Tri-Decade

Multiple construction works result in Taipa traffic gridlock

A traffic diversion near Rotunda do Estádio, a road closure at the conjunction of Estr. Alm. Marques Esparteiro with Avenida Kwong Tung, and ongoing road projects at Rotunda Ouvidor Arriaga,

Macau – Tourism | Discounts abound as hotels fail to fill rooms

Hotels in Macau are offering discounts of up to 35 percent over the summer months, with some including a complimentary room when customers buy just a buffet dinner, according to

Dismissal of lawsuit against Wynn upheld

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed against Wynn Resorts’ board members, submitted by a shareholder over concerns about the management of the

Environment | Polystyrene ban welcomed, scholar advocates similar measure in Macau

Environmentalists on the American west coast are cheering on a new “extensive” ban on polystyrene, approved unanimously last month by the San Francisco County Board of Supervisors. The ban will

CRIME – 53 people complain | Another local investment scheme goes bust

A group of 53 people have lodged a complaint to the Judiciary Police (PJ) after they failed to get back the money they deposited in an investment scheme. The case

Taxi driver accused of extortion by client

A taxi driver has been accused by a client of an extortion attempt over a dispute regarding a lost mobile phone, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) informed. According to the

Education | Portuguese summer course attracts nearly 400 participants

The 30th edition of the Portuguese Language Summer Course of the University of Macau commenced yesterday with 388 participants, over a hundred students more than in last year’s edition. This year,

Tourism | IFT survey shows improvement in tourist satisfaction

The Macau Tourist Satisfaction Index report for the first quarter of 2016 was released last week by the Tourism Research Center of the Institute of Tourism Studies (IFT), showing an

Front line civil servants are protected, SAFP claims

The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) has denied a report published in a local newspaper, claiming that the front line civil servants who were victims of assault while

Grand Prix budget remains unchanged at MOP200 million

The 63rd edition of the Macau Grand Prix will receive more  financial support from its title sponsor. In a ceremony held at Macau Tower, it was announced that the total

Opposition mounts over proposed Macau-Taipa tunnels

The government’s proposal to build two tunnels connecting Taipa and the Macau peninsula has raised controversial debates within the city. A notice published in the Official Gazette last week indicated that

Arts | Kay Zhang’s exhibition depicts views on sex

Art For All Society (AFA) is set to host an exhibition titled “Innocencepedia - Works by Kay Zhang” at its premises on August 1. The exhibition will feature 33 hand

Briefs | Foreign reserves up in June

The Monetary Authority of Macao announced yesterday that the preliminary estimate of the MSAR’s foreign exchange reserves amounted to MOP151.3 billion at the end of June 2016. The reserves were

Transport | Drivers fined MOP600 for improper use of exclusive bus lane

Private drivers that use the exclusive bus lane that connects Barra and Doca Lam Mau on weekdays will be penalized with fines starting from this week. According to a statement released

Chan Meng Kam aiming for more support at AL

Lawmaker Chan Meng Kam is preparing two lists for the Legislative Assembly (AL) elections which will take place in 2017, the media reported last Friday. Chan is reportedly expecting to

167 parking infractions issued in first semester

n the first half of 2016, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) recorded 167 cases of illegally  parked vehicles in public parking lots. According to a statement released by DSAT, 91 car owners

British Business Association celebrates 10th anniversary

Launched on July 20, 2006 in a bid to promote and represent British business interests in the region, the British Business Association of Macau will celebrate its 10th anniversary on

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