Former HKU student rejected from entering Macau

Former Hong Kong University (HKU) student Li Di Chen was denied entrance to the territory by the Immigration Department of Macau on Saturday. The department justified the rejection on the

Macau-born Caetano releases first single with Jazz legend Bluey

A Single Voice” (Uma Só Voz) is the name of the first single that Macau-born Portuguese percussionist and singer-songwriter João Caetano will release on September 9. The song, a duet with

Music | Macao Orchestra kicks off its 2016-17 concert season

The Macao Orchestra kicked off its 2016-17 concert season with the opening concert “No. 1 Piano - Yulianna Avdeeva and Macao Orchestra.” The opening ceremony was held Saturday in the

KINO Film Festival set to debut at Cinematheque Passion

The internationally renowned KINO Film Festival will make its Macau premiere at the Cinematheque Passion this year, from October 8 to 16. The festival is set to showcase eight German

New Uber rival to coincide with firm’s downfall

A new mobile-based ride-hailing app has launched in the territory, coinciding with the last gasps of Uber. The new service, which according to the Macao Government Tourism Office website is

World briefs

CHINESE President Xi Jinping called yesterday for leaders of the United States, Germany and other major economies to resist pressure to raise trade barriers as they opened the Group of

ASK THE VET | Cat-Proofing Your Home For Newborn Kittens

Newborn kittens are totally dependent on the mother cat until about 6 weeks of age. After 12 to 15 weeks of age, kittens are ready to separate from their mothers. At

Signs of recovery | Gaming snaps two-year drop to rise 1.1pct on new resorts

Macau reversed its 26-month slump in gaming revenue as new resorts attracted visits from recreational gamblers. Casino shares rose, as investors now look to see whether operators can sustain the momentum

Macau ranked 7th on ECA’s most expensive cities for business travelers in 2015

Macau has been placed seventh on the ECA International annual ranking for the most expensive cities in Asia Pacific for business travelers in 2015. On this same list Hong Kong

Officialdom

This week, on Tuesday evening, August 30, I received in my mailbox an unusual (not unique) request from a media agency. I guess I wasn’t the only editor in that

Federation of Trade Unions delivers petition calling for harsher smoke ban

The Federation of Trade Unions handed yesterday morning a petition to the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong. The petition calls on authorities to enforce measures relating to the Casino

Briefs | Syria v South Korea to be played in Malaysia

As the Times reported yesterday, South Korea and Syria will not play their World Cup qualifier in Macau as previously scheduled. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said the match will

Uber controversy Love Macau demands app legalization citing public opinion

Representatives of the Love Macau Association met outside the Government Headquarters yesterday afternoon to present a letter to authorities lobbying for Uber’s legalization and regulation in the MSAR. The association cited

Letter to the Editor | Why I am (reluctantly) not supporting Sunday’s Uber rally

Dear Editor, To say I am conflicted is an understatement. All those around me are crying at the probable demise of Uber in Macau, and vowing to kick up a storm

Forum to discuss music and art as agents of cultural development

To mark the 30th anniversary of the Macao International Music Festival, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will host the “Macao International Music Festival Forum”, themed “Music and Arts Festival as

Gov’t suspends restaurant project in Taipa Houses-Museum

The Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT) said yesterday that the parties behind the project to revitalize the Taipa Houses-Museum will not open a Portuguese restaurant on the site. According to IFT,

New building for ash and bone boxes to be ready

According to a report by Hou Kong Daily, the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) said a total of 8,295 boxes – comprising 6,270 ash boxes and 2,025 bone boxes

Gov’s spent MOP4 billion in rents | Commission of Audit urges DSSOPT to safeguard public funds

The Commision of Audit (CA) criticized the Lands, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) for its lack of commitment in planning for the construction of government buildings, which caused around

Uber controversy | Lawmaker hopes Sunday’s demo will produce ideas

Lawmaker Ng Kuok Cheong said yesterday, at the sidelines of a press conference ahead of the pro-Uber demonstration planned for Sunday, that he hopes the gathering will produce a proposal

Special licensed taxis expect to start operations next year

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) plans to add a number of special taxis with app-based services to its operating fleet next year. DSAT is in the process of issuing special licenses for

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