Chan stands behind IACM over critical report

The Secretary for Administration and Justice, Sonia Chan, over the weekend defended the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) from a critical report issued by the Commission of Audit. The report,

Marathon fills quota in one day

According to a statement from the Sports Bureau, all quotas for the 2016 Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon, Half Marathon and Mini Marathon were filled as of yesterday, having received

Several changes to take place in city’s transportation facilities

Changes to the city’s transportation facilities will be implemented in the coming years according to Kelvin Lam Hin San, deputy director of the Transport Bureau (DSAT) following Friday’s meeting of

Portuguese School unaware of plans to expand into mainland

The Macau Portuguese School (EPM) is unaware of the projects that both the Ministry of Education and Science of Portugal (MEC) and the president of the school’s foundation (FEPM) reportedly

Education | UM among 400 best universities in the world

The University of Macau (UM) made it on the list of the world’s most international universities in 2016, ranking among the top 400 universities across the globe. The University is the

Tariff reduction to be applied for transshipment cargo

A new policy granting tariff reduction to third countries or regions will be implemented, starting from October 1. The policy, called the Free Trade Agreement Transshipment Facilitation Scheme (FTA Scheme), rules

Health | Chan Iek Lap defends local medical services

Lawmaker Chan Iek Lap said that “not all aspects cannot compare with Hong Kong’s or the neighboring regions’,” during his lecture last week at the Macau University of Science

Gaming-related revenues down one-third in 2015

Total revenues for enterprises involvedin gaming activities amounted to MOP 233.2 billion in 2015, down by 34.1 percent year-on-year, according to new information released by the Statistics and Census Service

Creative and cultural industries | MDC represents designers at China-Japan-Korea expo

Representatives of the Macau Design Center (MDC) participated in “The China-Japan-Korea Industries Expo 2016” over the weekend at the Shandong-Taiwan Convention and Exhibition Center in Shandong Wei-fang, China. The representatives

Arts | Exhibition of Hua-Lin’s collection opens tomorrow

The exhibition “The Trumpet of the Times: Poet F. Hua-Lin”, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), will be inaugurated tomorrow at Jao Tsung-I Academy at 6.30 p.m. The exhibition features

SCIENCE | Macau contributes to progress in cancer treatment research

The State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine (QRCM Lab), Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS), University of Macau (UM), and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes

ASK THE VET | Acral Lick Granuloma Treatment With Veterinary Laser Surgery

Acral lick granuloma is a frustrating skin disorder which vets are often forced to treat on a trial and error basis, because no single treatment method has proven consistently effective. Veterinary

Commission of Audit finds leisure spaces a public risk

In a report released yesterday by the Commission of Audit (CA), the agency accused the Civil and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) of mismanaging a large number of public leisure spaces

Performance tour reminds youth of dangers of smoking

Smoke-free and Healthy Life Association of Macau is organizing a performance tour, with the theme ‘smoke-free in local schools.’ Supported by the Health Bureau and by the Social Welfare Bureau,

Number of Indian tourists growing, MGTO outlines promotional strategy

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) confirmed to the Times that it has been rolling out its constant Macau promotional activities. The aim of this policy is to promote “family

Bossini revenue drops

Bossini International’s revenues decreased by eight percent to HKD2,319 million in the financial year that ended 30 June 2016, as stated in the group’s 2015/2016 Annual Results, published on Wednesday.

Hengqin introduces new anti-corruption policies

Zhuhai’s legal authority revealed earlier this week that the city’s Standing Committee of People’s Congress has launched a draft which says that the Hengqin area will implement new anti-corruption policies,

Charles Landry to present ‘Masters of Culture’ lecture

Charles Landry, an urban planning expert and author of the book “The Creative City: A Toolkit for Urban Innovators,” is the keynote speaker of this year’s “Lectures by Masters of

Music | CCM announces 2nd date for ‘Carmen’

The Macao Cultural Centre (CCM) announced it will be presenting a second date for the contemporary ballet performance of “Carmen”. The ballet adaptation of Bizet’s operatic masterpiece by Spain’s National Dance

Hopes shared for young to join MICE industry

Gene Capuano, Vice President of Convention & Exhibition Operations at the Venetian Macao, said he expects young people in Macau to show an increased interest in joining the MICE industry,

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