Taiwan-bound plane returns to Macau after 30-minute flight

TransAsia Airways confirmed on Monday that one of its aircraft returned to Macau 30 minutes after take-off to Taiwan. “We know there was a problem, but we have not yet found

IC wants to spread awareness of Central Library project

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) plans to provide more information to the public about the Central Library project to be built at the old courthouse in Nam Van area. “First of

FIMM to present ‘Bravo Macau!’ concerts this week

To celebrate the 30th Macao International Music Festival (FIMM), the Cultural Affairs Bureau is set to present two concerts titled “Bravo Macau!” tomorrow and Friday at the Dom Pedro V

Labor | PH, China to discuss legitimization of Filipino domestic workers

In response to the situation of up to 200,000 Filipino domestic helpers working illegally in China, a high representative from the Philippine government is set to discuss with mainland authorities

Unemployment rate unchanged

The unemployment rate for June-August 2016 held stable over the previous period (May-July 2016) at 1.9 percent. According to the Statistics and Census Service the underemployment rate was 0.4 percent,

Gaming | Citigroup cuts September GGR forecast

In its report, Citigroup said that after surveying 13 casinos in the territory, it now estimates that the average minimum bet (AMB) in the mass market was down 6 percent

MGTO ‘conservatively optimistic’ about golden week arrivals

As the city now boasts fresh attractions due to newly opened resorts, MGTO deputy director Cecilia Tse told the press that the bureau expects visitors to stay in the city

Free EPL broadcast likely to end on Thursday

The English Premier League (EPL) is currently being broadcasted by M Plus Sports Media Company Ltd (M Plus), which provides exclusive live internet broadcasts in Macau. According to the company, the

Macau | Music MIMF kicks off with classic Italian opera

The 30th Macao International Music Festival (MIMF) will start  on October 1 with the premier performance – the classic opera “Turandot” by Giacomo Puccini - shown in the Macau Cultural

Region’s tourist attractions showcased in Japan

Macao Government Tourism Office displayed the city’s attractions at the four-day JATA Tourism EXPO Japan in Tokyo, in a bid to attract more Japanese and other international visitors to the

Briefs | Alipay reaches agreements with 10 airports, Macau included

Third-party online payment platform Alipay has finalised agreements with 10 international airports which will come into play October 1, Securities Times reported. The Macau International Airport is one of the

UM scholar launches book on American-Macau relations

A book launch was held at the University of Macau (UM) last week, where professor Hao Yufan, who is currently serving as the acting director of the Centre for Macau

MGTO to provide extra information to incoming Indian tourists

Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) head, Helena de Senna Fernandes, stated on Sunday that the complaints made by several Indian tourists when trying to enter Macau, reported first hand by

Briefs | SBM to open ‘Café de Paris’ next year

Monaco’s Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), which manages and owns the Monte Carlos Casino and several others within the small country, announced that it will next year open a

Education | TIS holds sixth University Fair

The International School of Macau held its sixth University Fair yesterday, in which 43 universities participated. The annual event aims to provide students from TIS and surrounding high schools with information

CRIME | Mainland man loses HKD1.15 million in gambling-related scam

A 35-year-old Hong Kong male resident, surnamed Lam, and a 31-year-old local male resident, surnamed Kuan, obtained HKD1.15 million from a mainland tourist by telling the victim they would help

‘Bahamas leaks’ reveals offshore connections of Chui family

The Chief Executive (CE) Chui Sai On is one of the local figures mentioned in the “leakage” of confidential data related to offshore connections. The so-called “Bahamas Leaks” refers to

Health | New free vaccine program begins

The Health Bureau (SSM) began yesterday offering free vaccinations for the seasonal influenza. The offer is open to those who carry a higher risk of being affected by the disease. In

Macau airport hits new passenger record of 630,000

The Macau International Airport (MIA) set a new record in August as it reached over the 630,000 passenger traffic and the 5,000 aircraft movement marks for the first time. A statement

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,

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