Euro 2016 | Preview: Fathoming France’s true level is a difficult task

Fathoming the true ability of tournament host France at the European Championship is difficult because the team is something of a paradox. The defense has been heavily criticized yet it has

Wynn Palace to open on August 22

Wynn Palace resort is set to open on August 22, according to an announcement made by Wynn Macau yesterday. “The company expects that the opening of Wynn Palace will help launch

Elderly subsidy raised to MOP8,000

The government’s annual subsidy for senior citizens has been adjusted from the previous MOP7,500 to MOP8,000, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has announced. According to information from the bureau, the subsidy

240,000 sign on for continuing education

The programs under the Continuing Education Development Plan initiative, which was implemented 5 years ago by the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ), have gathered the interest of close to

Uber sees growth in drivers and riders

Uber, an online transportation plat-­form that is in its 8th month of operation in the region is not only being used by locals but by tourists as well. As the app

Panda gives birth to two cubs

Panda Xinxin gave birth to twin cubs on Sunday, as announced in a brief statement made by the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) to the media yesterday, at the

Statistics | Unemployment rate holds steady

The unemployment rate and the underemployment rate for the March to May 2016 period remained stable at 1.9 percent and 0.5 percent respectively, according to information released by the Statistics

Education | Tuition subsidies continue to increase

Tuition subsidies will increase from September 1, according to a notice published yesterday in the    Official Gazette. The increases are: MOP18,400 per year for preschool education; MOP20,500 for elementary school education;

Singaporean scholar points out ways to diversify economy

It remains problematic for the region to achieve the goal of economic diversification and draw investors to non-gaming projects, a Singaporean scholar told the Times yesterday. Speaking on the sidelines of

Hac Sa beach barbecue site to move to new location

The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) is conducting renovation works on the barbecue area next to the Hac Sa Beach, as indicated on the IACM website. The barbecue site has

Wushu school performed for the public

The Escola de Wushu Juvenil de Macau organized a youth fellowship festival yesterday at the international Shooting Range. The school’s students performed the basic Wushu movements for the public. The

Education | EPM and MAC win school touch rugby competition

The International School of Macao (TIS) hosted Macau’s first touch rugby competition on Saturday. According to a statement sent to the Times by the organizers, the winner of the boys’ competition

Xu Yingzhen to be the new Forum Macau head

Xu Yingzhen will be the new Secretary-General of the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macau, according to weekly Catholic newspaper “O Clarim.” Xu’s appointment was reportedly disclosed by China on Wednesday

São João Festival growing bigger every year

The 10th edition the São João Festival that took place over the weekend in the St Lazarus district, had more space, more diversity and more visitors when compared to

Ng Kuok Cheong | ‘Five-year plan is merely a promotional booklet’

The Macao Community Development Initiative (MCDI) has sharply criticized the government’s Five year Development Plan. Ng Kuok Cheong, who is a member of the association together with Au Kam San,

Arts | IC launches painting exhibition by French artist

The Cultural Affairs Bureau launched the exhibition “Plis & Replis 3 – Works by Noël Dolla” on Friday at Tap Seac Gallery, showcasing 32 works by French artist Noël Dolla. As

Gov’t expects limited ‘Brexit’ impact

The government says it is paying close attention to developments unfolding since the United Kingdom opted for a “Brexit” in its referendum last week, though it believes the decision will

More child abuse cases are being reported

The Against Child Abuse (Macau) Association Child Protection Centre organized a ceremony on Saturday to commemorate its 10th anniversary. During the event, the association revealed that the center received 66

Transportation | Local airport continues to grow

From January  untill  mid-June of 2016, the number of passengers and of aircraft movements handled by the Macau International Airport (MIA) increased by 16 percent and 6 percent, respectively, when

Int’l trade event kicks off at CCM

The first session of the Pearl River Delta Academy of International Trade and Investment Law (PRAIA) event will be hosted at the Macao Cultural Center (CCM) from today until Friday.

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