Statistics | Chinese immigrant numbers soar even as non-resident growth slows

Across the year of 2015, 8,468 Chinese nationals immigrated to Macau, according to information released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). This represents a significant growth of 43.8 percent,

Ask the Vet | 9 Frequent Causes of Cat Eye Problems

1. Feline Herpes Virus The feline herpes virus is the number one cause of conjunctivitis, which is the inflammation of the eyes. The virus is transmitted through contact with infected cats. The virus

Editorial | Sheriff gone rogue

In this year’s Best Picture movie “Spotlight”, inspired by the work of the investigative reporting section of the Boston Globe – exposing decades-old pedophilia crime inside Boston’s diocese – a

CE says central gov’t ‘did not interfere’ in MP corruption case

Speaking to journalists at the Macau International Airport yesterday morning, prior to his departure for Beijing to attend the opening of the National People’s Congress (NPC), Chui said: “The central

Judicial Organization Law revision under public consultation

We need to weigh up all of the issues before proceeding to a public consultation and then we will be able to make a revision of that law,” said the

MAF unveiled, marks Shakespeare, Tang 400th anniversary

The program for the 27th Macao Arts Festival (MAF), organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), was unveiled yesterday in the MGM Grand Ballroom. This year’s edition is themed “Time,”

Briefs | Bossini sells commercial property for HKD350 million

The East-Timorese war veterans have a new anthem entitled “March 3 Anthem” that was sung for the first time during a National Liberation Fighters Conference held in Dili. The event

Patuá theater returns

The group, led by Miguel de Senna Fernandes, will this year present “Unga Tea di Dream” (“A Tea for a Dream”), performed in the creole language. Over the last 20 years

DSI five-year plan to renew 43,000 old ID cards

Within five years, residents in need of official personal background documents, such as criminal records, will be able to complete the request for those documents at home. Moreover, an online

Coloane Hill Skyscraper case to be handled according to the law

The Chief Executive (CE) refused to comment further on the possible construction of a 100-meter skyscraper planned for Coloane’s hill, about which many residents have complained. Some of them held

Martin Montgomery | Chair Professor, Department of English – University of Macau : ‘Cantonese is not just a dialect, it’s a language’

Professor Martin Montgomery came to Macau almost six years ago to take up an appointment as Chair Professor and head of the Department of English at the University of Macau.

Credit Suisse notes bottoming out of market

Credit Suisse has said that the concerns that China will face a debt crisis or a ‘hard landing’ are only “imaginary risks,” and that the world’s second largest economy’s high

Macau’s economy contracted by one-fifth in 2015

Macau’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2015 decreased by 14.4 percent year-on- year in real terms (after accounting for inflation), according to information released yesterday by the

UM scholar launches books on Sino-US relations

US Energy Triangles: Resource Diplomacy under Hegemony” and “Rethinking the Triangle: Washington-Beijing-Taipei.” The first title, published by Routledge, is about understanding how China, as a rising power, interacts with the United

China says five-year plan will benefit Macau, HK

China’s 13th five-year plan, which will be reviewed at the upcoming parliamentary session, will bring “good news” for Hong Kong and Macau, a spokesperson for the national political advisory body

Raymond Tam emphasizes waste reduction

“We hope to perform better in order waste,” Tam expressed, hinting that people should change their habits when it comes to waste disposal. “Regarding other problems related to the environment,

IC restores Na Tcha Temple walls

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has started to restore the peeling paint of the exterior walls of Na Tcha Temple. The temple’s pavilions will remain open to the public during

Nine arrested in money-laundering case

The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested nine local residents on Tuesday on suspicion of involvement in a MOP25 million money-laundering case. The individuals are thought to have assisted a Macau couple

McSleepers | Fast food workers tolerate homeless sleepers

Homeless and low-income individuals, as well as those with mental disabilities, are increasingly taking refuge in 24-hour stores – a phenomenon that drew significant attention when a homeless woman died

Housing leads to ‘McSleepers’ phenomenon in HK

Alcoholism, drug abuse and gambling are common issues observed among homeless people. However, a South China Morning Post report on ‘McSleepers’ noted that in Hong Kong, the problem appears to

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