As China sneezes, those closest are catching the worst colds

Those nearest to China are among the hardest hit as growth in the world’s second- largest economy grinds to the slowest pace in a quarter century. Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan all

Crime declines by 7.1 percent during Q1

The latest crime statistics released yesterday show that the police authorities filed 3,333 criminal reports in total during this year’s first quarter. The figure represents a decrease of 255 cases

Electoral Law consultation calls for greater representation

Residents at Sunday’s public consultation on electoral reform have demanded greater representation through an increase in the number of directly-elected lawmakers, as well as a better system to regulate online

Arts | Cultural Heritage Day heralds various activities

To mark the 11th occasion of China’s Cultural Heritage Day on June 11, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will host a variety of activities to resonate with the theme, “Let

AL Plenary | Housing problems continue to top lawmakers’ agenda

The topic of housing was once again the main issue addressed in the plenary meeting of the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday. The plenary gathered to debate several spoken enquiries presented

New taxi regulation gathers suggestions

Another of the topics addressed at the plenary session yesterday was the proposed taxi regulation. The topic was raised by the AL’s vice president, Lam Heong Sang. Secretary Raimundo do Rosário

Macau, Cambodia to cooperate on tourism training and education

A local delegation of 50 people is participating in the “Macau - Cambodia Investment & Tourism Development Seminar” held in Phnom Penh. Local business leaders from tourism, banking, trade and other

Senado Square residents, shop workers, complain about constant noise

Due to its central location, Senado Square has become a hotbed of protests. People living and working around the area have been complaining of the constant noise. The Macau General Union of

Environmentalist raises red flags on nuclear plant

Sammie Lun, chairman of Green Environment Protection Association of Macau, is concerned about safety issues surrounding the upcoming Taishan nuclear power plant. The plant, located approximately 80 kilometers west of

Education | UM takes 3rd prize in English debate

The University of Macau’s (UM) English Debating Team recently won third prize at the 19th Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) Cup National English Debating Competition, held at Beijing

Zhuhai to open first cultural park

The neighboring city of Zhuhai is set to open its first creative park, LETS Cultural District, this September at the former Daishan Industrial Park. It aims to foster creativity and

Statistics | Key industries record growth in employee numbers

The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) has released the results of the Survey on Manpower Needs and Wages for the first quarter of 2016 which covers the sectors of manufacturing,

Economy | GDP fall slows to 13pct, growth may be on horizon

Macau’s economy contracted by 13.3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2016, according to new data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC), after accounting for the effects

Education | Over 1,400 graduates at UM’s congregation

The University of Macau (UM) on Saturday held its Congregation 2016, presenting graduation certificates to over 1,400 graduates at a ceremony which had nearly 4,000 guests. The Chief Executive, Chui Sai

Arts | Exhibition shows Borget’s paintings of Macau

The exhibition, “Auguste Borget: Travelling Painter on the South China Coast,” will be on show at the Museum of Art (MAM) between June 30 and October 9, featuring sketches, watercolors,

Boat sailing from Shenzhen hits local ferry at the harbor

On Saturday, a Shenzhen ferry, identified as “Taishan”, collided with a local ferry that was anchored at the Macau Ferry Terminal. Two passengers aboard the Shenzhen ferry were allegedly injured,

Briefs | Cinematheque Passion to host talk

Part of the roof of the second floor side hall of Saint Augustine Church collapsed yesterday afternoon while a mass service was being at the site. According to a TDM

CCAC detects two forgery cases involving Income Subsidy

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has detected two cases of document forgery in relation to the Income Subsidy of the government. The persons involved have allegedly committed the offences of

DSAL | Restructure focusing on residents ‘priority access to employment’

The new organizational structure of the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) includes six departments, one of which is specifically focused on the hiring of non-resident workers. DSAL’s administrative revamp was recently

First IFFAM expects to attract 500 worldwide participants

The first edition of the International Film Festival & Awards – Macau (IFFAM) expects to bring over 500 participants from the global movie industry, according to Lorna Tee, head of

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