Australian Consul-General to hold free briefing

The Australian Consul-General to Hong Kong and Macau, Paul Tighe, will conduct a free briefing for Australians living or working in the MSAR at Banyan Tree Macau tonight. The briefing

Heritage | Council discusses buildings listing, renovation

The Cultural Heritage Council of Macau (CPC) commenced the process of classifying two heritage structures during a meeting held this week. The CPC also decided to authorize the construction  of

2016 Policy Address | Lionel Leong faced with gaming and SME woes

The gaming industry should develop into a “sophisticated and robust model,” said the Secretary for Economy and Finance during yesterday’s Policy Address presentation at the Legislative Assembly (AL). In the

European Union simulation to take place at UM

The simulation is aimed at broadening students’ international horizons, enhancing their understanding of European institutions, and cultivating their debating, public speaking and negotiating abilities. Students will be divided into teams of

Traffic rearrangement to prioritize pedestrians’ safety

The Transport Bureau is considering introducing traffic lights at the junction of Rua da Ribeira do Patane and R. de Joao de Araujo in an attempt to improve conditions for

Godsend delay

Some newsman once said - and I like to quote - there is no good or bad news, just news. Well, to every rule there are exceptions. Take this one

Man caught for bullet possession bound for Macau

Two persons have been detained at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, in the Philippines capital Manila, for alleged bullet possession. According to the Philippine Star, one of the suspects, surnamed

Consultant says HK education system needs overhaul

Philip Yeung, consultant to the vice-rector for academic affairs at the University of Macau, says that Hong Kong’s education sector needs a clear vision through which to effectively channel education

Scholar believes more English language support needed

The government should step up the promotion of the English language in Macau in order to transform the city into a world tourism and leisure hub, according to Hao Yu

International printmaking exchange returns on Saturday

An international printmaking exchange – which will focus on contemporary works – will be held at the Macau Museum of Art and inaugurated on Saturday at 5 p.m. The 2nd Macau

AL plenary | Gov’t expects to spend more despite slumping income next year

The Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday afternoon passed the government’s budget for the next fiscal year on the first reading. Lawmakers have raised eyebrows over the administration’s increased spending against the

Music | ‘Man of the Golden Flute’ to make local debut

James Galway, the master orchestral musician and solo flautist who has earned the title “The Man of the Golden Flute,” is scheduled to perform a recital at the Macau Cultural Center

MUST Dean chairs

Macau-Philippines medical partnership panels The Sino-Asia Pacific Medical Forum was established this week in Manila. Its envisaged purpose is to be a regional healthcare body which aims to tackle medical

Group retracts allegation Sands’ Adelson tolerated prostitution

The Campaign for Accountability, a group that accused casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson earlier this month of tolerating prostitution at his Las Vegas Sands Corp. empire, has retracted that allegation, saying

Training program attracts 35 gaming and hospitality executives

“Macau is showing large corrections in terms of economics, and some employees may not immediately react and adjust to the market changes,” said Jacky So, dean of the Faculty of

2016 Policy Address | Sonia Chan asked to introduce measures to lift civil servant morale

A letter by the late Commission Against Corruption investigator’s wife was brought into the legislature’s debate yesterday afternoon by lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho, shining the spotlight on the alleged pressure

Widow’s letter denounces management, CCAC reiterates suicide thesis

“In the report, the only persons that were investigated were the ones in contact with my deceased husband during the week prior to his death. (…) Why weren’t other persons

Extended working hours and more staff for public healthcare

Alexis Tam also revealed some of the plans related to health, namely regarding the new Islands Hospital and the expansion of services in the current public hospital. According to the Secretary

Alexis Tam says moving schools from housing complexes is priority

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, says that it is a priority to move schools from housing building podiums to specific “open space” locations built specifically for

USJ delegation visits Foreign Affairs Ministry

A delegation of over 60 professors, staff and students from the University of St. Joseph (USJ) visited the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China

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