Statistics | Merchandise imports remain stable

Merchandise imports from mainland China increased by 13.2 percent year-­on-year in the first eight months of the year to MOP20.98 billion. According to the Statistics and Census Service, imports from

Heritage | Mid-Autumn Festival tradition kept alive

Deeply rooted among various communities within Macau, it is easy to see a mix of people from different backgrounds and cultures celebrating this festival. The idea is “to keep this tradition

Gov’t hopes coastal waters management approved this year

The MSAR has officially applied to the Central Government for the management of Macau’s coastal waters. The Chief Executive, Chui Sai On, hopes that Beijing’s approval will be made within

Sonia Chan attends ceremony marking Singapore’s 50 years

The reception took place at The Venetian Macao and included a musical performance by the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert. The Singaporean orchestra is on its debut overseas

Sin Fong Garden residents convicted of aggravated disobedience

Seven Sin Fong Garden building residents were convicted of aggravated disobedience. The Court of First Instance (TJB) ruling was issued yesterday morning. Considering that all of the defendants are first time

IPIM to coordinate all MICE activities from November

The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) will be the entity responsible for all works related to the sector of conventions and exhibitions, effective from November. The range of new

Survey | Restaurant industry sales up by 14.6 pct

According to the data collected by DSEC, the number of people engaged in the industry went up by 16.6 percent to 30,401, with employees accounting for 94.6 percent of total. Regarding

CE promises uninterrupted garbage collection

Authorities investigating junket fraud case

The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) issued a statement yesterday revealing that several public departments are investigating the Dore Entertainment theft and the claims that residents have not been

MDT Analysis | Dore’s dangers

The Dore investor protests over the last week indicate that the elements within the local investor community believe they have an implicit agreement with the Macau government. The investors in the

100,000 yuan annual cap on overseas UnionPay withdrawals

The new rules have been issued by China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) through a circular sent to banks, the media reported.  The new instructions add to the 10,000

TOURISM | MGTO to offer overnight visitors a sightseeing package

For the first time ever, tourism authorities will implement a free sightseeing package for overnight visitors. The policy was revealed last Friday by the Macau Government Tourist Office director, Helena de

IPM honors former European Commission head

The ceremony will take place on October 20. Lei Heong Iok, IPM’s president, told Lusa that Mr Barroso will receive the award after a conference, where he will be speaking

City shown in a different perspective with Lego bricks

An exhibit featuring Lego versions of local attractions and monuments opened to the public last Friday. It will be available for viewing until 28 December at the Ritz Building, in

URBANISM | Inner Harbor redevelopment stirs controversy

The tenants of five old stores operating under the Kiang Wu Hospital Charitable Association along a street in Inner Harbor are being forced to move out, in order to give

CRIME | Mainland workers pay over RMB300,000 for fake job recommendations

The Judiciary Police arrested a cargo delivery driver last week after 41 foreign workers from the mainland fell for his false job recommendations that earned him over RMB300,000 in total. According

JUNKET WOES | Dore ‘investors’ deliver petition to government

Several residents involved in an “investment” scheme related to Dore Entertainment delivered a complaint letter to the Secretariat for Economy and Finance last Friday afternoon. The group, who held a

Association calls for waste recycling industry shutdown

The association’s call to temporarily shut down operations drew support from many of its members. Since the weekend, the region has seen waste piling up at some of the already-closed

Jailed billionaire Ng said to have evaded US bribery probe

A Macau billionaire now jailed in New York failed to comply last year with a request from U.S. prosecutors that he answer questions as part of an overseas bribery investigation,

Brief | Hairdryer triggers fire in hotel, 4 taken to hospital

A fire allegedly caused by a short-circuited hairdryer in an Imperial Palace Hotel guest room on Sunday morning has resulted in four visitors being hospitalized for treatment. The fire, which

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