Unemployment rate increases to 1.9 pct

The unemployment rate for June–August this year reached 1.9 percent, up slightly by 0.1 percentage points from May–July, data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) shows. The underemployment

Local volunteers build 75,000 hygiene kits for Clean the World

The volunteers built 200,000 hygiene kits to be distributed to populations in need worldwide, including in Macau. According to Sands China, more than 1,500 Sands China team members and volunteers

US criticizes Beijing ahead of UN women’s equality session

The United States and human rights organizations sharply criticized China's repression and imprisonment of women's rights activists ahead of a high-level U.N. meeting yesterday to promote women's equality. The session

ASK THE VET | 6 Ways to Stop a Dog Snoring

Causes of Dog Snoring Dogs that are overweight or obese tend to have excess tissue in their throat which causes the obstruction that blocks the airways. Allergens like tree and weed pollen,

Man says wife who was arrested in Gongbei interrogated daily 

An American businesswoman arrested in China based on claims that she spied and stole state secrets is being held in solitary confinement and has been interrogated at least once a

Gaming | Health Bureau says smoking ban compromises 4.6 pct of revenue at most

Estimates from authorities suggest that the adverse impact of a blanket smoking ban in casinos on gaming revenue would only be limited to between 2.76 percent and 4.6 percent while

Tourism | MGTO prepares for ‘golden week’

The Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is “actively preparing” for the upcoming “golden week,” spanning from October 1 to 7. Yesterday the bureau announced several measures to be implemented during

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with another vehicle

A man riding a motorcycle died yesterday after colliding with another motorcycle near the Jockey Club. According to the Public Security Police, the cause of the crash was an attempt by

Venetian Macau Open | Liang Wen-chong vows for victory in Macau

Equipped for the Venetian Macao Open slated between October 15 to 18, Liang believes that, after his first-ever victory in the Japan Golf Tour Championship in early June, he could

Master violinist Jack Glatzer brings ‘Musical Voyage’ to MAC

The renowned violinist Jack Glatzer brought his show, “A Musical Voyage from Spain to India” to students at the Macau Anglican College (MAC) yesterday. The recital and accompanying lecture were

Statistics Visitors up 14.5% in August

Macau received around 3.03 million visitors in August, representing a 14.5 percent increase from July, but still witnessed a 3.8 percent year-on-year decline, according to data released by the Statistics

Muslims gather to celebrate Eid al-Adha in Macau

The Macau Mosque and Cemetery is more crowded than usual these days as members of the local Muslim community gather to mark the Eid al-Adha – a festival held to

A taste of ancient melodies at St Dominic’s Church

The Alliance Française de Macao is bringing a touch of French and Italian melodies to town as the “Stradivaria” ensemble performs with the renowned countertenor Dominique Visse this Sunday at

CRIME | Preemptive operations spot 985 cases in three months

Concerted efforts between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau security authorities over the previous three months have identified a total of 985 cases of illegal activities, resulting in a total of

Ng Lap Seng’s ties with Clinton highlighted

The alleged role of Macau real estate developer Ng Lap Seng in the 1990s “Donorgate” scandal has surfaced yet again after Mr Ng was arrested in the U.S. on Saturday.

TOURISM | Visitor arrivals down 1.7 pct

Visitor arrivals totaled 3,033,081 in August, up by 14.5 percent month-on-month. Same-day visitors totaled 1,608,385 (53.0 percent of the total), down 3.5 percent year-on-year; overnight visitors rose slightly by 0.4

Administration | Tourism and ID bureaus distinguished for high quality services

The Macau Identification Services (DSI) and the Macau Government Tourist Office information desks have been awarded prizes by the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) for providing high-quality public

New details released on alleged spy arrest in Gongbei

Phan Phan-Gillis was visiting China last spring as part of an American trade delegation that included the Mayor Pro-Tem of Houston and others who were promoting business opportunities in the

Dore Group theft prompts proposals to amend junkets’ regulation

Dore Group’s embezzlement scandal has prompted the government and scholars to propose amendments to the regulation of junkets. On Monday, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) made its second statement

Illegal food vending widespread at Cotai worksites

Twenty bucks, dude,” says the tanned vendor in her 40s, handing a lunchbox over to a young workman who approaches her from the Parisian Macao construction site across the road. Another

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