Gov’t to sign new contract with TCM

According to a notice published by the government’s Official Gazette (BO), the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo do Rosário, will be representing the government as one of the

Asian stocks head for lowest close since 2012

Asian stocks fell, with the regional benchmark index heading for its lowest close since November 2012, after Chinese equities slumped as trading resumed on the mainland following a four-day weekend. Galaxy

UM Student Union’s Sept 3 slogan draws hostility

The University of Macau Student Union came under fire after it updated its Facebook cover picture to read “To commemorate warfare with flowers, not tanks” on September 3. The slogan,

Authorities receive 1,700 opinions over reclaimed area planning

The Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau received a total of 1,700 written opinions on the urban planning development scheme for newly reclaimed zones in the third phase of public

Education | New student-run shops open on UM’s campus

Four new student-run stores have opened on the University of Macau’s (UM) campus. According to a press release, UM launched these shops in order to give students an opportunity to

China’s WW II efforts show ‘tradition and patriotism’

Acting Chief Executive Wong Sio Chak said China’s efforts to protect its people from Japan during World War II were a sign of “tradition and patriotism.” Replacing Chief Executive Chui Sai

Jason Chao criticizes New Macau lawmakers

“I respect the freedom of association of the two legislators,” he said, adding that the two veteran members of the ANM haven’t been actively contributing to the association for the

Fewer voters than expected in Portuguese council elections

The list headed by lawmaker Pereira Coutinho won the undisputed elections for the Council of the Portuguese Communities, the advisory body for Government policies on emigration and Portuguese communities abroad. The

Fitch Ratings expects economy to contract 16 percent

Macau secured its AA- rating from the international agency Fitch Ratings, despite its forecast of 16 percent economic contraction in the region this year. According to a press release issued last

Briefs | Local deposits decrease 0.8 pct

Residents’ deposits decreased by 0.8 percent month-on-month in July to MOP473.7 billion. MOP and USD deposits increased 3.4 percent and 7.7 percent respectively, while those in HKD and RMB decreased

The Railway That Never Was | Precious historical local archives stored in Taiwan

On 11 December 1904, Portugal and China signed a convention for the construction of a railway between Guangzhou and Macau. The Portuguese would operate it for 50 years and then

Gaming | Cambodia rising destination following local junket market fall

Cambodia is seeking junkets to lure in more high-stake Chinese gamblers, as high rollers shy away from Macau under the intensified crackdown by mainland authorities, the Phnom Penh Post reported. The

Chui pledges to prioritize economic diversification

Chief Executive Chui Sai On has pledged to make economic diversification a priority in order to encourage the development of small and medium-sized enterprises while maintaining stability in the local

Ask the Vet | 14 Dog Breeds Good for Human Allergies

14 Dogs Good For Allergies •Chinese Crested •Maltese •Shih Tzu •Poodle •Schnauzer •Yorkshire Terrier •Havanese •Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier •Bedlington Terrier •Kerry Blue Terrier •Puli •Irish Water Spaniel • "Doodle" Dogs Recently, “doodle” dogs have become popular. These are hybrid crosses of certain popular breeds

CRIME | Fake jewels found in certified shops

Customs investigators on Tuesday raided eight “locally renowned” jewelry stores, located in both the north and downtown areas of the Macau peninsula, following a complaint that some of the jewel-

MUSIC | Persian traditional music performance at CCM

The Cultural Centre will stage an Indo-Persian concert this Friday with kamancheh master Kayhan Kalhor and his ensemble of musician friends to deliver an exotic performance that will transport the

Report | Hotels go for insurance policies against guest kidnapping

Major hotels, resorts and casinos in the territory are nowadays resorting to specialized insurance policies, the South China Morning Post has reported, in order to shield themselves from an emerging

Gaming | China rout spells more troubles for battered casinos

China’s recent stock market rout is causing more troubles for Macau’s hard-luck casinos. As the city’s casino downturn entered a 15th month in August, Chinese stocks losing USD5 trillion of

FEATURE | Blue card holders’ spouses can’t work | ‘There’s a waste of existing human resources in Macau’

Trang has spent most of her career working abroad. Boosting over 20 years of international work experience, she moved to Macau two years ago with her family but soon realized

Chui: Spending cuts not to affect citizens’ welfare

Before departing to attend the celebrations signaling the 70th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II in Beijing, the Chief Executive reiterated that measures protecting citizens’ welfare will remain

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