TOURISM – STATISTICS | Package tour tourists drop 22 percent y-o-y

The number of tourists travelling on package tours totaled 820,000 in July 2015, up by 16.3 percent month-to-month and yet down by 22.3 pct year­-on-year, according to data released by

A-Ma Temple zone identified as illegal immigration spot

The embankment situated opposite the A-Ma Temple has been identified as a possible new spot for illegal immigration, as reported by the Macao Daily News. The newspaper received complaints from

Retail | Sands China organizes Local Supplier Open Day

Commenting on the event, Norbert Riezler, senior vice-president and chief procurement and sustainability officer for Las Vegas Sands, said: “Throughout our company’s growth, we have driven positive, game-changing economic results

Macau | Infant allegedly shaken by maid into coma dies

The 2-month old infant allegedly shaken by a domestic helper into critical condition died last Friday evening. The Conde S. Januário Hospital, where the baby was hospitalized, says the cause

Coutinho meets with prospective presidential candidate

On Friday, a delegation of members of the Council of Portuguese Communities, including local lawmaker (and candidate to the Portuguese legislative elections) Pereira Coutinho and the former head of Forum

BRIEFS | MT5 route to begin operation

The new MT5 bus route connecting NAPE to Taipa will commence operations tomorrow, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) said in a statement. The route will operate between 7am and 8pm at

Chief Executive to attend V-Day celebration in Beijing

Chief Executive Chui Sai On will lead a 100-member delegation to Beijing this week to attend the military parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan during World

Music | Jazz Festival returns on Sept 18, 19

Dave Kikoski and the Mingus Big Band won a Grammy Award in 2011 for Best Live Jazz Ensemble Album with “Live at the Jazz Standard”. He and Roy Haynes were

Protesters demand tighter regulations for domestic helpers

Over a hundred residents staged a demonstration yesterday afternoon, demanding that the government address their longtime plea to boost regulations for the employment of foreign domestic helpers. Sporting blue attire, the

New Macau wants extended public consultation on reclamation blueprint

The New Macau Association (ANM) is urging government leaders to extend the public consultation period on the new reclamation zones blueprint, but the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT)

Placido Domingo pays tribute to city with long awaited concert

Music keeps a man’s soul passionate and ageless, as evinced by tenor-baritone Placido Domingo, now well into his seventies. At an age where others are retiring, the opera Renaissance man

Survey | Alexis Tam surpasses fellow officials

Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Alexis Tam achieved the highest rating among six high-ranking public servants in a recent survey which was distributed to gauge public opinion of local

IC kicks off temples renovation

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is launching a project to renovate the Pek Tai Temple and Sam Po Temple along the Rua do Cunha, as well as the Fok Tak

Statistics | Unemployment rate remains stable

The unemployment rate for the May-July period stood at 1.8 percent, according to data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The number of unemployed people was 7,400, up by

ASK THE VET | 4 Stages of Kitten Development

Week 1: Nursing In the first week, a newborn kitten spends its entire time nursing and will double its weight in the first seven days. During this time, separation from the

Plácido Domingo to debut in Macau tomorrow

  One of the “Three Tenors,” Plácido Domingo, is in Macau for the first time with his hand-picked artists to present the concert “Domingo and Macao Orchestra” on Saturday evening. Taking to

BRIEFS |Audit report : Subsidy schemes ‘to be amended,’ Tam’s word

Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Mr Alexis Tam, pledged “to amend the assessment procedures of subsiding schemes for underprivileged individuals and families,” a note from the Government Information Bureau

BNU seeking to open Hengqin branch in second half of 2016

BNU’s initial plan to open a branch on Hengqin Island features support services for Macau corporate entities interested in doing business there, said the bank’s executive director Ronald Kan. He

more garbage during hungry ghost festival | Civic Affairs Bureau issues 135 warnings and eight fines

The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) has issued 135 warnings and eight fines to residents who violated fire safety and public space regulations when performing Hungry Ghost Festival rituals. According

Redemption for zodiac banknote to start on August 31

The Monetary Authority (AMCM) reminded subscribers of popular zodiac banknotes to adhere to their reserved dates to redeem their banknotes of choice after the online registration period just closed. Registrants have

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