New Era proposes ‘express bus’ service

“We are trying to introduce ‘express bus routes,’ as this would help ease pressure on the busiest bus routes. The proposal is with DSAT now and we’re still in talks.

Courts | Man sentenced for providing accommodation to illegal migrant

The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has rejected an appeal filed by a man who provided accommodation to an illegal immigrant, according to a ruling released yesterday. He was given

Concerts in China canceled | Bon Jovi Macau shows to ‘go ahead as planned’

Cancelations of concerts in Shanghai and Beijing won’t affect Bon Jovi’s performances in Macau. The band is scheduled to perform at The Venetian’s Cotai Arena on September 25 and 26. The

COOPERATION | HENGQIN: Chinese medicine park complete by first half of 2017

Lionel Leong said that the park, located in Hengqin, will be completed by the first half of 2017. According to Leong, the park’s managers are “gradually initiating discussions with the

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | Education in how to be ‘a good digital citizen’

During a casual meeting yesterday morning with members of the school’s parents’ association to discuss their concerted efforts to foster a healthy upbringing for the students, Stribbell told the Times

MSAR promoted in Bangalore, India

The Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) has promoted Macau at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2015, which was this year held in Bangalore, India, between September 6

European migrant crisis | EU seeks deal for its countries to share 160,000 refugees

The head of the European Commission issued an impassioned plea yesterday for Europe to face up to its immigration crisis, urging EU countries to agree by next week to share

Customs authorities seize fakes involving 15 brands

known foreign brands throughout the middle of last month. It was said that the counterfeits, packed in 34 boxes, were transit goods en route to other destinations. The two suspected smugglers

Health | UM scholar makes new findings in treatment of depression

A collaborative research study by a team led by Prof Xiang Yutao from the University of Macau’s (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences and a Chinese psychiatric clinical research center has

Pac On Ferry Terminal to open mid-2016

year 2016. Interviewed by TDM, the bureau’s director Susana Wong Soi Man explained that the Infrastructure Development Office (GDI) is expected to hand over the main areas of the ferry terminal

Monopoly’s best fight for world title

  Celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, Monopoly is one of the world’s favorite board games. It’s estimated that more than one billion players in 114 countries around the globe play

Red Market library to trial 24/7 opening next year

Entertainment | Aaron Kwok marks Studio City Event Center opening

Celebrated Hong Kong A-lister Aaron Kwok is going to be the very first entertainer to take to the stage of Studio City’s Studio City Event Center (SCEC). The ultramodern venue, which

Consumer Council warns about buying property in Zhuhai

Faced with excessive prices in their hometown, many local residents resort to buying houses in mainland China, particularly in the neighboring city of Zhuhai. According to the Consumer Council (CC),

Average daily table revenue increases

CRIME | Police inquiry continues after woman strangled to death in flat

The Judiciary Police (PJ) launched a probe yesterday morning after a local woman was allegedly strangled to death inside her own apartment near the Casa Garden. The victim, aged 60, was

TOURISM | COOPERATION |Taiwanese delegation visits Macau, Zhuhai

A local committee created for the enhancement of the tourism industry organized a delegation of Taiwanese media and travel agency executives to visit Macau and Zhuhai. According to a press

Japan | Abe, running unopposed, on course to be longest serving PM

Shinzo Abe is on course to become Japan’s longest-serving prime minister in more than four decades after standing unopposed in his ruling party’s leadership election. Abe’s re-selection yesterday as president of

Privacy probes increase by 37.6 percent

The Office for Personal Data Protection (GPDP) launched a total of 194 probes into data privacy violations last year, representing a 37.6 percent growth year-on-year, according to the bureau’s annual

Myanmar looking to improve local employment opportunities

A Myanmar Overseas Chinese group has said that Burmese nationals are facing setbacks when finding a job in Macau due to bureaucratic woes. According to a TDM report, the group

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