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

Citizens push for regulation to govern secondary water supply

In light of Hong Kong’s high-profile discovery of lead-contaminated drinking water followed by the local government’s response of testing the water quality in public housing, the civil group Macau Institution

Oil pollution at Zhuhai tourist spot prompts clearing efforts from officials

Zhuhai’s tourist island of Miaowan has been hit by heavy oil pollution, allegedly caused by a leak in a nearby overturned vessel, leaving the region’s marine officials scrambling to remove

Second phase of Island hospital construction to start at year-end

The construction project for the two blocks, which was expected to commence at the end of the year, was budgeted to cost roughly between 683 million and 880 million. The

St. Regis Macao to open December 17

The St. Regis Macao, a luxury hotel located in the fourth tower of Sands Cotai Central, is scheduled to open on December 17, according to a press release. The hotel announced

Mainland importer seizes retail opportunities in free trade zone

A supermarket selling imported goods in Shenzhen’s Qianhai Free Trade Zone (FTZ) has gained popularity amongst mainland shoppers. Running a cross-border e-commerce company, the businessman is hoping to open a

‘People in the mainland are thirsty for rock and roll’

Although local artist and “Blademark” lead singer Fortes Pakeong Sequeira acknowledges that Macau’s audiences are starting to understand what rock and roll is all about, it’s the mainland crowd that

‘We’re trying to dissuade Filipino nationals from looking for work while on tourist visas’

The Philippines Consul General Lilybeth R. Deapera is confident that Filipino employment agencies are providing appropriate information and training to migrant workers prior to their arrival in Macau. However, migrant

National Day | Acrobatic ‘Nutcracker’ headlines reduced budget for October show

The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) has made significant cuts to its budget for the annual performance celebrating Chinese National Day this year, reducing the costs from last year’s

Lawmaker slams gov’t inaction in enhancing Putonghua education

Lawmaker Ho Ion Sang recently suggested that local schools’ Putonghua education is seriously lagging behind Macau’s social development needs. In his latest written inquiry, Ho criticized the government for not

Coutinho confirms Portuguese parliamentary bid

Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho has confirmed that he will be running in the Portuguese parliamentary elections this coming October, heading the political party “Nós, Cidadãos! (We, Citizens!)”. Coutinho is running

BRIEFS | Visitor arrivals down by 3.8 pct

Visitor arrivals decreased by 3.8 percent year-on-year in July, as shown by data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The number of tourist arrivals in July amounted to

Mortgage reversals for elderly citizens on the agenda

Iong said on a TDM radio show broadcast yesterday that the bureau is investigating measures that will encourage enterprises to employ elderly people, such as providing subsidies. In establishing a

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