Public bus drivers complain over aggressive passenger behavior

According to local media, the association said in an advertisement published in the Chinese newspaper that a Transmac driver was recently attacked by a passenger who first splashed a liquid

STATISTICS | Restaurant operating expenses increase by 27 pct

According to data analyzed by DSEC, the sector’s contribution to the economy rose by 20 pct year-on-year to MOP 3.25b. Expenditure of restaurants, eating and drinking places amounted to MOP 7.81b,

DSEC prepares for ‘Population By-census’

The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) will launch the “Population By-census” in 2016. In preparing for the project, the bureau will commence the trial survey next year. A population census is

DSEC statistics record society’s changes

Kong Pek Fong suggested that by reviewing the statistics released by her bureau, people will be able to observe the changes Macau has gone through in recent decades. “From the

Parisian retail area set to focus on ‘creative, edgy and incubator’ brands

Sands Retail’s new integrated resort, The Parisian Macao, is set to open in late 2015, and tenancy commitments for the new property have reached 85 percent of its retail area,

Petition supporting taxi legislation changes launched

The association said in a press release that the petition calls for “the support of the government’s efforts to improve Macau’s taxi industry,” while also urging the administration to conduct

Local gaming revenue to see a 17 to 20 pct decline in Oct

Data related to gross gaming revenue collected until October 20 shows that gaming rooms are expected to gather between MOP29.200 million and MOP30.200 million. This gross revenue calculation range can

Crime or accident? Australian man found dead

The Judiciary Police (PJ) on Monday received a report at around 10 p.m. that suggested a foreign man fell from a height onto the fifth floor platform of the Prince

GOLF | Champions to battle in Venetian Macau Open

In a press conference yesterday, Scott Hend said that last week was exciting with the Hong Kong Open  and he expected the excitement to continue in Macau so that he

TOURISM | Online hotel reservations for 2013 surge by almost half

A survey on hotels and related establishments conducted by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) has found that receipts of local hotels and guesthouses generated from online transactions in 2013

Briefs | ‘Halloween Albergue’ to be held on Oct 25

Albergue SCM is putting on a Halloween party this Saturday. The event kicks off at 6.45 p.m. and includes dance and music performances and a “coke drinking competition.” A horror

Lusophone products to be showcased in China after MIF

speaking countries.  However, the MIF’s Organizing Committee coordinator, Ms Irene Lau, recalled that MIF will just act “as a platform, while products from these countries will be brought and showcased

EDUCATION | UM holds admission talk

The University of Macau (UM) recently held its Principals’ Recommended Admission Talk 2015/2016 to promote its educational mission, academic programs, exchange opportunities, and career prospects to prospective students. According to a

MIA awarded AP small int’l airport of the year

“Macau is on track to grow passenger traffic by over 10% in 2014 for the second consecutive year,” said Mr Peter Harbison who presented the award. “The airport’s management has

Children crossing borders are not asked for parents’ authorization

Underage citizens are not always being asked for their parents’ authorization when crossing Macau’s borders, newspaper Hoje Macau reported. 17-year-old Catarina Silva told the publication that she frequently crosses the border

Jason Chao slams privacy watchdog for hindering region’s reputation

In a one-hour meeting with officials from the Personal Data Protection Office (GPDP) yesterday, members of the New Macau Association (ANM) and GPDP officials have discussed the Personal Data Protection

Documentary film on grade retention in Macau makes it to Al Jazeera

Macau’s Future Gamble,” a film by Penny Lam Kin Kuan, a Macau-born film director, has been selected and aired as part of Viewfinder, Al Jazeera’s documentary series. For one year,

Macau Ferry Terminal renovation delayed

Director of the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA), Wong Soi Man, has revealed that renovations to the Macau Ferry Terminal (also known as the Outer Harbor Ferry Terminal) will not

MACAO FASHION FESTIVAL | Catwalk showcases local and overseas designers’ creations

The 5th edition of the Macao Fashion Festival kicks off this Thursday, with local designers showcasing their creations at The Venetian Macao, as part of the Macao International Trade and

Lusophone pavilion highlight of this year’s MIF

One of the highlights of this year’s Macau International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF), which will take place between October 17 and 20 at The Venetian Macao, will be the

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