Tourists pay more for goods and services

The Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the third quarter of 2014 increased by 4.89 percent year-on-year to 135.14. The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) attributes the increase to higher charges

New organic food store caters to a healthier diet

With Macau’s increasing economic development, residents are looking for a higher quality of life and a healthier lifestyle. This is evident in the popularity of Greens Kitchen and Juicery, a

Lawmaker calls for investigation into TCM bus rental service

Lawmaker Si Ka Lon has urged the government to launch an investigation into local bus operator TCM, because the company has been providing bus rental services to casino resorts, Portuguese

MUSIC FESTIVAL | Gulbenkian Choir plays today at St. Dominic’s Church

Does it take a venue like a church to provide a sacred feeling for religious music concerts? According to maestro Michel Corboz: not really. He and fellow maestro Jorge Matta

Locals may soon be able to cross border between midnight and 7 a.m.

Although the authorities stated that they are yet to make the decision on which groups will be allowed to cross the border through the Industrial Zone checkpoint, it is likely

GAMING ALERT | Slowdown expected to continue for 5th month

The gaming sector should see its revenues shrink for the fifth consecutive month in October. Sources linked to Sociedade de Jogos de Macau (SJM) and Melco Crown contacted by the

Briefs | Xi Jinping to visit Macau in December

Chinese president Xi Jinping will be travelling to Macau in December to attend the inauguration ceremony for the Chief Executive and other top officials, Radio Macau reported. The Chinese president

SMG says bad air quality ‘normal’ for this time of year

“We can see that the main air pollutant is ozone, which is formed when there’s very strong sunlight,” he stressed, recalling that in the past few weeks the weather has

Local administration surplus increases

Between January and September, Macau’s administration spent about 34 percent of its overall collected revenue, reaching a MOP79,295,8 million surplus, according to data on budget execution referring to this year’s

Consumer Council urges caution when buying mainland property

The Consumer Council has asked residents to inquire into and understand the relevant regulations in mainland China before choosing and buying properties there. In a press release, the Council said that

Gov’t to launch new recruitment examination for legal officers

The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) will re-launch a recruitment process for legal officers seeking to work within Macau’s public administration, the newspaper Tribuna de Macau reported. SAFP

Autumn in Italy | Flavors and gestures of Emilia Romagna

Paulo Coutinho, Milan* Macau residents and tourists are pretty familiar with Italian products and flavors by now. Over the past 10 years, all kinds of “salumi” and pasta have invaded neighborhood supermarkets

Chinese Estates approves Moon Ocean sale

The Hong Kong-listed company Chinese Estates Holdings Limited has approved the sale of its subsidiary business Moon Ocean to Hong Kong tycoon Joseph Lau, who is still a major shareholder

CA head claims difficulties in monitoring public spending

Audit commissioner Ho Veng On said that it is impossible for his department to monitor every detail of the expenses of all public departments. He has urged state institutions to

Nobre de Carvalho Bridge reaches its 40th anniversary

The Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge - Macau’s oldest bridge connecting the peninsula to Taipa – has reached its 40th anniversary, after emerging as “a first step toward the integrated

The Moreira Project wins Cotai Jazz & Blues competition

Led by Mozambican saxophonist Moreira Chongica, The Moreira Project is comprised of musicians from South and Southern Africa. According to the event’s organizers, their style mixes urban modern and funky

CRIME | HK teenager alleged of drug possession

Public Security Police (PSP) has detained a teenager from Hong Kong who allegedly possessed 38 capsules of cocaine. PSP officers were reportedly conducting random vehicle inspections on Avenida Dr Rodrigo Rodrigues

The Buzz | Local woman contracts dengue fever in Guangzhou

A 47-year-old local woman has contracted dengue fever while visiting her relatives in Guangzhou city. According to the Health Bureau, this is another case of imported dengue fever. The woman

Gov’t urges Sin Fong Garden owners to reach consensus

In a statement issued last week, the government recalled that proprietors need to reach an agreement on the type of reconstruction they would prefer. Moreover, they urged Sin Fong residents

Report: US should urge local officials to implement universal suffrage

In its annual report published last week, the Commission said that it observed no progress regarding the UN Human Rights Committee’s 2013 recommendations that Macau should “set timelines for the

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