Handout cards to warn against negotiation

Andrew Scott said the MTPA is preparing some handout cards with messages and the DSAT complaint hotline on them, warning people not to negotiate fares. The messages are written in

European Union Short Film Challenge today

The first European Union (EU) Short Film Challenge will be held at the University of Macau today (Building E4, Room G078) at 6.30 pm. A total of eight films, up

BNU and First Data sign agreement

Yesterday, First Data Merchant Solutions (FDMS) Macau and Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) announced an agreement to provide merchant services and payment solutions to merchants in Macau. The agreement allows FDMS, through

Heritage restoration to reshape city’s cultural space

The Cultural Heritage Committee took a look back at the major cultural heritage preservation projects that were carried out by the Cultural Bureau (IC) during this year, including the restoration

Manuel Cardoso dies

Macanese photographer Manuel Cardoso has passed away at the Conde de São Januário public hospital. He started working as a professional photographer during the 1960s and worked for several local

Bubble soccer arrives to town, mixing sports and laughs

In a game, the players have to wear a giant inflated bubble that envelopes more than half of their bodies. The only exposed body parts are the players’ legs, allowing

ENTERTAINMENT | Tan Dun’s music of ‘hope and love’

The world-renowned composer and conductor Tan Dun will lead the Macau Orchestra and three guest musicians – violinist Jue Yao, cellist Amedeo Cicchese and pianist Jessie Chang – to present

New Government | Fresh faces amongst top gov’t officials

The five new Secretaries chosen by Chief Executive Chui Sai On for his second term were finally announced yesterday in a press conference held at the government headquarters. As hinted on

New Government Macau casino revenue drop might affect economic structure, says Lionel Leong

In a press conference held yesterday, Lionel Leong professed that his office’s priorities hinge on three main strategies, namely ensuring economic stability, developing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well

November casino revenue falls for 6th straight month

Casino revenue in the city fell 19.6 percent to 24.27 billion patacas (USD3.04 billion) in November, according to Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. This compared with the median estimate

Cooperation agreement with China on veterinary medicine

The government has recently signed a cooperation agreement with mainland Chinese authorities focusing on veterinary medicine.  However, the Society for Animal Protection (Anima) is concerned as China “is not particularly

EDUCATION | Portuguese School ranks first in national exams

“I believe that these achievements come as a result of a set of reasons…such as students’ merit, their diligence, and the effort they’ve put into their work,” he said. Mr Machado

CRIME | Ex-property agent defrauds friend using client’s apartment

The Judiciary Police (PJ) has detained a local woman in her 50s, alleged to have defrauded her friend out of around MOP800,000, using documents provided by her former client. PJ information

Editorial: Game on

Chui Sai On’s speech was short and concise; he basically introduced his brand new team and promised to do better in his next term. He understood the spotlight yesterday should

Chui Sai On to announce top officials at 5:30pm

The announcement of the 4th MSAR Government will be broadcasted live by TDM-TV in both its Chinese and Portuguese channels, TDM sources told the Times. It is expected that Mr Chui

Qing Dynasty God of Land statue stolen

A Qing Dynasty statue of the God of Land (Earth God) that sat in the Beco Central of Rua dos Ervanarios was found missing earlier this month. Burglars left some

Vehicle inspection regulation tightened

Wong Wan, the director of the Transport Bureau, revealed yesterday that the bureau plans to amend the regulation on mandatory vehicle inspection.  This will mean that vehicles will have to

Revamp on eastern Seac Pai Van Reservoir

The Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSPOT) announced in a press release yesterday that it plans to revamp the eastern side of the Seac Pai Van Reservoir in order

Interview | Eytan Stibbe, founding partner of Vital Capital Fund : ‘We want to help small and medium enterprises to reach Africa’s fullest potential’

Macau Daily Times – What led Vital Capital to set up an investment fund in Macau? Eytan Stibbe (ES) – We intend to establish a fund here to work as a

BRIEFS: Forecast predicts temperature to plunge mid-week

The winter has finally arived, with the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) predicting that temperatures will drop to as low as 12 degrees this Thursday. SMG told TDM that the

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