24 hour border crossing for mainland TNRs under consideration

Mr Liu revealed that the mainland authorities have suggested the idea in the past. However, the sheer numbers of non-resident workers who travel to Macau and the frequency with which

Stallone and Schwarzenegger in town to headline VIP screening of ‘The Expendables 3’

Two of the most famous actors in the world, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, will be in Macau on Friday to take part in Asia’s only VIP screening event for

IPM, IFT and MUST to share UM’s old dormitories

The government’s Tertiary Education Services Office (GAES) revealed yesterday that the University of Macau (UM) will be temporarily leasing four of its buildings for use as dormitories to three universities,

CE intends to maintain five secretaries

Running solo for the Chief Executive election on August 31, Mr Chui Sai On has revealed that he intends to maintain a team of five secretaries, but refused to disclose

Chui Sai On launches his political platform, housing top priority

Chui Sai On’s political platform, which was launched on Saturday, left little room for surprises: housing remains his top priority and if re-elected on August 31 he will work toward

Young footballers receive training in Portugal

Festival seeks to promote contemporary dance in town

The organizers of the first Macau Modern Dance Festival (MMDF) claimed that Macau apparently lacks education in modern dance and instead focuses more on traditional Chinese dance and ballet. They

Japan crowned in FIVB Volleyball Grand Prix

On the last day of the Grand Prix yesterday, the Japan team defeated the home crowd favorite China 3-1 (25-20, 25- 22, 18 -25, 28 -26) in an intense battle between

Housing loans surge in June

In June 2014, new RMLs approved by local banks rose 51.8 pct month-to-month to MOP9.2 billion, of which 75.5 pct was extended to residents. In terms of value, new RML

Bill Chou confirms UM contract not renewed

The University of Macau (UM) associate professor Bill Chou has confirmed that the university has decided not to renew his contract. He told the media yesterday on the sidelines of the

Briefs: Eighteen hotels under construction in Q2

Statistics released by the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSPOT) revealed that there were 18 hotel projects under construction in the second quarter of this year. Among the 18

ASK THE VET | Determining Kitten Age

by Dr Ruan Du Toit Bester Look for the Umbilical Cord The smallest kittens will still have their umbilical cords attached. Kitten age on a kitten with an umbilical cord

Michelin chef brings a bang to Macau

Michelin-starred chef Jeff Ramsey will be visiting MGM Macau from today until August 24, bringing with him his sushi creations. Born in Japan and having begun his culinary training in 1996

CHORALIFE | When a Western tradition goes East

Back during Aurelio Porfiri’s childhood living in central Rome, choirs singing in churches were undoubtedly a source of inspiration. The Italian director of choral activities at Santa Rosa de Lima

Gov’t needs to let foreign talent inspire Macau

“Choral music is also about religion and philosophy. If closes the door to foreigners who can teach choral music, it becomes difficult or even impossible, as choral music is

HEALTH | Low risk of local Ebola outbreak, measures reinforced according to epidemic levels

The risk of an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Macau “is very low” but the Health Bureau (SSM) affirmed it has a contingency plan in place and will be prepared

FMG stages protest against SJM

The Forefront of Macau Gaming (FMG) again rallied in protest yesterday afternoon to demand better compensation and benefits for its members. This time they gathered outside the building that houses

Briefs: Foreign exchange reserves continue to rise

The MSAR’s foreign exchange reserves have increased 1.4 percent to MOP127.6 billion (USD15.99 billion) at the end of July compared to the revised value a month ago. According to data

Construction on E1 reclamation zone to kick off early 2015

  The opening of the tender process for the construction of the E1 reclamation zone was held at the Infrastructure Development Office (GDI), with eight bidders submitting their proposals. The Office

Song Pek Kei: “I have nothing against non-residents”

Lawmaker Song Pek Kei, whose comments toward non-residents sparked controversy last year, has made assurances she has nothing against foreign workers. Reviewing the current legislative session, which comes to an

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