English not available in all services despite gov’t app upgrade

Services with English menus available include proof-of-life for social security funds, utility bill registrations, Covid-19 vaccination appointments, non-resident domestic worker applications, as well as queuing systems for certain

Filipinos begin casting votes for presidential election

Overseas voting for the upcoming Philippine Presidential Election kicked off Sunday, with several Filipino voters expressing that they wish for a better country under new leadership.

Gov’t halts QTSAS applications process

The tourism bureau’s Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme (QTSAS) will not process new applications from the catering sector in 2022. According to a statement released

DSAL pledges prioritizing local workers over TNRs

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has reiterated the Macau government’s consistent adherence to the policy of resorting to the provision of work by non-resident workers (TNRs) only to

Drunk man storms delta bridge wanting to swim

A mainland man has been caught breaking into the Zhuhai Border Area of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge wearing only underwear. He has subsequently been fined 2,000 Chinese

Guangzhou closes to most arrivals as China’s outbreak grows

The manufacturing hub of Guangzhou closed itself to most arrivals today (Monday) as China battles a major COVID-19 surge in its big eastern cities. Shanghai has taken the brunt of the

Macau ‘feels like home’ for Muslim community during Ramadan

With this year’s Ramadan beginning from April 2 and ending May 2, the Muslim community in Macau has said to the Times that Macau “feels

Finance secretary asks for time to prepare consumption subsidy

After weeks of public anticipation on the consumption subsidy, Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong has asked the public for “a little time” to finalize

Ex-IPIM head breaks silence for first time in judicial procedure

Former president of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), Jackson Chang, pleaded for the first time his innocence during the years-long procedure. At

China to boost cooperation with Lusophone countries through new center

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang emphasized the flexibility and potential in the cooperation between China and Lusophone countries in his speech highlighting that the trade amount reached

G2E Asia relocates event to Singapore

One of Macau’s largest trade shows, G2E Asia, is set to be held in Singapore this August, replacing the previously announced trade event scheduled for August

Provisional Red Market not very popular among shoppers

The Provisional Almirante Laçerda Municipal Market (Red Market), located opposite the Patane Municipal Market, saw, at maximum, 30% of the business transacted at the original Red Market.

New law to widen tourism tax scope by Jan. 2023

The draft law of the Amendment to the Tourism Tax Regulation will initially come into effect January 1 next year, the Secretary for Economy and

Electronic presentation of driving license approved

The Legislative Assembly has approved the law which allows drivers to present driver’s license and other required documents by electronic means. This will allow drivers to

Consumer Confidence Index drops slightly in Q1

Macau's Consumer Confidence Index continued to drop in the first quarter of this year to a total score of 74.48, down 1.27 points (1.68%) compared

1961 Nazi war crimes trial begins

The trial has begun in Israel of the man accused of helping Hitler in his plan to exterminate the Jews.  Adolf Eichmann faces 15 charges, including crimes against

Gov’t: Foreign domestic helper entrants pose potential risks to household members

Allowing foreign domestic helpers to enter the city may pose risks to their employees, especially to children and the elderly, public health doctor Leong Iek Hou

Macau follows mainland standards on Covid-19 positive identification

Leong Iek Hou was also questioned about the mismatching thresholds for positive SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test (NAT) results between Macau, Hong Kong and mainland China.

Fitch lowers SARs’ economic growth forecast

Fitch Ratings forecasts Macau’s economy will only expand by 19% in 2022, based on the assumption that gaming revenue will recover to about 44% of its

Equatorial Guinea to officially join Forum Macau

Equatorial Guinea will officially become part of the Forum Macau from April 10, becoming the 10th permanent member of the body, which aims to promote economic

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