IAS to assist disadvantaged families in MOP20 million budget

Starting in May, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) will distribute the first special assistance grant of this year’s Social Inclusion Program to 4,905 single-parent, disabled

MGTO claims the goal of two million foreign visitors will be achieved

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is confident Macau will reach its goal of two million international visitors this year, MGTO deputy director Cheng Wai Tong

Vocational training courseson the rise

A total of 1,915 vocational training courses were conducted in 2023, with the participation of 97,672 trainees. This indicates a notable increase of 25.1% compared to the previous

AL committee wary on discontinuation of inspection travel agencies

The Second Standing Committee has expressed its apprehension regarding the discontinuation of inspections of travel agencies prior to the issuance of licenses, as stipulated in the new law

HK opens quota applications of HZMB

Hong Kong’s Transport Department today opened applications for 1,000 regular quotas for Hong Kong cross-boundary non-commercial private cars using the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) to Macau. On June 30,

CE calls for budget proposals to prepare LAG2025

The Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, has published the guidelines and schedule for the submission of 2025 budget proposals from all public services and departments

Ten people lose over MOP4.7 million to scams

The Judiciary Police (PJ) has received reports from 10 scam victims totaling over MOP4.5 million. Most of these scams occurred online, with victims’ losses ranging

FDCT to update funding regulations and incentive plans

The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) will reformulate its funding regulations and the Science and Technology Award Plan according to public financial funding system provisions

Macau second among world’s wealthiest regions

Macau has maintained a prominent position on the list of the world’s wealthiest regions, appearing on the 2024 compilation of the “Richest Countries in the World

Macau in need of adjustments to social policies as pandemic exacerbated income gap: Study

The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly affected the lives of less privileged residents, leading to a higher vulnerability for income security, according to a research conducted by

Xia Baolong on a seven-day visit to Macau for economic and social updates

Xia Baolong, director of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, will begin a seven-day visit to Macau from today to gain a better

Tender for 500 new taxis concludes, driver training required

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has published the results of the public tender for 10 new licenses that will allow the operation of 500 new taxis.

Gov’t refutes US Congress on human rights accusations

The Macau government has condemned accusations on human rights in the latest US Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) report released in the US late last week.

IVS extended to eight more cities in late May

The Individual Visa Scheme (IVS) for travel to Hong Kong and Macau has been officially extended to eight more cities in the mainland, the National Immigration

Heavy rain floods districts in Macau

Heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed Macau yesterday, causing widespread flooding and prompting the meteorological bureau to issue a rare red rainstorm warning signal. The Meteorological

Traffic flows smoothly on HZMB  during holidays

The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, has said traffic congestion on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge during the past holidays has improved, with no issues seen recently. Wong

Cash handouts in July

Cash handouts will be distributed in July, the Executive Council announced. The subsidy maintains allocating 10,000 patacas to permanent residents and 6,000 patacas to non-permanent residents. Approximately 748,000

Seac Pai Van LRT line accident caused by human error

A human error during train testing caused last week’s accident on the Seac Pai Van LRT line that hospitalized four staff, concluded an investigation by the Public Works

Female prison guard arrested for extorting MOP78,000 from a prisoner

A female prison guard, aged 33, is suspected of extorting MOP78,000 from a rehabilitated prisoner over a two-year period. The victim reported the incident to the Judiciary

Macau Lawyers Association has no intention to resume qualification pact

The Macau Lawyers Association has confirmed it has not contacted its Portuguese counterpart to discuss reactivation of the Legal Practice Qualification Mutual Recognition Agreement, which has

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