Exhibition highlights role of mangroves in coastal environment

The University of Saint Joseph kicked off an exhibition yesterday about mangroves in a bid to further spread awareness on the value of the mangrove ecosystem. Organized by the university’s Institute

Hong Kong begins mass testing for virus amid public doubts

Hong Kong tested thousands of people for coronavirus yesterday at the start of a mass-testing effort that’s become another political flash point in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. Volunteers stood in lines

Covid-19 test may discourage visitors from coming to Macau

Although many mainland internet users say they are intrigued about visiting Macau because of the SAR government’s 290 million pataca consumption coupon scheme, Covid-19 tests may have discouraged some such

Measures taken to ensure school resumption safety amid Covid-19

The government is coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure the safety of students once the school year opens today, Wong Ka Ki, head of the Department of Education at the

Briefs | Angela Leong optimistic about National Day tourism

  The managing director of SJM Holdings, Angela Leong, believes that the upcoming National Day Holiday will bring vitality to Macau’s economy. During a recent SJM event, Leong revealed that SJM’s

Greater Bay to remain key market for Singapore companies

Singapore and China’s southern Guangdong Province will emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic stronger, and the Greater Bay Area will remain a key market for Singapore companies, according to a joint

Hotels to be legally obliged to support gov’t in crises

Under the provisions of the new Hotel Business Law, local hotels will be legally obliged to offer financial and material support to the government in times of crisis, such as

Resident slams room condition, lack of drinking water at quarantine facility

Several local residents who have undergone the mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival to the Macau SAR have different experiences to share. Some – particularly those that have stayed in a

Crime | QR codes, investment schemes and sex: Five scammed by online ‘catfish’

The Judiciary Police (PJ) has reported five fraud cases in which victims lost money after being connected to people without a confirmed identity. During yesterday’s joint police press conference, the PJ

Briefs | Free taxi parking policy extended for two months

  The Macau SAR government has extended a free parking policy for taxis, according to a dispatch published in the Official Gazette. Taxis can park for free at the western parking

Engineering contractor announces global share offering

Engineering contractor Macau E&M Holding has submitted a proposal for it to be listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange main board. The Macau-based company plans to offer a total of 125

Analysts see minor revenue recovery starting September

Gross gaming revenue (GGR) of Macau should begin to recover from September amid Beijing’s resumption of mainland travel permits to Macau, at least one analyst has said, with another expecting

Gov’t promotion for mainland tourists starts today

The government’s promotional scheme to encourage visitors to travel to Macau starts today. Under the scheme, mainland tourists may follow the Macau government’s accounts on two mainland social media platforms

Child abuse reports surface at local nursery

Reports of children being abused or mistreated at a local nursery went viral on social media over the weekend, prompting outrage and concern from netizens. The reports from parents and

Briefs | Mainland tourists find Macau border crossings ‘troublesome’

  Last weekend, the first weekend since applications for travel endorsements to Macau resumed across Guangdong province, tourist attractions which were usually packed with people before the epidemic were not crowded

Hong Kong’s Liaison Office condemns rumor-mongering about pandemic fight

The Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) yesterday condemned the rumor-mongering about the mainland’s support for Hong Kong’s fight against COVID-19. The

Gov’t confirms role of old court as new court

The government has officially announced, through the Secretary of Administration and Justice, André Cheong, that the Old Court Building will be used by his secretariat to house a new facility

Gov’t launches next round of continuing education subsidy

  The fourth round of the Continuing Education Development Plan is set to run from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2023 due to the economic downturn brought on by Covid-19. The

Gaming show canceled this year

This year’s MGS Entertainment Show has been canceled out of concern for the “safety and health” of its clients and industry partners. The annual show was originally planned to take place

Labour Affairs Bureau estimates there are 4,800 vacancies for residents

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) estimates there are about 4,800 vacancies in the Macau market that local residents would be prepared to take. The estimate comes to reassure the public after

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