Two local universities included in latest university rankings

The Macau University of Science and Technology and the University of Macau ranked 38 and 42 respectively in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020. The 2020 ranking list includes

Environment bureau has will to ban polystyrene, but no timeline

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) will work to restrict the use of disposable polystyrene and is collecting data to determine the scope of a possible ban, the Central District Community

‘Melco & Colleagues Giving Stores’ now open to support the community

In partnership with Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) and the Fu Hong Society of Macau, Melco & Colleagues Giving Stores are now open to support Macau’s locals. The Stores

Asia Today: India’s virus cases surpass 600,000, curve rises

NEW DELHI — India's number of coronavirus cases passed 600,000 on Thursday with the nation's infection curve rising and its testing capacity being increased. The 19,148 new cases reported in the

Gross gaming revenue touches new low after 97% plummet

Gross gaming revenue dropped 97% year-on-year in June, falling to a yearly low of just 716 million patacas. June was the fifth consecutive month that gaming revenue plummeted, according to official

Starting salary of university graduates expected to fall to MOP10,000

  The Macau Human Resources Association believes that university students set to graduate this year will have a lower starting monthly salary than those in previous years. President of the association, Choi

Briefs | Ella Lei calls for retirement of non-local cooks

  Lawmaker Ella Lei has repeated her demands to the government, asking for the protection of local workers. This time, Lei was talking specifically about cooks. Gaming companies should provide facilities

Commercial spaces that cater to domestic market growing, even as tourist shops close

Some retailers whose business comes primarily from the local market have actually expanded their commercial spaces amid the Covid-19 pandemic, contrary to the experience of those retailers who primarily serve

Macau will be cashless within five years, assures Joe Liu

Macau will become a cashless society within the next five years, according to the Director of Macau Pass, Joe Liu. “I am very confident that Macau is heading toward a cashless

Crime | Young man accused of assault and rape of girlfriend

A 24-year-old local man stands accused of crimes including aggravated assault, rape, unlawful detention and illicit possession of a weapon, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported yesterday during a joint police

Former gov’t public relations chief given additional role

Victor Chan, the former director of the Government Information Bureau (GCS), was assigned the role of director at Macao Investment and Development Limited yesterday, following his take-up of a new

New deputy head appointed at Cultural Affairs Bureau

Cheong Lai San was appointed the new deputy director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) yesterday, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie Ao Ieong U announced in the Official

Scientific leaps essential to lifting border restrictions, say medical experts

The existence of an effective vaccine is a crucial condition for the lifting of border restrictions such as quarantines, Dr. Alvis Lo, medical director of the public Conde São Januário

HK quarantine extension won’t obstruct travel bubble, health authorities say

The recent extension of the Hong Kong SAR’s mandatory quarantine measures should not be seen as a total wipe-out of previous negotiations with the Macau and mainland governments, according to

Macau expresses support for HK national security law

The government of the Macau SAR has come out in staunch support of the national security legislation passed by the Central Government on the mainland (see more on p6-7). A statement

Gaming | Philippines: Thousands lose jobs after online casinos catering to Chinese close

Two online casino operators that cater mostly to Chinese clients are exiting the Philippines, and more shutdowns of offshore gaming firms in the Philippines are forthcoming, according to casino operator

Jackson Chang’s wife, daughter said to enjoy employee ‘privileges’ at IPIM applicant’s company

The employment of Jackson Chang’s wife and daughter at a company owned by an investment visa applicant, which Chang is said to have improperly assisted, was used as evidence against

Macau billionaire’s appeal declined by US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal made by billionaire and real estate developer Ng Lap Seng to overturn his conviction and four-year prison sentence for bribing two United

Fine print exhibition showcases local artists

A collective exhibition of fine prints, featuring artwork from six Macau-based artists, is currently showing at Creative Macau. The exhibition titled “Magical Feelings” aims to bring the city’s fine art printmakers

Expert warns putting off relaxing measures due to lack of immunity

Zhong Nanshan, expert pulmonologist and academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, has warned against relaxing the Covid-19 containment measures in Macau. The expert has exceled in containing several diseases in

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