Briefs | Faulty loans soar

New small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) lending approved by Macau banks expanded in the second half of 2016, according to statistics released yesterday by the Monetary Authority of

Public Prosecutions Office | Avoiding public tenders continues beyond Ho

The city’s current top prosecutor, Ip Son Sang, was accused Friday of allegedly granting public service contracts without putting them to public tender. The accusation was made

Facility opened almost a year ago | Lusophone food exhibition center records low direct sales

To date, over 9,000 visitors (around 800 per month) and 38 groups have visited the Portuguese-Speaking Countries’ Food Products Exhibition Centre, which opened its doors on March 31,

Taiwan simplifies visa procedure for SARs residents

Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency has eased the administration burden for Macau and Hong Kong residents who intend to apply for a Taiwan visa, according to a statement

Economy | Leong predicts modest growth

Macau’s economy will record modest rates of growth this year, Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong told reporters on Friday, echoing the earlier 2017 predictions made

Ung Vai Meng | IC head says demolished dockyards will have ‘good result’

The president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), Ung Vai Meng, hopes that “there will be a good result” from the government’s recent and controversial decision to

Macau Orchestra presents shows of Japanese drama

The Macau Orchestra presented Japanese drama, “Nodame Cantabile Music Concert,” at the Macau Tower Auditorium in two performances on Friday and Saturday. The Japanese piece

Briefs | CC concerned about cancelled flights

Macau’s Consumer Council (CC) has iterated in a statement its concerns about the impact on consumers due to Air Macau’s cancellation of Macau-Fukuoka flights during the period February 17

Migrants celebrate ‘One Billion Rising’ campaign

Migrant workers in Macau celebrated the annual “One Billion Rising” (OBR) revolution campaign yesterday at Tap Seac Square, which this year focuses on the theme “Solidarity

The Buzz | Germany picks Frank-Walter Steinmeier to be president

A special assembly elected former German foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier by an overwhelming majority yesterday to be the country’s new president. Steinmeier was elected in

Ask the Vet | First aid for a broken cat bone

A broken cat bone can be a very painful and traumatising experience for your pet. While feline fractures should always be treated by a veterinarian, you can perform first aid

Q&A | Grant Bowie CEO, MGM: Event will have ‘activities year-long that celebrate different components of Macau’

Macau Daily Times (MDT) - Why does MGM want to be the title sponsor of the Trail- Hiker? Grant Bowie (GB) - I think this opportunity

MGM becomes title sponsor | TrailHiker to start and finish in MGM Cotai this year

This year’s community hiking event will start and finish at MGM Cotai, as the Macau-U.S. gaming operator becomes title sponsor of the TrailHiker, the

AIPIM’s new board expresses support for English media

The Macau Portuguese and English Press Association (AIPIM) has elected new governing staff during a meeting held yesterday. José Carlos Matias is the new president of the

Leong questions gov’t on more money spent with Jinan University

Lawmaker Leong Veng Chai has yet to give up on the case of the government’s donations to Jinan University. The donation from the Macao Foundation

‘Pan-democrats’ to present three separate lists to AL

The New Macau Association (ANM) and lawmakers Ng Kuok Cheong and Au Kam San will most probably run in this years’ Legislative Assembly (AL) elections on three

Rugby | Macau Bats to field team in Malaysian youth tournament

Local youth rugby club, Macau Bats, will be sending a group of under-14 players to an international tournament in Malaysia next weekend. The tournament, which

Briefs | Live poultry imports to cease

Live poultry imports to Macau will cease permanently due to concerns over the bird flu virus, Secretary for Administration and Justice Sonia Chan has said. The decision follows

Local team wins Japan’s Snow Sculpture Contest

The Macau Culinary Association Team, representing the territory, won the champion’s title on the 44th edition of Japan’s International Snow Sculpture Contest held

Brazilian port company negotiates direct sea link with Zhuhai

Brazilian port company Companhia Docas do Espírito Santo (Codesa) will negotiate with businesspeople from the Chinese special economic zone of Zhuhai to establish a direct sea link

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