Wages of construction workers increasing

The average daily wage of construction workers in Macau increased by 6.1 percent quarter-to-quarter to MOP815 in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to information

Leong Veng Chai questions gov’t on taxi malpractices

Lawmaker Leong Veng Chai has questioned the government through a written enquiry on taxi malpractice. The enquiry, dated last December 19, addresses problems related to

Ask the Vet | A cat wound needs proper cleaning

A cat wound needs proper cleaning in order to prevent infections. There are different types of wounds that can occur: puncture wounds, cuts or burns. Keep a first aid

Tourists upset with crowded spaces during CNY

Although the territory’s Chinese New Year arrivals were up for this Golden Week, several tourists were discontented with their experience, citing overcrowding in tourist spots and some

Uneven sales leave some shop owners happy, others concerned

Casino revenue growth in Macau slowed down during January, falling short of analysts’ estimates, as the world’s largest gaming hub prepares for what may be another bumpy

Ipoh and Macau could become twin cities

The Malaysian state of Perak is creating promotional deals with Macau partners in order to boost tourism in the state, reported online Malaysian newspaper The Star.

Grand Prix | Promising Russell has sights set high for Macau

Eighteen-year-old Briton George Russell hopes to return to the Macau Grand Prix Formula 3 race for a win this year. “After last year I’d be

Government to initiate preparation for LRT

Transportation Infrastructure Office director Ho Cheong Kei has stated, during a TDM radio show, that the government will initiate preparatory work for the operation of the

Over 100 street artists used ‘Busker Cards’ to perform

The “Busker Card,” a program that aims to establish rules and regulate the activity of various street performers, has gathered the interest of over 100 street

Ung hopes IC can work in close connection with locals

Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) president Ung Vai Meng stated that the IC’s upcoming work should be in close connection with Macau residents’ lives and needs, and

Uber withdraws from Taiwan citing world-highest fines

Ride-hailing app Uber announced in a statement yesterday the suspension of services in Taiwan, starting from February 10, citing fines that amount to TWD1.1 billion (MOP283

Briefs | Nam Yue market workers show no signs of H7N9

The Health Bureau (SSM) has conducted a screening for the avian influenza virus (H7N9) for the Nam Yue wholesale market workers. According to the SSM, all 106 workers

Local helpers might eye new opportunity in Japan

Japan’s new proposal to allow a limited number of foreign domestic helpers to work in specified locations across the country could attract those currently working in

Rise in taxi infractions during Spring Festival

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) recorded 231 taxi infractions during the Spring Festival holiday period from Thursday last week until Tuesday, according to a statement released

Environment DSPA to contact Zhuhai following light pollution complaints

Macau residents have complained about bright lights emitted from buildings in Zhuhai that disturb the ambience of several locations across the city, including around Sai

Family Hostels plan dropped by Alexis Tam

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, announced on Monday that the so-called “family hostels” project - that aims to establish a legal framework

Imports, exports slip in 2016

Total merchandise imports during the month of December 2016 fell by 2.9 percent year-on-year to MOP6.78 billion, according to information released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Imports

CNY second parade on Saturday

The “Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Rooster” presented an array of performances for residents and visitors on Monday, featuring 14 floats and 688

Gaming revenue grows 3.1 percent in January

Casino revenue growth in Macau slowed in January, falling short of analysts’ estimates, as the world’s largest gaming hub prepares for what may be another bumpy

New Macau representatives elected in Guangdong’s CPPCC

Several cities in the Guangdong province recently elected their new members for the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), according to reports by mainland media. The cities

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