Ho Chio Meng | Latest request denied, case to be expedited

The trial of the territory’s former top prosecutor, Ho Chio Meng, resumed yesterday after a two-week recess period, with the presiding judge refusing another request from Ho’s

World briefs

CHINA State media say an official in southwest China has shot and wounded two city leaders before killing himself. The shooting happened yesterday morning in Panzhihua city in

Protest against increased penalties over illegally parked vehicles

Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho and several local residents held a press conference yesterday at the Macau Civil Servants Association (ATFPM) to complain about a recent decision by the

FSS contribution raise in effect

A  dispatch from the Chief Executive (CE) finally put into force, from January 1, the long-discussed increase of the contribution amount for the social welfare system,

Budget execution assessment concluded with several remarks

The Third Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL)’s analysis of the 2015 Budget Execution Report was concluded yesterday afternoon in a meeting of the Committee’s members

SSM introduces electronic health record scheme

The Health Bureau (SSM) has initiated an electronic health record (eHR) program, which started from January 1, that aims to share patient information and medical historical

Briefs | Fewer visitors over New Year holiday

During the two-day New Year’s holiday, Macau welcomed 6.12 percent fewer tourists in comparison to the previous year’s figure. The Public Security Police Force (PSP) announced that nearly

History – João Botas | ‘Old Macau’ blogger to publish Mendes biography with or without sponsors

Portuguese journalist and avid Internet blogger, João Botas, is planning to publish a biography next year about celebrated Macau polymath, Manuel da Silva Mendes. His search

Entertainment | New graffiti art in Anim’Arte redecoration

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has brought new decorations to the Anim’Arte Nam Van area, including newly-crafted graffiti art, according to a statement from the Bureau

Spain | Border guards find migrants hidden in suitcase, car

Guards on the border of Ceuta, Spain’s enclave in North Africa, say they have recently detained one Moroccan suspected of attempting to smuggle migrants concealed in a suitcase

Airport passenger volume reaches record high 6.6m

Macau International Airport (MIA) reported yesterday a record of 6.6 million passenger traffic volume in 2016, with over 56,000 aircraft movements, representing a 14 percent and 2 percent increase respectively

Gaming revenue extends recovery to rise 8 percent in December

Casino revenue in Macau increased in December, extending the industry’s recovery to a fifth month as the Chinese gambling hub’s efforts to reinvent itself drew more tourists from beyond

New Year’s message | Chui recalls region’s achievements in 2016

Chief Executive Chui Sai On delivered his New Year message on Saturday, noting that the MSAR would continue to give priority to policies concerning economic development, enhancement of

DSAT changes system for acquisition of vehicle license plates

The Traffic Affairs Bureau (DSAT) has decided to make changes on the system of attribution of vehicle license plate registrations for cars, motorcycles and motorbikes. According to a

Liaison Office’s deputy director supports hiring non-local drivers

Yao Jian, deputy director of the Liaison Office, said that in regard to “Macau’s future, we must make a proper opening, otherwise, we have no future”. His answer followed the

Heritage | UNESCO awaiting Beijing’s reply regarding unfinished building

The added concerns over the unfinished building at Calçada do Gaio, which according to several local groups threaten the protection of the Guia Lighthouse, have been forwarded from UNESCO’s

Briefs | UM organises seminar on gaming industry

The University of Macau’s (UM) Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) and the Asia-Pacific Academy of Economics and Management (APAEM) recently organized a seminar themed “Bridging the Gap Between Academia and

Economy | Per capita GNI down 16 percent in 2015

Macau’s Gross National Income (GNI) for the year of 2015 reached MOP333.58 billion, according to a statement released on Friday by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). In

Tourist arrivals spark gaming revival after downturn

Macau’s efforts to reinvent itself with a Hollywood-themed resort and a half-size Eiffel Tower replica has drawn a surge in tourists from beyond China, a sign growth in

Tourism | Group tours up by 6 percent in November

Visitors on package tours increased by 6 percent month-to-month to 728,000 in November 2016, with the year-on-year decline narrowing to 6.5 percent when compared to the 17.8

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