Macau-led research develops AI model to predict Covid pathogenic variants

An international team led by researchers at the Macau University of Science and Technology has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can predict the pathogenic variants of

Reception held to celebrate PLA founding anniversary

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Garrison in the SAR held a reception Tuesday to mark the 96th founding anniversary of the PLA at its barracks on Taipa

Construction workers’ wage falls slightly

The average daily wage of construction workers decreased by 0.8% quarter-to-quarter to MOP786 in the second quarter of 2023. The average daily wage of local workers (MOP995) rose

Gov’t calls for Arts Festival proposals

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is now inviting all registered local art and cultural associations and individuals to submit proposals for local programs and new commissions by Aug.

First cross-border commissioned production of drug for sale

Recently, Far Reaching Medicated Oil, a drug which Macao-based Macau-Union Pharmaceutical Limited commissioned Hengqin-based Guangdong-Macao Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. to manufacture, has completed production in Hengqin. This drug is

ASEAN-China RMB2.1b economic cooperation deals inked

Seven economic cooperation projects worth 12.1 billion yuan between the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and ASEAN countries were recently signed in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen.

AMCM warns of fraudulent calls

The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) announced yesterday that it was aware of calls to members of the public impersonating the authority. In the calls, the call recipients

Macao Orchestra showdown coming season’s repertoire

In its coming concert season, Macao Orchestra (OM) will revolve around Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff as a motif to celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birth. The orchestra

Exchange period for commemorative bank notes to end next Friday

The exchange period for the Tiger and Rabbit Zodiac banknotes and the previously issued XXIV Olympic Winter Games banknotes will end Friday, Aug. 11, the Monetary Authority of

Jiangsu, Macau, Hong Kong education federation inaugurated

The Foundational Education Cooperation Federation of Jiangsu, Hong Kong and Macao was officially inaugurated in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province on July 21. At the inauguration ceremony, the federation announced

Nine hotel projects in progress, DSSCU says

The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) disclosed yesterday that as of the second quarter of this year, nine hotel project constructions are in progress, which equates to

Hengqin’s GDP up 3% to 23.634 billion RMB in 1H

According to the Statistics Bureau of Guangdong Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, in the first six months of 2023, the cooperation zone recorded RMB23.63 billion of regional

Merchandise export continues to rise in June

The total merchandise export amounted to 1.18 billion patacas in June, up 23% year-on-year, the statistical service said yesterday. The merchandise import went up 14.9% year-on-year to 11.97

Cross-border vehicle traffic jumps 148.8%

Macau’s cross-border vehicle traffic increased 148.8% year-on-year to 624,321 trips in June, the statistical service said. The latest report from the Statistics and Census Service showed that the

Unemployment rate remains unchanged in April-June

The general unemployment rate from April to June remained unchanged from the March-May period at 2.8%, according to the Statistics and Census Service. The unemployment rate of local

ULisboa to deepen collaboration with UM

The Rector of the University of Lisbon (ULisboa) Luís Ferreira has visited the University of Macau (UM), where he exchanged views on deepening cooperation in areas such as

Marathon on HZMB on Nov.19

The Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates (HKAA) will be holding the first-ever half marathon on the Hong Kong-Zuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) on November 19. Professional and amateur

17th UFI Asia-Pacific Conference in Macau in 2024

UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, will hold its 17th UFI Asia-Pacific Conference in Macau from March 7 to 8, 2024. Synthia Chan, council chairperson for

Hotel occupancy at 84.3% in June

Hotel occupancy in June rose by 44.4 percentage points year-on-year to 84.3%; the rates for 5-star (85.9%) and 2-star hotels (85.3%) outperformed the sector average, which showed growth

16th Military camp attracts 130 students

The 16th Military Summer Camp for Macau Youth kicked off at the Taipa Barracks of the Chinese PLA Macau Garrison last week, with over 130 young students from

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