Residents’ deposit at MOP291b

Resident deposits decreased 0.5% from the preceding month to MOP702.3 billion while non-resident deposits dropped 2.6% to MOP291.4 billion.  Meanwhile, public sector deposits with the banking sector decreased

IFTM extends collaboration with Swiss institutions

The Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) and the Swiss Education Group (SEG) have extended their collaboration in a new agreement signed during an online ceremony yesterday. Representing

1,700 UM students to graduate Jun. 10

The University of Macau (UM) will see 1,700 students graduating on June 10 at 4 p.m. in the UM Sports Complex in its Congregation 2023. The university will

CE meets with G19 HK delegation

Over the weekend, the Chief Executive, Ho Iat Seng, met with the delegation of deputies of the G19 Group of Hong Kong at the Government Headquarters, exchanging opinions

Number of blue card-holders rebounding

The city saw an additional 3,554 non-resident workers in April, according to data from the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), totaling 158,202 blue card-holders in the SAR. Numbers have

Post offices in northern district to merge

The Mong Ha Post Office and the Hac Sa Wan Post Office will merge offices in Mong Ha Social Housing Building from June 19. The Macau Post and

Tourism roadshow kicks off in Thailand

In order to attract more international tourists to Macau, the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has kicked off its “Experience Macau, Unlimited” mega roadshow in Bangkok, Thailand, on

DSAL receives over 2,000 employer subsidy applications

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has received a total of 2,029 applications for the temporary subsidy plan for eligible employers who hire unemployed local residents. 1,166 have been approved so

Dragon boat races to see participants from Philippines, mainland

The upcoming dragon boat race will see participating teams take part from the Philippines and the mainland, according to Sports Bureau president, Pun Weng Kun. According to Pun,

CAM co-launches special pilot’s program with Shanghai counterpart

The chairman of the Macau International Airport Company (CAM), Simon Chan, met last month with the chairman of the Shanghai Airport Authority (SAA), Qin Yun, to explore more

Stalls for Lai Chi Vun Shipyards open for submission

In order to enrich the cultural tourism and leisure experience of the public and tourists, the Cultural Affairs Bureau plans to set up a featured market in the

Clube Militar to kick off gastronomy festival Jun. 18

Clube Militar de Macau will carry out another Portuguese Gastronomy and Wine Festival headed by Chef António Loureiro, from June 18 to October 27. This is the 24th

DSAL to launch more job-matching sessions

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) said it will continue to cooperate with the big six and launch at least six job-matching sessions with a total of 1,457 job

May LRT passengers slightly drop

The average daily passenger volume of Taipa’s Light Rapid Transit (LRT) in May stood at 5,500, a drop of 1,000 compared to April. April’s was the highest figure

135 residential transactions in first half of May

The city has seen a total of 135 residential transactions in the first half of May, 38 fewer than the second half of April, a drop of nearly

PJ warns again of SMS scams

As numerous people continue to fall victim to consumer bonus point expiry notification scams, the Judiciary Police (PJ) has once again reminded the public to check the authenticity

MUR holds several meetings with Iao Hon property owners

As the legal framework for urban renewal takes effect on June 1, Macau Urban Renewal Limited (MUR) has held numerous meetings to help Iao Hon Estate property owners

Bus route N3 extended during summer

From today to the end of August, the nocturnal bus route N3 will be extended to Hac-Sa Beach to cater to the needs of the public. With its

Cultural Centre to offer summer activities

The Macao Cultural Centre will launch its newest ARTmusing Summer edition, an artistic jamboree to entertain and inspire audiences throughout the summer holiday. It caters to people of

Topography Course to be offered

This September, the School of Topography and Land Survey of Macao will offer a general course on topography. The course will cover foundational theories and practical knowledge in

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