Gov’t warns of unauthorized financial institutions 

 The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) alerts the public that Indo Market, Global Indonesia Market and Loja de Conveniência Iao Kei are not authorized to carry

Vehicle smuggles 31 bottles of Moutai 

Law enforcement officers at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) discovered a cross-boundary vehicle traveling from Macau to Guangdong smuggling 31 bottles of Moutai from Zhuhai highway port of

Lotus Festival running till next weekend

The 22nd Macau Lotus Festival will launch at Taipa Houses today and will run until next Sunday. The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will hold multiple exhibitions and ecotourism activities during

Three US companies sanctioned over blueprints sent to China

The Biden administration yesterday accused three U.S. companies of sending to China blueprints and technical drawings for satellite and rocket technology and other defense prototypes.

468 new graduates from tourism programs this year

A total of 468 graduating students from Master of Science (MSc), postgraduate, undergraduate, and diploma programs at the Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) received their degrees yesterday,

Big-six stocks gain on hopes that travel visa policy will be less restrictive

  Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (+8.8%), Wynn Resorts (+1.9%), Las Vegas Sands (+1.2%), and MGM Resorts International (+0.9%) traded higher on Monday in New York stock exchanges after Covid restrictions were

Taipei concludes long-awaited book fair

This year’s Taipei International Book Exhibition concluded yesterday after six days of exhibitions and various activities held against the backdrop of Covid-19 prevention and control.

Gas emissions slightly decline in 2021: report

The estimated amount of greenhouse gas emissions in Macau decreased slightly in 2021, according to a report issued over the weekend by the Environmental Protection Bureau. The

Japan’s ‘yellow zoning’ Macau based on risk evaluation

The Japanese Consulate-General in Hong Kong has explained that the upcoming immigration measure adjustments were determined based on the country’s understanding of the Omicron variant, infection status in

Gov’t monitoring prices as new round of e-vouchers are issued

The Consumer Council (CC) and the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) have been monitoring the price situation in the market amid the launch of the consumption

Gov’t continues to cut spending in 2023

In view of the uncertainty in the city’s economy, the SAR government is set to continue cutting public spending next year. In a Chief Executive Office dispatch,

Preparatory works underway for Education Fund

The Student Welfare Fund, Education Development Fund and Higher Education Fund will be merged into the Education Fund June 1. The Education and Youth Development Bureau is currently

Thai garment workers win USD8.3m in back pay after layoffs

More than 1,250 Thai workers who sewed bras for brands Victoria’s Secret, Lane Bryant and Torrid — and who were laid off last year without their

Hotel guests in April plunge 29.5% y-o-y

The number of guests at hotels in April slid by 46.9% year-on-year to 369,000; mainland guests (244,000) declined by 59.5% while local guests (95,000) surged by 55.8%.

30th repatriation flight back to Philippines set for tomorrow

The Philippine Consulate General will hold its 30th repatriation flight tomorrow, departing the city at about 9 a.m., the Times has been told. Tickets for the two-hour

IPIM president to step down

The president of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), Lau Wai Meng, will step down from his position after his term ends in May, according

SSM: Monkeypox transmitted by skin contact

In a statement, the Health Bureau (SSM) has reminded the public to stay vigilant against monkeypox, dozens of cases of which have been recorded in Europe. So

Alvin Chau no longer shareholder of companies

The former chairman of Suncity Group Alvin Chau has disposed of his shares in the group and in the gaming operator Summit Ascent. As cited in the Hong

UM to hold 2022 graduation on May 28

The University of Macau (UM) will hold its 2022 graduation ceremony on May 28 in a format combining online and in-person elements. This year, more than 1,800 students

Property transactions tumble 28%

The total value of transactions pertaining to building units and parking spaces in the first quarter of 2022 was MOP7.29 billion, down by 28.3% and 26.4% respectively, quarter-to-quarter.

MACAU DAILY TIMES