DSAL to host job matching sessions in October

The Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) of Macau will conduct three job matching sessions in the third week of October, aiming to connect residents with employment opportunities. A total

IAS briefs elderly residence applicants

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has begun briefing elderly residence applicants before they move into their new residence, IAS has said. The briefing sessions provide residents with a

CE meets CCAC internal discipline committee members

The Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, yesterday met members of the specialized committee for monitoring problems related to complaints against the discipline of staff at the Commission

Mathematics education competition inspires young minds

Approximately 400 students from Macau and mainland China’s primary schools have participated in a mathematics education initiative. The event, organized by local educational groups, aimed to enhance the

Teachers given new student assessment tool targeting mental health

Macau teachers have been provided a new assessment tool to help identify students who may be facing psychological or other issues, according to the Education and Youth Development

101 veterinarians accredited under new law

The Council of Veterinary Medicine Professionals has accredited 101 veterinarians in Macau under the new “Law on Veterinary Clinical Care and Commercial Activity of Animals” that took effect

Macau trade fair to boost business opportunities

The 29th Macau International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) and the 2024 Macau Franchise Exhibition (MFE) will take place from Oct. 16 to 19 at the Venetian Macao.

CTM’s concession sees another year of extention

The government has extended its public telecommunications service concession with Companhia de Telecomunicações de Macau S.A.R.L. (CTM) for another year, from Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2025.

Gov’t increases airport expansion land

In response to the airport expansion, the Macau SAR government has revised the airport land grant contract, increasing the total area to 3.25 million square meters. Originally, the

Ilha Verde library opens

The new library in the Ilha Verde neighborhood was inaugurated yesterday, offering approximately 28,000 books. Spanning over 1,000 square meters, the facility also features around 2,000 audiovisual materials

Macau and Dili forge sister city ties

Macau and Dili, the capital of East Timor, have officially signed a twinning agreement to strengthen bilateral relations. The memorandum was signed by Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng

Disabled workers income subsidy applications end Oct. 31

The Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) is currently accepting applications for the quarterly Supplementary Income Subsidy Scheme for Employees with Disabilities. Eligible residents with disabilities have until Oct. 31

MGTO and Tencent launch electronic coupons to boost tourism

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has partnered with Tencent to unveil the “Double Celebrations in Macao” campaign, running from Sept. 26 to Dec. 31. This initiative offers

Government supports disabled participation in bridge walk

The government has promoted inclusivity by supporting individuals with disabilities in the “Walk to celebrate the Opening of the Macau Bridge.” Held yesterday, this event commemorated the 75th

Free light rail, bus rides celebrate National Day

The Light Rail Transit (LRT) operator is offering free rides from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the PRC and the opening of

Industrial sector revenues up amid decline in firms.

The city’s industrial sector faced challenges in 2023, with the number of establishments in related activities, including Electricity, Gas & Water Supply and Manufacturing, dropping to 861—a decrease

Gov’t restricts drone use for upcoming events

The government announced a temporary ban on all unmanned aircraft activities in the vicinity for the upcoming platform announcement of Chief Executive candidate Sam Hou Fai and the

MTel expands network, seeks digital partnerships

As MTel Telecom works to achieve full residential coverage, the company’s director Xu Zhancong acknowledged some challenges in older buildings. Due to issues like a lack of management

Online loan scam results in major financial loss

A mainland man seeking a HKD100,000 loan through an online platform while in Macau lost HKD120,000 in a scam. After submitting his information, he received a call from

Citywide consumption program begins Sept. 30

From Monday, the public can participate in the citywide consumption program, with the chance to win electronic discount coupons. Participants can participate in three draws per week, from

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