Macau to participate in cross-border ambulance drill

Conde de São Januário General Hospital will join an upcoming ambulance drill as part of a cross-border patient transfer pilot program. According to an announcement by Hong Kong

High-risk work safety and health protection emphasized by labor bureau

Some 110 industry professionals attended a lecture hosted by the Labor Bureau to discuss safety measures for exterior wall work and working at heights. Representatives from the bureau

Hong Kong-Macau bridge travel eases with additional quotas

The government will begin a new phase today, allocating additional regular quotas for Macau private vehicles to travel between Hong Kong and Macau via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge,

Lawmakers expands controlled substances list

The Macau Legislative Council passed emergency amendments yesterday to add five internationally controlled substances to its Anti-Drug Law. Secretary for Security Wong, Sio Chak, said the addition of

GBA economy to grow over 5% this year

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is expected to achieve over 5% GDP growth in 2024, according to a report by Guangzhou University and Social Sciences Academic

Excited ethnic students rush to GBA with new permits

A group of ethnic minority students from Hong Kong embarked on their first exchange tour to the Greater Bay Area (GBA) following the issuance of new mainland

HK’s fintech body eyes bigger plans in Greater Bay

Hong Kong’s FinTech Association (FTAHK) is expanding its role within the Greater Bay Area (GBA), seeking to strengthen ties with Shenzhen’s fintech community. Under the leadership of new

Court verifies results of CE Election Committee

The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has officially verified and published the results of the general vote for the election of members to the Chief Executive Election Committee,

Guangdong to issue RMB2.5b bonds, benefiting Hengqin

The Guangdong government will issue RMB2.5 billion (MOP2.8 billion) worth of offshore local government bonds in Macau later this month. The bonds, which will be offered to professional

Mainland driver arrested for RMB32,000 currency exchange fraud

A 38-year-old mainland male driver was arrested on suspicion of committing fraud by assisting in a currency exchange scam, involving a total of RMB32,000. The victim had added

Fashion competition cultivates youth artistic talent

A student fashion and creative competition based on the theme “Performing City” was held yesterday, attracting 36 participants from 21 colleges. The Macao Student Fashion Creativity Competitions event

Tickets on sale for Orchestra’s 2024-25 concert season

The Macao Chinese Orchestra’s 2024-25 concert season kicks off Sep. 1, with 14 distinctive concerts throughout the season. Tickets went on sale yesterday (Aug. 13) through the Macau

Oxfam TowerRun scheduled Oct. 20

The Oxfam TowerRun Macau 2024 has been scheduled for October 20. The annual race, which takes place at the Macau Tower, will once again have a charitable component.

Worker loses RMB15,000 in phishing scam

A non-resident worker claims to have lost RMB15,000 in a phishing scam, the Judiciary Police reported yesterday. The victim received a purported loan SMS and visited the linked

Police crackdown on traffic violations and massage parlors

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) conducted a series of operations targeting traffic violations and suspicious businesses over the weekend, officials reported yesterday. On Sunday, police stopped 34 vehicles

Plans to optimize fitness assessments and expand recreational spaces unveiled

The Sports Bureau (ID) is advancing its initiative to enhance citizens’ health by integrating personal physical fitness data into the Macao One Account app. This upcoming plan for 2025

Legislative council discusses plans for new performance venue

The Legislative Assembly of Macau discussed the upcoming “Macao Outdoor Performance Area” during a question session on August 8. Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Ouyang Yu acknowledged concerns

IAM urges caution over dried fruit snacks

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has detected excessive amounts of the sweetener aspartame in two pre-packaged sugared fruit snacks during a routine inspection. IAM told the businesses to

Macau to criminalize unlicensed money exchange in casinos

The government is set to criminalize unlicensed money exchange activities in casinos to curb illicit financial practices linked to gambling. The new provision, introduced in the draft of

Guangzhou Plans Major Port Expansion

Guangzhou is set to enhance its port capacity with a significant investment of over 15 billion yuan, as announced by the Guangzhou Port Authority. The three-year plan will

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