Tag: Briefs
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Hong Kong book fair features Macao Pavilion
The Macao Pavilion has made a comeback at the 35th Hong Kong Book Fair, featuring more than 600 titles this year. Organized by the Macau Foundation ... -
Public tender for street nameplates launched amid last year’s controversy
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has reissued a public tender for the renovation of 1,642 street nameplates, emphasizing strict production requirements. Each glazed ceramic tile must ... -
New dialysis center launches in Cotai
The Macau Union Hospital has officially launched operations at its new Dialysis Center in Cotai. The 1,400-square-meter facility, equipped with advanced medical technology and an intelligent ... -
Grand Stand Café Opens at Grand Prix Museum
A new motorsport-themed café has opened next to the Macao Grand Prix Museum, bringing a unique tribute to the city’s racing history. The Grand Stand Café, ... -
Art Macao 2025 opens today with nearly 30 exhibitions
The Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025 opens today with an inauguration ceremony at the Macao Cultural Centre. Running through autumn, the event features nearly ... -
Temperature expected to hit 36 degrees
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau has issued an orange-level heat alert, forecasting extreme heat for Macau today, with temperatures in some areas expected to reach 36 ... -
Central gov’t issues RMB6b sovereign bonds in Macau
The central government issued RMB6 billion in sovereign bonds in Macau yesterday, marking the fourth consecutive year of such issuances in the SAR. This is also ... -
Woman caught drunk driving after crashing and fleeing scene
A local woman in her 30s was caught by police for drunk driving after allegedly crashing into a curb and a guardrail near the Macao Science ... -
546 seniors employed between January and May: DSAL
A total of 546 residents aged over 55 secured employment between January and May, according to data released by the Labour Affairs Bureau. The information was ... -
SSM urges travel precautions during summer vacation
As summer holidays commence, the Health Bureau (SSM) is reminding residents to take precautions against infectious diseases when traveling abroad. Travelers should check disease outbreaks at ... -
IC launches ‘Library Fun’ summer tours for families
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced the free “Library Fun” summer parent-child study tour, which will be held on July 26–27 and August 30–31. Each ... -
First batch of shops for Zone A sees one bank unit unsold
The Housing Bureau (IH) announced that among the first five public housing shops in Zone A, one unit designated for a bank failed to attract any ... -
Applications open for 2025 childcare subsidy
The 2025 Childcare Subsidy Scheme will begin accepting applications today. The program aims to encourage childbirth and ease financial pressure on families with infants and young ... -
IC launches ‘Library Fun’ summer tours for families
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced the free “Library Fun” summer parent-child study tour, which will be held on July 26–27 and August 30–31. Each ... -
Macau to host one-day Korean film festival
CGV Cinemas at Nova Mall and Hong Kong’s Korean Cultural Center are presenting the 2025 Macao Korean Film Festival for one day only on July 26. ... -
Xu Qifang named executive deputy director of HKMAO
Xu Qifang has been appointed as executive deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), filling the vacancy left by Zhou Ji, now ... -
Zhu Yuling wins first WTT Grand Slam title in U.S.
Macau table tennis player Zhu Yuling claimed her first WTT Grand Slam title in the women’s singles final in the U.S., rallying from two sets down ... -
Four arrested in Cotai loan sharking case
The Judiciary Police arrested four mainland men for loan sharking and unlawful confinement after allegedly detaining a gambler who borrowed HKD1 million at a Cotai casino. ... -
Yacht sinks at Lam Mau, no injuries reported
A yacht moored at Lam Mau sank this morning, reportedly due to mechanical failure. No injuries were reported. The Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) said it ... -
Yellow high temperature warning in effect across Macau
As of 1 p.m. yesterday, temperatures across Macau have soared above 31 degrees Celsius, with the Outer Harbour monitoring station recording a high of 34.2 degrees ... -
Gov’t negotiating visa extensions with Guangdong for National Games ticket holders
Pun Weng Kun confirmed that negotiations with Guangdong are underway to extend visas for mainland visitors holding event tickets. The extension would cover the competition day ... -
Lawmaker calls for review of radio taxi operations
Lawmaker Ron Lam has submitted a written inquiry demanding the government review and improve the operation of radio taxis. He requested a comprehensive taxi model plan, ... -
MGTO intensifies crackdown on illegal tour guides
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has conducted 795 inspections since January targeting illegal tour guide activities at entry ports and tourist sites, director Maria Helena ... -
Cross-border finance internship launched for young professionals
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and Banco Luso Internacional have opened applications for the “Cross-Border Finance Internship Plan” until July 20. The four-week program begins August ... -
HKD214,000 cash seized in illegal money exchange bust
Two mainland men in their 40s were arrested for illegal money exchange, one of whom is a foreign cleaning worker. The Public Security Police seized HKD214,000 ... -
Dealer allegedly aided men in HKD123,000 casino scam
A 30-year-old female dealer was arrested for allegedly assisting three mainland men in defrauding a casino of HKD123,000 through at least two bets placed after the ... -
Restaurant transactions grow 3.2% despite retail drop
Data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) shows that electronic payment transactions in the restaurant sector rose 3.2% year-on-year to MOP5.69 billion in the first ... -
Gastronomy fest opens at the Fisherman’s Wharf
The “2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” opens tomorrow at the Fisherman’s Wharf, featuring over 100 food booths and more than 60 culinary showcases by ... -
Sasa records 7.7% sales growth in Macau and Hong Kong
Sa Sa International reported a 7.7% year-on-year increase in first-quarter retail sales in Hong Kong and Macau, reaching HKD 687 million, driven by recovering visitor traffic. ... -
Gongbei port sees peak summer traffic with over 330,000 daily crossings
Gongbei Port has entered its busy summer season, averaging more than 330,000 daily crossings since July. The border checkpoint noted that multiple concerts and events in ... -
Casino PR staff arrested for HKD100,000 fraud
The Judiciary Police arrested a 37-year-old Malaysian foreign worker employed as a casino VIP club public relations staff, suspected of forging signatures and defrauding two VIP ... -
Woman falls victim to investment scam, loses RMB1.5 million
An elderly woman reported to the Judiciary Police that she had lost RMB1.5 million in an alleged investment scam. According to police, the victim was introduced ... -
China to issue RMB6b sovereign bonds in Macau
China’s Ministry of Finance will issue RMB6 billion (USD830 million) in sovereign bonds to professional investors in Macau on July 16, officials announced yesterday. The announcement, ... -
M8 Mall gears up for grand relaunch
The M8 mall, formerly a post office dormitory, is poised for a grand relaunch next Tuesday, July 15. The revamped space introduces China Duty Free Group’s ... -
DSEDT advances cross-border e-commerce in Europe
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) led a delegation to Portugal and France in early July to explore cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) opportunities. The visit featured ...
