Tag: Briefs
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City sees decline in residential mortgage loans
New approvals for residential mortgage loans (RMLs) dropped by 45.4% month-on-month to MOP724.09 million in February 2025, while commercial real estate loans (CRELs) increased by 4.4% ... -
Over 62,000 health inspections conducted in first quarter
Between January and March, health inspectors conducted over 62,400 inspections across establishments, averaging 693 inspections per day. The majority of cases were related to smoking, with ... -
MGTO cancels travel alert for Thailand
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has lifted its travel alert for Thailand, as the situation has stabilized following the recent earthquake. MGTO advises residents planning ... -
Young man found dead in hotel room
A non-local young man was found dead in a hotel room in Cotai, suspected of suicide. The Judiciary Police are investigating, currently treating the case as ... -
Four men arrested for drug offenses
Four men, including one local resident and three migrant workers, were arrested in connection with suspected drug trafficking and use in the city center. Police seized ... -
Original sentence upheld in drunk driving assault case
A man who drove under the influence to attack his ex-girlfriend has had his original sentence upheld by the Court of Final Appeal. The incident, which ... -
National security exhibition to showcase important speeches by President Xi
The annual National Security Education Exhibition will open at the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform Complex in Zape at 3 p.m. next Tuesday. Running ... -
IAM plans to renovate São Domingos market
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced plans to improve municipal markets and vendor operations. In the next phase, it plans to revitalize the public markets of ... -
NIH blocks access for researchers in China, Macau included
Trump’s administration this week blocked access to National Institutes of Health (NIH) data repositories for researchers in several countries. Affected regions include mainland China, Hong Kong, ... -
Guangdong announces 2025 legislative plan
Guangdong Province released this week its legislative plan for the year, outlining 19 projects for review, including initiatives focused on emerging industries such as the low-altitude ... -
Zhuhai launches crackdown on unlicensed tutoring centers
Zhuhai’s Education Bureau initiated last week a citywide campaign to identify and shut down unlicensed tutoring centers. This action aims to regulate the private education market, ... -
Shenzhen hosts 13th China Information Technology Expo
The 13th China Information Technology Expo (CITE 2025) commenced on April 9 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. The expo showcases advancements in intelligent terminals, ... -
Zhaoqing Customs enhances supervision of operational sites
Zhaoqing Customs conducted random inspections of supervised operational sites to ensure compliance with customs regulations. These inspections, last week, aim to enhance the efficiency and security ... -
Foshan Snowlight signs debt restructuring agreement
Yesterday, Starlight Co., Ltd. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Foshan Snowlight, reached a debt restructuring agreement with Shanghai Nongnongguo. Foshan Snowlight agreed to repay 3.5793 million ... -
Dongguan news highlights urban development initiatives
The April 5, 2025, edition of Dongguan News featured several key urban development projects, including the acceleration of major infrastructure developments in the city’s central business ... -
Jiangmen holds annual basic education work conference
Jiangmen held its annual basic education work conference this week to summarize the educational achievements of 2024 and outline key tasks for 2025. The meeting emphasized ... -
IIM holds photography competition about Macau and Hengqin
Once again, the International Institute of Macau (IIM) is holding a photography competition with Macau and Hengqin as motifs. Submissions of photographic works are open now ... -
Local photography association exhibits ‘The Spirit of China’ at Parisian
Several members of the local photographic association, Halftone, are participating in an exhibition titled “The Spirit of China.” The exhibition opens tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at ... -
O Lam meets with Ministry of Education officials in Beijing
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture O Lam visited the Central Publicity Department and Ministry of Education in Beijing last week. Hu Heping, deputy head of ... -
IAM announces open tender for Taipa Market
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced yesterday that a tender is now open for 20 light meal stalls, cultural and creative stalls, and a café in ... -
Macau to reenter humid season, temperatures set to drop slightly
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced yesterday that Macau will soon reenter the humid season due to the influence of an air mass. A front ... -
Third phase of Inner Harbor flood prevention to conclude by June
The Transport Bureau has cited the Public Works Bureau as noting that the third phase of the Inner Harbor South Stormwater Pumping Station and Sewerage Project ... -
AL committee notes revitalization projects had an execution rate of zero
The Follow-up Committee for Public Finance Affairs of the Legislative Assembly has reviewed the interim report on budget execution for 2024 and the second-quarter budget execution ... -
CAEAL briefs the education sector on elections
The Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL) held a briefing session to introduce the Legislative Assembly’s electoral system to the education sector. During the session, it ... -
Man arrested for smuggling 36 phones into the mainland
A man was intercepted by Gongbei Customs while attempting to smuggle 36 old mobile phones into mainland China. The incident occurred last Tuesday at the Zhuhai-Macau ... -
MICE leaders visit SAR to discuss industry growth
Senior representatives from the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) and the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) visited Macau to meet with the Commerce and ... -
Man suspected of fraud and false accusation
A 29-year-old mainland man allegedly attempted to defraud a money exchanger but failed and later falsely accused the exchanger of stealing HKD500,000. The Judiciary Police (PJ) ... -
Money supply grows in February
Broad money supply grew in February , with resident deposits rising 2.0% to MOP778.7 billion, while loans to residents fell 0.2% to MOP513.0 billion. According to ... -
Road repairs and traffic adjustments near Inner Harbor
With the Inner Harbor South Drainage Pumping Station project nearing completion, road repairs are underway on Rua do Almirante Sérgio, addressing damaged pavement, drainage, and sewer ... -
Hong Kong keeps 3rd spot as global financial center
The Hong Kong SAR has retained the third position globally in the latest report of the Global Financial Centres Index, remaining the top financial hub in ... -
Zhuhai launches $68.9M in vouchers for AI, robotics
Zhuhai is rolling out 500 million yuan (about $68.9 million) in vouchers to boost its artificial intelligence and robotics sectors. Managed by the city’s industry and ... -
Shenzhen Bay Port hits 10 million commuters
Shenzhen Bay Port, the city’s only land crossing on the west side, has logged more than 10 million passenger trips so far this year. Of those, ... -
Huizhou inks cultural tourism deals
At a recent rural hotel development conference in Huizhou, 14 agreements were signed to promote cultural tourism projects. These include country coffee shops, themed guesthouses, and ... -
Zhaoqing expressway project reaches milestone
Construction of the Jinma Bridge’s main pier has been completed, a major step in extending the Guangzhou–Zhaoqing Expressway. The 1,936-meter bridge will double capacity with four ... -
Gaming sector urged to stay neutral in elections
The Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEL) and the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau yesterday met with gaming operators and junket representatives to emphasize election neutrality. Authorities reiterated that ...
