Tag: Briefs
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IAM distributes ornamental flowers
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) distributed ornamental flowers to the public yesterday, aiming to promote environmental awareness and extend the life of festive plants. Beginning at ... -
Legal Education Alliance holds fifth council meeting in Macau
The Fifth Council Meeting of the Mainland-Hong Kong-Macau Legal Education Alliance convened at the University of Macau’s Faculty of Law, bringing together representatives from 16 institutions. ... -
Macau hosts session on China’s education master plan
A promotional session for the “Master Plan on Building China into a Leading Country in Education (2024-2035)” was held in Macau last Friday, attended by around ... -
IAM recalls New Zealand butter over plastic contamination
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has recalled Anker unsalted butter from New Zealand due to potential plastic contamination reported by Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency. The affected ... -
Emergency exit blockages raise safety concerns
Residents in the Northern District have expressed growing concerns over illegally parked vehicles and debris obstructing emergency exits in residential complexes, posing significant safety risks during ... -
Revamped ‘healthy city’ initiative to boost public health
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, chaired the inaugural meeting of the Healthy City Committee, emphasizing that a healthy city enhances residents’ quality of ... -
Local property prices expected to fall up to 11%
The chairman of the Macau Real Estate Development Association, Peter Lok Wai Tak, is forecasting a dip of 8% to 11% in the property market this ... -
Elderly woman loses MOP1 million in scam
An elderly woman is suspected of falling victim to a fraud, resulting in a loss of MOP1.09 million. The Judiciary Police were alerted after bank staff ... -
Mixologist training program launched to boost tourism sector careers
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and SJM Resorts, Ltd. have unveiled the “SJM Resorts Talent Mixologist Development Plan,” aimed at enhancing local human resources and diversifying ... -
Vincent U appointed to IAEE China Board of Directors
Vincent U, president of Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), has been named to the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) China Board of Directors, ... -
Emirates Airline considered for direct flights to Macau
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will kick off a promotional campaign in the United Arab Emirates next month, according to director Helena de Senna Fernandes, ... -
Taxi driver’s death highlights health concerns in industry
Kuok Leong Son, chairman of the Taxi Drivers’ Mutual Association, has stressed the importance of providing medical support for occupational health issues, urging drivers to prioritize ... -
Portuguese President to visit in June
The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, is expected to make a visit in June, according to Teledifusão de Macau (TDM). The president will participate ... -
CE strengthen ties by meeting Heilongjiang officials
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai recently met with Xu Qin, Secretary of the Heilongjiang Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China, to discuss enhancing cooperation ... -
Tap Seac craft markets are coming back in April
Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced the Tap SeacCraft Market will take place from Apr. 24 to May 4 at Tap Seac Square. This popular event, held ... -
Applications open for subsidised nurseries in March
Parents can apply for subsidized nurseries from Mar. 1 to Mar. 26, with the admission list published on May 2. This year, 38 nurseries are available, ... -
Residential property prices drop 12% y-o-y in 2024
Macau’s residential property prices show an 11.7% year-on-year decrease, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The indices for existing residential units and pre-sale units ... -
Taxi crashes into railing, driver dies after treatment
A a taxi crashed into a railing near the entrance to the public parking lot at Mong In Building, located at Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira. ... -
Driver error causes bus crash
A bus crashed into a roadside barrier near Tap Seac on Wednesday, with police attributing the incident to driver error. The accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. ... -
IAM upgrading Flower City Park playground
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will begin optimization works on the children’s playground in Flower City Park starting February 10, temporarily closing the facility for approximately ... -
MPU launches financial technology course
The Center for Continuing Education at the Macau Polytechnic University (MPU) is set to launch its inaugural “Financial Technology and Industry Practice” course on March 12. ... -
Construction worker wages drop in 2024, material prices see decline
The average daily wage of construction workers fell by 2.7% year-on-year to MOP763 in 2024. After adjusting for inflation, the real wage index decreased by 3%, ... -
Broad money supply rebounds in December
Broad money supply (M2) rebounded in December 2024, rising 0.6% from the previous month. This was driven by a 4.7% increase in M1, which includes currency ... -
New Neighborhood to host festive celebration
The Macau New Neighborhood (MNN) is set to launch its first large-scale event of the year on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lotus ... -
Macau and Taipa firecracker zones close with increased imports
The two designated firecracker zones in Macau and Taipa have officially closed, concluding a festive season that saw increased firecracker imports but fewer safety incidents compared ... -
Chief Executive meets AL president to discuss cooperation
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met with Legislative Assembly (AL) president. Kou Hoi In and other members of the Executive Board earlier this week. According to ... -
Banks see 21% profit drop in 2024
Macau’s banks recorded a profit of over 4 billion patacas in 2024, a 21.3% decline compared to the previous year, when profits totaled 6.14 billion patacas. ... -
UM’s ‘Icy Fire’ wins gold at Shenzhen Light Festival
The digital ink generative video art installation “Icy Fire,” created by Lampo Leong and doctoral student Yanxiu Zhao from the University of Macau, has won a ... -
70-year-old man suspected of scrub typhus infection
A 70-year-old Macau man is suspected of being infected with scrub typhus, marking the first suspected case of 2025. The patient developed symptoms, including high fever, ... -
UPM holds ‘exchange fair’ offering global study opportunities
Aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and networking among students from diverse backgrounds, the Macau Polytechnic University (UPM) held its “2025 Summer Exchange Fair” on campus, drawing ... -
Botox smuggler caught at borders
Customs officials at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge apprehended a woman attempting to smuggle 320 bottles of botulinum toxin preparations into mainland China earlier this week. During ... -
IPIM approves 12 residency applications in 2024
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) has approved 12 new applications for temporary residency under the categories of “Investors, Managerial Personnel, and Professionals with Special ... -
Police intensify winter crime prevention efforts
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has ramped up its “Winter Prevention Operation 2025” to enhance crime prevention and improve community security, the department announced. Earlier this week, ... -
New bus stop opens at MGM Cotai, Kam Pek stop renamed
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced the opening of a new bus stop in front of the MGM Cotai building starting today. The stop, located on Avenida ... -
Macau to add nearly 4,300 hotel rooms with new developments
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) has reported that four hotels are currently under construction in Macau, with 10 more projects in the design phase. ...