Tag: Briefs
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Foshan: Global Wing Chun Competition
The 2024 International Wing Chun Competition will take place in Foshan starting Dec 12. This year’s event introduces standardized rules, with five categories including routines, Chi ... -
Huizhou: Third Talent Week for Professionals
Huizhou’s third Talent Week, starting Nov 11, connects professionals from diverse fields with career opportunities in the city. Activities include a satellite event at Hong Kong ... -
Zhongshan: Investment Push in Yangtze Delta
Zhongshan’s recent Business Environment Promotion Conference in Shanghai led to 17 project contracts with Shanghai companies. The projects span sectors such as new energy, biomedicine, and ... -
Jiangmen: Motorcycle Research and Manufacturing Hub
Jiangmen is investing 1 billion yuan ($139 million) in a new motorcycle research and manufacturing base, set to produce 200,000 motorcycles annually in its first phase. ... -
Zhaoqing: European-Standard Charging Station
A new multi-functional charging station in Zhaoqing, which meets European standards, began operations on Nov 7. Located near the Seven Star Rocks tourist spot, the station ... -
Temporary traffic measures for inner harbor south project
Starting Nov. 23, temporary traffic measures will be implemented as part of the Inner Harbor stormwater pumping station and sewerage phase 2 project. The project, which ... -
Salaries rise in financial sector Average salaries for full-time
employees in Financial Activities rose to MOP31,820, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.4%. Salaries in the Banking Sector averaged MOP32,100, while those in Insurance Activities and ... -
Extension of vehicle inspection certificate validity announced
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has extended the validity period of vehicle inspection certificates from six months to one year for applications related to the circulation of ... -
New face clearance system launched
Starting yesterday, those traveling frequently between the mainland and the two SARs for personal reasons no longer need to present travel documents at border checks, provided ... -
GBA Science Forum strengthens regional collaboration
The 2024 Greater Bay Area Science Forum commenced recently in Nansha, Guangzhou, introducing a Macau sub-forum for the first time. Hosted by the University of Macau, ... -
Seniors’ apartment contracts finalized Dec. 10
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has announced that contracts for approximately 600 households moving into government-funded elderly apartments will be finalized Dec. 10. This initiative aims ... -
Residential property transactions increased 30% in October
The Financial Services Bureau recorded 253 residential property transactions in October, an increase of 31% (60 units) compared to the previous month, with 183 transactions on ... -
Macau engages in blue economy at World Conference
The Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao) recently participated in the World Maritime Equipment Conference, led ... -
PJ warns of concert ticket and online shopping scams
The Judiciary Police has seen a surge in reports of concert ticket and online shopping fraud, with victims losing hundreds to thousands of patacas. Authorities have ... -
Typhoon T3 likely to hit today
Residents should prepare for the possibility of a Typhoon Signal No.3 today, according to the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG). The bureau issued a Typhoon Signal ... -
IC urges heritage protection amid storm warnings
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is urging owners of heritage buildings to implement protective measures as the local weather bureau is expecting for a Typhoon Signal ... -
Guia tunnel closed Nov. 20-21
The Guia tunnel will be temporarily closed for maintenance Nov. 20-21, according to the Transport Bureau. The closure will occur from 2:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. ... -
Cooler weather this week
The latest forecast indicates that tropical cyclone Man-yi, located east of the Philippines, will move northwest and approach within 800 km of Macau by tomorrow morning. ... -
LRT to optimize payment methods
The Macau Light Rapid Transit firm says it has implemented emergency procedures to ensure passengers can safely exit trains and stations, report issues to authorities, and ... -
Free seasonal flu vaccines from today
Starting today, free seasonal flu vaccinations will be available to all residents until supplies run out. The 2024-25 seasonal flu vaccination program began on Sept. 23, ... -
Mandatory oath for civil servants
Public servants in Macau will soon be mandated to take an oath affirming their commitment to the Basic Law and allegiance to the Macau Special Administrative ... -
Man-yi and NE monsoon to affect Macau
The tropical cyclone Man-yi will move northwestward in the next few days, and is expected to enter within 800 km of Macau early today, according to ... -
Decline in building unit transactions
During the third quarter, 1,289 building units and parking spaces were transacted, with a total transaction value of MOP6.53 billion. This represents a decline of 18.1% ... -
Residential rents rise while commercial rates decline
The average rent per square meter for residential units in the SAR reached MOP137 in the third quarter of 2024, marking a 1.6% increase from the ... -
Foreign exchange reserves decline to MOP229b
The Monetary Authority of Macao announced that the preliminary estimate of Macau SAR’s foreign exchange reserves was MOP228.7 billion (USD28.56 billion) at the end of October ... -
Film on mental health wins award at Asia Int’l Film Festival
A short film produced by the University of Macau (UM) has won the Best Director Award in the University Student Film category at the 2024 Asia ... -
USJ scholarships exceed MOP9.3 million
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) yesterday held its community scholarship and bursary award ceremony, where 19 organizations and individuals contributed 175 scholarships and bursaries. For ... -
Hong Kong: Seven new nursing homes open to retirees from HK
Seven new government-subsidized nursing homes in Guangdong now serve Hong Kong retirees. The homes, located in Guangzhou, Foshan, and Zhongshan, are operated by mainland institutions or ... -
Guangzhou: Construction of flying car manufacturing base starts
Guangzhou has begun building the world’s first flying car manufacturing base, marking progress in the low-altitude economy. The XPENG AEROHT project will produce up to 10,000 ... -
Shenzhen: Marine economy expo attracts industry leaders
The 2024 China Marine Economy Expo in Shenzhen drew over 400 marine sector representatives. The event spotlighted innovations such as unmanned vessels and semisubmersible platforms. With ... -
Zhuhai: New drone delivery route to Shenzhen in service
SF Express launched a new drone delivery route between Zhuhai and Shenzhen to meet high-demand needs during the Double 11 shopping festival. The route mainly transports ... -
Foshan: Tourist numbers go up as new initiatives bear fruit
Foshan’s tourism sector saw a strong performance in 2024, with 45.57 million visitors and a 17.49% increase in revenue to 46.66 billion yuan. The city is ... -
Huizhou: Economy shows good performance Jan-Sept
Huizhou’s GDP grew 4.7% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2024, reaching 420 billion yuan. Industrial output rose by 8.8%, while retail sales increased by ... -
Dongguan: IP-based loans opened to apply for toy companies
Dongguan introduced a new loan program for toy companies, allowing intellectual properties to be used as collateral. The Bank of Dongguan offers loans up to 30 ... -
Zhongshan: Shenzhen-Zhongshan link extended to Nansha
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link now connects to Nansha, cutting travel time to Shenzhen Baoan International Airport to 20 minutes. The 24-kilometer expressway, which opened in June, facilitates ...