Tag: Briefs
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Temporary blood donations at Lago Building
Starting today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., a blood donation vehicle will be temporarily parked in front of the Lago Building, offering blood donation services. ... -
Taipa Central Park Swimming Pool reopens
Taipa Central Park Swimming Pool has reopened to the public, the Sports Bureau (ID) announced in a press statement. In the statement, the bureau stated that ... -
Gov’t opens 24-hour self-service center in Hengqin
The Macau government and the Executive Committee of the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone launched a 24-hour self-service government affairs center yesterday. Located in the Macau ... -
Culinary workshop celebrates cultural ties
The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Macau University of Science and Technology hosted the 16th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries Culinary Workshop ... -
Job fair to offer nearly 2,500 positions for locals
Residents seeking employment will have a significant opportunity at a large-scale recruitment event taking place on Nov. 8 and 9 at the Macau Tower Convention and ... -
Authorities found 46 alleged illegal workers in September
In September, joint operations by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) led to significant actions against illegal work. Authorities inspected ... -
Passport holders to enjoy Kazakhstan visa-free access
Starting today, holders of Macau-issued passports will be allowed to enter Kazakhstan without a visa and remain in the Central Asian country for up to 14 ... -
3,000 tobacco law violations detected
Authorities have found over 3,000 instances of tobacco laws being broken between January and September, according to numbers from the Department of Health. Restaurants and casinos ... -
AL budget increases to MOP218 million in 2025
The general budget for the Legislative Assembly’s (AL) operation has risen to MOP217,870,000 for next year, following its approval last week by the AL plenary. According ... -
Social Welfare Bureau launches renewed website
The Social Welfare Bureau yesterday launched a new version of its website. The new page is in line with the continuing works related to the promotion ... -
50% of employers have unpaid FSS contributions
Around 12,500 employers, about 50% of all local employers required to pay contributions for the Social Security Fund (FSS) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 ... -
Thailand-Macau TCM Health Platform established
Macau launched the “Thailand-Macao Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Transformation Platform” over the weekend to enhance the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) industry. The initiative, unveiled at the ... -
CE election results published in official gazette
The Court of Final Appeal has officially confirmed Sam Hou Fai election results for the sixth Macau’s Chief Executive term. The results, published in yesterday’s Official ... -
Science and Technology Week wraps up with tech connections
The four-day “Science and Technology Week” and the Innovation and Technology Achievements Exhibition both concluded successfully, according to the Science and Technology Development Fund. The event ... -
DSEC enhances public access to ‘Government Statistical Data’
The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) has launched a new Government Statistical Data service on the Macao One Account platform, effective yesterday, Oct. 16. This initiative ... -
Vehicle quota allocation continues for Hong Kong crossing
The government has resumed the allocation of 980 regular quotas for private vehicles traveling between Macau and Hong Kong, effective today. This phase includes 810 quotas ... -
Halftone calls for members’ works for annual exhibition
The Halftone Association, a non-profit cultural association for photography, will organize its second annual photographic exhibition in December. The association is calling on its members to ... -
Macau divers claim silver at home tournament
Macau divers Zhao Hang U and Wong Cho Yi secured silver on the final day of the Macau International Diving Invitational Sunday, finishing with 166.90 points ... -
GBA vocational skills contest showcases diverse talents
More than 100 workers from across the Greater Bay Area showcased their vocational skills at the 4th Greater Bay Area Vocational Skills Contest, held in Dongguan ... -
Foreign exchange reserves grow 0.8% in Sept.
A preliminary estimate of foreign exchange reserves at the end of last month amounted to MOP230.6 billion (USD28.81 billion), the Monetary Authority (AMCM) has announced. According ... -
Iconic Portuguese bakery ‘Manteigaria’ to open in Macau
Manteigaria, the Portuguese bakery famous for its handmade pastéis de nata, will be opening a branch in Macau in the coming months, according to media outlet ... -
GBA 3X3 circuit finals in Macau
The 2024 Greater Bay Area 3X3 Circuit Finals presented by Wynn Macau took place in Macau over the weekend with the opening taking place last Friday ... -
Macau Airport looks to expand internationally to Europe and the US
Macau International Airport (MIA) is seeking to expand its international route network. The operator said it is working with airlines to initiate new long-haul services connecting ... -
Wannasrichan leads the way on Macao Open day 1
Thailand’s Rattanon Wannasrichan delivered an exceptional performance on the first day of the SJM Macao Open, carding a flawless bogey-free nine-under-par 61 to take an early ... -
UM rises 13 spots in world rankings
The University of Macau (UM) jumped 13 spots to rank 180th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, reflecting “encouraging” progress, an official said. ... -
Unmanned aircraft activities banned during CE election
The government has announced a ban on all unmanned aircraft activities, namely drones, during the upcoming CE election, Sunday, Oct. 13. The measure aims to ensure ... -
Macau women shine on Fortune’s most powerful list
Macau’s Pansy Ho and Linda Chen have been recognized in Fortune magazine’s 2024 “Most Powerful Women in Asia” list. Ho, executive director of MGM China, ranked ... -
DSAT improves border posts bus routes amid growing demand
Facing growing passenger demands, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) is optimizing public transportation options near border checkpoints. The changes are said to meet rising cross-border mobility needs ... -
Gaming revenue decline expected after holiday boost
Daily gross gaming revenue (GGR) is projected to fall by around 35% following the profitable Golden Week holiday period, Vitaly Umansky analyst from Seaport Research Partners ... -
Joint fire drill on Macau LRT’s Seac Pai Van line
The Fire Department conducted a joint fire drill with the Macau Light Rail Transit Co., Ltd. early yesterday to improve emergency response protocols. The exercise simulated ... -
UTM hosts national security law lecture
The Macau University of Tourism (UTM) held a lecture last week aimed at enhancing faculty understanding of the National Security Law. Over 150 faculty members attended ... -
DSAL to host job matching sessions in October
The Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) of Macau will conduct three job matching sessions in the third week of October, aiming to connect residents with employment opportunities. ... -
IAS briefs elderly residence applicants
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has begun briefing elderly residence applicants before they move into their new residence, IAS has said. The briefing sessions provide residents ... -
CE meets CCAC internal discipline committee members
The Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, yesterday met members of the specialized committee for monitoring problems related to complaints against the discipline of staff at ... -
Mathematics education competition inspires young minds
Approximately 400 students from Macau and mainland China’s primary schools have participated in a mathematics education initiative. The event, organized by local educational groups, aimed to ...
