Tag: Briefs
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Macau Bridge may remain open during typhoons
Local authorities are considering keeping the new Macau Bridge operational during a No. 8 typhoon signal, which typically prompts closures for other bridges. This potential exception ... -
ID increases Macau Bridge fun walk participants
The opening of the Macau Bridge fun walk has generated significant excitement, prompting the Sports Bureau (ID) to increase participant slots from 10,000 to 17,000 due ... -
Civil service exam tests 6,500 candidates
The comprehensive competency assessment for the Associate Degree Diploma and Higher Specialty Degree in Civil Service, known as “350,” commenced yesterday at 10 a.m at eight ... -
SMG warns of Tropical depression this week
As a tropical depression forms off the southeastern coast of China, moving toward Fujian, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned of potential thunderstorms until ... -
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge opens new inspection hall
Macau’s Port at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HKZMB) will unveil its new vehicle inspection and release hall for outbound personnel starting at 3 p.m. Sept. 23. ... -
MGTO partners with K-Pop star Miyeon international campaign
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has teamed up with K-pop star Miyeon from (G)I-DLE to launch the “Experience Macao Limited Edition” international campaign. This initiative ... -
Tenders open for airport reclamation work
The Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) has announced tenders are now invited for reclamation and construction works at the local airport, with projects expected to commence in ... -
Police arrest three over defrauding tourist MOP60
Police authorities arrested three individuals from mainland China for allegedly accosting pedestrians and defrauding a tourist of MOP60. On Sept. 16, officers patrolling Av. 24 de ... -
F&B outlets report rise in July revenue
Receipts for restaurants and similar establishments rose 7.4% month-on-month in July, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Local Style Cafes, Congee & Noodle Shops; ... -
Electoral committee confirms sole candidate Sam Hou Fai
Sam Hou Fai will be the sole candidate in the upcoming Chief Executive Election, having secured 386 endorsements from the 400-member Chief Executive Election Committee. In ... -
Labor bureau hosts job matching sessions for residents
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), working with the Macao Federation of Trade Unions, will hold three job matching sessions at the end of September, offering 149 ... -
Fire investigation underway near Taipa sports center
The Fire Services Bureau responded to a fire reported by the Fire Department at 9:24 a.m. yesterday. The greenery in the center of the roundabout at ... -
MGTO invites local performers for CNY parade
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is inviting local performance groups to register for the 2025 Chinese New Year (CNY) parade. Scheduled to take place from ... -
Cyclone alert issued for South China Sea
The Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau (SMG) has issued a warning that a low-pressure area east of the Philippines is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone ... -
Applications open for vehicle replacement subsidies
The Macau government has launched the second application period for two funding schemes aimed at improving air quality and supporting the transition to electric vehicles. The ... -
PJ investigates suspected faulty street signs
Police have launched an investigation into reports of defective street name plates in Macau, Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak said. A specialized department is following ... -
Residential property prices and transactions decline in August
The Financial Services Bureau (DFS) has released data indicating a substantial decline in residential transactions in August, with a month-on-month drop of 43%, according to the ... -
Tropical cyclone expected in South China Sea
The Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau (SMG) has announced that a low-pressure area east of the Philippines is expected to intensify into a tropical cyclone as it ... -
Deposit protection limit set to increase
The government has announced a significant increase in the deposit protection compensation limit, raising it from MOP 500,000 to MOP 800,000, effective October 1, 2024. This ... -
Macau on alert as Dengue spreads nearby
Health officials say Macau is in close contact with neighboring regions after three dengue fever cases were reported just across the border, according to director of ... -
Rapid career expansion offered for residents
A new “first hire, then train” program unveiled by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and SJM Resorts will provide career training and 50 jobs for local ... -
Traditional Chinese medicine forum promotes health
The 7th Belt and Road Forum on the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine was held Friday in Beijing. Choi Peng Cheong, president of Macau’s drug regulatory ... -
China’s New Policy on Foreign-Owned Hospitals
China has announced a new policy allowing wholly foreign-owned hospitals in nine cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, as part of a pilot project aimed at ... -
Jiangxi’s Integration into the Greater Bay Area
Jiangxi Province is accelerating its integration into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area following the recent opening of a high-speed rail link to Shenzhen. At the ... -
Passport rule exclusions haunt Macau in Asian Cup
The Macau men’s football team saw their hopes of competing in the 2027 Asian Cup dashed with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Brunei on Tuesday. In ... -
Prudential names Dai as new GM
Edward Dai has been appointed General Manager of Prudential’s Macau branch, succeeding Chris Ma upon his retirement, the insurance giant announced this week. “The market landscape ... -
Macau delegation participates in Cybersecurity Expo
The Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) organized a 28-person delegation to visit the “Cybersecurity Expo” in Guangzhou earlier this week, following the “2024 China Cybersecurity ... -
Health Bureau searches door-to-door for dengue cases
The Health Bureau (SS) today searched door-to-door on Rua da Erva and surrounding streets in Macau for dengue fever cases. This comes after the bureau was ... -
PSP Headquarters relocated
The Public Security Police (PSP) Headquarters has officially relocated to its new building beside the Taipa Ferry Terminal on Estrada da Ponte de Pac On, from ... -
Lucky draws for e-coupons after weekday spending
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) has announced a three-month city-wide consumption drive starting early October to boost local small businesses, according to a press ... -
Hongkonger arrested for making false report
A Hong Kong man was arrested in Macau for making a false report after losing money at a casino. Local media in Macau reported that a ... -
WTT champions Macao draw 2024
Macau will host the WTT Champions Macao 2024, presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group, from Sept. 9-15 at the East Asian Games Dome in Cotai. The draw ... -
Rotary club charity run to support polio
The Rotary Club of Guia is organizing a charity run on Oct. 20 at Hac Sá Reservoir Country Park in Coloane. Participants can choose between an ... -
Healthcare workforce growing but slowly
The number of healthcare professionals has grown over the past five years, according to Health Bureau statistics. More doctors, nurses and dieticians were registered, while the ... -
Luís Gomes appointed chairman of Sports Fund
Luís Gomes has been appointed chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sports Fund, succeeding Pun Weng Kun. The appointment, effective immediately, was announced in ...
