Tag: Briefs
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GBA economy to grow over 5% this year
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is expected to achieve over 5% GDP growth in 2024, according to a report by Guangzhou University and Social Sciences ... -
Excited ethnic students rush to GBA with new permits
A group of ethnic minority students from Hong Kong embarked on their first exchange tour to the Greater Bay Area (GBA) following the issuance of new ... -
HK’s fintech body eyes bigger plans in Greater Bay
Hong Kong’s FinTech Association (FTAHK) is expanding its role within the Greater Bay Area (GBA), seeking to strengthen ties with Shenzhen’s fintech community. Under the leadership ... -
Court verifies results of CE Election Committee
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has officially verified and published the results of the general vote for the election of members to the Chief Executive ... -
Guangdong to issue RMB2.5b bonds, benefiting Hengqin
The Guangdong government will issue RMB2.5 billion (MOP2.8 billion) worth of offshore local government bonds in Macau later this month. The bonds, which will be offered ... -
Mainland driver arrested for RMB32,000 currency exchange fraud
A 38-year-old mainland male driver was arrested on suspicion of committing fraud by assisting in a currency exchange scam, involving a total of RMB32,000. The victim ... -
Fashion competition cultivates youth artistic talent
A student fashion and creative competition based on the theme “Performing City” was held yesterday, attracting 36 participants from 21 colleges. The Macao Student Fashion Creativity ... -
Tickets on sale for Orchestra’s 2024-25 concert season
The Macao Chinese Orchestra’s 2024-25 concert season kicks off Sep. 1, with 14 distinctive concerts throughout the season. Tickets went on sale yesterday (Aug. 13) through ... -
Oxfam TowerRun scheduled Oct. 20
The Oxfam TowerRun Macau 2024 has been scheduled for October 20. The annual race, which takes place at the Macau Tower, will once again have a ... -
Worker loses RMB15,000 in phishing scam
A non-resident worker claims to have lost RMB15,000 in a phishing scam, the Judiciary Police reported yesterday. The victim received a purported loan SMS and visited ... -
Police crackdown on traffic violations and massage parlors
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) conducted a series of operations targeting traffic violations and suspicious businesses over the weekend, officials reported yesterday. On Sunday, police ... -
Plans to optimize fitness assessments and expand recreational spaces unveiled
The Sports Bureau (ID) is advancing its initiative to enhance citizens’ health by integrating personal physical fitness data into the Macao One Account app. This upcoming ... -
Legislative council discusses plans for new performance venue
The Legislative Assembly of Macau discussed the upcoming “Macao Outdoor Performance Area” during a question session on August 8. Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Ouyang ... -
IAM urges caution over dried fruit snacks
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has detected excessive amounts of the sweetener aspartame in two pre-packaged sugared fruit snacks during a routine inspection. IAM told the ... -
Macau to criminalize unlicensed money exchange in casinos
The government is set to criminalize unlicensed money exchange activities in casinos to curb illicit financial practices linked to gambling. The new provision, introduced in the ... -
Guangzhou Plans Major Port Expansion
Guangzhou is set to enhance its port capacity with a significant investment of over 15 billion yuan, as announced by the Guangzhou Port Authority. The three-year ... -
Power outage briefly disrupts HKZMB bridge operations
A brief power outage occurred at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) Immigration Station yesterday morning, lasting approximately 36 minutes. The incident, which began at 10:09 a.m., ... -
DSAL hosts job matching sessions
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) is set to hold three job matching sessions in the third week of August, aiming to fill 168 vacancies across various ... -
Deadline approaches for school supplies subsidy submission
The supplementary document period for the 2023/2024 school supplies subsidy for post-secondary students will close on Aug. 31, 2024. The Education Fund reported that nearly 85% ... -
IC calls for local filmmakers’ proposals
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) of Macau has opened applications for its “Local View Power” program. The program encourages independent local filmmakers to create more homegrown ... -
Cash handouts completed with over 580,000 beneficiaries
The distribution of the “Wealth Partaking Scheme 2024” was completed by the end of July. Permanent residents received MOP10,000 while non-permanent residents received MOP6,000. Over 580,000 ... -
Residential prices decline 3.4%
Macau’s overall residential property price index declined 3.4% quarter-on-quarter to 218.8 in the second quarter of 2024, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service. ... -
North District consumption carnival generates MOP150 million
The 20-week “Weekend Consumer Rewards in Northern District” event has concluded, with the Economic and Technological Development Bureau reporting strong results. A total of 1,255 North District merchants ... -
Mobile payments witness robust growth in Q2
The second quarter of 2024 saw a significant increase in the use of local mobile payment tools and a rise in credit and debit card transactions. ... -
Campaign period for CE election committee ends Aug. 9
The campaigning period for those seeking seats on the Chief Executive Election Committee will end at midnight on Aug. 9. The poll to choose members for ... -
Police arrest woman on HKD365,000 fraud
Police authorities arrested a 31-year-old mainland Chinese woman suspected of fraud and overstaying her visa. The woman was accused of defrauding a man of HKD365,000. According ... -
Advisory Committee urges gov’t to review Cotai arena measures
The Islands Social Advisory Committee held a meeting at which members discussed the upcoming Cotai outdoor arena scheduled for completion in January 2025. Concerns were raised ... -
PSP deploys over 40 officers in latest Operation Thunder
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) is intensifying its efforts in “Operation Thunder 2024,” aimed at enhancing public safety. On Aug. 5 and 6, 44 officers ... -
Tragic drowning incident at hotel pool
A young boy was confirmed dead after a suspected drowning at a hotel pool in Coloane Sunday. The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported the boy, a minor ... -
Over 190 people will work at CE election polling stations
More than 140 people will be involved directly in the work of the seven polling stations during the election of the Chief Executive (CE) later this ... -
Casino employee arrested in HKD400,000 chip theft scheme
A casino employee has been arrested in connection with the theft of HKD400,000 in gaming chips from a casino. The female worker, who has been employed ... -
Company incorporations surge in Q2
The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) has reported a notable increase in new company registrations in the second quarter of 2024, with 1,179 new companies incorporated, ... -
Macau Chinese Orchestra 2024-25 season begins next month
The Macau Chinese Orchestra (OCHM) will begin its 2024-25 Concert Season Sept. 1, with 14 performances at the Macao Cultural Centre. National Class One Conductor Zhang ... -
Network upgrade may bring DSMG service interruptions
The network system of the Government Information Bureau (DSMG) will undergo maintenance and upgrade Monday, Aug. 5, between 12 a.m. and 7 a.m., causing intermittent delays ... -
Taipa Grande station records hottest day of 2024
The Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau (SMG) has issued an orange hot weather alert, warning residents of extreme heat in the coming days. The Taipa Grande meteorological ...
