HK sets up organizing committee of 15th National Games

Hong Kong announced the setting up of the Hong Kong organizing committee of China’s 15th National Games, which will be jointly-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau in

Non-resident workers increasing

The number of non-resident workers have recovered in February and March, after reaching its lowest level since 2014 in January. According to data from the Public Security Police,

Sea passengers recover to 60% of 2019 volume

The Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) has said passenger volumes for sea passenger routes have returned to 60% of 2019 levels. The sailing frequency will be increased to

SARs residents to face tightened residency requirements in Taiwan 

The Mainland Affairs Council in Taiwan is considering a legal amendment to tighten permanent residency requirements for Hong Kong and Macau residents. A government official, speaking on the

PLA garrison opens barracks to public

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Garrison stationed in the SAR opened barracks on Taipa Island to the public on the weekend. This was the 17th time

Construction workers’ wage records slight decrease

The average daily wage of construction workers decreased by 0.8% quarter-to-quarter to MOP792 in the first quarter of 2023. The average daily wage of local workers (MOP989) rose

Beijing to extend validity of travel permits for SARs residents

China will extend the expiration date of mainland travel permits for eligible Hong Kong and Macao residents starting May 8, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced.  

MGTO attends APEC meeting in Philippines

The local tourism bureau has attended the recent 61st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting, which was held in a hybrid online-offline format in

Cross-border vehicle traffic hikes 71% in March

Macau’s cross-border vehicle traffic in March hiked by 71.2% year on year to 573,022 trips. The latest report from the Statistics and Census Service showed that the gross

Swimming pools reopen today

From today, four Sports Bureau (ID) outdoor swimming pools will open to the public, including the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Swimming Pool, Taipa Central Park Swimming Pool, Hac

FDCT launches training for staff

The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) will conduct a series of training lectures on professional knowledge related to science and technology expertise and integrity awareness. This program,

Ho Iat Seng meets China’s Ambassador to Belgium at European tour’s end

The Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng met with the Head of the Chinese Mission to the European Union (EU) Ambassador, Fu Cong, and the Ambassador

HKZMB expected to see 92,000 crossings in Golden Week

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is expecting approximately 92,000 passengers per day during the May Golden Week, according to Hong Kong’s Immigration Department. The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has coordinated with

GP Family Carnival postponed

The Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee announced that the 70th Macau Grand Prix - Family Carnival, originally scheduled for April on 29 to 30, has been postponed due

IAM to set up collection points for large furniture

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will establish 60 temporary collection points for large unwanted furniture items in the different districts of the city from May 1 to 7.

Projects on biotech, smart city present in entrepreneurship competition

The Bank of China Trophy One Million Dollar Macao Regional Entrepreneurship Competition was held at the University of Macau (UM) again this year. The shortlisted teams will compete

Ferry numbers increased during Golden Week

Ferry operator TurboJet has announced increased services during the May Golden Week, with a new maximum of 66 daily trips to and from Hong Kong and Macau.

A petition to address unemployment

A group has handed a petition at the government Headquarters hoping the authority will focus on the unemployment problem and continue to introduce measures to benefit residents. “The

Authorities hold emergency response drills in environmental infrastructures

The Environmental Protection Services Bureau has conducted simulation exercises in the environmental infrastructures under its responsibility to prevent incidents caused by typhoons. The drills simulated public power grid

Gov’t to establish anti-fraud hotline for university students

The government is launching an anti-fraud publicity and education project aimed at university students following the increasing number of fraud cases. Nearly half of the telephone fraud cases opened

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