Tag: Briefs
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‘Youth employment expo 2024’ is accepting online reservations
The Labour Affairs Bureau, Macau Chinese New Youth Association, Macau Chinese Students Federation, and Macau Youth Development Service Center are hosting the “Youth Employment Expo 2024” ... -
Int’l children’s arts festival hosts music camp
The Cultural Affairs Bureau and Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. are co-hosting the “1st Macao International Children’s Arts Festival – Music Camp” from August 16-21, featuring world-renowned ... -
Celebrity chef brings flavors of Jordan to Macau students
Internationally renowned chef Sara Aqel introduced students in Macau to authentic Jordanian cuisine today in a demonstration sponsored by MGM Macau. Aqel’s demonstration filled the sensory ... -
SAR passport holders granted visa-free access to Georgia
The government of Macau has received confirmation that passport holders can now visit Georgia without a visa for trips lasting 30 days or less. The Embassy ... -
Over 7,000 individuals repaying student loans
Iun Pui Iun, deputy director of the Education and Youth Development Bureau, said there are still over 7,000 individuals repaying student loans as of the 2023/2024 school ... -
Crime Gang fight over money at Cotai hotel
Police officers intervened to stop an alleged fight involving multiple individuals at a Cotai hotel during the weekend. The officers used batons and shields to separate ... -
Exports at MOP1b in May
The city’s total merchandise exports amounted to MOP1.04 billion in May, down 11.6% year-on-year, according to the Statistics and Census Service. This was driven by a ... -
Fire at Tong Wa San Chun estate sends six to hospital
A fire at Block 14 of Areia Preta’s Tong Wa San Chun estate has left at least six individuals seeking medical attention for smoke inhalation, local ... -
IC calls for performing arts proposal
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is calling for the proposals for local commissioned productions, supporting stage works with potential to premiere in the next two years. ... -
Guangzhou Metro logged 3b passenger trips in 2023
Last year’s passenger volume on the Guangzhou Metro surpassed 3.13 billion, again breaking the 3-billion mark after a four-year hiatus, according to Guangzhou Metro Group’s annual ... -
Legal affairs facility on Hengqin gains popularity
The Qin’ao International Legal Affairs Cluster in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone on Zhuhai’s Hengqin Island has provided legal services to more than 57,000 residents and ... -
CEPA gives HK exports to mainland a big lift
This year marks the 21st anniversary of the signing of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Chinese ... -
Financial reserve drops for first time since October
Macau’s financial reserve totaled MOP595.443 billion at the end of April, down MOP1.347 billion from March. This marks the first monthly decrease in the reserve since ... -
Cultural entities invited to apply for craft market in Guangzhou
The Cultural Affairs Bureau has opened applications for local cultural and creative entities to participate in the “Craft Market in the Greater Bay Area” in Guangzhou ... -
Demand for Jeff Satur’s tickets disrupted system
Extremely high demand is to be blamed for the disruption of the ticketing system for the local concert of Thai singer Jeff Satur, organizer Live Nation ... -
Cotai hospital reshuffles strategic development committee members
The Macau Union Medical College Hospital has made changes to its Strategic Development Committee members as it prepares for its September opening. Zhao Yupei has stepped ... -
Public buses carry over 500,000 passengers daily
In 2023, the city’s two bus operators Transmac and TCM transported a combined total of 213 million passengers. Transmac carried 101 million passengers, averaging 279,000 per day, ... -
15th Cross-Strait and Hong Kong and Macao Art Forum opens
150 attendees arrived at the Macau Science Museum Convention Center, including Lui Yuyin, deputy director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macau, ... -
DFS offers unpaid leave to cut costs
Global luxury travel retailer DFS Group is offering its Macau employees access to an unpaid leave program this summer in an effort to reduce costs as ... -
Emperor Entertainment Hotel reports strong revenue growth
Emperor Entertainment Hotel Ltd reported a 171% year-over-year revenue increase to HKD789.2 million in the 12 months ending March 31, 2024, boosted by the recovery of ... -
IAS records 119 individuals using drugs in 2023
In 2023, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) reported that 119 individuals were using drugs. This figure indicates a 40% increase from the previous year, but a ... -
Dead body found floating off Coloane
Yesterday morning, a body was found floating along the beach on Estrada da Aldeia in Coloane, according to the Judiciary Police (PJ). Authorities confirmed the individual ... -
Influenza Cases Surge 32% in May
Influenza cases in the region jumped 32% month-over-month in May, according to the Health Bureau (SSM). SSM recorded 2,547 influenza cases; nearly double the 1,190 cases ... -
Rain and thunderstorms expected this week
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in Macau until today. As a broad trough of low pressure over the central to northern parts of the ... -
Inflation rate up 0.77% in May
The Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Macau rose 0.77% in May from a year earlier, according to figures released Wednesday by the Statistics and Census ... -
International gastronomy hits visitor target on final day
Tourism officials say the 10-day International Cities of Gastronomy Carnival met its visitor goal on its last day. Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes told AP the event ... -
Cancer accounts for around 30% of fatalities in Macau
Alvis Lo, the director of the Health Bureau, has stated that cancer accounts for around 30% of fatalities in Macau, according to the records of cause ... -
54 suspected illegal workers caught in May
In a joint operation, the Public Security Police Force and the Labour Affairs Bureau intercepted 54 suspected illegal workers in May. The authorities conducted 396 inspections ... -
DSAL to co-host three job matching events
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions will jointly organize three industry-specific job-matching events next week, offering a total of 345 ... -
UM plans to open new Hengqin campus in 2028
The University of Macau (UM) is preparing to establish a new campus in Hengqin. Slated to commence operations in 2028, the new campus is expected to ... -
Authorities issue heat warning, urge taking precautions
The Health Bureau (SSM) is calling on the public to take preventive measures against the effects of hyperthermia as the region experiences high temperatures. The Meteorological ... -
IAS to improve central registration system for drug abusers
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has announced its plans to improve the central registration system for drug abusers. This includes seeking input from academic institutions to ... -
30% of Macau New Neighbourhood flats have been sold
Sales of residential apartments at the Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) development in Hengqin have been robust, according to Huang Yujie, the director of the Hengqin Livelihood ... -
Zhuhai: She’s themed afternoon tea
InterContinental Zhuhai collaborated with the handmade original designer brand She’s to curate an exquisite afternoon tea experience titled “Blooming Spring”. Date: March 1 – June 30, ... -
Hong Kong: Celebrating the Year of the Dragon
The Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) presents the exhibition “Celebrating the Year of the Dragon”, which will run from 2 February ...
