Tag: Briefs
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Foshan: Corresponding Space by Kishio Suga
The exhibition encompasses the artist’s creations spanning over half a century, from the early 1970s to the present day, featuring over seventy groups of works. The ... -
Hengqin recruits 90 Macau residents for executive committee
Hengqin is now accepting applications from Macau permanent residents for the 90 positions available on its Executive Committee. The registration period will remain open until June ... -
Over 900 local residents work in Hengqin
Data from Hengqin’s tax bureau shows that more than 900 Macau residents work in the region and enjoy the preferential personal income tax policies that are ... -
Three individuals investigated for illegal currency exchange
One of the individuals allegedly received 346 RMB transfers from the mainland through “WeChat” and “Alipay” over a span of five months, commencing from November of ... -
750 new HZMB vehicle permits awarded
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has allocated 750 new three-year quotas for private Macau vehicles to travel between Macau and Hong Kong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge ... -
Aruze Gaming Global granted license to operate
Aruze Gaming Global, a newly formed slot machine manufacturer, has been granted gaming licenses to operate in six jurisdictions, including the Philippines and Macau. The company ... -
Hengqin soon to allow foreign maids for macau residents
Hengqin will soon allow foreign maids hired by Macau residents to work in the cooperation zone. This was announced by the director of the Livelihood Affairs ... -
MGM China to issue senior unsecured notes of USD500 million
MGM China has announced its plan to issue senior unsecured notes worth USD500 million. The proceeds from this issuance will be utilized to repay borrowings on ... -
Lawmaker urges more support for SMEs
Lawmaker Lo Choi urged the government to implement extensive measures to support citizens and ease the burden on micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in a plenary ... -
AL approves new regime for public housing transactions
The new regime for the transfer of autonomous units of buildings used for public housing and sandwich-class housing was approved by the Legislative Assembly yesterday. The ... -
Centenary of first flight from Portugal to Macau celebrated this week
This week, a Portuguese delegation is visiting Macau and Hong Kong to celebrate the centenary of the first flight between Portugal and Macau. In 1924, pioneering ... -
IAS confirms women’s development goal plan on track
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has confirmed that the Macau Women’s Development Goal Plan is on track to be fully implemented by next year. Among the ... -
Hengqin plot auctioned off in industrial park development
Hengqin has auctioned off its first industrial land plot, which was won by Hengqin Qinao Innovation Industrial Park Development and Construction Co., Ltd. This company plans ... -
Residents opt to eat out in Zhuhai
A recent survey conducted by the Macau University of Science and Technology has found Macau residents are more satisfied with dining and shopping experiences in Zhuhai ... -
Gaming crime bill omits money touts
A recent draft of Macau’s “Law to Combat Gambling Crimes” does not specifically address the issue of unauthorized money change touts operating in or around casinos. ... -
HZMB attracts 149,000 tourists in first half-year
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) welcomed more than 149,000 tourists on guided tours in its first six months of limited operations, customs officials have said. The ... -
Dengue fever risk high in Macau
Health authorities have warned residents to guard against dengue fever after weeks of heavy rainfall and high humidity. “Macau is experiencing a high-risk season and the ... -
MPU ranks in Top 400 in Times Higher Education
The Times Higher Education World University Impact Rankings 2024 has placed Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) between 301st and 400th. This marks MPU’s debut in the overall ... -
MGTO returns to Festas de Lisboa to promote the city
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) made its return to the Lisbon Festivities this year, marking the first time the organization has participated since the Covid-19 ... -
Helicopter services possible at Taipa terminal in 2025
Helicopter services could be available as early as the second half of 2025 at Taipa’s ferry terminal, according to a Civil Aviation Authority official. Fong Wai ... -
Northern Macau spending drive generates over MOP9m
A government-led campaign aimed at spurring spending in northern Macau has generated more than MOP9.55 million in secondary consumption since launching three months ago, according to ... -
AL to review procedural rules and lawmakers’ status
The Legislative Assembly (AL) is reviewing its rules of procedure and the regulations that establish legislators’ status, the lawmaker and president of the AL Rules and ... -
Portugal: No new teachers to replace future layoffs
Portugal’s Minister of Education, Science, and Innovation has notified the management of the Portuguese School of Macau (EPM) he will not provide additional teachers to replace ... -
Light rail sees passenger, revenue surge in 2023
Macau’s LRT has reported a significant increase in both passenger numbers and ticket revenue during the year 2023. According to the company’s latest business report, the ... -
Harvey Rouse to head EU Office to HK and Macau
The European Union’s High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Harvey Rouse, will replace Thomas Gnocchi as Head of the Office of ... -
Gov’t extends landline licenses for CTM and MTel
The Macau government has announced the extension of landline service licenses for local telecom providers CTM and MTel, according to the government gazette. The licenses will ... -
WTT Champions Macao 2024 to be held in September
Macau will this September welcome the world’s top table tennis players, as the WTT Champions Macao 2024 tournament is set to take place from Sept. 9 ... -
China successfully defends Macau Dragon Boat Race titles
After several intense rounds of competition, China’s Nanhai Jiujiang team emerged victorious in both the Open and Women’s categories of the Macao International Invitation Standard Dragon ... -
Real estate loans on the rise
The approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both increased month-on-month in April 2024. Data from the Monetary Authority of Macao ... -
MGTO to host roadshow in Bangkok
The local government will host the “Experience Macao” Bangkok Roadshow at a shopping mall in Thailand for three consecutive days starting this Friday. A promotional and ... -
Zone A: Lot B9 housing project ready for residents
Lot B9 public housing construction on Zone A landfill is complete, according to the city’s public works website. This is the third building finished in Zone ... -
Gov’t promotes local education in the US
To promote higher education in Macau and attract more outstanding international academics and students to study and facilitate scientific research in the city, the local government ... -
Nine local films to premier end of month
Since its inception in 2007, the “Macau Video New Force” film commissioning program has paved the way for the premier of nine local film productions, encompassing ... -
MGTO prepares launch of halal food certification
Expanding the source of tourist arrivals is a top priority for the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) this year, according to civic leader Choi Seng Hon. ... -
Applications open for Film Arts Training Programme
The 2024 Film Arts Training Programme, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and Wynn Macau, is accepting applications from June 25 to 26. To be ...
