Tag: Briefs
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Hotel Central soft opening May 1
Iconic Hotel Central will have a soft opening on May 1 after roughly five years of renovations, according to a press release. The hotel, located on ... -
Trade down 7% in Q1
External merchandise trade totaled MOP35.89 billion in the first quarter of 2024, down 7% compared to the same period last year (MOP38.60 billion), according to data ... -
SSM warns on rising flu cases
The latest data from the Health Bureau (SSM) indicated a 14.9% increase in flu cases last week, signaling an outbreak of the influenza virus. The bureau ... -
Gov’t approves five private housing projects in Q1
During the first quarter of 2024, five private housing developments have been granted the necessary licenses for construction, which will provide 266 housing units. Data from ... -
Funding for voluntary central pension scheme signed
A total of 7,000 patacas will be disbursed in 2024 to eligible individuals with individual accounts under the non-mandatory central pension scheme, according to the Official ... -
Macau partners with Meituan for ‘Joyful Meeting’ promotion
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and e-commerce platform Meituan yesterday launched the ‘Joyful Meeting’ initiative to promote Macau’s tourism and community economy both online and ... -
HZMB receives over 10 million vehicles
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) saw over 10 million inbound and outbound vehicles pass through its Zhuhai port to about 4 p.m. Saturday, since it opened ... -
Inflation up 1% in march
The composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the SAR for March 2024 grew 1.09% year on year, according to the information released by the SAR’s Statistics ... -
Red Market reorganization nears completion
The reorganization works of the Red Market is nearing completion, according to the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM). More than 120 stalls will begin returning in late ... -
Gov’t expands coverage of medical vouchers to Hengqin
Macau authorities have implemented a new regulation that expands the coverage of medical vouchers to Hengqin where permanent residents will receive electronic vouchers worth MOP600 each, ... -
Gov’t proposes eviction measure for squatters
The government has put forward new legislation aimed at addressing the issue of squatting due to rent arrears, as announced by the Executive Council Friday. The ... -
Korean Air to launch daily flights between Incheon and Macau
Korean Air Lines will introduce daily flights between Incheon, South Korea and Macau starting July 1.The evening flights will depart Incheon International Airport at 9:15 p.m., ... -
ID closes Tamagnini Barbosa swimming pool due to poor water quality
The Sports Bureau (ID) has announced the impromptu closure of the Tamagnini Barbosa Sports Centre swimming pool to the public. The temporary closure is effective immediately ... -
Macau to feature pavilion dedicated to the ‘City of Shows’ at MITE
The local government is championing Macau’s bid to become a “City of Shows” by introducing a dedicated pavilion on this theme at the 12th Macao International ... -
Police arrests student suspected of engaging in fraudulent activities
A college student from the mainland was apprehended by police, who believed him to be working for a mainland criminal organization and coming to Macau to ... -
Unstable weather to continue
Macau will see more unstable weather this weekend. This is due to the influence of an unstable airstream brought on by a trough of low pressure. ... -
China and Lusophone countries formulate new cooperation plan
China and Portuguese-speaking countries (PSC) have adopted a three-year action plan to enhance cooperation in emerging sectors such as the digital economy and the blue economy, ... -
Record-breaking rainfall hits south China
South China has experienced unprecedented levels of precipitation, with amounts more than doubling the average for this period, marking it the second-highest since 1961. Meteorologists attribute ... -
China Southern Airlines opens new route between China and Frankfurt
China Southern Airlines has launched a new direct flight connecting Shenyang, Liaoning, with Frankfurt, Germany. This marks the first direct route from China’s northeastern region to ... -
Shopping Carnival to kick off at Fisherman’s Wharf
The three-day Fisherman’s Wharf Shopping and Consumption Carnival begins on Friday, featuring over 150 merchants from Hong Kong, overseas and Macau. Organizers said 35 percent of ... -
East parking lot at HZMB to resume tolling
The East Public Parking Lot of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Border Inspection Building will resume tolling from midnight on May 1 to further promote rational use ... -
Local artist holds exhibition for La Biennale di Venezia
“Above Zobeide, Exhibition from Macao, China”, the Collateral Event of the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, was recently inaugurated in Venice, Italy. ... -
Pop Mart revenues in Macau grow up to 250%
Pop Mart, the company known for selling collectable ‘designer’ toys in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas, continued their previous high growth trend, with revenue increasing by ... -
SSM records 57 more scarlet fever cases in March
The Health Bureau (SSM) reported a total of 1,963 cases of diseases that required declaration in March. Among these cases, there was a significant increase of ... -
Orchestra to perform classics from Aladdin
Disney’s Aladdin in Concert Live to Film, part of the Macao Orchestra Concert Season, will be held June 1 and June 2 at the MGM Theater, ... -
46% of employers yet to pay FSS contributions
About 12,300 employers have not yet paid Social Security System’s obligatory system contributions for their employees for the first quarter of 2024, accounting for about 46% ... -
Luís Figo to play football match May 19 in Macau
A friendly match will be held in Macau featuring a team of former Portuguese international footballers, including players like Luís Figo, who won the Ballon d’Or ... -
Three women defraud compatriots over false jobs
Three Filipino women have been accused of defrauding seven fellow Filipinos out of over MOP100,000 by falsely promising assistance in finding employment. One of the suspects, ... -
Ilha Verde library to be operational by year-end
The Cultural Affairs Bureau has confirmed that preparations are underway for the Ilha Verde Neighborhood Library to be operational by the end of the year. In ... -
UM incubates over 50 start-ups
The University of Macau (UM) has successfully incubated more than 50 start-ups, helping them establish a foothold in Macau and mainland China. These start-ups cover a ... -
More jaywalkers in Q1
The police recorded 3,005 cases of jaywalking during this year’s first quarter, according to data from the Public Security Police (PSP). This is an increase of ... -
National security teaching materials ready: DSEDJ
The national security education supplementary teaching materials are planned to be launched in the new semester in September this year and are divided into six volumes, ... -
F&B sector sees 20% sales surge
Revenues of the interviewed restaurants & similar establishments rose 19.6% year-on-year in February 2024, with receipts of Chinese Restaurants and Local Style Cafes, Congee & Noodle ... -
National Games
Lo Choi In, Lam Lon Wai and Angela Leong have expressed concerns over the co-organization of the 2025 National Games. Lawmakers want the government to focus ... -
Urban renewal and revitalization
Ip Sio Kai wants the government to adopt a different strategy in its approach to the idea of renewal and revitalization of the old neighborhoods. The ...