Tag: Briefs
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Restructure the cross-border industrial park
Wang Sai Man wants to revamp and repurpose the “Zhuhai-Macau Cross-Border Industrial Park” that dates back to 2003. For Wang, the park and the industries in ... -
GBA sees uptick in new home sales for 2024
New home sales in the Greater Bay Area are projected to increase by 5% this year compared to 2023, influenced by enhanced transportation networks and more ... -
Hong Kong business confidence declines amid high US interest rates
Business confidence in Hong Kong has significantly declined in the first quarter of 2024, hitting the lowest point among cities in the Greater Bay Area, as ... -
Intercity drone delivery service enhances logistics in Bay Area
A new intercity drone delivery service between Shenzhen and Zhongshan has been launched, promising to enhance logistic efficiencies within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The ... -
Man stopped from entering mainland with 50 second-hand mobile phones
Gongbei Customs apprehended an individual who was in possession of 50 used mobile phones affixed to his body as he entered the mainland through Gongbei Port ... -
Transport Bureau to adjust ratio of electric car parking spaces
The current ratio of general parking spaces to charging spaces in public car parks is approximately 10 to 1, according to the Transport Bureau. The authorities ... -
UM organizes health sciences workshop
The University of Macau has organized a two-day workshop entitled “Understanding Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine” for over 20 science teachers from Yuet Wah College. ... -
Macau Legend extends Laos casino sale deadline again
Macau Legend has once again extended the deadline for the sale of its casino resort in Laos. The original deadline was in February but was extended ... -
Gov’t: MICE training sessions attracted over 240 participants in Q1
During the first quarter of 2024, the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) organized and presented five MICE training sessions that successfully drew participation from ... -
Court of Final Appeal new building foundations completed
The basement and external wall supports for the new Court of Final Appeal building have been completed, the Public Works Bureau. The design project specifies that ... -
Big Bang member Daesung to perform in Macau in June
Big Bang member Daesung will be embarking on a solo tour in Asia and Macau is among the stops. Kang Dae-sung, or Daesung, as well as ... -
New bus payment options for tourists
Tourists will have more electronic payment options for riding Macau buses from April 25. The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has coordinated with local authorities and bus companies ... -
Guangdong bridge collapse prompts search and rescue
Two people were killed, one is missing, and another was injured when a bridge under construction collapsed in Xinhui district of Jiangmen city, Guangdong province, a ... -
Football matches return to Taipa Stadium after repairs
The turf resurfacing work at the Taipa Sports Ground has been completed, allowing some football league matches to return there as early as next week, Pun ... -
Macau Bridge completion date set for end of June
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo do Rosário, said the Macau Bridge will be completed by the end of June at the earliest and ... -
World Cup returns with new tournament format
The Men’s and Women’s ITTF World Cup is set to return to Macau from Apr. 15-21 after being suspended in 2021 due to the pandemic, but ... -
Gov’t funds 70 athletes with intellectual disabilities in 2023
The government supported 70 athletes with intellectual disabilities in 2023, according to the Sports Bureau (ID). In a reply to an interpellation from lawmaker Nick Lei, ... -
IAM warning beer brand chemical risk
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has issued a recall alert for packs of 1664 Blanc Bière Blanche beers after ethylene glycol was discovered in some batches ... -
Tourist prices rise 4.68% yearly but drop from last quarter
The tourist price index for the first quarter of 2024 rose 4.68% from the same period last year due to higher hotel rates and clothing prices, ... -
Macau to hold national security education exhibition
The SAR and Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macau will hold the 2024 National Security Education Exhibition for All from April 15 to ... -
Approved mortgage loans plunge 40% in February
New residential mortgage loans (RMLs) approved by local banks fell by 42.5% month-on-month to MOP686.29 million in February, according to data from the Monetary Authority of ... -
MPU joins Guangdong-HK-Macau creative arts alliance
The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), along with universities in the Greater Bay Area jointly signed the “Agreement on the Formation of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Creative Arts ... -
Macau launches remote vehicle inspection appointments
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has launched online vehicle inspection appointments to improve public services. Beginning April 13, vehicle owners with overdue periodic inspections can book times ... -
Macau bans poultry imports from bird flu areas
Macau will not approve imports of poultry meat and products from areas affected by avian influenza outbreaks. The city council is concerned about cases of highly ... -
UTM Ranks in top 1% for Social Science Research Globally
The University of Tourism Macau (UTM) has been included in the top 1% of published papers in social science worldwide according to the latest Essential Science ... -
Three women hospitalized after suspected drug overdoses
Three local women were hospitalized early yesterday morning following suspected drug overdoses, police said. Reports of dizzy women came in between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. ... -
42nd Macau Young Musicians Competition registration opens
Registration for the 42nd Macao Young Musicians Competition, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), opens April 26 and closes May 6, according to organizers. Eligible ... -
Guangzhou’s Formula 1 aspiration
Guangzhou is set to make a significant leap in the motorsports arena with the unveiling of plans for a new Formula 1 racetrack. Destined to become ... -
Record-breaking traffic at the Delta Bridge
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the world’s longest bridge-and-tunnel sea crossing, has recently set new records for daily vehicle traffic. Surging to unprecedented levels, the bridge saw ... -
China’s tourism spending surge
Chinese tourists have surpassed pre-pandemic levels of holiday spending. Over recent Qing Ming three-day break, travelers spent 54 billion yuan across 119 million trips, showcasing a ... -
DSEDJ expects 4,600 first-time kindergarten enrollees
The government is anticipating 4,600 first time kindergarten students this year. According to the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), 85% of children who applied were ... -
SAR signs visa-free waiver with Kazakhstan
Macau SAR passport holders will be exempted from visa requirements when entering the Republic of Kazakhstan for a stay of a maximum of 14 days, the ... -
Police intercepts visitor caught with narcotics
A woman from Thailand was apprehended by authorities for attempting to smuggle narcotics into Macau. During the inspection, 2.14 grams of ketamine and various drug-related items ... -
Public consultation for Ponte 16 development kicks off
A fresh set of seven preliminary planning condition plans has been issued, and the collection of public opinions will commence from today for the development undertaking ... -
Gov’t publishes sale price for public housing units at Zone A
The government Housing Bureau (IH) yesterday published prices of public housing units for economic acquisition at Zone A of the new landfills on land plots B4, ...
