Tag: Briefs
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Northbound drivers should be mindful of durations of stay
Local drivers in mainland China on the northbound vehicle travel scheme are reminded to be mindful of their durations of stay as well as geographical boundaries, ... -
Medical vouchers from 2022 to expire end of April
The medical vouchers issued by the government in 2022 will expire April 30, 2024, the Health Bureau (SSM) has said in a statement, adding that holders ... -
2024MIECF to welcome public on last show day
Held between March 28 and 30, this year’s Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2024MIECF) will welcome members of the public on free-of-charge basis on ... -
Japanese Pharmaceutical recalls supplements
Japan’s Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has started recalling three types of supplements following reports of users developing kidney problems, several media have reported. The suspect ingredient is red ... -
Northbound cars from SARs surpass 2M
As of 4 a.m., March 24, the number of northbound vehicles from Macau and Hong Kong surpassed 2 million, a mainland authority has disclosed. Since the ... -
Macau logs 94% success rate in tuberculosis treatment
In the past 20 years, Macau has seen an average tuberculosis recovery rate of 94.4%, “much higher than the 85% required by the WHO,” the government ... -
Electricity consumption projected to jump 5% this year
Macau’s only electricity supplier forecasts a 4% to 5% increase in the city’s electricity consumption this year. Benjamin Yue, chief advisor of the Executive Committee of ... -
Authorities uncover 58 illegal workers
Authorities identified 58 suspected illegal workers in February in a joint operation between the the Public Security Police and the Labour Affairs Bureau, in which 327 ... -
Footbridge of Avenida do Nordeste costs up to MOP258 million
The footbridge at the Avenida do Nordeste is expected to cost between MOP229 million and MOP258 million, according to the Public Works Bureau. The construction of ... -
Si Ka Lon calls for Health Voucher use in Hengqin
Lawmaker Si Ka Lon calls for the acceptance of Macau Health Voucher in medical venues in Hengqin. Trying to explain the necessity, Si said that the ... -
Macau’s queer film festival to showcase 14 features
The second annual Macau International Queer Film Festival (MIQFF) will feature 14 feature films and five short films from around the world. To be held at ... -
IAM concerns with bird flu in Sweden, US
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has expressed its concerns over reports of highly pathogenic avian flu in Svedala, Sweden and Hutchison, US, and pledged that bird ... -
A case of severe flu logged
An 80-year-old local woman with chronic illness is now under intensive care and on ventilator at the public Conde de São Januário Hospital, after being diagnosed ... -
F&B sector revenues decrease 29% y-o-y
Revenues of restaurants & similar establishments and retailers showed a year-on-year decrease in January 2024 due to a high comparison base in the same month last ... -
FSS reminds people to complete ‘Proof of Life’
The Social Security Fund (FSS) is reminding people who need to complete their yearly “Proof of Life” to do so as soon as possible. FSS noted ... -
Hong Kong women pressured into forced marriages
In Hong Kong, a heart-wrenching scenario unfolds as ethnic minority women, born or raised in the city, narrate their experiences of being pressured into forced marriages. ... -
Macau and Shenzhen strengthen legal ties
Macau’s Director of Legal Affairs Services, Leong Weng In, and Shenzhen’s Justice Department Head, Jiang Xiaowen, have signed a Memorandum of Legal Cooperation, fostering closer legal ... -
New undersea tunnel sets record in China
China completed the Zhanjiang Bay Undersea Tunnel, the country’s longest single-headed undersea high-speed railway shield tunnel. Spanning 9,640 meters, including a 7,551-meter shield section, this engineering ... -
Macau Central Library construction in two phases
The construction of the new Macau Central Library at Tap Seac will be implemented in two phases, according to a statement released by the Public Works ... -
Over 1,000 vacancies available in USJ Career Fair
The University of Saint Joseph is curating its USJ Career Fair today, aiming to host a platform for students to seek job opportunities and explore their ... -
International Parade to require traffic suspensions
The Macao International Parade that will be held this Sunday will require road traffic suspensions along its route, the government warned. Road users should be aware ... -
Vehicle circulation tax payment period to end Apr. 2
The payment period for the Vehicle Circulation Tax for 2024 will end on Apr. 2. The government reminds vehicle owners who have not yet paid the ... -
Tourism sector gauges daily tourists to top 100,000 in Easter
Members of the tourism industry in Macau indicated that this year’s holiday is expected to see not only Hong Kong tourists, but also quite a number ... -
Gov’t pushes for casino operators to enrich maritime travel offerings
The government is calling for increased collaboration between casino operators and companies in order to promote maritime tourism. The director of the Marine and Water Bureau, ... -
Rotary Clubs seeks Caucasian blood donors
Macau’s eight Rotary Clubs will hold a blood donation day Sunday at the Nova Mall in Taipa to ensure a sufficient supply of blood reserves in ... -
SSM to address health challenges
The Health Bureau (SSM) plans to formulate a strategic framework for building a “healthy Macau” by addressing health challenges amid the aging global population, urban development ... -
Access roads to the fourth bridge to be completed before month-end
The network of access roads to the fourth bridge between Macau and Taipa should be completed before the end of the month, the Public Works Bureau ... -
BNU contributed USD73 million to Portuguese bank net income in 2023
In 2023, Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) played a significant role in the net income of Caixa Geral de Depósito (CGD), a Portuguese public bank. According to ... -
John Catlin shoots 59, lowest score in Asian Tour history
John Catlin holed a 20-foot eagle putt this weekend for an 11-under 59 in the International Series Macau, becoming the first player in Asian Tour history ... -
Gongbei Port expands border-crossing capacity to 350,000 per day
The Gongbei Port in Zhuhai has concluded expansion and revamping works that allow an expanded capacity of up to 350,000 border crossings per day between Macau ... -
ID e-renewal now available for residents aged or over 18
E-applications for ID renewal are now available for permanent residents aged 18 years or older, the Identification Services Bureau (DSI) has announced. Applications can be lodged ... -
Gov’t suspends housing construction in Zone A following worker’s death
A 65-year-old worker died following an accident that occurred at the public housing construction site in Section A11 of Zone A. Fellow workers told emergency responders ... -
Police arrest non-resident workers over drug use
Police arrested three non-resident employees, aged between 31 and 41, on suspicion of drug abuse. During the operation, a total of 1.56 grams of methamphetamine and ... -
Man stabs estranged wife in act of domestic violence
A 39-year-old man has allegedly stabbed his wife with a kitchen knife, authorities report. The injured woman had stab wounds on her shoulders and ears, and ... -
ITTF World Cup Macau to be held in April
The Macao 2024 edition of the ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup, sponsored by Galaxy Entertainment Group and authorized by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), ...
