Tag: Briefs
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Guangdong’s transportation network investment in 2024
In 2024, Guangdong Province is set to dramatically enhance its transportation infrastructure with an investment exceeding 350 billion RMB. This ambitious plan, unveiled at a Department ... -
Hengqin’s strategic measures to attract international talent
Hengqin’s introduction of “second-tier” closed customs control, effective tomorrow, aims to streamline the flow of people, goods, capital, and information between Macau and Hengqin. Professor Chen ... -
Shenzhen brands shine at Milan Fashion Week
The Shenzhen Futian Fashion Event, held at Milan’s prestigious Palazzo Reale during the Fall/Winter 2024/2025 Milan Fashion Week, marked a significant moment for Chinese fashion on ... -
2023 casino shuttle passenger volume only 57% of 2019 levels
According to the latest data from Macau’s Transport Bureau, the number of routes covered by Macau-casino shuttle buses in 2023 was slightly higher than in 2019. ... -
Influenza cases hit a record 3,169 in January this year
In January, the number of influenza cases in Macau increased by 76% compared to the previous month, reaching a total of 3,169 cases. Influenza was the ... -
NPC deputies prompt bay beautification
In response to national legislators’ suggestions, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China has committed to advancing the construction of over 100 picturesque bays across ... -
Shenzhen promotes mangrove forest protection
Shenzhen, located in Guangdong Province, is at the forefront of mangrove forest protection, aiming to balance economic growth with ecological conservation. The city has seen an ... -
Hong Kong property players hope authorities lift cooling measures in upcoming budget
Hong Kong’s property market, hindered by long-standing cooling measures, anticipates potential relief from these restrictions in the upcoming budget speech by Finance Chief Paul Chan. Despite ... -
4th Macau-Taipa bridge set to be completed in Q3
Construction of the fourth bridge between the Macau peninsula and Taipa is expected to be completed during the third quarter of this year, according to the ... -
Macau to host 2014MIECF in March
The “2024 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition” (2024MIECF) is scheduled to take place from 28th to 30th March 2024. This year’s event promises significant ... -
Inflation slightly grows 1%
The Composite CPI for January 2024 grew 1.01% year-on-year, according to data from Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The increment was attributed to the increases in ... -
Macao-Hengqin Craft Market to feature stalls, performances
The “Macao-Hengqin Craft Market” will feature over 100 stalls of cultural and creative products and gastronomy, as well as music performances by singers from Guangdong and ... -
TIS holds robotics competitions, university fair
The International School of Macao (TIS) has hosted events encompassing the TIS Robotics Competition, “2024 International Macau Mecha Beast Brawl,” and the TIS University Fair, featuring ... -
Major refurbishment for Grand Coloane
Grand Coloane Resort will undergo a major refurbishment in phases, the group announced in a media event over the weekend. Without further revealing its plans, the ... -
Gov’t rolls out 250,000 ‘gifts’ for visitors
In celebration of the SAR’s 25th anniversary, the tourism bureau has, since January, been rolling out a range of special travel offers as gifts in international markets ... -
Praia Grande to see new building with apartments, shops
The Praia Grande Bay Urbanization Plan will see a new building with apartments, shops and parking areas. Situated in Lot 7 of Zone C, near the ... -
126 suspected illegal workers found last month
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) apprehended 126 people in January on suspicion of working illegally in Macau. the finding ... -
Gov’t announces five finalist names for 4th Bridge
The 4th Bridge connecting New Urban Zone A in Macau and Pac On in Taipa is set to receive one of five potential names: “Macau Bridge,” ... -
Hotel room in Taipa suspected of being set alight
A hotel room in Taipa was suspected of being set on fire at around 4 p.m., police authorities reported yesterday. The police conducted an on-site investigation ... -
Domestic helper arrested for stealing red packets
A female domestic helper in her twenties is suspected of stealing eight red packets from her employer, totaling MOP650. The employer has reported his helper to ... -
Spring Fest: 76 million visit Guangdong
The Spring Festival saw a surge in Guangdong’s tourism, with over 76 million visitors contributing to a 160.8% spike in tourism revenue compared to the previous ... -
New customs initiative in Hengqin
The Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin is set to implement a new tiered customs system to streamline the flow of people and goods with Macau. ... -
E-Commerce warehousing surge
Guangdong’s cross-border e-commerce has experienced a boom with over 1,000 overseas warehouses covering 6 million square meters. The province is pioneering innovative logistics models, including the ... -
Guangdong province aims for high-quality growth
Guangdong province has set its sights on high-quality development, with a keen focus on fostering the real economy and manufacturing through technological innovation. This strategic direction ... -
IFTM to become Macau University of Tourism by Apr. 1
On April 1, the Macau Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) will undergo a name and status change and officially become the Macau University of Tourism. The ... -
January gaming tax up 365% y-o-y
In January, gaming operators in Macau paid MOP7.34 billion in gaming tax, marking a remarkable 365% increase compared to the same month in 2023. According to ... -
Catholic procession marks start of Lent
The annual event of a statue of Jesus Christ being carried across Macau’s historic heart to mark Lent, a period of 40 days that leads up ... -
Macau residents living in Hengqin allowed to transport pets, plants
Authorities have confirmed Macau residents who study, work, set up businesses or live in Hengqin can transport animal and plant products without applying for import licenses ... -
Electric motorcycle purchase subsidy set for June
The Environmental Protection Bureau is taking steps to promote the use of new energy vehicles and expand the infrastructure for electric vehicles. Raymond Tam, the bureau’s ... -
Apartments’ rent down 3%: DSEC
The average rent per square metre of usable area for residential units in Macau was MOP131 in 2023, down by 3.0% year-on-year, according to data from ... -
Q1 MICE events to attract 33,000 participants
Macau expects to welcome approximately 33,000 visitors in the current quarter through a series of nearly 20 convention and exhibition events, as reported by the Macao ... -
Water consumption up 7.1% in 2023
Water consumption in Macau has seen a year-on-year increase of 7.1%, with business consumption rising by 21.7%, according to the director of the Marine and Water ... -
Temperatures to drop to 9 degrees in the Lunar New Year
According to the Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau (SMG), a cold wave will continue to hit Macau, causing temperatures to gradually drop. Under the influence of the ... -
BNU profits surge 62% in 2023
BNU has reported unaudited profits of MOP587.3 million in 2023, indicating a significant increase of 62% compared to the MOP224.5 million recorded in 2022. According to ... -
CO poisoning injures three children
A case of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning involving three children has been reported to the Health Bureau (SSM). The three children, all local residents, are aged ...
