Tag: Briefs
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Pottery exhibition from Shandong, Qinghai opens
An exhibition featuring dark pottery arts from the provinces of Shandong and Qinghai is now being staged at the Tap Seac Gallery. Separated into two sections, ... -
Booking needed for HZMB entrants’ parking when under 600 spaces available
Although lots at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge’s East Parking do not usually require prior booking, booking is now required when the remaining number of available lots ... -
New cross-border payment system boosts GBA property market
Starting February 26, a groundbreaking cross-border payment system will enable Macau and Hong Hong buyers to purchase properties in Guangdong’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) without the ... -
Mainland, Hong Kong strengthen financial ties with new measures
China’s central bank and Hong Kong’s financial authority last week unveiled six new measures to deepen financial cooperation and connectivity. These initiatives include enhancements to the ... -
Greater Bay Airlines announces Lunar New Year promotion
In celebration of Lunar New Year, Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) has launched a festive promotion for roundtrip flights between Bangkok and Hong Kong. Until March 31, ... -
Bus hits man in San Ma Lo
A non-resident man from mainland China was hit by a bus near Sunsco Supermarket in San Ma Lo around 11:30 a.m. yesterday. The man, aged 30, ... -
DSF reminds taxpayers of key dates
The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) has reminded taxpayers that the first quarter of each year is a tax payment period, and has reiterated key dates. The ... -
Non-residents deposits retreat
Non-resident deposits decreased 12.4% to MOP323.7 billion in December, while residents’ deposits slightly dropped 0.2% from the preceding month to MOP706.2 billion, data from the the ... -
IC launches nationally-branded CNY concerts
On Saturday, Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) launched a nationally-branded series of orchestral concerts held at the Ruins of St Paul’s. The first evening had Tan Dun, ... -
MPU launches second nursing training course
The Centre for Continuing Education of the Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) will launch the second “Nursing Assistant Training Course” this year, the university announced in a ... -
Zhuhai intercity railway links to airport
With the second phase of the Zhuhai airport railway now open, which signals the full operation of the railway line, the travel time between Zhuhai’s Gongbei ... -
‘Fado Nights’ from March
The “Fado Nights” concerts will be held on the weekends from March 1 to 24 at the Dom Pedro V Theatre, featuring 12 traditional fado performances. ... -
UM launches MA in Teaching English
The University of Macau will launch a Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program in the 2024/2025 academic year. The ... -
Ruins of St. Paul’s closed Saturday
The forecourt and staircase of the former Mater Dei Church at the Ruins of St. Paul’s will close temporarily Saturday. The closure begins at 4:30 p.m. ... -
Second-tier’ channels in Cooperation Zone start testing
Several “second-tier” channels in the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, including Hengqin Bridge, Hengqin Tunnel and Shenjing Passage, were scheduled to start comprehensive operational testing ... -
TUI refused William Kuan’s habeas corpus request
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has refused to grant businessman William Kuan’s habeas corpus request in connection to his public works case. Kuan, who has ... -
Cross border trips surge 93%
Transport data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) shows that cross-border vehicular traffic totalled 7.3 million trips, an increase of 93% year-on-year. Over 1.1 million ... -
HK Observatory forecasts cold CNY
Despite the recent warm spell, temperatures are expected to drop again just before Lunar New Year, according to the Hong Kong Observatory’s nine-day forecast. From recent ... -
DSAT plans to cancel about 100 motorbike parking spaces
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has announced that around 100 parking spaces for motorcycles will be cancelled in various districts of the city. In 14 locations on ... -
UM exhibition on French Impressionism to showcase 130 masterpieces
An exhibition showcasing nearly 130 paintings of French Impressionism and other styles will open on Feb. 2 at the Museum of Art of the University of ... -
Woman in her 20s dies after vehicle accident
A female motorcycle rider died yesterday after her vehicle collided with a cash-delivery vehicle nearby Rua Cidade de Sintra. Authorities are still investigating the cause of ... -
Macao Orchestra to present Beethoven, Brahms and Elgar
The Macao Orchestra will present the concert “Beethoven’s Emperor by Haochen Zhang” this Saturday at the University of Macau’s University Hall (N2). British master conductor Christopher ... -
Fujian, Macau to showcase cultural performances
To strengthen cultural exchange and cooperation between Macau and Fujian, the governments of the two regions will present “Refreshing Fujian: The Starting Point of the Maritime ... -
Macau, Hengqin attract investment from GBA companies
Around 30 companies from the Greater Bay Area expressed their interest in investing in Macau and Hengqin, as reported by the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion ... -
Booming cross-border travels in China in 2023
China witnessed a remarkable surge in cross-border travels in 2023, with a 266.5% increase in trips through mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau border ports, totaling 424 ... -
Mainland talents enter HK under exit endorsement program
By the end of 2023, nearly 10,000 talents from the GBA entered Hong Kong utilizing the “exit endorsement for talents” program. The Hong Kong Secretary for ... -
Weather bureau forecasts rapid warming mid-week
After several days of chilly temperatures, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced in a special forecast yesterday that temperatures may rise above 20 degrees Celsius ... -
85% social security proof of life logged electronically
As of yesterday, 139,000 out of a total of 159,000 pension or disability pension beneficiaries required to provide proof of life to the Social Security Fund ... -
Natural gas prices drop 3.4-5.6%
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has announced in a statement that the government has approved a price decrease for locally provided natural gas, with immediate effect. ... -
IC calls for stall ops for Tap Seac Craft Market
The Tap Seac Craft Market in spring will be held from Apr. 18 to Apr. 21 and from Apr. 25 to Apr. 28 April at Tap ... -
MGTO promotes Macau in Europe
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) organized a Macau Business Breakfast and other destination promotional initiatives at a travel fair, FITUR 2024, held last week in ... -
35 out of 600 residency applications approved
The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) approved only 35 new temporary residency applications in 2023 out of 604 new applications, according to data provided ... -
Inflation rate at 0.94% in 2023
The inflation rate for 2023 was 0.94%, down 0.10 percentage points from 1.04% in 2022, data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) showed. The Composite ... -
Gov’t expects arrivals from Islamic countries to increase
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and Macau travel trade delegation recently participated in a Halal related exhibition held in Hong Kong. According to the MGTO, ... -
Anti-allergy medicine recalled
Betamin Tablets 100’s, a type of anti-allergy medicine produced by Meyer Pharmaceuticals Ltd. HK., with batch number 102206-1, has been recalled by the manufacturer due to ...