Tag: Briefs
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Zhuhai railway to open Zhuhai to Hengqin station
The Zhuhai intercity railway has put in place a new timetable for a transitional period and will temporarily open the section of track from Zhuhai Station to Hengqin ... -
Foshan: City launches energy storage unit
Foshan has launched the Baotang energy storage station, the largest in the Greater Bay Area, with a capacity of 300 megawatts. Covering the equivalent area of ... -
Channel reduces journey between Zhuhai and Jiangmen
The Huangmao Cross-sea Channel, a key infrastructure project in the Greater Bay Area, is nearing completion. Once finished, it will significantly cut travel times within the ... -
Guangzhou: First train of the year to Europe
The first China-Europe freight train of 2024 from the Greater Bay Area departed from Guangzhou International Port on January 1. It marks the eighth year of ... -
Weather to slightly drop Thursday
The Guangdong Meteorological Bureau predicts rapid weather changes across the regions in the coming week, including across the SARs. Forecasting a new wave of weak cold ... -
SSM: City enters peak influenza season
Data from the Health Bureau (SSM) indicates that Macau has entered its peak influenza season. The average daily number of emergency visits at the public hospital ... -
Residential property prices slightly down
The overall residential property price index for September to November 2023 was 235.5, down by 1.8% over the previous period (spanning August to October 2023). The ... -
Youth Dance Festival from Jul. 19
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of Macau’s return to mainland China, the Education ... -
Macau now has coastline of 79.5km
The Official Gazette yesterday published a map of Macau and its coastlines, now totaling 79.5 kilometers. The new map displays Macau’s official maritime area, ... -
Construction Worker injured at new Coloane prison
A 32-year-old construction worker was injured at the site of the new Coloane prison at about 11:30 a.m. yesterday. The Correctional Services Bureau expects the new ... -
China adjusts tariff policies for Guangdong-Macao cooperation zone
China has adjusted its tariff policies for the Guangdong-Macao in-depth cooperation zone in Hengqin to promote efficient goods flows and the diversified development of Macau’s economy. ... -
Qingmao Port ranks fourth in China on passenger traffic
More than 28.33 million people used the Qingmao border to enter or leave Macau, a year-on-year increase of 130%, according to data from the Qingmao Immigration ... -
MPU eyes 15% increase in students
The Macau Polytechnic University (MPU) is aiming to increase its enrolment by an additional 15% in the coming 2024/2025 academic year. The university’s acting rector, Irene ... -
IAM pledges monitoring of ancient trees
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is following up on the condition of an endangered camphor tree in Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida. Although healing measures ... -
Construction works underway for IFTM’s new facilities
The Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) said it has continued its efforts to improve the academic facilities of the two campuses to provide adequate practice ... -
IC to present puppet theatre in February
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will present “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” a puppet theatre based on a popular children’s book. The funny, little larva and his colourful friends will ... -
US Consulate to offer services Jan. 24
The US Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau will be offering consular services for US citizens in Macau on Jan. 24. Consular officers will be traveling ... -
YOHO Treasure Island Resorts World Hotel delays opening
Macau YOHO Treasure Island Resorts World Hotel has delayed its opening to Jan. 26, the company announced on its website. Currently in its soft opening phase, the ... -
DSAMA eyes developing marine tourism
The Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) is looking at ways to develop the city’s marine tourism sector on the abundance of Macau’s maritime resources. Speaking on ... -
Williams wins 2023 Macau Snooker Masters
Welsh player Mark Williams clinched the title at the 2023 Macau Snooker Masters last week. The final afternoon session saw Williams hold a lead of 5-3 ... -
Hotel guests nearly double in November
A total of 1,202,000 guests checked in at Macau’s hotel establishments in November, leaping 194.5% year-on-year. The latest Statistics and Census Service report showed guests from ... -
Access road construction of 4th Bridge concludes on Taipa bank
The construction of access roads to the fourth Macau-Taipa Bridge has concluded on the Taipa bank, with entry onto the bridge now linked via a flyover ... -
UM extends Open Day to Hengqin
The University of Macau (UM) will hold its UM Open Day 2024 on Jan. 14, with the event taking place in both Macau and Hengqin. Themed ... -
Amendments to Chief Executive election law take effect
Amendments to Macau’s Chief Executive Election Law took effect Jan. 1, 2024, the SAR government. Under these amendments, nominees for the Macau SAR chief executive election ... -
AL to hold Open Day this Saturday
The Legislative Assembly is set to welcome visitors during its Open Day this Saturday, running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lawmakers will be available throughout ... -
Traffic detours for NYE celebrations
Traffic on some roads across the city will be suspended due to sporting or entertainment events in celebration of the New Year, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) ... -
Cotai hospital A&E sees daily average of 200 patients
The Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department of the new Cotai hospital has seen a daily average of over 200 patients since its opening on Dec. 21, ... -
IFTM to offer new B.Sc program in business & communication
The Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) will launch a brand-new Bachelor of Science degree program in International Business and Innovative Communication (IBIC), the institute has ... -
Guangdong-Macau trade reaches RMB14b
In the first 11 months of 2023, Guangdong’s imports and exports to Macau reached RMB14.04 billion. In November alone, the import and export volume amounted to ... -
GNI at MOP232b in 2022
Gross National Income (GNI) at current prices amounted to MOP232.27 billion in 2022, which was MOP38.37 billion more than GDP at current prices (MOP193.91 billion), representing ... -
CTM and MTel landline licenses extended to September 2024
The government announced via two Chief Executive Dispatches yesterday that the validity of communication operators CTM and MTel’s landline licenses will be extended to the end ... -
ZAPE Kun Iam statue closed for maintenance until April
The Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre, more commonly known as the Kun Iam Statue at ZAPE District, is now closed for maintenance, which is expected to conclude ... -
Tax payments via ATM discontinued from next year
The government will no longer take tax payments from JETCO ATMs starting from Jan. 1 2024. The government has rationalized the decision in a statement noting ... -
SAR requests land from Zhuhai for LRT
The local government has formally requested the acquisition of a land plot from Zhuhai to accommodate the east line of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system. ... -
26 complaints against nurseries
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has received 26 complaints against nurseries this year. During yesterday’s TDM radio phone-in show, IAS representatives stated that an average of ...
