Tag: Briefs
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Shenzhen launches support measures for SARs’ medical institutions
Shenzhen authorities have launched subsidy measures of up to RMB20 million to support Hong Kong and Macau medical institutions in its Qianhai cooperation zone. The subsidies ... -
Luís Figo to join sports collectors convention
The “Asian Sports Collectors Convention” is set to feature legendary Portuguese football star, Luís Figo. The convention, which starts tomorrow and ends Dec. 10, will include ... -
MGTO pledges to strengthen development in gastronomy
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has pledged to continue to steer the city’s development as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy towards “deeper progress, [to] ... -
Over 1,300 applications for seniors housing received
The Social Welfare Bureau has received 1,319 applications for the residences for senior citizens, which are under construction in Areia Preta. The applications have come from ... -
Operation finds six illegal hostels
A joint operation between the Public Security Police and the Macao Government Tourism Office to crack down on illegal hotels found six units suspected of illegally ... -
GBA trade fair starts today
The “2023 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Fair for Trade in Services (BAFTIS),” held from today until Dec. 8, will be a “multi-venue event” held in ... -
IAS to evaluate arrangements for elderly public housing
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has said it will continue to evaluate a pilot project for older adult public housing, including rents. Responding to lawmaker Leung ... -
Non-resident deposits rose to MOP349b
Resident deposits increased 0.2% from the preceding month to MOP707.8 billion while non-resident deposits rose 3.4% to MOP349.4 billion in October. Public sector deposits with the ... -
Applications for Macau-Hengqin craft market opens
Applications for Macau handicraft stalls for the “Macao-Hengqin Craft Market” to be held at the end of February 2024 in Hengqin have opened. Held by the ... -
UM welcomes 1,500 new alumni
More than 1,500 students have graduated from the University of Macau’s doctoral, master, bachelor and diploma programs in 2023. The university also conferred honorary doctorates on ... -
Police charge two on drug possession
Judiciary Police have arrested two men at Macau International Airport on charges of drug possession. A 35-year-old man from Uganda, who arrived in Macau from Malaysia, ... -
Ottensamer Brothers in concert on Dec. 9
Brothers Daniel and Andreas Ottensamer will perform the 20th century French composer, Jean Françaix’s Clarinet Concerto with the Macau Orchestra in “The Ottensamer Brothers with the Macao ... -
Architectural forum to be held in Inner Harbour
The CURB Center for Architecture and Urban Design will host the conference “Towards a Living Waterfront – Urban Strategies and Conceptual Designs for Macau” Dec. 9, ... -
Rui Cunha Foundation to present Halftone photo exhibition
The Halfone Association will open its annual photo exhibition at the Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery at 6:30 p.m. tonight. The exhibition will showcase 30 works – ... -
Lusophone-Macau products fair opens in Hengqin
The branded event, “Let’s Hang Out – Lusophone and Macao Products Bazaar,” was held for the second time in Hengqin this year over the weekend. Like ... -
Toys“R”Us to open concept store at Studio City this weekend
Announced yesterday in a statement, international toy retailer Toys“R”Us will open a concept store in Macau at the Macau Studio City resort on Dec. 2. Referring ... -
Cross-border vehicular traffic increased by almost two-thirds in October
Cross-border vehicular traffic in October increased by 60.1% year-on-year to 682,073 trips. Light automobile trips (639,141) contributed to this increase by surging 62.8%. Meanwhile, the gross ... -
Macau women’s football team beaten 16-0 by Taiwan team
The Macau women’s football team lost yesterday 16-0 against its counterpart from Taiwan. The match took place in the neighboring city of Zhuhai and was part ... -
IFTM introduces Chinese language Master’s Degree programs
The Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) will add Chinese language as the medium of instruction to its repertoire of postgraduate programs in academic year 2024/2025. ... -
Exports total MOP1.34b in October
Total merchandise exports amounted to MOP1.34 billion in October, up 16% year-on-year, data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) shows. The value of re-exports (MOP1.21 ... -
PJ reports dozens receive fraud reports
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has reported that from Nov. 24 to Nov. 27, its anti-fraud inquiry hotline received 48 reports of telecommunications network fraud crimes. Among ... -
Photographer Candida Höfer showcases works in exhibition
The exhibition “Candida Höfer: Epic Gaze” will begin Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. on the first floor of the Macao Museum of Art, featuring 60 photographic ... -
Commissioner’s Office presents documentary on China’s landmark projects
The Commissioner’s Office has presented the large-scale documentary “Extraordinary Construction” (Season 1) to Portuguese-speaking Countries’ television stations. Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Ao Ieong U ... -
MPU holds forum on potential of AI in English teaching
The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) has organized an AI creative English language teaching forum, inviting teaching scholars from the Greater Bay Area to share their insights. ... -
Police warn about WhatsApp investment scam
Two residents lost over MOP1 million to fraudsters pretending to be professional investors on WhatsApp chat groups, the Judiciary Police (PJ) revealed. The two residents were ... -
Health Bureau closely monitoring Covid, flu conditions
Currently, both Covid-19 and flu are at a low level in Macau, although an intensifying circulation was recorded in mainland China, the Health Bureau (SSM) has ... -
GBA Mediation Committee holds third meeting
The Greater Bay Area Mediation Committee has recently held its third meeting on-line. Macau, Guangdong and Hong Kong had detailed discussions about details of the criteria ... -
Macau school on Hengqin to run secondary levels within two years
The school catering to Macau residents on Hengqin’s Macao New Neighbourhood will see secondary education starting within two years, director of Education Kong Chi Meng has ... -
Ron Lam calls for improving user-friendliness of SAR passport
In his latest written inquiry, lawmaker Ron Lam called for improved visa-free access for the SAR passport. He pointed out that visa-free access for the passport ... -
China to offer temporary visa-free entry to citizens from six countries
Citizens from six countries will temporarily enjoy visa-free entry to the People’s Republic of China, the country has announced on its consular service website. The six ... -
40 firms bid for taxi licenses
40 companies submitted bids for 10 eight-year licenses to operate 500 new regular taxis, according to the Transport Bureau (DSAT). The minimum bid price for a ... -
Christmas Market starts Dec. 16
The Christmas Market in Tap Seac Square will be held from Dec. 16 for 17 consecutive days and will revolve around the theme “Christmas Dream Workshop.” ... -
Macao One Account integrates health professional registrations
The Health Professionals Council has integrated the accreditation certificates into the e-wallet of the Macao One Account app. The 15 categories of health professionals governed by ... -
Unemployment rate steady at 3.1%
The general unemployment rate (2.4%) and the unemployment rate of local residents (3.1%) for the August – October 2023 period held steady from the previous period ... -
Inflation up 1.1%
Inflation in October grew by 1.10% year-on-year, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The increment was attributed to higher prices for eating out, rising ...
