Tag: Briefs
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UM research team develops magnetic soft robots
A research team at the University of Macau (UM) has developed a novel on-demand hardening magnetic soft robot. With the advantages of on-demand hardening and flexible ... -
IFTM concludes competition on innovation
The Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) concluded the third edition of its “Idea-cation 2023” which aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in Macau. This year’s ... -
Influenza infection in schools: SSM
The Health Bureau (SSM) received five reports of collective influenza infection, involving four schools and one institution, including a total of 36 people. Most of the ... -
Man suspected of two house break-ins detained
A man is suspected of climbing into two units of a building in Taipa in the early morning of last Sunday (Nov. 5) through the outer ... -
Woman loses MOP2 million in crypto scam
A local woman has lost MOP2 million in an alleged cryptocurrency scam. The suspect convinced her to download an app to invest in cryptocurrency. During the ... -
GBA witnesses patent growth in digital economy
By the end of 2022, the number of valid invention patents in the core industries of the digital economy was 1.273 million, of which the Yangtze ... -
CE welcomes ‘quality companies’ in Macau
The Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng has said “excellent and quality companies” are welcome to set up their businesses in Macau and participate in the Hengqin ... -
Public tender for 15 market stalls closes Nov. 16
The closing date for submission of tenders for the Horta da Mitra Market and Patane Food Court is Nov. 16, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has ... -
Tap Seac Craft Market to host 220 creative stalls
The Autumn Tap Seac Craft Market will be held for two consecutive weekends from Nov. 16 to Nov. 19 and Nov. 23 to Nov. 26 at ... -
DSEDJ dept. head appointed as sports deputy head
Luís Gomes, department head for non-tertiary education at the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), has been appointed as a vice director of sports, the Secretary ... -
Unofficial drone flights banned during GP
Except for official drone flights approved by the Civil Aviation Authority, all other drone flights will be banned from Nov. 11 to 12 and from Nov. ... -
Another local athlete wins medal at Youth Games
Athlete Wong Weng Ian has won a silver medal in the University Category Women’s Self-chosen Sword at the Student (Youth) Games. She lost to an athlete ... -
Mobile transactions up 4% in Q3
The number of transactions carried out by local mobile payment tools increased 4% quarter-to-quarter to 76.9 million in the third quarter (Q3). The transaction value totaled ... -
UM, Datastory inaugurate AI lab
The University of Macau (UM) and Datastory inaugurated their Joint Laboratory of Artificial General Intelligence yesterday. The joint laboratory will explore cutting-edge technologies and business applications ... -
IFTM collaborates with Foshan University for cultural study
The Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) recently collaborated with Foshan University (FOSU) to carry out a five-day field study with the theme of Intangible Cultural ... -
HK considers Macau-style cross-boundary vehicle visits
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung has said his government is considering allowing vehicles from Macau and Guangdong Province to take the bridge ... -
Post office announces Christmas cut-off dates
The Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) has announced the cut-off dates for this year’s Christmas mail. Mail to most destinations will end in November, with ... -
More seats available for Fado-Chinese orchestra
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced that due to overwhelming demand, additional seats are available for the show featuring Portuguese Fado divo Camané and the ... -
Pharmaceutical bureau recalls TCM patent
The Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau has recalled a patented traditional Chinese medicine pill made with coptis chinensis and manufactured by Three Mast Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. in Taiwan ... -
Office of the President of the Court of Final Appeal relocated
The Office of the President of the Court of Final Appeal (TUI) will move to the Complex of Commerce and Trade Co-operation Platform for China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Macao ... -
Beijing opposes threats of sanction against HK official
On Sunday, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of China’s State Council condemned U.S. politicians who threatened to impose sanctions against government officials and judicial ... -
61 Macau-funded enterprises in TCM in Hengqin
Hengqin’s four major industries have experienced strong development since the establishment of the Cooperation Zone, according to a recent announcement made by the Executive Committee. Focusing ... -
Nearly MOP80,000 SMS scam losses
Between Oct. 25 and Nov. 3, 11 residents were victimized by a “phony MPay phishing SMS scam” and incurred losses of close to MOP80,000. In a ... -
One Account for unemployment allowance applicants
Residents can apply for the Social Security System’s unemployment allowance through the Macao One Account, the government announced yesterday. Applicants can file an application with the ... -
Alcohol Control Law begins
The Alcohol Control Law commenced yesterday, with convenience stores and supermarkets displaying signs dividing alcoholic beverages from non-alcoholic beverage areas. Some non-alcoholic beverages were also marked ... -
Macau to host first forum on timber industry
The Global Legal and Sustainable Timber Forum 2023 will be held from Nov. 21 to 22 to increase networking, collaboration and business exchange among timber industry ... -
SMG receives 8 reports of tremors after Jiangmen’s earthquake
Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau (SMG) has received eight reports from local residents who felt earth tremors Saturday as a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck the city of ... -
More Macau firms attend CIIE in Shanghai this year
A total of 41 firms from the SAR are attending the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai scheduled for Nov. 5-10, an increase of 17% ... -
Nearly 4,000 participants in GP fun run
The 70th Macau Grand Prix Celebration – Guia Circuit Fun Run had nearly 4,000 participants yesterday, with the event being the second running of the Guia Circuit ... -
UM holds smart city technology conference
The 3rd Macao Conference on Smart City Technologies gathered over 100 experts and scholars from home and abroad to explore key strategies, pioneering theories, crucial technologies ... -
Macau New Neighbourhood sees over 3,500 visits
The Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) has recorded over 3,500 visits from Nov. 1 to 3. Currently on display are 11 show flats, including two-bedroom and three-bedroom ... -
Non-resident deposits rose to MOP337.8b
Resident deposits slightly increased 0.5% from the preceding month to MOP706.7 billion while non-resident deposits rose 3.5% to MOP337.8 billion, according to data from the Monetary ... -
Beijing appoints new deputy secretary-general at Forum Macao
Xie Ying has been appointed as the new deputy secretary-general of the Permanent Secretariat of Forum, a role bestowed by China’s Ministry of Commerce. Xie Ying ... -
Mainland cancels border health code
The mainland has discontinued its Customs Code (border health code) effective from yesterday. Travelers no longer need to fill in a health declaration card when entering ... -
Slight decrease in construction workers’ daily wage
The average daily wage of construction workers decreased by 0.5% quarter-on-quarter to MOP782 in the third quarter of 2023. Data from the Statistics and Census Service ...
