Gov’t continues to cut spending in 2023

In view of the uncertainty in the city’s economy, the SAR government is set to continue cutting public spending next year. In a Chief Executive Office dispatch,

Preparatory works underway for Education Fund

The Student Welfare Fund, Education Development Fund and Higher Education Fund will be merged into the Education Fund June 1. The Education and Youth Development Bureau is currently

Thai garment workers win USD8.3m in back pay after layoffs

More than 1,250 Thai workers who sewed bras for brands Victoria’s Secret, Lane Bryant and Torrid — and who were laid off last year without their

Hotel guests in April plunge 29.5% y-o-y

The number of guests at hotels in April slid by 46.9% year-on-year to 369,000; mainland guests (244,000) declined by 59.5% while local guests (95,000) surged by 55.8%.

30th repatriation flight back to Philippines set for tomorrow

The Philippine Consulate General will hold its 30th repatriation flight tomorrow, departing the city at about 9 a.m., the Times has been told. Tickets for the two-hour

IPIM president to step down

The president of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), Lau Wai Meng, will step down from his position after his term ends in May, according

SSM: Monkeypox transmitted by skin contact

In a statement, the Health Bureau (SSM) has reminded the public to stay vigilant against monkeypox, dozens of cases of which have been recorded in Europe. So

Alvin Chau no longer shareholder of companies

The former chairman of Suncity Group Alvin Chau has disposed of his shares in the group and in the gaming operator Summit Ascent. As cited in the Hong

UM to hold 2022 graduation on May 28

The University of Macau (UM) will hold its 2022 graduation ceremony on May 28 in a format combining online and in-person elements. This year, more than 1,800 students

Property transactions tumble 28%

The total value of transactions pertaining to building units and parking spaces in the first quarter of 2022 was MOP7.29 billion, down by 28.3% and 26.4% respectively, quarter-to-quarter.

Baby abandoned near Border Gate

The Judiciary Police (PJ) disclosed yesterday afternoon that it had been notified about the discovery of a baby that had allegedly been abandoned next to a trash

Education bureau to rigorously safeguard subsidy funds

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) recently reiterated that it will persist in rigorously administering the use of the funds in the Continuing Education Subsidy Scheme,

Registration for consumption subsidy opens today

The registration for the third round of the e-voucher scheme will open today, and remain open for eight months. In a joint statement, the Economic and Technological Development

Hotel occupancy rate at 59.5% during May Golden Week

Industry figures indicated an average occupancy rate of 59.5% among local hotels during the mainland’s Labor Day Holidays, up by 28.8 percentage points compared with the rate

Newborns eligible for consumption stimulus

The parents of newborn babies who were born in Macau can sign up for their consumption stimulus quotas when they have their Macau ID registrations processed. Their

Yesterday coldest May day since 1952

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau  reported that the temperature dropped to 14.9 degrees Celsius at 7 a.m. yesterday, the coldest May temperature in 70 years. Sunday’s temperature was

IAM to collect used furniture at 60 locations

To make it easier for residents to dispose of large items of unwanted furniture, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will designate 60 temporary collection points for this type

Sports day in Hac Sa on Labor Day

A sports day will be held at Hac Sa Beach Park from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. this Sunday, the Labor Day public holiday. Recreational and sporting

Footprint registration to expand coverage

The Health Bureau (SSM) has announced that it would expand the coverage of the footprint registration function: a function reliant on the Macao Health Code app developed by

Macau’s first SUP Open awards a dozen athletes

The city saw its first Stand-up Paddle Open Championship concluded recently, yielding about a dozen awardees, the Macao China Stand-up Paddle Board Sport General Association announced, as

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