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Day: October 27, 2014

Over 130 co-operation deals signed at MIF

Over 130 co-operation deals signed at MIF

Trade visitors from more than 50 countries and regions joined the 19th Macau International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) during which the organiser assisted in about 1,500 business-matching sessions and the signing of more than 130 co-operation agreements over the four-day fair that ended Sunday. According to a statement from the fair’s organiser Macau Trade […]
Top prosecutor calls for tougher drug penalties

Top prosecutor calls for tougher drug penalties

Public Prosecutor-General Ho Chio Meng said Sunday that the Public Prosecution Office (MP) has suggested to the government there should be tougher penalties for cases involving “huge amounts of drugs” or defendants who pushed others to engage in drug-related crimes. Ho made the remarks to reporters on the sidelines of a public event at Lin […]
Macau to have 24-hour border crossing with Hengqin by year end

Macau to have 24-hour border crossing with Hengqin by year end

The border between Macau and Hengqin Island is likely to be opened up to 24-hours a day by the end of this year, according to Niu Jing, the director of the Hengqin New Area Management Authority. Speaking in Macau he said that the government is currently seeking to put the necessary infrastructure into place to […]
Govt launches ‘courtesy covenant’

Govt launches ‘courtesy covenant’

The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) Sunday launched a campaign to promote courtesy, responsibility and respect among residents. Representatives from several government bureaus including IACM Acting President Alex Vong Iao Lek officiated over yesterday’s opening ceremony of the campaign in Iao Hon Park inviting all residents to sign a “courtesy covenant.” According to the […]