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Macau lawmakers give green light to asset freeze bill

Macau lawmakers give green light to asset freeze bill

The Legislative Assembly gave an initial green light to Macau’s first-ever asset-freezing law, to stop financing of both terrorism and the development of weapons of mass destruction. And authorities say tougher anti-money laundering measures are also being prepared. It was fast and unanimous. In just 15 minutes, the Legislative Assembly passed the city’s first-ever asset-freezing […]
Consumer prices in Macau up to 3.9 per cent

Consumer prices in Macau up to 3.9 per cent

Inflation increased slightly last month, thanks to higher prices for restaurant meals and fresh food during the Lunar New Year period. According to data released on Monday, consumer prices increased by almost 3.9 per cent year-on-year in February, slightly higher than in January. In fact, it was the smallest Lunar New Year increase in five […]
Almost 50 flights affected by thick fog over Macau

Almost 50 flights affected by thick fog over Macau

Almost 50 flights were cancelled or postponed today due to the foggy weather. The Meteorological Bureau says the weather will remain unchanged in the coming two days. It was still foggy in Macau today. Those seeking to travel by sea or air were the most affected, with almost 50 flights cancelled or postponed. Many people […]
Hundreds join city’s 1st St Patrick’s Day parade in Macau

Hundreds join city’s 1st St Patrick’s Day parade in Macau

Macau’s first ever St Patrick’s Day parade, hosted by the Consulate General of Ireland in Hong Kong and Macau, attracted over 200 spectators around the Taipa Houses Museum on Sunday. Over 100 performers, many of them Irish living in Macau, took part in the parade, which was followed by a string of performances including a […]
All 6 hotel sex ring defendants found guilty in Macau

All 6 hotel sex ring defendants found guilty in Macau

Hotel executive Alan Ho Yau Lun, the 68-year-old nephew of gaming mogul Stanley Ho Hung Sun, and five other defendants were found guilty of pimping by the Court of First Instance (TJB) on Thursday. However, five of the sextet – including Ho – were released after the sentencing as the time they spent on remand […]
Top ten Asian film directors to attend IFFA Macau in December

Top ten Asian film directors to attend IFFA Macau in December

Hong Kong film producers Johnnie To and Ann Hui have been nominated as ambassadors for the International Film Festival and Awards Macau (IFFA Macau) to be held in the territory for the first time from 8th to 13th December, 2016. Johnnie To has shot more than ten movies in Macau, including Exiled, Vengeance and All […]
Asian film awards to be held this Thursday night in Macau

Asian film awards to be held this Thursday night in Macau

The Asian Film Awards (AFA) Ceremony to be held this Thursday at the Venetian Macao. This year the Asian Film Awards Academy will partner with the acclaimed U.S. luxury jewelry brand, Hearts On Fire, to present the “Hearts On Fire-AFA Special Awards” to recognize the achievements of outstanding icons in the Asian film industry. Two […]
250 taxi licences open for public tender in Macau

250 taxi licences open for public tender in Macau

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) is inviting bids for 250 licences to operate conventional taxis, according to Wednesday’s Official Gazette (BO). The gazette says that the tenders must be submitted to the bureau by 6 p.m. on April 14, and the minimum bid is to be 200,000 patacas. The licences will be valid for eight years […]
Trade between Macau and Taiwan increases in 2015

Trade between Macau and Taiwan increases in 2015

The President of the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) said in Taipei that trade between Macau and Taiwan reached US$181 million in 2015, representing an increase of 1.3 percent over the previous year. Jackson Chang also recalled, at a seminar on the exchange between companies from Macau and Taiwan, that commercial flights between […]
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