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Basic Law changes need ‘in-depth deliberations’: Li

Basic Law changes need ‘in-depth deliberations’: Li

National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee Deputy General Secretary Li Fei, who chairs the NPC Basic Law Committee, said Wednesday that while the Macau Basic Law can be amended, any possible amendments would require in-depth deliberations. Li also said that the mini-constitution’s authority and stability must be maintained at all costs. Li also said that […]
Chui vows to boost of understanding of ‘One Country, Two Systems’

Chui vows to boost of understanding of ‘One Country, Two Systems’

Chief Executive (CE) Fernando Chui Sai On said Wednesday his government would do more to strengthen local residents’ – particularly young people’s –  understanding of the development of the nation and local society, as well as increase their knowledge and recognition of the “One Country, Two Systems” principle. Chui made the remarks in a speech […]
5,470 sign petition to urge govt to tackle rogue cabbies

5,470 sign petition to urge govt to tackle rogue cabbies

A local group has in three weeks got 5,470 people to sign a petition, urging the government to solve the city’s poor taxi service at once as the situation is getting worse. Macau Taxi Passengers Association (MTPA) President Andrew W. Scott submitted the petition to a representative of the Transport Bureau (DSAT) yesterday. “The taxis […]
Lawmakers hope new officials will address citizens’ demands

Lawmakers hope new officials will address citizens’ demands

Lawmakers said yesterday they hope that members of Chief Executive (CE) Fernando Chui Sai On’s new team of principal officials will address citizens’ pressing demands, ranging from housing to economic issues. They spoke to reporters in the legislature the day after Chui announced his new team consisting of five policy secretaries and three commissioners (one […]
Mobile phone imports rise 55 pct in October

Mobile phone imports rise 55 pct in October

Macau’s imports of mobile phones leapt 55 percent year-on-year to 1.03 billion patacas in October, the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) announced Monday. Mobile phone imports in the first 10 months increased 16 percent to 5.39 billion patacas. Gold jewellery imports dropped five percent to 779 million patacas in October. Imports of gold jewellery rose […]
Chui presents his new team, pledges new dynamism

Chui presents his new team, pledges new dynamism

Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai On said Monday he believes that his new team will govern Macau with an “innovative spirit” and “new dynamism”. Chui also said he had difficulty in choosing the members of his new team. Chui officially presented the members of his new team during a press conference at Government Headquarters after […]
St. Regis Macao to open in Q3 next year: Sands

St. Regis Macao to open in Q3 next year: Sands

Sands China said in a statement Monday that The St. Regis Macao, located in Sands Cotai Central, will open in the third quarter of next year. The statement said that the hotel had recently been topped out. It will be the fourth and final hotel in the Sands Cotai Central complex. Sands China President and […]
GDP dips 2.1 pct in Q3 – first drop in 5 years

GDP dips 2.1 pct in Q3 – first drop in 5 years

Macau’s gross domestic product decreased by 2.1 percent year-on-year in real terms in the third quarter, the first negative quarterly growth in five years, the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) has announced. According to a DSEC statement, the economic downturn in the third quarter “was triggered by a substantial decline in exports of services, of […]
Businessman Vitor Ng awarded Golden LotusBusinessman Vitor Ng awarded Golden Lotus

Businessman Vitor Ng awarded Golden LotusBusinessman Vitor Ng awarded Golden Lotus

Semi-retired businessman Victor Ng Wing Lok has been awarded the Golden Lotus Decoration of Honour, the government announced last night. The Golden Lotus is the second highest decoration awarded by the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR). The highest decoration – Grand Lotus – was not awarded this year. Ng, who is in his mid 80s, […]
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