Macao’s landfill is full, yet construction waste keeps piling up. The government wants to solve the problem by using it to build an island near the SAR’s beloved Hac Sa beach.
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The state-owned China Travel Service has agreed to pay 12 million patacas over five years to revitalise the waterfront plaza.
While some residents want to see a marine area in the SAR reserved for the endangered creatures, the government is non-committal.
Opened in 2021 to ease congestion at the ultra-busy Border Gate, the Qingmao checkpoint has subsequently seen huge amounts of passenger traffic.
Price hikes are hitting drivers more in Zhuhai and Hong Kong than they are in the SAR, according to the Consumer Council.
The 85-year-old produce market has undergone major repairs and upgrades over the past year, including brand new air-conditioning.
The government app currently features hundreds of different services and allows users to make online appointments with many different departments.
Last year brought average temperatures of 23.3℃ to the city, along with a new hottest day ever – and four times as much rain as normal.
The move for TCM and Transmac buses will help the local government achieve its goal of reaching near zero-carbon emissions by 2050.