The local government and its Jiangsu counterpart signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the creation of a joint task-force for the possible establishment of an industrial zone called “Jiangsu-Macau Co-operation Park”, a statement by the Government Information Bureau (GCS) said on Tuesday. Speaking during a press conference at the local airport before boarding a […]
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Asked by reporters whether Macau would become a hotspot for mainlanders hoping to access safe vaccinations, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Alexis Tam Chon Weng said on Monday for locals not to worry, saying that the government “definitely” has sufficient vaccines. According to Xinhua last week, a mother and daughter were arrested in Shandong […]
The restructuring of economy in the MSAR has achieved progress, an official from the Liaison Office said, reported Xinhua reported. Yao Jian, deputy head of the office, made the comments at a recent seminar attended by senior officials from six large local tourism and leisure enterprises as well as major subsidiaries of Chinese mainland corporations […]
The CEO of Macau Legend Development says the newly announced immigration checkpoint at the Fisherman’s Wharf will be a good platform to further promote the city’s individual travel scheme for yachts. David Chao also thinks this checkpoint can also help fight against illegal entrants and tax evasion. Chief Executive Chui Sai On has issued an […]
Local telecom operator CTM made 1.154 billion patacas in profit last year from its mobile, Internet and business solutions services, said the company’s CEO Vandy Poon Fuk Hei . Last year’s profit was up 3.8 percent from the 1.112 billion patacas profit in 2014. According to Poon, with the support of major shareholder CITIC Telecom […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]