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Contractors say deadline for Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge is unconvincing

Contractors say deadline for Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge is unconvincing

The December 2017 deadline set by the Hong Kong government for the completion of their portion of the Hong Kong –Zhuhai-Macau Bridge looks increasingly unrealistic, according to a report from Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP). The report points out that the project, which includes an artificial island where the Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities (HKBCF) […]
Inadequate number of legal translators in Macau creates bottlenecks

Inadequate number of legal translators in Macau creates bottlenecks

Legal Affairs Bureau (DSAJ) Director Liu Dexue said on Thursday that the inadequate number of legal translators had created a bottleneck in the efficient drafting of bills and regulations. He also said that it could take two or three years for the bureau to recruit enough legal translators proficient in Portuguese and Chinese to overcome […]
Mainland experts to brief public on Macau disease centre

Mainland experts to brief public on Macau disease centre

Medical experts from the mainland will arrive in Macau on Friday to assure residents of the safety of the government’s planned infectious disease centre, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Alexis Tam Chon Weng said on Wednesday. The policy secretary made the announcement after attending a Q&A session in the legislature. “Some experts from the […]
Macau government to stand with business sector

Macau government to stand with business sector

Secretary for Economy and Finance Lionel Leong Vai Tac promised on Wednesday that the government will stand with the city’s business sector, as well as other sectors, to ensure a stable market and employment rate, quality services and creativity while the local economy is going through a profound adjustment phase. Leong also praised the local […]
Macau government proposes new taxi service regulation

Macau government proposes new taxi service regulation

Traffic Consultative Council convenor Kuok Keng Man quoted Transport Bureau (DSAT) officials as saying on Tuesday that sting operations, audio recordings and up to three-month suspensions, or even total cancellations of taxi licences, are part of the government’s proposed new taxi service regulation. Kuok made the remarks when talking to reporters after a closed-door meeting […]
Macau & Jiangsu study joint industrial park

Macau & Jiangsu study joint industrial park

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 […]
Government ‘definitely’ has sufficient vaccines

Government ‘definitely’ has sufficient vaccines

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 […]
Laison office says Macau progress is in the economic recostructure

Laison office says Macau progress is in the economic recostructure

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 […]
Chow upbeat about Macau Fisherman’s Wharf immigration post

Chow upbeat about Macau Fisherman’s Wharf immigration post

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 […]
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