Govt’s tenders for 15 wet market stalls receive 393 bids

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said in a statement that by the submission deadline of 5 p.m. yesterday, it had received a total of 393 bids for its public tenders for the lease and operation of 10 stalls at the food court in the Patane wet market, as well as the lease and operation of five stalls selling various goods such as cooked food, pre-packed frozen aquatic products, and groceries at the Horta da Mitra wet market.The tenders for the 15 stalls were launched on October 18.The new law

November 17, 2023 | BY Tony Wong

Comment: 0

Invasive cervical cancer rate dropped by 30 pct compared to 2011: SSM

The incidence of invasive cervical cancer in Macau has decreased by nearly 30 percent in recent years compared to 2011, and the mortality rate has dropped by eight percent, the Health Bureau (SSM) said in a statement issued on the eve of the Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action.According to the Healthline Media, invasive cervical cancer is cancer that has spread beyond the surface of the cervix.Since 2013, the government has included HPV jabs in its vaccination programme, offering free

November 17, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

Comment: 0

SJM Theodore PREMA Racing team meets students

Drivers  from the SJM Theodore PREMA Racing team recently met with students from the Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) and the Macau Anglican College at the “Sportopia” gaming zone on the first floor of the Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) resort in Cotai, according to a SJM Resorts statement on Wednesday.The meeting, which follows an “up close encounter” with Formula 4 (F4) drivers last week, was arranged by the integrated resort operator and featured racers Paul Aron, Dino Beganovic,

November 17, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

Comment: 0

Don’t scalp Macau Grand Prix tickets: Judiciary Police (PJ)

The Judiciary Police (PJ) urged members of the public in a statement yesterday not to scalp tickets for the 70th Macau Grand Prix (MGP), noting that they have recently discovered people selling fixed-price and complimentary tickets, as well as special passes, on social media. The Judiciary Police reminded people not to sell the fixed-price or gift tickets from the organisers as doing so constitutes an “illegal pricing” offence under Law No. 6/96/M, according to the statement, while

November 17, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

Comment: 0

GEG organises MGP activities for community

Integrated resort operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has organised Macau Grand Prix (MGP)-related activities for the local community in addition to supporting the race extravaganza and hosting related side events.The statement noted that in support of the Youth Volunteer Association of Macao’s “One Day Volunteer” event for the 10th year, GEG invited around 20 seniors to visit the MGP museum to learn about the race extravaganza’s 70-year history, encourage them to remain active in

November 17, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

Comment: 0

Portuguese fado star, Chinese orchestra musicians speak about their upcoming concert

The “Camané Concert with the Macao Chinese Orchestra”, which is part of the fifth “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-Speaking Countries” event organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), is slated to take place tomorrow, featuring the collaboration between the Portuguese “fado” singer Camané, the Macao Chinese Orchestra, and various conductors from mainland China.The Cultural Affairs Bureau held a media gathering for tomorrow’s

November 17, 2023 | BY Gabriel Tam

Comment: 0

Raft of activities to be held from this weekend

A string of activities will be held from this weekend to next month, including arts and cultural activities, performances, food markets, and cultural workshops, welcoming residents to participate.Tap Siac Craft MarketThe Autumn Tap Siac Craft Market will be held in Praça do Tap Seac from Thursday to Sunday for two consecutive weeks, with its opening ceremony held yesterday, marking the event’s 15th anniversary.Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), the market features 220 booths

November 17, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

Comment: 0

Xi entrusts future of China-US ties to people

SAN FRANCISCO – As his visit to San Francisco reached its crescendo on Wednesday (yesterday Macau time), President Xi Jinping reminisced twice in a single day about his inaugural visit to the United States in 1985.In the morning, following a meeting with Xi, US President Joe Biden showed a photo in his phone with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background to President Xi and inquired, “Do you know this young man?”“Yes,” Xi replied. “That was me 38 years ago.”Later in the evening, at

November 17, 2023 | BY admin

Comment: 0

Xi-Biden summit yields agreements on cooperation with Xi outlining pillars for ties

SAN FRANCISCO – President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart, Joe Biden, agreed on several key areas of cooperation on Wednesday (yesterday Macau time) during a summit which both leaders perceived as a new starting point for stabilizing bilateral ties.In their meeting at Filoli Estate, a country house approximately 40 km south of San Francisco, California, Xi also elaborated on key foundations for China-US relations and urged the two largest economies to find the right way to get along.Calling

November 17, 2023 | BY admin

Comment: 0

Pandas have long been envoys of friendship between Chinese, American peoples: Xi

SAN FRANCISCO – Pandas have long been envoys of friendship between the Chinese and American peoples and China is ready to continue its cooperation with the United States on panda conservation, President Xi Jinping said in San Francisco on Wednesday.Recently, the three pandas at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, DC,  have returned to China. Many American people, especially children, were really reluctant to say goodbye to the pandas, and went to the zoo to see them off, Xi said

November 17, 2023 | BY admin

Comment: 0

Xi, Biden share nostalgic moment ahead of banquet

SAN FRANCISCO – At the entrance of a banquet hall of Filoli Estate, a country house south of San Francisco, California, US President Joe Biden was busy swiping his cell phone, apparently looking for something.Biden, who had just concluded a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, was waiting for his Chinese counterpart ahead of a banquet he prepared in the estate, which had been illuminated by shimmering lights and adorned with elegant decorations.As Xi approached, Biden showed his phone,

November 17, 2023 | BY admin

Comment: 0

Xi stresses role of people in China-US relations

SAN FRANCISCO – President Xi Jinping stressed here on Wednesday (yesterday Macau time) the role of people in China-US relations at a welcome dinner by friendly organizations in the United States.“The foundation of China-US relations was laid by our peoples,” Xi said, stressing that “the door of China-US relations was opened by our peoples,” “the stories of China-U.S. relations are written by our peoples” and “the future of China-US relations will be created by our

November 17, 2023 | BY admin

Comment: 0

Xi, Biden hold historic summit, charting course for improving bilateral ties

SAN FRANCISCO – President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden yesterday held a positive, comprehensive and constructive summit, charting the course for improving and developing bilateral ties.Upon arrival at Filoli Estate, south of San Francisco, Xi was warmly received by Biden. During their four-hour-long meeting, the two heads of state had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on strategic and overarching issues critical to the direction of China-US relations and on major issues

November 17, 2023 | BY admin

Comment: 0

Productive meeting sets clear direction for the ‘right choice’ for China and US at key crossroad

China Daily Editorial        Before departing for San Francisco, asked about his yardstick for success, US President Joe Biden said, “To get back on a normal course of corresponding, being able to pick up the phone and talk to one another when there’s another crisis”.Their four hours of talks having produced agreement on that and more, the US leader was notably more upbeat about the meeting afterward.“I believe they were some of the most productive and constructive

November 17, 2023 | BY admin

Comment: 0