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Archive for May, 2009

1Q GDP growth -12.9%

May 29, 2009 By: blogmacau.info Category: Economy and Business

Macau’s economy recorded a sharp negative growth in the first quarter of 2009. (more…)

Associations not allowed to use subsidies for elections

May 27, 2009 By: blogmacau.info Category: Community, Government, Politics, Society

Associations applying for subsidies to celebrate the nation and the region’s founding anniversaries are not allowed to use funds for electoral purposes, the Management Commission for Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) reminded. (more…)

Five people take CE nomination forms

May 26, 2009 By: blogmacau.info Category: Politics, Society

Five people had asked for nomination forms for Chief Executive election on the first day of the nomination period. (more…)

Bank cancels account for advert donations

May 23, 2009 By: blogmacau.info Category: Politics, Society

A local bank with Chinese capital cancelled an account that accepted donations to publish an advertisement to oppose a Chief Executive candidate. (more…)

Former governor to visit Macau and China

May 22, 2009 By: blogmacau.info Category: Others

The last governor of Macau is to visit the territory as well as mainland China between 14 and 24 June. (more…)

Hospital visiting rules relaxed

May 21, 2009 By: blogmacau.info Category: Society

Ban on visiting in-patients at Conde S. Januário Hospital as a result of an upgrading of flu alert level has been slightly relaxed. (more…)

Controversial down payment guarantee bill passed

May 20, 2009 By: blogmacau.info Category: Politics, Society

The Legislative Assembly has passed an urgent bill that authorises the Government to guarantee down payments of first time property buyers. (more…)

Flu alert raised to Phase V

May 18, 2009 By: blogmacau.info Category: Community, Government, Society

Macau’s flu alert level has upgraded to Phase V, after the H1N1 flu has become a pandemic in Japan. (more…)

Casino chamber ‘due’ in two weeks

May 18, 2009 By: blogmacau.info Category: Economy and Business

A chamber for Macau’s casino operators may form within the next weeks, after a meeting between their representatives. (more…)

Chui campaign office formed

May 16, 2009 By: blogmacau.info Category: Politics

Social figures chaired the campaign office for Chui Sai On who is contending for the Chief Executive. (more…)