Renato Marques

Macau

News Reporter at Macau Daily Times

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Articles

Lawmaker calls on gov’t to reinforce tech and AI training for better employability

1 day ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

Lawmaker Lam Lon Wai has called on the government to pay more attention to new trends and reinforce training in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a means to promote technology and enhance the employability of residents. Lam expressed his opinion and suggestions during an oral inquiry delivered at the Legislative Assembly yesterday, on the second day of Q&A on various topics between lawmakers and government representatives.
Celebrations program sees record participation of F&B establishments

2 days ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

The annual event of the “Month of Portugal” is having this year a record participation from restaurants and food and beverage (F&B) establishments, the Macau & Hong Kong director of the Portuguese Trade & Investment Agency (AICEP Portugal Global), Bernardo Pinho, said.
Gov’t surveying land plots for iconic , including a technology park

2 days ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

The government is currently surveying several land plots in search of a suitable location to build a technology park, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai confirmed during a press conference held yesterday to review the inspection visit of Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the Central Committee and the State Council.
Portuguese president’s visit to Macau postponed to after the summer

2 days ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

Initially scheduled to take place as part of the celebration of June 10 – Day of Portugal, Camões, and Portuguese Overseas Communities – the visit of Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to Macau has been postponed until after the summer, the Portuguese Consul General, Alexandre Leitão, confirmed yesterday.
Former Premier Jetfoil ‘São Jorge’ scrapped, protection group claims

3 days ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

Renato Marques, MDT Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 1 minute ago No Comments 43 Views The Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group has announced the scrapping of Jetfoil “São Jorge.” According to sources within the group, the vessel, which had been in the shipyard in Hong Kong for several years, started to be dismantled earlier this month.
LRT ridership up 6% in April after March decline

3 days ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system transported an average of 25,900 passengers per day in April, representing a 5.71% increase month-on-month. This increase followed the drop recorded in March (-9.59%), bringing the daily average figure back to the new standard range of 25,000 to 26,000.
DSPA admits to difficulties in enforcing the noise law

3 days ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) acknowledges difficulties in following up on residents’ complaints related to noise pollution. In response to a Times inquiry via phone, a representative from the DSPA noted that it is often difficult to enforce the law due to the temporal gap between reports from citizens and the on-site inspections made by DSPA-deployed staff.
FIA adds F4 World Cup event for the first time

4 days ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) announced that the 2025 Macau Grand Prix (Macau GP) will feature one more FIA World Cup event than ever before. The FIA World Motor Sport Council, the global governing body for motorsport, has approved the creation of the Formula 4 World Cup and confirmed the continuation of the FR (Formula Regional) World Cup and GT World Cup events.
Fewer jaywalking fines issued during Labor Day Golden Week

4 days ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) reportedly issued fines to 151 people for jaywalking violations committed between April 28 and May 4. The number represents a decline compared to the same period last year and previous months, especially given the increased number of people in Macau during the referenced time. In the past, the average number of weekly fines for this type of infraction has been approximately 200.
Two new LRT lines under study to boost public transport system

2 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, announced yesterday at the Legislative Assembly (AL) that the government is conducting evaluations and studies for the future implementation of two new Light Rapid Transit (LRT) lines. Tam was at the AL to present the detailed policy address for the transport and public works sector, stating that the priority is the so-called “West Line.”“We are studying future LRT lines and making some adjustments.