February visitors recovers to 93% pre-pandemic levels amid CNY

Visitor arrivals soared by 106.7% year-on-year to 3,293,564 in February, recovering to 92.9% of the level recorded in the same month of 2019, according to data

International Parade with outreach programs across the city

The 2024 Macao International Parade will happen on the streets of Macau this Sunday (March 24) and an additional outreach program will be held over

Pension Fund assets grew by MOP5.7 billion in 2023

The local Civil Servants Pension Fund (FP) has recorded an increase of MOP5.7 billion in their total assets in 2023, according to the annual financial

CE reiterates further promotion of market integration within GBA

The Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng reiterated the importance of actively promoting construction efforts within the Greater Bay Area and enhancing market integration within the

Doing business in China is growing tougher, European business group says

Uncertainty and “draconian regulations” have drastically raised risks for foreign businesses in China, a report by a European business group said yesterday. The lengthy

Si Ka Lon calls for Health Voucher use in Hengqin

Lawmaker Si Ka Lon calls for the acceptance of Macau Health Voucher in medical venues in Hengqin. Trying to explain the necessity, Si said that the government had

Macau’s queer film festival to showcase 14 features

The second annual Macau International Queer Film Festival (MIQFF) will feature 14 feature films and five short films from around the world. To be held at Lisboeta Macau’s

IAM concerns with bird flu in Sweden, US

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has expressed its concerns over reports of highly pathogenic avian flu in Svedala, Sweden and Hutchison, US, and pledged that bird products from

A case of severe flu logged

An 80-year-old local woman with chronic illness is now under intensive care and on ventilator at the public Conde de São Januário Hospital, after being diagnosed with the

Ella Lei calls for review of management mechanisms for public works subcontractors

Lawmaker Ella Lei previously called on the government to review management mechanisms for public works subcontractors. In response, the bureau responsible for such matters replied that

Casinos’ foreigner exclusive zones not popular amongst gamblers: Hornbuckle

The introduction of private rooms was suggested by the Macau government, who encouraged casino operators to create foreigner-only gaming zones within their casinos to appeal

1,600 local students participate in this year’s English essay contest

The award ceremony for the Macau-wide English Essay Competition (MEEC) took place at the Macao Science Centre and prizes were awarded to 61 young writers among

Drug dealer suspect arrested

A man has been arrested for allegedly selling illicit substances in Macau, the Judiciary Police (PJ) announced to a press briefing yesterday. The man, aged 38

F&B sector revenues decrease 29% y-o-y

Revenues of restaurants & similar establishments and retailers showed a year-on-year decrease in January 2024 due to a high comparison base in the same month last year when

FSS reminds people to complete ‘Proof of Life’

The Social Security Fund (FSS) is reminding people who need to complete their yearly “Proof of Life” to do so as soon as possible. FSS noted that, according

Green Forum to discuss carbon neutral urban development

The Green Forum at this year’s Macau International Environmental Cooperation Forum and Exhibition (MIECF) will revolve around carbon neutral urban development, the government announced in a

Melco extends energy conservation training to SME suppliers

With the aim of equipping its SME partners to remain competitive and achieve scale in an increasingly evolving business environment, over 30 representatives from nearly 20 local SME

Mastercard expanding its cross-border payment

Mastercard has expanded its cross-border payment solutions with a new connection to Alipay, the Chinese mainland’s leading digital open platform under Ant Group. The move comes as

Highest level meeting since 2017 as relations thaw further

Australia received its most senior Chinese leadership visit in nearly seven years yesterday with stability a key theme of the discussions between the countries’ foreign ministers.

GBA, incentives and removal of obstacles

Analysis by Leanda Lee* Humans can be odd. There is a whole range of theories about what motivates individuals and groups to act in certain

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