Gov’t to advance ride-hailing services with planned regulatory consultations

The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, announced yesterday plans to increase Macau’s taxi fleet, currently at around 1,400 vehicles, with a particular focus

Raymond Tam’s policy objectives focus on public housing replacement system

Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam has outlined this fiscal year’s policy objectives, which include studying the expansion of replacement and temporary housing applications

November GGR above MOP21 billion, accumulated growth at 8.6%

November closed with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching MOP21.088 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14.4% compared to 2024. November results from local casinos also account

Gov’t plans to construct more outdoor parking lots with 15-minute free parking incentives

The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, revealed yesterday plans to redevelop 30 pieces of land for different purposes, specifically highlighting the creation of

Legal issues hit over 200 units at Windsor Arch

Over 200 units at the Windsor Arch residential complex in Taipa are reportedly facing legal scrutiny, with some potentially subject to court-forfeiture proceedings.

Authorities say netting on buildings that caught fire, killing 151, did not meet code

Hong Kong officials said yesterday that their investigation into a deadly blaze that killed at least 151 has revealed netting that covered scaffolding used in renovations

Secretary airs possibility of operating LRT East Line during T8

The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, has suggested operating the East Line of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system during Typhoon Signal 8

Economy grows 8.2% in 2024, services lead recovery

Gross Value Added (GVA) of all economic activities in the SAR rose 8.2% year-on-year to MOP384.54 billion in 2024, driven by the ongoing recovery of the local economy,

Cross-border traffic sees significant rise

Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) data show that cross-border vehicular trips in Macau rose 20% year-on-year in October to 1,008,461, with light passenger cars up 21.6%. Trips via

Hotel occupancy hits post-pandemic high

Hotel occupancy in Macau reached over 89% in October, the highest for the month since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Statistics and Census Service. The city’s 147

Customs seize cigars, electronics, and seafood in eight smuggling cases

Macau Customs intercepted eight smuggling cases from November 23–27, seizing about 4,152 grams of cigars, 157 used electronic items, 70 kg of pineapples, 65 memory cards, and 38

IAME Asia Finals to feature 250 racers from 26 countries

The IAME Asia Finals will take place at the Coloane Karting Track over four days, from Dec. 10 to 14. The organizers have described the event as

3,000 seniors to gain free access to local smart alarm network in first phase

Macau has not yet reached “super-aged society” status, but with residents aged 65 and above projected to account for more than one-fifth of the population

Gov’t pledges accessible culture map

Authorities say they will work with Gaode Maps, also known as Amap, to develop an accessible map of cultural attractions and improve accessibility information for

Macau Food Festival closes with stronger sales

The 25th Macau Food Festival concluded on Sunday after a 17-day run at Sai Van Lake Square, drawing steady crowds through its final evening.

Four Seasons Macao unveils festive experiences for holiday season

Four Seasons Hotel Macao has introduced a series of festive offerings for the upcoming holiday season, featuring themed dining experiences, seasonal décor, and special wellness packages.

Sands China earns top sustainability recognition in CUHK’s 2025 indices

Sands China Ltd. has been named an Exemplar in five categories of the 2025 Business Sustainability Indices (BSI) released by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, achieving four

Competition heats up for new civil jobs

Candidates walk into the test center at Nanjing Forestry University, Jiangsu province, on Sunday to sit for the 2026 national civil service exam for central government institutions C

Covet an Italian masterpiece, but shy of the millions? Buy digital

A high-definition, digital version of Andrea Mantegna’s painting, “Cristo Morto nel Sepolcro e Tre Dolenti The last person to get their hands on a painting attributed

1954 US Senate condemns McCarthy

The United States Senate has censured Republican Senator Joseph McCarthy for conduct unbecoming to a senator. The vote was 67 to 22, with all the Democrats

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