Daily Archives: Monday, February 2, 2026
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Groups urge reforms on leave policies and employee benefits
Public consultation on adjusting maternity and annual leave in Macau has sparked calls from multiple sectors for stronger labor protections, including the introduction of mandatory holidays. ... -
DSAL proposes a 90-day maternity leave and increased annual leave
During a public consultation held on Friday (Jan. 30) regarding amendments to the Labour Relations Law, the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) proposed increasing maternity leave to ... -
GDP grows 4.7% in 2025
Macau’s gross domestic product expanded 4.7% year-over-year in 2025 to MOP417.3 billion (USD51.9 billion), official data showed Friday. The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) released ... -
45% consider changing careers due to salary, benefits, and work pressure
A recent survey by the Macau Federation of Students and the University of Saint Joseph’s (USJ) Faculty of Health Sciences found that 45% of registered workers ... -
SAR honors 28 individuals and organizations
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai on Friday presented awards to 28 individuals and organizations in recognition of their contributions to the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR), ... -
Pushed by Trump, US allies are resetting relations with China
Chinese President Xi Jinping has had a busy few weeks receiving Western allies seeking warmer ties with the world’s second-largest economy. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney struck ... -
Unemployment rate sees slight increase at end of 2025
The unemployment edged up slightly at the end of 2025, with the rate among local residents rising to 2.3% while underemployment remained stable, according to the ... -
Merchandise exports rise in 2025 despite trade deficit
Macau’s merchandise exports climbed 3.2% in 2025, boosted by strong re-exports to the Chinese mainland, while a 3.0% drop in imports left the city with a ... -
Hotels post higher occupancy in 2025
The hotel sector recorded solid performance in 2025, with official figures showing higher occupancy rates and a modest increase in guest arrivals, despite a decline in ... -
MGTO cracks down on illegal lodging
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said it is intensifying efforts to combat illegal lodging. From January 1 to 20, 2026, authorities conducted 19 joint operations, ... -
House of Dancing Water earns medal for tourism contributions
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho acknowledged The House of Dancing Water as a key example of Macau’s economic diversification beyond gaming after ... -
Grand Prix legend John MacDonald passes away at 89
Macau Grand Prix legend John MacDonald passed away earlier last week, the Times has learned from friends and family. According to reports, MacDonald died after a ... -
MGM Promotes Traditional Macanese Cuisine
MGM, with the support of the Education and Youth Development Bureau of the Macao SAR Government (DSEDJ) and the Macao University of Tourism (UTM), successfully concluded ... -
January GGR Posts 24% Surge
Casinos generated MOP22.6 billion (USD2.8 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month. This is the second time since the pandemic that records have hit a ... -
Marina Bay Sands posts best quarter in casino hotel history
Las Vegas Sands’ Marina Bay Sands property in Singapore delivered a record USD806 million in adjusted property EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2025. The result, ... -
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate
Newly disclosed U.S. government files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of a top official in Slovakia and revived calls in Britain for a former prince to ... -
1943 Germans surrender at Stalingrad
The Soviet Government has announced the final defeat of the German 6th Army at the port of Stalingrad, in southern Russia. A statement late this evening ... -
Alcaraz beats Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam after securing the Australian Open title against Novak Djokovic, who had never lost ... -
Gone are the days of the $1 buffet in Las Vegas. Now $175 buffets offer luxury dining
Eighty years ago, the first Las Vegas buffet opened with the $1 western-themed Buckaroo Buffet that offered cold cuts and cheese. Today, visitors can drop $175 ... -
New US charge d’affaires arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after seven years
U.S. charge d’affaires Laura Dogu arrived in Caracas on Saturday to reopen the American diplomatic mission in Venezuela after seven years of severed ties. The move comes almost ... -
Trump’s Greenland threats reveal no-win dilemma at the heart of European security strategy
In the days since a fractious World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzeland, ended, some of Europe’s main players have pushed a narrative of continental togetherness. “Trump makes ... -
Monday, February 2, 2026 – edition no. 4886
* Labor Matters — DSAL proposes 90-day maternity entitlement and increased annual leave as lawmakers and groups back employee benefit reforms * Survey | 45% consider ...
