Author: Nadia Shaw, MDT
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Ella Lei calls for stronger public–private healthcare collaboration and clearer medical talent pipeline
Speaking ahead of yesterday’s legislative session, Ella Lei urged the government to accelerate reforms in community healthcare and strengthen collaboration among the public, private, and non-profit ... -
Youth career expo offers 1,600 openings as graduates face competitive job market
Local labor officials are stepping up calls for early career planning, launching a two-day Youth Career Expo on Friday at the Macau Tower that brought together ... -
PJ cyber center to upgrade detection system
The Judiciary Police (PJ) will complete an upgrade of its cybersecurity situational awareness system this year and overhaul key regulatory frameworks, PJ director Sit Chong Meng ... -
Gov’t seeks operator for Cotai open-air venue in new public tender
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has launched a public tender to choose a new operator for the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue in Cotai, setting a base ... -
Hengqin rolls out voucher drive to boost cross-border tourism
In hopes of capturing peak summer travel demand and deepening cross-border spending from Hong Kong, Macau and overseas visitors, Hengqin has rolled out a new round ... -
Macau’s mascot strategy
As summer approaches and school holidays begin, Macau is turning its focus to tourism, the lifeblood of its economy. The Macau Government Tourism Office’s launch of ... -
CCAC uncovers education subsidy fraud scheme
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has uncovered a scheme involving an educational institution and dozens of residents accused of defrauding a government continuing education subsidy program ... -
SSM to step up hepatitis B screening and prevention
The Health Bureau (SSM) on Tuesday announced an expanded push to curb hepatitis B infections. The initiative includes broader screening, expanded treatment access, and community outreach, ... -
Revised tobacco law moves forward with tighter e-cigarette controls
Lawmakers have wrapped up their review of proposed amendments to the city’s tobacco control regime yesterday, paving the way for a final vote on expanded smoking ... -
Macau chambers warn of ‘irrelevance’ without stronger gov’t backing as Hong Kong steps up ASEAN push
Macau’s business community is warning that the city risks being sidelined in the race to capture Southeast Asian opportunities, with chamber leaders saying Hong Kong is ... -
Casinos experience toughest quarter since reopening
Macau’s casino industry posted its weakest quarter since reopening after the pandemic, with Citigroup citing the FIFA World Cup and poor gaming hold rates as key ... -
MGTO opens Mak Mak hub to promote tourism, local IP development
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) launched the Mak Mak Experience Hub on Friday, a new immersive attraction centered on the city’s tourism mascot. The exhibition, ... -
Hong Kong positions ASEAN ties as strategic pillar of GBA growth agenda, launches ASEAN Chamber
Analysis Hong Kong Chief Executive (CE) John Lee Ka-chiu has called for stronger integration between Southeast Asia and China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA), framing ASEAN as ... -
Gov’t approves MOP1.9 billion public works package, LRT East Line takes largest share
The government has approved more than MOP1.9 billion (about USD235 million) in multi-year public works commitments, with the largest allocation directed toward expanding the city’s Light ... -
Air Macau issues ticket flexibility measures ahead of Typhoon Bavi
Air Macau announced on Wednesday a set of special ticketing measures to accommodate passengers affected by the anticipated impact of Typhoon Bavi. The guidelines offer greater ... -
Macau to outpace regional gaming markets, Moody’s says
Macau is poised to lead gaming growth across Asia over the next 12 to 18 months, supported by strong domestic demand and resilience to rising travel ... -
Gaming reliance poses ‘structural risk,’ study warns
Two Chinese academics have warned, based on a study they conducted, that Macau’s dependence on gambling has brought considerable economic gains to the territory but represents ... -
East and South extensions lead next phase of LRT expansion
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) will accelerate the expansion of the city’s light rail transit system after a public consultation showed strong support for rail-led transport ... -
14 market and food stalls to be auctioned to reduce market vacancies
In a move aimed at revitalizing underused spaces and attracting new vendors to traditional markets and cooked food centers, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will launch ... -
Astronomer calls for global ‘space tax’ as orbital congestion risks rise
Astronomer Quentin Parker has urged governments to introduce a globally coordinated “space tax” to manage the rapid commercialization of Earth’s orbit, warning that unchecked satellite deployment ... -
Your most valuable skill might be knowing what to ignore
For years, we’ve treated critical thinking as a professional virtue – the sharper your analysis, the better your judgment. Employers demand it. Schools reward it. LinkedIn ... -
Space sustainability, low-altitude economy in focus at PowerHour
The future of space and the low-altitude economy took center stage at an Australian Chamber of Commerce Macau (AustCham) PowerHour luncheon on Thursday, as two speakers ... -
Property market weakens in first half of 2026 amid falling transactions and softer prices
The city’s housing market showed clear signs of strain in the first half of 2026, with declining transaction volumes, softer prices and tighter credit weighing on ... -
Casino revenue falls in June as World Cup weighs
Macau’s casinos posted a decline in June, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) falling 12.1% year-on-year to MOP18.52 billion (USD2.29 billion), according to official data. The figures ... -
Gov’t opens science and technology center to support broader economic diversification
The Macao International Science and Technology Industry Center was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, marking the launch of a new policy-backed platform aimed at accelerating high-tech development ... -
July cultural and sports series launched, centered on families and youth
In July, Macau will stage a month-long schedule of cultural and sports events centered on families, children, and young people, with the annual Macao International Children’s ... -
Lawrence Ho meets Kazakh Premier as Alatau Project draws global tourism investment
Lawrence Ho, Melco Resorts & Entertainment chairman and chief executive, recently met Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov to discuss potential tourism investments, as the Central Asian ... -
Police arrest two in separate gambling-linked crimes
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested two suspects in separate cases linked to illegal gambling activities, seizing assets worth more than HKD100,000. Authorities detailed that the ... -
Gov’t seeks deeper tourism cooperation as visitor numbers hit record high
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said Macau is looking forward to engaging in in-depth exchanges with delegates from all member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ... -
US skips senior representation at tourism meeting, citing visa dispute
The United States has declined to send senior officials to the 13th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation tourism ministerial meeting in Macau, citing China’s restrictions on U.S. diplomats’ ... -
International Youth Dance Festival to bring 800 performers to Macau, Hengqin
From July 18 to 23, the International Youth Dance Festival 2026 will be held, bringing together about 800 young performers from around the world, as Macau ... -
The 13 reopens as it bets on a golden comeback
The former The 13 Hotel has been rebranded as The 13 Palace as it prepares for a return to the city’s hospitality market, marking a new ... -
Vietnam seen as gateway for Macau businesses, says ASEAN chamber
The Macao ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce (MAICC) is boosting its efforts to position Macau as a bridge between the Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asia, ... -
Business delegation meets China’s consul in Ho Chi Minh City to deepen Vietnam ties
A business delegation led by the Macao ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce met with Tang Li, China’s Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, on the ... -
929 Challenge expands into AIE Expo, deepening China–Lusophone startup links
On the Agenda The 929 Challenge will hold its sixth edition finals inside a major regional technology exhibition for the first time, organizers said. The startup ...
