Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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Gov’t silent on student mental health numbers, while Hong Kong records steep increase
Local authorities do not wish to share any figures on the number of local students who have a mental illness, the Times learned. In response to ... -
Lawmakers call on gov’t to correct flaws harming public interest
Lawmakers Nick Lei and Chan Hao Weng have called on the government to address the flaws detected in the latest Audit report regarding the operation of ... -
New law on private medical institutions approved, ‘day hospitals’ now allowed
The Legislative Assembly (AL) passed the new law on Tuesday evening to amend the regulations governing the operation of private medical institutions in Macau. The law ... -
Chui Sai Peng wants ‘robocops’ to reinforce Macau’s image
Lawmaker Chui Sai Peng wants the government to bet more in cutting-edge technologies developed by the country, and particularly to support the construction of a robotized ... -
Same number of events, but fewer participants in Q1
Despite the number of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) events remaining the same year-on-year in the first quarter of this year (Q1), the overall number ... -
DSAT to improve bus management and passenger information systems
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) plans to improve the public bus management system to enhance passenger volume estimation and data accuracy. The bureau also claims to be ... -
Residential rents hold steady as industrial, office rents slightly decline in Q1
The average rent per square meter of usable area declined slightly in the first quarter of 2026, according to information from the Statistics and Census Service ... -
GDP grows 7% in Q1 to 90% of 2019
The revised figure for gross domestic product (GDP) stood at MOP107.56 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up 7.1% year over year in real ... -
Two-time Macau winner at risk of missing GP
Two-time Macau Grand Prix winner Davey Todd is at risk of being forced to sit out this year’s event. The possibility arises after Todd was declared ... -
Qualifying races kick off for Roadsport and GT Challenge
Qualification races for the Roadsport and GT Challenge categories ahead of this year’s Macau Grand Prix got underway last weekend at the Zhuhai International Circuit, marking ... -
DSAL rejects claims TNRs are distorting labor market
Despite accounting for almost 50% of Macau’s total workforce, non-resident workers (TNRs) are not skewing the market, officials from the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) said yesterday. ... -
DSAL says local employment remains stable amid labor challenges
The series of measures promoted by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), aimed at reducing the unemployment rate and promoting the career advancement of local workers, has ... -
GEG pledges continued non-gaming diversification as Q1 revenue rises 11%
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has reported a strong first quarter (Q1) for 2026, with net revenue rising 11% year-on-year to HKD12.4 billion, the company reported yesterday ... -
Gov’t drops overpass project linking Zones A-B and circles back to tunnel option
The government has halted construction of the overpass intended to link Zones A and B of the new landfills. Authorities are now reconsidering the initial plan ... -
Customs intercepted another 18 cases of contraband worth MOP1.72 million
The Customs Service (SA) has intercepted another 18 attempts to smuggle silver and tobacco products across the border between April 29 and May 7. According to ... -
TUI sides with gov’t in 15-year-long dispute with contractor
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has finally ruled on a case pitting the government against a building contractor regarding renovation works at the Sports Bureau ... -
Stacey surprises with wins at NW200
Storm Stacey (Ducati Panigale V4R) surprisingly won the second and last race of the Superbike category in this weekend’s North West 200 (NW200). A rookie at ... -
The labor math ‘ain’t mathing’
Just last week, we learned that the Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has helped, through its multiple programs, some 11,584 people secure jobs in 2025. DSAL acknowledged ... -
IC says growing number of youngsters want to work as ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritors’
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is continuing to offer training and certification for “Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor,” IC president Deland Leong said yesterday during a press ... -
Two-time Macau GP winner declared unfit for NW200
Two-time winner of the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix (2024 and 2025), Davey Todd has been declared unfit and ruled out of the North West 200 (NW200), ... -
Gov’t updates Northern Taipa development plan, lowering density to almost half
Initially planned to be home to some 36,500 people, the Northern Taipa Urban Zone, which comprises the areas formerly known as Cheok Ka and Sam Ka ... -
Fong Pak Ian sworn in as DSI’s new deputy director
Fong Pak Ian was sworn in earlier this week as the new deputy director of the Identification Services Bureau (DSI). The swearing-in ceremony took place in ... -
Local gymnasts secure multiple podium finishes at a Hong Kong tournament
Local gymnasts representing the Gymnastics Club Macau (GCM) achieved strong results at the Hong Kong Invitational Tournament 2026, held last weekend. According to a statement from ... -
‘Smart Immigration Clearance’ available at one-stop lanes of Hengqin Port from May 7
The “Smart Immigration Clearance” method will be added to the One-stop Joint Services Lanes at Hengqin Port from May 7 (Thursday), the Public Security Police Force ... -
New border access to UM campus under discussion in Hengqin cooperation meeting
The construction of a new border access to the Campus of the University of Macau (UM) in Hengqin was one of the major topics of discussion ... -
Gov’t makes positive evaluation of temporary pedestrian zones
The government interdepartmental team responsible for establishing and monitoring the temporary pedestrian zones set up for the May 1 holidays has made a positive evaluation of ... -
Sam Hou Fai concludes Portugal visit, cites ‘fruitful’ outcomes
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai concluded his visit to Portugal on Tuesday afternoon local time, describing the trip as successful in strengthening traditional ties and ... -
Games for people with disabilities to take place Sunday
The 2026 edition of the Macau Games for People with Disabilities will take place this Sunday (April 26), organizers announced yesterday at a press conference held ... -
Hong Kong–Macau ferry fares to rise from Apr. 25
The prices of ferry trips between Hong Kong and Macau via the ferry operators Turbojet and Cotai Water Jet are set to increase from this Saturday ... -
CE meets with Portuguese ministers and Chinese entrepreneurs
Continuing his tour in Lisbon, the Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, met on Monday (April 20) local time with two Portuguese ministers (the Ministers of ... -
Advertising bill concludes AL committee review and advances to final vote stage
The new advertising bill, aiming to update Law 7/89/M, has finished detailed discussion in the Legislative Assembly (AL) Second Standing Committee and is ready to be ... -
CE meets Chinese ambassador to Portugal during Lisbon visit
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, met with the Chinese Ambassador to Portugal, Yang Yirui, in Lisbon as part of his tour of the Portuguese ... -
Anton Tai removed from office, CE says a replacement is being proposed to the central gov’t
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, has been removed from his post, the State Council announced yesterday (April 16). According to a statement from ... -
Sam Hou Fai kicks off EU tour to visit Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium
Starting today, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai will lead a delegation comprising government officials and business representatives on an official visit to Portugal and Spain. ... -
‘Experience Macau’ roadshow launches in Madrid
The “Experience Macau Roadshow in Madrid” will take to the streets of the Spanish capital from today until April 21. The event is the first large-scale ...
