Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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Inflation up 1.33% in September due to fuel prices
The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) reported that the Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 1.33% year-over-year and 0.14% month-over-month in September 2026. For the 12 ... -
Airport handled fewer passengers in Q3, a 0.9% drop
Official figures from Macau International Airport Co. Ltd. (CAM) indicate that the local airport handled about 1.87 million passengers in the third quarter (Q3) of this ... -
SCL prices US$1 billion senior unsecured notes offering
Local casino operator Sands China Ltd. (SCL) priced US$1 billion (MOP8.08 billion) of senior unsecured notes yesterday, according to a press release from its parent company, ... -
Investment flows into Macau dropped by 43.5% in 2025
Inward direct investment flows to Macau fell 43.5% year over year to MOP6.20 billion in 2025, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). In a ... -
Uber sees strong growth during Golden Week
Uber announced yesterday that ridership grew strongly during its Uber Taxi operation in Macau over the National Day Golden Week holidays. According to the company release, ... -
Visitor arrivals up 15.9% in Sep., 8.5% in the first three quarters
Macau’s visitor arrivals last month (Sep.) totaled 3,216,535, up 15.9% from the same month last year, according to a statistical release from the Statistics and Census ... -
Bionord Wolf United and Guangzhou Qiuqi win 3×3 GBA Tour finals
Bionord Wolf United, a team combining elements of Russia’s Bionord and Macau’s Wolf United, won the men’s title at the “3×3 Greater Bay Area (GBA) Tour ... -
French Bakery Cup crowns Forest Bakery and The Mira Hotel
At the 2026 French Bakery Cup awards ceremony, held last weekend at Felix (The Peninsula Hong Kong), Forest Bakery and The Mira Hotel Hong Kong were ... -
Tencent accelerates retail transformation through AI
Tencent Smart Retail, Tencent Cloud’s smart retail service, highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the retail industry and shared how retailers across Asia are leveraging ... -
One deadly accident per month on the roads this year
Official statistics from the Public Security Police Force (PSP) show that, on average, one person died each month in the first nine months of this year ... -
Beyond racing, event aims to promote culture
The 73rd Macau Grand Prix, which takes place on the Guia Circuit from November 19 to 22, aims to promote more than racing this year, organizers ... -
The world’s first Boeing Jetfoil scrapping has started
The scrapping of the world’s first Boeing Jetfoil, “Flores,” has begun, according to a source with the Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group (JCCG), who confirmed to the ... -
MEA forecasts the economy to remain ‘stable’
The Macau Economic Association (MEA) has released its latest report on the “Macau Economic Sentiment Index.” In the report, the association notes that it is expected ... -
Global Payments finds 98% of consumers in China open to shopping agents
The American multinational financial technology company Global Payments Inc., which provides payment technology to merchants, issuers, and consumers, found that almost all Chinese consumer survey respondents ... -
The taxi system needs accountability
Authorities recently announced the results of yet another tender for taxi operations in Macau. Long overdue, the tender aims to award licenses for up to 700 ... -
Golden Week delivers 1.1 million visitors, up 9.5%
During the seven-day National Day Golden Week holidays, Macau received 1,143,287 visitors, according to preliminary figures from the Public Security Police Force (PSP). The figure shows ... -
Hong Kong’s BLAST Premier Rivals returns
Government and industry leaders gathered yesterday at the Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel to formally launch the second edition of BLAST Premier Rivals Hong Kong, confirming ... -
DSPA to enforce new pollutant limits for motorcycles and diesel vehicles in November
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) will enforce stricter exhaust-emission limits for certain vehicle types starting November 1. According to a statement from DSPA earlier this week, ... -
FIFA president inaugurates football association’s new headquarters
Gianni Infantino, president of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), inaugurated the Football Association of Macau, China (AFM) headquarters on Sunday, becoming the first FIFA ... -
Gov’t restructures three SME support funds
The Executive Council (ExCo) has also concluded its analysis of an administrative regulation that aims to restructure and amend three funds that support local small and ... -
Gov’t to add ‘AI chat’ to One Account for faster inquiry processing
From Monday (Oct. 5), the Macao One Account and the Platform for Businesses and Associations will include a new function to replace the current inquiry system, ... -
EASL 2026-27 season starts for Macau’s new representative
The East Asia Super League (EASL) has officially announced the 12-team field, groupings and full schedule for the 2026-27 season, setting the stage for its biggest ... -
Passion by Gérard Dubois to close Macau outlets Oct. 11
The traditional French bakery café Passion by Gérard Dubois (Passion) will close its two Macau outlets on Oct. 11, the company announced on its social media ... -
International marathon registration opens Oct. 3-4, with 12,000 slots available
Organizers have announced that registration for the 2026 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon will open on Oct. 3 (Saturday) and Oct. 4 (Sunday). As usual, registration ... -
2026PLPEX to present selected products from nine Portuguese-speaking countries
This year’s edition of the Portuguese-Speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition – Macao (2026PLPEX) will showcase industries, products and services from nine Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs). The ... -
5,500 permits open for Macau-Hong Kong cross-border cars
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) is issuing 5,500 regular quotas for private vehicles registered in Macau to travel between Macau and Hong Kong. The permits are valid ... -
Historic neighborhoods at center of renewal plans
Macau’s older, historic neighborhoods will be a priority in the government’s urban renewal drive, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai said at the first meeting of ... -
Civil service reform leads talks on policy plans for administration and justice
Deepening administrative reform, controlling civil servant numbers, and improving public sector recruitment were the main topics raised in a series of meetings between Secretary for Administration ... -
CE expresses gratitude for central gov’t support for Macau youth
The Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai has expressed gratitude, on behalf of the local government and local residents, to President Xi Jinping and the central ... -
16 bids submitted for Zone A flyover; opening expected in Q3 2028
The tender for a pedestrian flyover connecting land plots B1 to B4 in Zone A received 16 bids, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) said Tuesday at ... -
AgiBot to deploy over 300 robots at Chimelong Park
Shanghai-based artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics company AgiBot is deploying more than 300 robots to operate at Chimelong Theme Park on Hengqin Island. The deployment is ... -
MGTO makes French travel market debut as European promotion continues
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has strengthened its promotional efforts in Europe by participating for the first time in the International & French Travel Market ... -
LRT and IC launch call for designs to use trains as a cultural promotion medium
The Macao Light Rapid Transit Company (MLM), in collaboration with the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), has launched the “Call for Design Proposals for Artistic Cars for ... -
Low birth rate, aging population top 2027 agenda as O Lam consults associations
Macau’s low birth rate, aging population, elderly care and support for vulnerable groups are among the priorities being considered for next year’s policy agenda, following consultations ... -
MasterChef Asia to premiere Tuesday after filming in Macau
The newly revamped reality competition “MasterChef Asia,” filmed in Macau, premieres on TLC and HBO Max on September 22, and on Discovery Channel on Sept. 23. ...
