Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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The issue of making babies
It is not new that the falling birth rate in Macau and its consequences of turning our society into a super-aged one (over 20% of the ... -
DSAT adjusts road markings at Rua do Campo junction, seeks more opinions
Following the recent roadworks at the junction of Rua de Ferreira do Amaral and Rua do Campo, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) has adjusted the road markings ... -
SSM: Super-aged society and new trends pose big challenges for Macau
Macau’s aging population and new food trends among younger generations are major challenges for local health authorities, representatives from the Health Bureau (SSM) said yesterday. The ... -
CURB to launch new book on historical neon signs
The Center for Architecture and Urbanism (CURB) is set to launch a new book on Macau’s historical neon signs. Titled “Guide to Neon Signs in Macau,” ... -
DSAL acknowledges underutilization of vocational training funds
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has reported very low usage of the funds established since 2023 to support the vocational training of local residents, which aim ... -
Gov’t retrieves plot of former Kwong Hing Tai fireworks factory
The government has retrieved and taken possession of a land parcel located at Pier 11 in Inner Harbour. The plot, located along the waterside adjacent to ... -
Macau casino numbers down sharply from peak years
Macau was once referred to informally as “Casinoland” due to the very high number of casinos, particularly for a territory of its size. Currently, and particularly ... -
New public car park enters operation at Coloane Village
A new public parking facility has entered operation at Coloane Village. The facility, which the government said was temporary, has taken a significant portion of the ... -
Thai, Hong Kong, and Lithuanian racers dominate Macau karting finals
The Champions of the Future Academy Program – Macau took place over the weekend at the Coloane Karting Track, crowning three champions across three categories. In ... -
Fewer accidents on the roads of Macau in 2025, but more injuries and deaths
In 2025, the number of road accidents in Macau decreased by 5.62%, according to statistics released by the Public Security Police Force (PSP). In total, 14,638 ... -
Gov’t tackled 260 illegal constructions last year
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has released statistics indicating that in 2025, the bureau tackled 260 illegal constructions in buildings through batch processing. According to the ... -
Housing estates, companies to face challenges from amendment to travel agencies law
Housing estates that provide transportation to their residents, as well as some schools, are likely to face new challenges arising from amendments to the law governing ... -
Association expects economic sentiment to remain stable in Q1
The Macau Economic Association has released its latest report on Macau’s Economic Sentiment covering the last quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. According ... -
Gov’t unveils plan for temporary use of 30 idle land plots
The government has unveiled a plan to temporarily use 30 idle land plots. The plan was announced at yesterday’s meeting of the Legislative Assembly (AL) Follow-up ... -
JP Morgan projects GGR of over MOP8b in the first 11 days of 2026
Analysts at JPMorgan Investment Bank estimate that the local gaming industry generated just over MOP8 billion in the first 11 days of this year. According to ... -
International regatta canceled without warning or justification
The 2026 Macao International Regatta is not proceeding as initially planned. The event, scheduled to start today and run through Sunday (Jan. 18), will not take ... -
Galaxy, Wynn announce 2% salary update; others likely to follow
Gaming concessionaires Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and Wynn Macau have announced a 2026 salary update for all eligible team members at the senior manager grade and ... -
EV charging fares to drop 10% from February
The government has reduced the charging fees for electric vehicles (EVs) by approximately 10%, according to an executive order published yesterday in the government’s official gazette. ... -
Zhu Yuling wins women’s singles title at Doha
Macau’s table tennis star Zhu Yuling has secured the women’s singles title at the WTT Champions in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday evening. Zhu defeated China’s Chen ... -
Barrier construction at Coloane Village finally picks up pace
Announced more than three years ago, the construction of a flood barrier in the Coloane Village and Lai Chi Vun areas is now clearly underway. The ... -
E-payments account for almost 80% of all retail, F&B payments
Electronic payment (E-payment) transaction values accounted for between 70% and 80% of the receipts of restaurants and similar (F&B) establishments and retail trade in November last ... -
E-payments account for almost 80% of all retail, F&B payments
Electronic payment (E-payment) transaction values accounted for between 70% and 80% of the receipts of restaurants and similar (F&B) establishments and retail trade in November last ... -
Hengqin University Town to launch 42 courses and interdisciplinary research: O Lam
The new University Town to be established in Hengqin will launch 42 courses and interdisciplinary academic research, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, ... -
Secretary Tai bids on creating a ‘dynamic evaluation’ of imported labor needs
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, said the government continues to dynamically assess salary and manpower needs across various industries through job-matching data, using ... -
Gov’t studying introduction of hydrogen vehicles
Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, announced that the government is conducting studies on the introduction of hydrogen-powered vehicles in Macau. At a recent ... -
Macau losing international investment opportunities due to idle lands, lawmaker says
Macau is missing opportunities for investment in sports facilities from international sports federations due to the lack of defined purposes for idle land plots, lawmaker Chan ... -
Ella Lei concerned about ultra-aged society’s pressure on healthcare
Lawmaker Ella Lei has raised several concerns about healthcare demand and staffing pressures as Macau transitions into an ultra-aged society. In a written inquiry, the lawmaker ... -
DSAL refutes alleged issues involving former satellite casino staff
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has dismissed allegations regarding the relocation of former satellite casino employees, calling them false rumors. In a written response to an ... -
2025 GGR beats expectations, analysts eye MOP260 billion in 2026
The local casino industry closed out 2025 with total gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP247.4 billion. The final figure confirms the forecast made by the previous ... -
LRT transported nearly 80% more passengers in 2025, still far from expected capacity
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) carried 79.9% more passengers in 2025 than in the previous year, according to official statistics. Figures released by the company show ... -
CPU members unhappy with ‘emergency’ review of Urban Master Plan
Several members of the Urban Planning Committee (CPU) have expressed concerns about the way the government is conducting a review of the city’s Urban Master Plan. ... -
AL election, closing of satellite casinos, and National Games marked the year
In 2025, Macau was marked by a series of events that have shaped the present and, in some cases, could influence the future. At the political ... -
International visitors growing, but less than expected
In line with the Central government’s guidelines for Macau’s development, increasing the number of international visitors to Macau has become a primary goal of the local ... -
Christmas ‘Golden Week’ delivers new annual record for tourist arrivals
The week between the Macau Special Administrative Region’s establishment day and the Christmas holidays attracted more than 1 million visitors to Macau. According to provisional data ... -
Team Conchita wins the Macau Masters
Team Conchita has won the 2025 MGM Macau Tennis Masters after two days of competition marked by a festive atmosphere. The team led by Spanish former ...
