Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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CE says gov’t must insist on economic diversification shift
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, has said the government must continue efforts to diversify the local economy and reduce dependence on a single industry. ... -
PSP releases traffic accident hotspots map to alert drivers
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has launched a new online tool that identifies the city’s traffic accident hotspots and provides detailed statistics on those accidents. ... -
Hike in illegal gambling cases related to illicit currency exchange, PJ clarifies
The increase in cases related to “Illegal Gambling” reported late last week by the Secretary for Security, Chan Tsz King, is not directly associated with illegal ... -
Lawmaker says medical assisted reproduction services are struggling to meet demand
Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok claims that the Medical Assisted Reproduction Subsidy Program is not providing the expected support to couples seeking the service, as demand far ... -
Black Bears suffer fourth straight defeat, exit contention
The Macau Black Bears have suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in the 2025-26 season of the East Asia Super League (EASL). Facing the Ryukyu Golden Kings ... -
IC says city has enough sports, leisure spaces amid lawmaker concerns
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) stated that the government is meeting local residents’ demand for cultural and recreational spaces by optimizing cultural and sports venues through ... -
Black Bears lose third straight game in EASL campaign
Despite starting the third match of their East Asia Super League (EASL) campaign with the upper hand, the Macau Black Bears have continued their losing streak ... -
Lawmaker urges solutions for unemployment in construction, retail sectors
Lawmaker Leong Pou U has called on the government, in a recent written inquiry, to identify more effective solutions to address specific unemployment issues. The lawmaker ... -
Championship decision to the wire as ADRAM slips, ties Against Hong Fong
After an excellent performance on Match Day 4, with a 1-0 victory over the Artilheiros team, ADRAM slipped on Match Day 5 against Hong Fong, conceding ... -
LRT future expansion plan to seek public opinion in 1H2026
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, said that the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) expansion plan will be presented to the public and enter ... -
IAME Asia Finals deliver some surprise champions
The 2025 Macau International Kart Grand Prix concluded yesterday, delivering thrilling racing action and some unexpected champions. Among the surprises was Toby Gale’s win in the ... -
E-payment transactions continue to grow, especially in F&B
The electronic payment transaction values (e-payment) for restaurants & similar establishments (F&B) and retail trade grew by 12% and 27%, respectively, month-on-month in October, according to ... -
Reclaimed water to be sold just 15% below regular price
The recycled water that the government plans to begin supplying to some users next year will cost 85% of the price of regular potable water, the ... -
Macau to host FIA ‘Arrive & Drive’ Karting event in 2026
The Coloane Karting Track will host one of the six FIA Arrive & Drive Karting events planned for the 2026 season. The calendar was published after ... -
Macau’s growth in international visitation noted on the Top 100 City Destination Index
Local performance in attracting international tourism has been highlighted in the recent report, the “Top 100 City Destination Index,” prepared by Euromonitor International. According to the ... -
Kipchirchir breaks men’s marathon record, Senay wins women’s race
In a weekend full of sports events in Macau, Victor Kipchirchir from Kenya won the men’s marathon with a new race record of 2 hours, 9 ... -
CE sets direction for next stage of public administration reform
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, recently chaired the third meeting of the leading group on public administration reform, outlining the overall direction, objectives, and ... -
Ready to organize the Olympics?
Following the words of President Xi Jinping and other high-ranking officials from the Central Government, the local government has rushed to promote the idea that Macau ... -
Arrivals by sea dropped 65% since HKZMB opened, higher drop among mainland visitors
Open to the public since October 24, 2018, the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HKZMB) has brought significant changes to transportation between the three regions. Seven years after ... -
44th edition of local Marathon to be held on Sunday
The 44th edition of the Macao International Marathon will take place on Sunday (Dec. 7). This year’s marathon will have 12,000 participants from 49 countries and ... -
Macau’s pharmaceutical sector continues to bloom, fueled by mainland visitors
Much of Macau’s international recognition is due to the gaming industry, which, besides generating hundreds of billions of patacas annually, attracts tens of millions of visitors. ... -
Coloane Village LRT extension back on the table
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, has admitted that the Seac Pai Van line of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) may be extended ... -
IC accepting applications for catering services for concert in late December
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced that it will accept applications from local catering providers to supply light food and beverage services for a concert at ... -
Raymond Tam admits closing Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, has once again admitted that the closure of the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal and the relocation of ... -
JP Morgan: November GGR ‘surprisingly high’, December likely higher
The American multinational banking and investment consultancy firm JP Morgan has acknowledged local casino results as surprisingly high. In the company’s latest report, JP Morgan market ... -
November GGR above MOP21 billion, accumulated growth at 8.6%
November closed with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching MOP21.088 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14.4% compared to 2024. November results from local casinos also account for ... -
Secretary airs possibility of operating LRT East Line during T8
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, has suggested operating the East Line of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system during Typhoon Signal 8 ... -
IAME Asia Finals to feature 250 racers from 26 countries
The IAME Asia Finals will take place at the Coloane Karting Track over four days, from Dec. 10 to 14. The organizers have described the event ... -
Lawmakers call for sports promotion and more venues
A total of seven lawmakers have recently submitted inquiries to the Legislative Assembly regarding the development of local sports and the need for more sports venues ... -
Artilheiros leads women’s division after 11-0 win over Sporting
The Artilheiros team tops the 2025 Macau Football League Women’s Division after defeating Sporting 11-0 in a match held Friday evening at Lin Fong Stadium. With ... -
Women’s Football League finally becomes a reality
The first-ever Women’s Football League, officially titled the 2025 Macau Football League Women’s Division, kicked off last week after years of calls for its establishment. A ... -
Chan Tsz King sets national security risk monitoring and early warning as top priorities for 2026
The Secretary for Security, Chan Tsz King, has designated national security risk monitoring as one of the major priorities of his Secretariat for 2026. Presenting his ... -
Lawmakers concerned about online advertising boundaries
The Legislative Assembly (AL) passed the amendments to the Advertising Law in the first reading on Tuesday. The bill proposes regulations on endorsements and online advertising, ... -
Gov’t expects 1.9% budget reduction compared to 2025
The government budget for 2026 presents a 1.9% reduction compared to 2025, the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, admitted yesterday at the Legislative Assembly ... -
Cooperation agreement signed between Macau, Hong Kong and Guangdong
The General Administration of Sport of China has facilitated the signing of an agreement among the governments of Guangdong Province, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ...
