Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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Gov’t to supervise transfers by multinational luxury brands to ensure tax compliance
The Executive Council (ExCo) has concluded discussions on a new administrative regulation aimed at setting standards for the transfer pricing of branches of multinational companies established ... -
Wynn and Galaxy file for PCUs for upcoming expansion works
Gaming operators Wynn Macau (Wynn) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (Galaxy) have both requested the issuance of new urban condition plans (PCUs) for their unused land parcels ... -
Gov’t extends maternity leave subsidy to companies for another year
The government has extended the plan until December 31, 2026. Under the plan, companies receive a subsidy to compensate for the absence of workers who have ... -
Gov’t establishes rules for bureau heads’ selection, career progression of officials
The government has established supplementary provisions for selecting bureau heads and mandatory training for the promotion of division chiefs. The new rules are part of an ... -
Recycled water to be supplied in Q1 2026 to Seac Pai Van and UM campus
The government will begin supplying recycled water to parts of Coloane in the first quarter of 2026, with the Seac Pai Van Public Housing Estate and ... -
Guangdong to issue RMB2.5 billion in municipal bonds in Macau late this month
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) confirmed that the Guangdong government will issue offshore RMB-denominated municipal government bonds in Macau late this month. According to AMCM, ... -
Housing rents increase in Q2, offices and shops drop slightly
The average rent per square meter of usable area for residential units slightly increased (+0.2%) quarter-on-quarter, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). ... -
Number of events rose 29% in first half of year
The number of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) events rose by 29.3% (+208) year-on-year to 918 in the first half of 2025, according to data ... -
Macao Open to bring back champions from near and far
The 2025 SJM Macao Open will return this October, bringing not only the reigning champion Rattanon Wannasrichan but also one of the tournament’s first winners, the ... -
Hotel staff report cases of children left alone, authorities claim unawareness
Authorities and tourism experts say they are unaware of children being left alone in hotel rooms in Macau, even as hotel staff report that such incidents ... -
Workers’ rights and economic growth were top concerns for FAOM lawmakers over the past four years
Lawmakers from the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) highlighted workers’ rights and economic growth as their top priorities over the past four years, presenting a ... -
Rainstorms cause havoc in Taipa and Cotai
The rainstorms that hit Macau yesterday afternoon, with the passage of typhoon Podul, caused havoc in several areas of Taipa and Cotai. Significant flooding was recorded ... -
Number of companies shutting down in 1H drops from the highest in 25 years
The number of companies closing doors in Macau in the first half of this year (1H) has dropped significantly year-on-year compared to 2024, the Statistics and ... -
MacauSLOT: Basketball betting in Macau unlikely to suffer from Hong Kong legalization
Harry Lan, chief betting officer at Macau Slot Co. Ltd. (MacauSLOT), said the local sports betting business is unlikely to suffer any damage due to the ... -
M Plus Sports partners with MCTV to expand football offerings
MPlus Sports Media Company Limited (M Plus) has partnered with Macau Cable Television (MCTV) to expand local football coverage, including live broadcasts of England’s Premier League ... -
Hong Kong’s Cheung Yan Kit dominates MiniGP
Hong Kong’s young rider Cheung Yan Kit dominated the weekend at the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) MiniGP Southeast Asia (SEA) Rounds 3 and 4, which ... -
Non-gaming visitors’ spending drops 13% in 1H despite higher total expenditure
Macau’s per-capita non-gaming spending by visitors fell 12.8% year-on-year to MOP1,970 in the first half of 2025, even as total non-gaming expenditure slightly edged up 0.2% ... -
E-payments grew 3% for F&B but fell by over 10% in retail
Electronic payment transactions for food and beverage (F&B) establishments in Macau rose modestly by 3.1% in the first half of 2025, while the retail sector experienced ... -
Rule enforcement for idle Indonesian bank accounts causes havoc among overseas workers
A recent rule enforcement by the Indonesian Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) has caused havoc, particularly among the many Indonesian nationals working abroad. The ... -
Amendment to road traffic law set to expire
The bill that aims to enforce amendments to the local Road Traffic Law is about to expire due to a lack of progress in its discussion. ... -
M Plus secures exclusive Premier League and FA Cup broadcast rights through 2028
M Plus Sports Media Limited (M Plus) has announced that it has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for major football competitions in the Macau market, starting with ... -
Black rain signal hoisted for the first time this year, several areas recorded light flooding
Yesterday, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) hoisted the “Black” rain warning signal for the first time this year. The warning followed heavy, continuous morning rainfall ... -
Customs seize MOP2.42 million on counterfeit goods, arrest 4
The Customs Service (SA) said in a statement that the customs authorities of Guangdong Province, Hong Kong, and Macau have been jointly conducting operations to enforce ... -
Melco’s expansion beyond borders will not harm Macau, experts say
Former International Legal Affairs Bureau head and Gaming Law Commissioner Jorge Costa Oliveira told the Times that expanding Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s (Melco) integrated resorts portfolio ... -
GGR rises 19% m-o-m in July; 6.5% up y-o-y
Data from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) revealed that local casinos generated approximately MOP22.13 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in July, the highest ... -
LRT reports slight passenger recovery in July
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system reported a slight passenger recovery in July compared to the previous month. According to the company’s data, the system transported ... -
Grandview Casino closure proceeded according to procedures, DICJ says
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) said in a statement that Grandview Casino, a satellite casino operated under Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. (SJM)’s ... -
Unemployment slightly up 1H, median salary drops
Unemployment in Macau rose slightly in the first half (1H) of the year, while median monthly earnings saw a modest decline, according to data released by ... -
Bar industry struggles under current landscape, points to directions for revival
Macau’s bar industry is facing mounting challenges as shifting social habits, regulatory hurdles, and a lack of targeted support threaten the survival of the sector, according ... -
Macau and Zhuhai customs seize large quantity of electronics being smuggled into mainland
Macau and Zhuhai customs authorities have found, in separate cases, large quantities of electronics – including old mobile phones and laptops – being smuggled across the ... -
IC: Too early to assess outdoor venue performance amid trial period
The president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), Deland Leong, said that it is too early to evaluate the project’s outcome and effects during the Outdoor ... -
EASL announces groupings for 2025–26 season, Black Bears in Group B
The East Asia Super League (EASL) has announced the groupings and schedule for the upcoming 2025–26 season, which will see the competition expand in both size ... -
Children’s arts festival adds more workshop sessions due to high demand
The president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), Deland Leong, said that the Macao International Children’s Arts Festival (MICAF) has added more workshop sessions this year ... -
Authorities probe ‘red and yellow banner’ stores for potential tax violations
The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) has launched an investigation into so-called “red and yellow banner” shops following public reports of possible tax violations, while the Customs ... -
Outdoor performance venue sees another event cancellation
The Macau Outdoor Performance Venue in Cotai is once again without bookings through the end of September, following the cancellation of the Songkran Music Festival (S2O) ...
