Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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Single-use plastics reduction to continue
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, reaffirmed at the Legislative Assembly during a debate on the 2025 policy agenda that the reduction of ... -
Lawmakers call for structural changes to health vouchers
Lawmakers Chan Iek Lap and Ron Lam have called for structural changes to the “health voucher” program, which is part of the annual benefits granted by ... -
DSAL promotes training in e-commerce and AI to help workers seize new opportunities
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has announced the launch of a series of training sessions designed to equip local workers with new skills in electronic commerce ... -
Bathing season: swimming pools to reopen on May 1
The four outdoor public swimming pools operating under the Sport Bureau’s (ID) management are to open on May 1 (Thursday), as officially the bathing season kicks ... -
Secretary O Lam proposes books and sports to combat mental health issues
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, proposes that people read more books and watch or participate in sports activities and events to address ... -
Mandatory FSS regime postponed until full economic recovery
The idea of transforming the Non-mandatory Central Provident Fund System into a mandatory one has been postponed, at least until the economy fully recovers from the ... -
MGTO forecasts 700,000 visitors over May 1 Golden Week
The director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Helena de Senna Fernandes, has forecast that 700,000 visitors will enter Macau during the five days that ... -
DSAT warns adding black taxis to the radio taxis calling app is illegal
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has responded to news that some regular taxis (black taxis) are now using the mobile application (app) from the radio taxi system ... -
Unemployment rate grew in Q1 to 2.5% for locals
Official statistics from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) show that both the general unemployment rate (1.9%) and the unemployment rate of local residents (2.5%) rose ... -
MGTO confirms illegal tour providers’ complaints, claims to be investigating
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said it is investigating several social media posts offering “private” tour services in Macau by unlicensed individuals or companies. In ... -
Jetfoil service between Hong Kong and Macau turns 50
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the start of operations for the jetfoil service between Hong Kong and Macau. The service began on April 25, 1975, ... -
IAS clarifies that ‘knife attacker’ was never under the service’s care
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has clarified that a 41-year-old man arrested after attacking two people with a knife in central Macau has never been evaluated ... -
FDCT budget has increased by 88% this year, says economy chief
The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) budget has increased by 88% this year, Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip said yesterday at ... -
Architect ‘We have to change the paradigm from speed to quality’
Recent winner of several accolades in the field of Architecture and Design, Nuno Soares, Architect, Urban Planner, and Head of the Department of Architecture and Design ... -
‘Tariff War’ between China and US not yet affecting tourism
The director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Helena de Senna Fernandes, has said that the escalating conflict between China and the USA has not ... -
SMG prepares for typhoon season, holds drill on emergency electric power supply
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) is preparing for the typhoon season, and the SMG reported that they held an annual emergency electricity supply drill yesterday. ... -
Gov’t is reducing the use of parking spaces on public car parks, DSF claims
The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) claims that the government is using fewer spaces in public car parks than previously, the bureau said in response to a ... -
‘Crystal Fish’ 2025 to take place this month
The Unitary Police Service announced in a statement that the annual Civil Protection drill “Crystal Fish” 2025 will occur on April 26. According to the same ... -
MGTO invites HK tourism sector representatives to visit Macau
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) invited 27 Hong Kong Tourism Industry Council members to visit Macau for familiarization. During the visit, a working meeting was ... -
Thailand postpones discussion of casino bill, leaving local parties on ‘standby’
The Thai government is delaying a parliamentary debate on a bill to legalize gaming in casinos in the country, Bloomberg reported. According to the report, the ... -
Residential property price drops 0.9% for the three months ending in Feb 2025
The Statistics and Census Service indicated that the overall residential property price index for the three months ending in February 2025 (Dec. 2024 to Feb. 2025) ... -
Applications for ‘hire-then-train’ plan from DSAL with Wynn start today
The Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has announced a new plan with Wynn Resorts S.A (Wynn) to employ 12 people under the so-called Professional Development Plan. The ... -
Charles Leong wins the first two races of Lamborghini Trofeo Asia
Macau racer Charles Leong started a brand-new season at the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia (LSTA), scoring two wins in the first two races of the year, ... -
Lawmaker criticizes gov’t for lack of public consultations for major projects
Lawmaker Ron Lam has criticized the former government for not prioritizing the need to hear the population before deciding on significant projects that influence people’s lives. ... -
Hac Sa Beach revitalization project wins Architecture Award in London
The “Park of Tides,” a proposal for revitalizing Hac Sa Beach in Coloane, has been recognized at the London Design Awards. The project, led by Nuno ... -
‘Ching Ming’ weekend brings 15% more visitors than last year, 31,000 international tourists
Figures from the Public Security Police Force show that the three-day long weekend that coincided with the holiday of the “Ching Ming” Festival brought 408,778 visitors ... -
Outdoor Performance Venue idled after inaugural event
Built last year in a bid by the government of Ho Iat Seng to cater to large-scale events, namely concerts, Macau’s Outdoor Performance Venue stopped operations ... -
Macau establishes cargo flight link to Madrid
Macau is now connected to Madrid, the capital of Spain, through a cargo flight operating twice a week since yesterday. A ceremony marking the flight inauguration ... -
LRT passenger increase trend over in March
The recent trend of increasing the number of passengers transported by Light Rapid Transit (LRT) came to a halt in March, as the public transport system ... -
LRT passenger increase trend over in March
The recent trend of increasing the number of passengers transported by Light Rapid Transit (LRT) came to a halt in March, as the public transport system ... -
IAM to build pumping station, box-culvert project for flood prevention at Taipa Old Village
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will soon build a water pumping station and a box culvert at Taipa Old Village. The IAM presented the project at ... -
Analysts expect April to be another ‘flat’ month on GGR
Senior analyst for Global Gaming at investment research company Seaport Research Partners, Vitaly Umansky, noted in a report on Tuesday that the firm expects another “flat” ... -
SARs’ anti-corruption watchdog hold training program in Brazil
For the first time, the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) and its Hong Kong counterpart, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), have held a joint training program ... -
Casino revenue slightly increases to MOP19.7b in March
Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in March totaled MOP19.66 billion, representing a marginal year-on-year increase of 0.8% from the MOP19.50 billion recorded in March 2024. Official data ... -
Swimming pool fees for minors and seniors reduced
The Sports Bureau (ID) said it had adjusted the entry fees for swimming pools operating under the bureau. The measure reduces the costs for residents under ...
