Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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CE gathers expert opinions for Policy Address 2025 and economic strategy
Before departing for Beijing, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai met with local economists and scholars to hear their opinions and suggestions on preparing this year’s ... -
AL elections set for Sept. 14 with unchanged campaign spending cap
The elections for the eighth term of the local Legislative Assembly (AL) have been set for September 14, 2025. In an executive order published yesterday in ... -
Gov’t financial reserve grew 5.3% on investment in 2024
In 2024, the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) Financial Reserve recorded an investment income of MOP30.95 billion, an annual return of 5.3%, the Monetary Authority of ... -
Sudden closure of bank accounts may be related to ‘unlawful’ remittances
Several banking institutions in Macau have reportedly informed clients of sudden account closures, according to sources familiar with the issue. An investigation by The Times suggests ... -
FIA unveils new ‘time attack’ racing format for World GT cup
The FIA GT World Cup, set to take place in Macau this November, will introduce a new qualifying format, which was unveiled at the latest World ... -
Wong Sio Chak considers amending law after filming accident
The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, has admitted to considering amendments to the current law to grant the government more power to prosecute individuals and ... -
Crime rate rises by 6% in 2024, driven by illegal gaming and cybercrime
The crime rate in 2024 increased by 6%, according to a report released by the Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, in a press conference yesterday. ... -
Security chief concerned with the closing of satellite casinos
The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, has expressed concern about the potential closing of the so-called satellite casinos and is closely monitoring the situation. At ... -
US memorandum poses challenges for city’s cross-border investments and tech collaborations
The memorandum titled “America First Investment Policy” (AFIP) may cause some impact in Macau, mostly related to gaming companies’ cross-border investments and challenges to technology collaborations ... -
CPPCC members discuss city’s aging population and economic diversification with CE
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, met with local members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) to hear opinions and suggestions ahead of ... -
Taxi drivers’ infractions more than tripled in January
Last month, the number of violations by taxi drivers last month was over three times higher than during the same month last year, according to data ... -
MGTO participates in travel fair in Indonesia as it eyes expansion in Asian markets
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the travel trade participated in the ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 last weekend in Jakarta, Indonesia. Local tourism authorities showcased ... -
SSM cracks down on over 4,000 infractions in 2024
The Health Bureau’s (SSM) inspections in 2024 resulted in 4,205 infractions, the majority (3,941 or 93.7%) related to illegal smoking. The SSM stated that the 2024 ... -
Macau included in US list of ‘foreign adversaries’
A memorandum signed by President Donald Trump on the “America First Investment Policy” notes that the Macau Special Administrative Region (Macau SAR) has been officially included ... -
Jaywalking fines continue to grow, close to 200 weekly
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has reportedly fined almost 200 people for jaywalking violations committed between February 10 and 16. The number of people caught ... -
Gov’t plans to open Praia Grande’s A9 plot parking lot for public use
The government plans to complete the construction of a parking lot located at the underground level of the A9 plot in Praia Grande and open it ... -
EV buses to operate on night routes
Fully electric-powered (EV) buses will begin operating in Macau, particularly on night routes, announced the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, at the Legislative ... -
Gov’t considering housing exchange system for public housing upgrades
The government is considering implementing a housing exchange system to allow residents to move into larger units as their families grow. The Secretary for Transport and ... -
Raymond Tam says conditions are met for extension to Qingmao
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, has stated that a preliminary study on extending the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) East Line to the ... -
MGTO to expand Hong Kong promotions to boost regional tourism
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has announced plans to progressively roll out promotions targeting the Hong Kong market, aiming to increase visitation from the neighboring ... -
O Lam claims National Games will boost regional integration
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, believes that hosting the National Games in Macau will boost regional integration through exchange and cooperation between ... -
Suicide rates in 2024 reach new record high with 2.3% y-o-y increase
The cases of suicide in Macau continued to grow in 2024, as shown in a report from the Health Bureau (SSM) on the monitoring of suicide. ... -
Local GP confirmed as final round of 2025 TCR Australia
World Sporting Consulting Limited (WSC) and TCR Australia confirmed yesterday that the final round of the 2025 TCR Australia touring car season will be held during ... -
Projects of local company shortlisted at GBA Architecture Awards
Two projects from the local architecture firm LBA Arquitectura e Planeamento Lda. (LBA) have been shortlisted for the 2024 Cross-Strait Architectural Awards (CADA). According to the ... -
Private sector transaction value grows 20.7% in 2024
The total value of real estate transactions in the private sector in Macau in 2024 increased by 20.7% year-over-year to MOP 28.04 billion, according to official ... -
Events surge by 30% in 2024, but attendees drop 21%
The number of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) events increased by 31.4% (+364) year-on-year, reaching 1,524 in 2024, according to the Statistics and Census Service ... -
Macau extends automated border passages to Brazilians and Germans
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has announced that Brazilian and German nationals can now use their passports to enter and exit Macau through the automated ... -
TSI denies appeal in ‘relationship fraud’ case
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has dismissed a defendant’s appeal in a fraud case involving a romantic relationship, upholding the Court of First Instance’s (TJB) ... -
New Taipei Kings clinch EASL final four spot, Black Bears eliminated
The New Taipei Kings claimed the last spot in the 2025 East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four. With a 106-96 double-overtime victory over the Meralco ... -
Gov’t responds to public outcry on overpass sign between Zones A and B
The government announced it would collect public opinions and conduct an integrated analysis on the construction method for the access roads of the overpass that will ... -
Partial closing of Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen in Taipa to cause traffic disruption for a month
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced in a news release that Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen in Taipa will be partially and phased closed to traffic for at ... -
Macau Youth GBA Tournament with local winners in all categories
In The News Last weekend, the Macau Youth GBA Tournament 2025 took place at the Macau Workers’ Stadium. During the two days of competition, 28 youth ... -
Ella Lei wants applicants to be able to choose bigger apartments to promote family development
Lawmaker Ella Lei wants the government to allow public housing applicants to choose two-bedroom apartments. She believes such a measure could promote family development and help ... -
Leong Sun Iok calls on gov’t to revitalize public markets and transform unused space
Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok has urged the government to enhance the public markets of São Domingos, located in the city center, and Taipa Village. In an ... -
Macau ice hockey team ends participation with win over Bahrain
The local ice hockey team has ended its participation in the 9th Asian Winter Games, which are taking place in Harbin, China. Finishing 13th out of ...
