Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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Kai Fong removes deities of famous altar ahead of new Central Library construction
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has authorized the Macau General Union of Neighborhood Associations, commonly referred to as “Kai Fong,” to oversee the removal and temporary ... -
Gov’t forecasts gaming revenue to reach MOP202b this year
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, said earlier at the Legislative Assembly (AL) that the local gaming industry is projected to conclude 2023 ... -
Gov’t argues it would be ‘risky’ for banking sector to subsidize housing mortgage interests
The government will not subsidize housing mortgage interest rates in Macau, which happens elsewhere in the world, because that would pose a risk to the banking ... -
250,000 gifts to attract foreign visitors
The government is proposing to entice more foreign visitors by offering a package of 250,000 gifts, including air tickets, hotel rooms and discounts for food and ... -
Gaming concessionaires salaries to rise up to 3%, Secretary says
The gaming concessionaires workers’ salaries should be raised next year by at least 2 or 3%, the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, said ... -
Modern finance is underway, AMCM says
One of the four pillars selected by the central government for Macau’s future development and economic diversification, the so-called ‘1+4,’ is the development of modern finance ... -
Physician and clinic staff sentenced for unlawful aesthetic surgeries
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has upheld the sentences of a physician and seven other private clinic staff members, the Office of the President of ... -
Immigration followed law refusing entry of Portuguese national
The Immigration Services of the Public Security Police Force (PSP) have abided by the law in the case of the Portuguese national, resident in Shenzhen, who ... -
Visitor arrivals in October down 16% y-o-y from pre-pandemic levels
The number of visitor arrivals to Macau continues to recover steadily with last month (October 2023) registering an increase of 19.8% month-to-month when compared with September ... -
Browning confirms supremacy with final win
British driver Luke Browning (Hitech Pulse-Eight) is the newest Macau Formula 3 (F3) star after replicating his success at the Qualifying Race (Saturday) during Sunday’s final ... -
Hart and Cao win in Macau GP
Irish racer Max Hart (Hyundai Elantra N TCR) won Race 2 of the Macau Touring Car Cup (MTCC) – China Touring Car Championship (CTCC) as Cao ... -
Hickman dominates with fourth Macau win
The Brit, Peter Hickman (BMW M1000RR), dominated the 55th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix with a lights-to-flag finish on Saturday. Hickman now has four Macau wins, which ... -
Michelisz crowned 2023 champion in Macau
The Hungarian Norbert Michelisz (Hyundai Elantra N TCR) was crowned 2023 Kumho TCR World Tour champion in Macau yesterday as the Belgian, Frédéric Vervisch (Audi RS3 ... -
Marciello adds to his Macau success
The Swiss racer, Raffaele Marciello (Mercedes AMG GT3), bid a triumphant farewell to GT car racing, winning the final race of the FIA GT World Cup ... -
Minì shows potential snatching provisional pole
The Italian Gabriele Minì (SJM Theodore Prema Racing Team) has shown his potential on the first day of track action on Guia Circuit snatching the provisional ... -
Cairoli surprises on Day 1 by topping timesheets
The Italian Matteo Cairoli at the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT3R (Absolute Racing) has surprised the competition by topping the timesheets at the end of ... -
Hickman leads on the first day
In the 55th edition of the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, the event started as expected with the Brit Peter Hickman (BMW M1000RR) placing the best ... -
FHO with strong lineup to storm the podium
Racing in Macau for the first time as FHO Racing, the team owned by Faye Ho, the granddaughter of late tycoon Stanley Ho, comes geared up ... -
Macau racers bid to the podium
The Macau Touring Car Cup will be running this year with cars and drivers from the China Touring Car Championship (CTCC). The entry list for this ... -
Top race returns looking to continue the legacy
The “Queen” of all Macau races, the Formula 3 (F3) World Cup is finally back in the GP program after three years of absence due to ... -
To pick up where they left off
Always one of the most awaited events, the FIA GT World Cup for GT3 specifications cars has returned this year to pick up from where they ... -
International TCR returns to add sparkle to emblematic event
After a long absence, an international contingent of TCR category racers is returning to Macau to take part in the historic Guia Race for touring cars. ... -
CE: Budget ‘too tight’ for additional support measures
Legislative Assembly (AL) lawmakers heard yesterday from the Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, there will be no added support measures for the population or companies ... -
Macau New Neighborhood to allow ‘VPN free’ Internet and foreign domestic workers
The Macau New Neighborhood in Hengqin will allow unrestricted access to the Internet without the need for a Virtual Private Network (VPN). It will also allow ... -
Lindblad justified favoritism by winning F4 Race
British racer Arvid Lindblad has won the Macau Formula 4 (F4) Race, concluding the program of the first weekend of the local Grand Prix. At the ... -
Thong secures final win at TCR Asia Challenge
Hong Kong driver Shaun Thong secured victory in the final race of the TCR Asia Challenge event at the Macau Grand Prix this weekend. After a ... -
Lotus makes ‘picture perfect’ debut of Emira GT4
In its world premiere over the weekend in Macau, the Emira GT4 could not have had a better start in the competitive arena, securing a double ... -
O’Young wins again on GT3
Hong Kong racer and multiple Macau Grand Prix winner, Darryl O’Young, has had yet another win in the GT3 category. This time O’Young won the Greater ... -
Lawmakers call for salary updates for gaming concessionaire workers
Lawmakers Nick Lei and Ella Lei are calling on the government to push the gaming concessionaires to increase the salaries of their workers. The call follows ... -
Lawmakers call on structural changes for daycares, while IAS reviews the rules
During the recent Legislative Assembly (AL) plenary, at least two lawmakers, including Lo Choi In and José Pereira Coutinho, have called for the government to review ... -
GBA Cup splits categories to attempt stability
The Greater Bay Area (GBA) GT Cup has probably experienced the most changes of any Macau Grand Prix racing event. This year’s GBA GT Cup will ... -
Regional contenders aim for the gold
Starting last year, the TCR Asia Challenge will this year continue to bring fierce competition among regional racers of the TCR touring cars category. Without last ... -
Added excitement anticipated for this year’s F4 race
Formula 4 (F4) will be taking part once again of this year’s two-weekend celebratory program of the 70th edition of the Macau Grand Prix event. Initially ... -
Local rookie with ‘strong desire’ for a good result in first GP
Tiago Rodrigues Making his debut at the Guia Circuit, local teen Tiago Rodrigues is hoping for the best for his first-ever Grand Prix weekend. The 16-year-old ... -
New car, added competitivity
Retaining only the name from previous editions, the Macau Roadsport Challenge will this year present a completely new racing series to local Grand Prix spectators. Featuring ...
