Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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FIA unveils new format for GT World Cup, creates Silver Cup for ‘emerging talent’
The governing body of international motorsport, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has announced a new format for this year’s FIA GT World Cup, which will ... -
IAM to conduct tree trimming until the end of this month, traffic to be suspended
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will conduct a series of tree-trimming activities throughout Macau. These activities aim to prepare the trees for the potential impacts of ... -
CE holds government briefing in preparation for the ministerial meeting
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, has held a meeting with all relevant public departments to strengthen coordination and ensure the smooth hosting of the ... -
Organizers hopeful about synergistic effects of hosting ‘the best in the world’
Fifteen years on, Macau is getting ready to once again receive the women’s Finals of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL), the competition that replaced the former ... -
CE: Orientation fund not expected to generate substantial returns early on
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai has clarified that the government does not expect the recently created orientation fund to generate substantial investment returns from the ... -
Strengthening good governance requires dialogue with the legislative branch: CE
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai has stated that strengthening and improving good governance requires closer coordination between the executive and legislative branches. Speaking at the ... -
Economy expected to slow in June before rebounding in summer
Macau’s economy is set to soften in June before staging a gradual rebound over the summer months, according to the latest forecast by the Macau Economic ... -
Gov’t to keep ceiling for dismissal compensation unchanged
The government has decided to keep the ceiling for dismissal compensation unchanged. The news was announced in a statement from the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), ... -
Courage is the Missing Policy
Macau has a problem with its transportation network. It is obvious, undeniable, and ultimately not as complex as it appears to solve. There are too many ... -
Association gathers views on Five-Year Plan
The Macau Economic Association (AECM) held a symposium early last week to gather experts’ and scholars’ views on the direction of the local economy under the ... -
Gov’t promotes tourism in Lisbon with dragon and lion dances
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has once again traveled to Portugal to participate in the Lisbon Festivities and promote Macau as a tourist destination. MGTO ... -
World Cup to affect local GGR up to 10%, analysts says
The FIFA World Cup 2026, taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico through July 19, is likely to affect the local gaming industry, with ... -
Macau SLOT concession renewed for another year
Local sole sports betting concessionaire Macau Slot Co. Ltd. has seen its concession renewed for another year, with the government’s official gazette publishing the concession contract ... -
Bill proposing complete ban on possession and use of vapes advances
A bill proposing amendments to Macau’s smoking prevention and control law has been passed in its first reading at the Legislative Assembly (AL). Among other provisions, ... -
EPM director to lead Portuguese school in Luanda
Ac·cio de Brito, the current director of the Portuguese School of Macau (EPM), is leaving the local institution to head the Portuguese School of Luanda (EPL) ... -
Former Wynn Macau COO Ciarán Carruthers named CEO of UAE regulator
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has appointed casino executive Ciarán Carruthers as its new CEO, tasking him with overseeing the ... -
Labor law revisions advance as lawmakers clash over leave proposals
The bill proposing amendments to the Labor Relations Law on matters such as maternity leave and annual leave passed its first reading with unanimous approval from ... -
Traditional street and market vendors are in serious decline, association says
Traditional street and market vendors are facing serious challenges and an unprecedented decline, representatives from the Macau Market Vendors Mutual Aid Association have said in a ... -
Cigarettes, silver, and used electronics continue to top cases of smuggling
Tobacco products, e-cigarettes, silver pellets, and used electronics continue to top the list of products most often caught by the authorities while attempting to be smuggled ... -
Gov’t moves forward with sports facilities on idle Taipa and Nam Van plots
The government has decided to temporarily use two idle land plots to build sports facilities. According to the Land and Public Works Bureau (DSOP), the BT7 ... -
F4 World Cup grid to expand to 24 cars this year, teams take central role
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has announced that it has amended the entry model for this year’s second running of the FIA Formula 4 (F4) ... -
Weather-impacted Isle of Man TT concludes prematurely
The Isle of Man (IOM) TT Races have concluded their 2026 edition prematurely following a weather-impacted event, organizers announced. Following consultation between the Clerk of the ... -
Local banks complete 23 cross-border transactions on first day of mBridge participation
After joining mBridge, the Multilateral Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Bridge, local banks completed 23 cross-border transactions on the first day, according to the Monetary Authority ... -
Customs continue to seize large quantities of smuggled goods
The Customs Service (SA) continues to detect and seize large quantities of products being smuggled across the border into and out of Macau. According to the ... -
TUI rejects appeal by PSP chief in disciplinary case
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has ruled in a case involving a chief of the Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the force’s disciplinary proceedings ... -
Lawmakers raise concerns over birthrate’s impact on education workforce
Several lawmakers have expressed concerns about how Macau’s low birthrate is already affecting the labor market, particularly schools and teaching staff. In an inquiry initiated by ... -
Lawmaker wants to expand visitor sources from Australia and New Zealand
Lawmaker Chan Hao Weng called on the government to make greater efforts to expand visitor sources from Australia and New Zealand during an inquiry at the ... -
Dean Harrison wins first TT race, joins 6-wins club
Dean Harrison (Honda CBR1000RR-R) won the first of this year’s Isle of Man TT Races. Harrison, who had already shown a very fast pace in qualifying ... -
Roadsports and GT Challenge conclude qualification races for the Grand Prix
The second and final round of the qualification races that give access to racers in the Roadsport Challenge and GT Challenge (GT4) to race at the ... -
SAFP expects smooth transition to new office software
The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) said it has been coordinating the planning, development, and implementation of office application systems across government departments after ... -
Over 5,100 people suffered work-related accidents in 2025, nine died
In 2025, there were 5,102 victims of workplace accidents in Macau, with the main causes being “falls” (24.1%), “crushing, puncture, or laceration” (20.0%), and “straining or ... -
We deserve more than thoughts and prayers
The recent death of a 10-year-old schoolboy after being hit by a car while crossing the road at a crosswalk in Macau has prompted the public ... -
New bus stop at Av. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen to serve South Shore Waterfront Green Promenade
A new bus stop has been installed on Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, aiming to improve public transportation access to the new sports and leisure areas surrounding ... -
Hubert Wang joins Sands China as chief operating officer
Former MGM China president and chief operating officer (COO) Hubert Wang is joining Sands China Ltd. (SCL) today as the company’s new COO, according to an ... -
Police inspected over 500 random people in 13 days, found irregularities in over 11%
The Unitary Police Service (SPU) announced that a joint police force operation, held between May 12 and May 24, has resulted in 59 people being charged ...
