Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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Survey: Lower wages offered to non-locals are seen as unfair competition
Two organizations released their joint annual survey report yesterday, revealing that over 63% of respondents believe the current policy on non-local workers lacks a system that ... -
European visitors market shows recovery to 2019 level, MGTO chief says
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, has highlighted that in the first 10 months of this year, the European visitor market ... -
MOP18 billion allocated for Macao Technology Research Industrial Park
The budget estimate for the Macao Technology Research Industrial Park has been included in the Government Investment and Development Expenditure Plan (PIDDA) with a total allocation ... -
Hotel insiders anticipate occupancy rates to top 90% this Christmas
As Christmas approaches, hotel insiders expect December occupancy rates to exceed 90%, as international travelers increasingly prioritize overseas trips during the holiday season. As cited in ... -
Consultation for amendments to telecommunications law set to launch this month
The Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) is expected to begin the Telecommunications Law consultation later this month, CTT Director Derby Lau announced yesterday. This comes ... -
Associations weigh bamboo scaffolding future amid Hong Kong safety debate
In the wake of a deadly apartment fire in Hong Kong, the government has proposed a roadmap to replace bamboo scaffolding with metal scaffolding – an ... -
Gov’t to advance ride-hailing services with planned regulatory consultations
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, announced yesterday plans to increase Macau’s taxi fleet, currently at around 1,400 vehicles, with a particular focus ... -
Raymond Tam’s policy objectives focus on public housing replacement system
Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam has outlined this fiscal year’s policy objectives, which include studying the expansion of replacement and temporary housing applications ... -
Gov’t plans to construct more outdoor parking lots with 15-minute free parking incentives
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, revealed yesterday plans to redevelop 30 pieces of land for different purposes, specifically highlighting the creation of ... -
Eight round-trip flights affected by Airbus A320 grounding update
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced on Friday that a significant number of A320 series aircraft require emergency grounding due to flight control software vulnerable to intense solar ... -
Macau equipped with two aerial ladder trucks for fires up to 70 Meters
In light of the deadly apartment fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, local fire authorities reassured the public that the region has two aerial ladder ... -
Unemployment rate drops while full-time employment sees an increase
The latest data from the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) show that the unemployment rate for local residents from August to October stood at 2.3%, with ... -
Gov’t-led tech park taps Beijing research institute for planning
The Macau Science and Technology Research and Development Industrial Park held a public consultation session yesterday, where it was noted that, although the project is government-led, ... -
Fraud suspects turned extortion victims, losing at least HKD800,000 in total
In an investigation of a gambling fraud case, the Judiciary Police (PJ) uncovered an extortion scheme in which a gang coerced 10 scammers into paying cash ... -
Local media mourns the passing of veteran journalist
Veteran journalist David Chan, who passed away mid-month at 81, was mourned by the media industry, which praised him as a low-key, warm-hearted, and highly respected ... -
SSM warns of increasing overweight rates but data stagnates for a decade
The government launched a pilot program in March for next year’s health survey, but the Health Bureau (SSM) announced yesterday that the sample size was insufficient ... -
Realtor optimizes market stabilization with gov’t ‘sweetener’
The government’s Policy Address for next year proposes two new property measures, which a real-estate professional views as the first significant “sweetener” for the property market ... -
Domestic violence cases decline, but social pressures persist: Wong Kit Cheng
As Macau’s Domestic Violence Law approaches its 10th anniversary, legislator Grace Wong Kit Cheng has acknowledged progress in preventing domestic violence, while noting that persistent cases ... -
Lawmaker expresses concern over outdated employment assistance
The government is offering a subsidy for hiring first-time job seekers to encourage employers to hire youth without work experience, but a lawmaker has called for ... -
Lawmaker flags stagnation in urban renewal amid aging buildings
Legislator Vong Hou Piu has recalled that over 4,000 buildings in Macau are more than 30 years old, with some exceeding 50 years, and noted that ... -
AMCM proposes increasing mortgage loan-to-value ratio to 80%
The Macau authorities have proposed changes to tax incentives for real estate purchases in response to market conditions, aiming to increase the maximum mortgage loan-to-value ratio ... -
Six satellite casinos closed, last three to close doors next month
The three-year transition period will conclude at the end of this year, marking the complete phase-out of satellite casinos in Macau. As of yesterday, four venues ... -
Two potential sites to be surveyed for the technology park
Starting Thursday, the Macao Technology Research Industrial Park will begin collecting public feedback and suggestions on potential sites for the park. Secretary for Economy and Finance, ... -
Finance Secretary claims gov’t efforts have supported youth employment
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, has attributed the decline in the unemployment rate to the authorities’ various initiatives to support youth employment, highlighting ... -
CE calls on government team to enhance political stance following Chinese plenary session
The inaugural “Seminar on the Promotion of the Spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee” was held ... -
Survey: Civil servants risk evading accountability, limited support for public evaluation
A survey on accountability and responsibility awareness among civil servants found that while public servants exhibit a strong sense of responsibility, they also face risks of ... -
Diversification produced limited results
The recently released 2026 Policy Address reaffirms the principle of appropriate economic diversification, with an industry insider noting that, despite the government’s efforts to promote four ... -
Civil servants are turning to part-time jobs amid economic pressures, lawmaker claims
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho has criticized the administration for failing to genuinely address civil servants’ needs, noting that many are forced to work overtime after hours ... -
Technology research industrial park set to progress gradually
Macau will progress in an orderly manner with the construction of the technology research industrial park, with authorities confirming yesterday that extensive public consultations will be ... -
CE optimistic about hosting Olympics in GBA following success of National Games
As the 2025 National Games conclude tomorrow, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has stated that the event, jointly hosted for the first time by Guangdong, Hong ... -
CE announces new adjustments to enhance people’s livelihoods, reports ‘steady progress’ since taking office
In his Policy Address, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai outlined the continuation of various measures to improve people’s livelihoods, notably proposing an increase in the marriage ... -
Policy Address prioritizes local employment with review of non-local worker approval system
The 2026 Policy Address seeks to prioritize local employment by proposing a comprehensive review and refinement of the non-local worker approval system to better manage the ... -
Cultural Affairs Bureau and Sports Bureau to merge
The 2026 Policy Address emphasizes the need to improve public administration efficiency and enhance service-oriented thinking among civil servants, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai confirming ... -
Policy Address prioritizes local employment with review of non-local worker approval system
The 2026 Policy Address seeks to prioritize local employment by proposing a comprehensive review and refinement of the non-local worker approval system to better manage the ... -
November events drive steady improvement in overall economic sentiment
The latest economic sentiment index from the Macau Economic Association suggests steady improvement in overall economic sentiment, with projections indicating the index will remain within the ...
