Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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Tire park to be converted into recreational area
The government is set to enhance the Taipa area by merging the BT11 and BT12 sites into a recreational park with an underground car park. The ... -
Stable economic outlook expected through July
Macau’s economy has remained “stable” over the past two months, with the Macau Economic Association (MEA) predicting this trend will continue through July, indicating “remarkable resilience” ... -
Chio Family Mansion set to open this year
The Chio Family Mansion, located on Travessa da Porta, is currently undergoing an exciting restoration and revitalization process, with plans to open to the public later ... -
Covid-19 is still active in Macau, says SSM
The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported that while the Covid-19 pandemic in Macau remains at a relatively high level of activity, it is reassuring to note ... -
Importing non-local workers ‘serves Macau’s interests’, says Anton Tai
The government has reiterated its stance on the employment of non-local workers, stating that the policy continues to prioritize local employment and the protection of residents’ ... -
MOP30 billion generated from non-gaming initiatives in 2023
The non-gaming investment plans for 2023 by the city’s six gaming concessionaires generated over MOP30 billion in gross production value for Macau’s economy, according to Secretary ... -
Gov’t strives to launch e-MOP prototype in two years
The Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM) is currently implementing the prototype system for the “Digital Macau Pataca” (e-MOP) in phases, with the Secretary for Economy and Finance, ... -
Lawmakers demand details on gaming ops’ non-gaming investments
Lawmaker Ron Lam called for the government to promptly disclose the annual investment plans of the six local gaming concessionaires, while fellow lawmaker Nick Lei highlighted ... -
Gemstone painting exhibition highlights anti-drug awareness
The Macau Chinese Charity Foundation and the International Peace and Anti-Drug Foundation (IFPEOC) are jointly organizing an exhibition showcasing 60 gemstone paintings created by 18 orphaned ... -
Sluggish conditions persist in the city’s catering industry
Macau is likely to face challenges in offsetting the resulting decline in local consumer spending in the short term, said Aeson Lei, president of the Macau ... -
Xia Baolong discusses trade war and economic diversification with local officials
Beijing’s top official for Hong Kong and Macau affairs, Xia Baolong, met with local officials and lawmakers yesterday to discuss the potential impact of the Sino-US ... -
Gov’t to control population density by limiting usable floor space and flats
The Land and Urban Construction Services Bureau (DSSCU) is conducting further research on the draft plan for the Nam Wai Kwok redevelopment project on Avenida de ... -
Gov’t reports 3,600 mental illness patients; SSM commits to protecting their rights
Macau’s mental illness patient population reached 3,600 by the end of September last year, and the Health Bureau (SSM) has emphasized that any involuntary hospitalizations of ... -
Gov’t says import of mainland Chinese F&B brands essential for Macau’s economy
Recognizing the growing presence of mainland Chinese F&B brands in Macau, Vincent U, president of the Macau Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), has emphasized that ... -
IAS plans to install CCTV cameras in nurseries next quarter
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced yesterday that it has drafted a video surveillance plan for local nurseries, which is expected to be implemented in the ... -
Francis Lui warns hotel shortage threatens Macau’s global tourism edge
The Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) chairman, Francis Lui, has highlighted that addressing accommodation supply issues is vital for enhancing Macau’s competitiveness as a non-gaming destination, impacting ... -
AL expresses ‘regret and condemnation’ over All About Macau incident
After more than half a month, the Legislative Assembly (AL) has expressed “regret and condemnation” regarding the actions of two All About Macau (AAM) reporters accused ... -
Gov’t affirms MICE industry’s evolution toward internationalized approach
Macau’s economy is diversifying, with the MICE industry evolving toward a market-oriented and internationalized approach, said Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) president Vincent U ... -
Anton Tai leads delegation to visit European countries
Led by Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip, the Macau government delegation recently embarked on an official visit to France, Monaco, and Luxembourg. ... -
GDP declines 1.3% in Q1 despite increase in visitor arrivals
The Macau Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) has reported a 1.3% year-on-year decrease in gross domestic product (GDP) attributed to changes in tourist consumption patterns, with ... -
Lawyer criticizes authorities for detaining protester, calls legal system ‘predictable and unreliable’
May 1, Labor Day, saw the Macau police arrest a man for allegedly violating the city’s Assembly and Demonstration Law by displaying and shouting slogans outside ... -
Worker injured in partial collapse of A3 Bridge platform after falling into sea
A partial collapse of a temporary construction platform at the A3 Bridge site, linking Zone A of Macau’s new landfills to the peninsula, has resulted in ... -
Gov’t seeks pilot sites for expanded no-smoking areas in public spaces
The Health Bureau (SSM) is seeking pilot sites for designated smoking areas as part of its efforts to expand outdoor smoking restrictions to include school and ... -
Gov’t considers increasing taxi supply this year
Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok yesterday highlighted the challenges of hailing taxis or catching buses in Macau, to which the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond ... -
Three plots of land to be released for sports grounds
Three plots of land in Zone A, Nam Van Lake, and Taipa – currently undeveloped – will be temporarily designated as free sports grounds available to ... -
Underground pipe galleries to be installed to reduce road work disruption
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, yesterday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to pre-installing underground pipe galleries in future road projects, starting with a ... -
Exhibition showcases sculptural installations promoting local landmarks
One Central Macau is currently hosting an exhibition titled “One Central Loves Macao,” featuring seven sculptural art installations that celebrate the spirit of Macau – where ... -
Space ‘Macau Science 2’ set for launch in 2027
The “Macau Science 2” satellite project is set to be completed and launched by the end of 2027. The plan was revealed yesterday by Zhang Keke, ... -
Hotel rep expects surge in mainland Chinese visitor arrivals this weekend
The Macau Hotel Association anticipates a surge in mainland Chinese visitors arriving in Macau for the May Day holiday on Friday and Saturday. The five-day May ... -
Macau reports five ‘space oil’ cases to date
The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported that as of yesterday, five cases of “space oil” have been identified in Macau, with two of these cases containing the ... -
Gov’t says monthly childcare allowance of MOP1,500 may begin this summer
The government has announced an upcoming monthly childcare allowance of MOP1,500 for children under the age of three who hold a Macau permanent resident ID card, ... -
Gov’t mulls legislation on accessible environment
The government will embark on preliminary research for legislation aimed at creating an accessible environment. In remarks made during the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday, Secretary for ... -
Gov’t to build ‘15- to 20-minute community circle’ for elderly
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, yesterday revealed that research has begun on creating a “15- to 20-minute community service circle for the ... -
Four key projects in Policy Address set to launch in ‘eight to 10 years’, says CE
The government has articulated its ambition to achieve the objectives set forth in the 2025 Policy Address within the next “eight to 10” years. This plan ... -
Macau detects its first deepfake scam case
Macau has seen its first case of fraud involving AI deepfake technology, where a local elderly man’s image was manipulated to create a video promoting a ...
