Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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André Cheong’s transfer shows burden of dual roles, says scholar
The major reshuffle of Macau’s senior officials suggests that six-year Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong may have stepped down due to the pressures of ... -
Gov’t slams US report on politics and business environment
The U.S. Department of State’s recently released “2025 Investment Climate Statements,” which highlighted restrictions on Macau residents’ political participation, has drawn a statement of “strong dissatisfaction ... -
MGTO forecasts 150,000 daily visitors for National Day, transportation concerns loom
Macau’s tourism authority has projected an average of 150,000 daily visitor arrivals during mainland China’s National Day golden week break, exceeding last year’s numbers, but industry ... -
Macao Union Hospital targets 25% of public healthcare by 2027
The Macao Union Hospital, an offshore medical complex celebrating its first year of operation, currently manages about 10% of Macau’s public healthcare services, with Secretary for ... -
Garbage levels surge by 70% after Typhoon Ragasa
Typhoon Ragasa swept through Macau on Wednesday, triggering the city’s longest-ever No. 10 typhoon signal for 10.5 hours. Following the lowering of the No. 8 signal, ... -
Young people may become the future lifeblood of traditional markets
Despite recent employment challenges in Macau, the city’s traditional markets—most operators over 60—are poised for transformation. However, opportunities for young entrants remain limited, as noted by ... -
Inner Harbour business owners express concordance with gov’t response measures
At 3 p.m. this afternoon, the Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) downgraded the red storm surge warning to blue as water levels receded. Businesses in ... -
At least 15 requested help for evacuation as flooding inundates Macau
A Red Storm surge warning is active as severe flooding has inundated Macau, resulting in the evacuation of 15 residents by authorities. The Meteorological and Geophysical ... -
Privates urged to allow employee departures before 5 p.m.
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned that Super Typhoon Ragasa may pass within 100 kilometers of Macau tomorrow morning, bringing Force 12 winds and ... -
All Macau-Taipa bridges to close this evening ahead of No. 8 signal
As part of the operational deployment for Super Typhoon Ragasa, Macau authorities announced that a No. 8 typhoon signal will be issued at 5 p.m., leading ... -
Evacuation plan starts, 17 emergency shelters open
The evacuation plan began at 1 p.m. today, with residents instructed to gather at three designated assembly points— the public markets of São Domingos, São Lourenço ... -
Orange storm surge will be issued at 1 p.m.
Local government has announced that an orange storm surge warning will be issued at 1 p.m. today, indicating potential flooding of 1 to 1.5 meters in ... -
Flooding expected as authorities prepare for strong hit
Super Typhoon Ragasa, currently in the northern South China Sea, is expected to move northwest quickly, potentially leading the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) to issue ... -
Early intervention services need urgent upgrades despite high gov’t approval ratings
Macau’s government policies for children with special needs receive high marks, but early intervention services remain underdeveloped, with long waiting times and limited resources. Toni Im, ... -
Supermarket operator assures enough stock amid signs of empty shelves
In response to the imminent threat of Super Typhoon Ragasa, Macau authorities have urged residents and businesses to prepare for disaster by stockpiling at least three ... -
Super Typhoon Ragasa nears Macau, with threat of Hato-like flooding
Typhoon Ragasa, which rapidly intensified to become the strongest typhoon in the northwest Pacific this year in just 30 hours, is forecast to strengthen further by ... -
Bilateral trade between Macau and Malaysia soars 56% in January to July
Malaysia has become one of Macau’s most important trading partners, the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, stressed, pointing to a 55.6% year-on-year jump in ... -
grants ‘expected results,’ says CE
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai stated that the eighth Legislative Assembly election achieved “expected results,” with a voter turnout of 175,272 reflecting the “active participation” of ... -
Eighth Legislative Assembly election closes with 175,272 voters in direct election
Voting for the eighth Legislative Assembly direct and indirect elections concluded at 9 p.m., with Seng Ioi Man, president of the Electoral Affairs Commission for the ... -
CAEAL describes voting atmosphere as ‘enthusiastic’
The eighth Legislative Assembly elections have been underway for over nine hours, and the Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL) described voters as “enthusiastically exercising their ... -
Gov’t rebuts EU concerns over erosion of fundamental freedoms
The European Union (EU) recently expressed concern over the erosion of Macau’s autonomy and fundamental freedoms, citing the amended Legislative Assembly Election Law, to which both ... -
China’s first jet-powered aircraft C909 makes inaugural Nanchang–Macau flight
China’s first domestically produced jet-powered aircraft, the C909, carried 85 passengers on its inaugural Nanchang–Macau flight yesterday, marking the launch of a new route operated by ... -
Macau bond market hits 962 issues worth MOP996 million by July
The Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) reported that by the end of July, 962 bonds valued at MOP995.6 million had been issued or listed in Macau, ... -
Mong Ha to provide training facilities for athletes with disabilities
The Sports Bureau (ID) has announced plans to establish training facilities at the Mong Ha Sports Center specifically for local athletes with disabilities, with operations expected ... -
Travel trade sees potential growth from Middle Eastern visitors in H2
Andy Wu, president of the Travel Industry Council of Macau (TICM), anticipates a rise in Middle Eastern tourists following the July 17 implementation of visa-free and ... -
Portuguese Prime Minister Montenegro arrives in Macau today for meeting with CE
Portugal’s newly reappointed Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, will visit Macau today and is scheduled to meet with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai during his two-day visit, ... -
Macau-Guangdong Union showcases key attractions to foster a ‘Happier Macau’
Running in the upcoming eighth Legislative Assembly direct election, the Macau-Guangdong Union described its campaign team as embodying “three new attractions,” while championing the core principle ... -
Air Macau to restrict checked baggage allowance starting Sept. 17
Air Macau will shift from a weight-based to a piece-based checked baggage policy beginning next Wednesday, September 17, a move that has drawn criticism from travelers ... -
Nearly 29,000 Macau residents live and work in Hengqin
Nearly 29,000 Macau residents now live or work in Hengqin, according to figures released by the Executive Committee on the fourth anniversary of the Guangdong-Macau In-Depth ... -
Voting in legislative elections a vital commitment to the Basic Law and allegiance to SAR: CE
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai reportedly wrote to all civil servants regarding the Legislative Assembly elections, with the Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL) commenting ... -
Macau Bridge remains closed during Typhoon Signal No. 8, except for designated vehicles
With Typhoon Signal No. 8 to be hoisted tonight at 9 p.m. for Tropical Storm Tapah, authorities announced that the Macau Bridge will remain closed to ... -
Concert economy could generate sevenfold spending, travel sector says
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has been soliciting opinions and suggestions from various sectors for his 2026 fiscal year Policy Address, introducing proposals to enhance Macau’s ... -
Gov’t advances flood mitigation projects following severe Taipa and Coloane flooding
Following a black rainstorm warning last month that caused severe flooding in low-lying areas in Taipa and Coloane, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) pledged to advance ... -
60,000 students watch Victory Day; DSEDJ calls it patriotic lesson
Yesterday, to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World War II, the government and ... -
ATEC projects record mainland visitor arrivals to Macau in H2
A forecast report predicts that in the second half of 2025, Macau will welcome approximately 38.5 million mainland visitors, accounting for roughly 70% of total visitors ...
