Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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Council suggests Friday start for e-voucher redemption
The Taipa and Coloane Community Service Consultative Council has proposed that the redemption period for the newly launched consumption vouchers begin on Friday evenings to encourage ... -
Macau sees strong tourism but faces drop in per capita spending from mainland Chinese visitors
The Macau Economic Association reported strong tourism performance but noted a 15% drop in per capita spending by mainland Chinese visitors in the second quarter. Spending ... -
Enrollment hits 89,000 for new school year, kindergarten sees decline
With summer vacation now over, the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) announced that approximately 80% of schools in Macau resumed classes yesterday, with the student ... -
DSAL to roll out recruitment platform for local workers
The Employment Promotion Coordination Working Group held its regular meeting last week, during which it revealed that the Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will establish a recruitment ... -
Graft buster logs 22 campaign regulation violations among 80 complaints
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) announced that, as of Saturday, it had received over 80 complaints, with 22 cases formally investigated for violations of campaign regulations. ... -
Union for Promoting Progress and Alliance for a Happy Home focus on key social issues and family support
Legislative direct election candidates, the Union for Promoting Progress and Alliance for a Happy Home, unveiled yesterday their election platforms, pledging to address key issues like ... -
Survey urges stronger collaboration to improve elderly care system
Macau’s Economic and Livelihood Alliance is urging the government, academia, civil society, and the media to work together on building a more comprehensive elderly care system, ... -
Macau urged to seize role as regional leader in digital health
Amid rising health challenges and an aging population, Macau should leverage artificial intelligence and digital health technologies to strengthen healthcare services and drive economic diversification, Professor ... -
FAOM calls for localization targets in finance and administration
The Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) has called on the government to set clear localization targets for managerial roles in finance and administration, citing survey ... -
Consumer campaign set to lift weekend spending by 20%, DSEDT says
The upcoming Macau Consumer Grand Prix campaign, launching next Monday, will retain previous weekend spending arrangements, with authorities citing historical data showing the campaign effectively boosts ... -
Only 27% of youth intend to develop careers in Hengqin despite gov’t efforts
The 2025 Policy Address promotes youth employment in the nine mainland cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macau In-depth Cooperation Zone in ... -
Free bus and LRT rides offered for legislative election day
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) will offer free public bus and light rapid transit (LRT) rides for 24 hours on September ... -
Plastic cotton swabs to be banned alongside two other single-use plastics starting next year
The Official Gazette (BO) announced yesterday an executive order prohibiting the import of plastic cotton swabs, plastic balloon sticks, and inflatable air sticks, effective January 1 ... -
Gov’t aims to promote patriotism through 80th anniversary war exhibition
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the SAR government ... -
MGTO considers expanding International Cities of Gastronomy Fest to ZAPE
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has developed a plan to explore the potential for a branch venue of the International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao, ... -
PJ warns of fake celebrity voices and images created by AI
Recent deepfake videos featuring prominent figures – crafted from publicly available interviews to promote fraudulent investment schemes – have emerged alongside counterfeit websites mimicking local newspapers, ... -
Taste Jam market sales hit MOP200,000, MGTO declines event extension
The first-ever “ZAPE Taste Jam” market, which is set to conclude in two days, has attracted 36,000 visitors and generated sales of MOP200,000 – far surpassing ... -
Less than 20% of seniors willing to retire in GBA despite gov’t initiatives
The findings of a survey indicate that over 80% of respondents prefer to age at home, yet Macau’s declining birth rate may diminish future generations’ capacity ... -
Fireworks competition to feature Chinese and Portuguese teams for National Day celebration
The 33rd Macau International Fireworks Display Contest is slated to take place from September 6 to October 6, featuring a special showcase on October 1, Chinese ... -
DSAL reports strong turnout and 177 hires at recent job fairs
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), in collaboration with the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), is hosting a three-day job fair at the Macao Forum, emphasizing ... -
CAEAL urges 328,000 voters to fulfill obligation to elect legislators
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) announced yesterday that Macau has approximately 328,610 eligible voters, although this figure may continue to decrease ... -
Man kills brother over money dispute, then dies by suicide
A local man in his 60s killed his brother after a prolonged money dispute, then kept the body with him for several days before taking his ... -
Economic association forecasts uneven recovery over next three months
The Macau Economic Association’s (MEA) latest Economic Sentiment Index indicates that, despite a strong influx of tourists in June, consumer confidence among mainland Chinese visitors remains ... -
Road Traffic Law scrapped for failing to meet criteria
The Legislative Assembly Executive Committee has determined that the Road Traffic Law bill submitted in 2023 does not meet the criteria for a plenary vote and ... -
Gov’t expands outdoor café licenses to boost local economy
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has opened more applications for outdoor café licenses from eligible food and beverage establishments, restaurants, and bars as part of a ... -
CE commends lawmakers for upholding constitutional order and supporting government
The members of the seventh Legislative Assembly will conclude their terms on October 15, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai praising their effective upholding of the ... -
Ron Lam reflects on four years of legislative work: ‘Without guilt in the eyes of the people’
As the deadline looms, incumbent lawmaker Ron Lam reflects on his four years in the Legislative Assembly (AL), expressing gratitude for the opportunity to voice public ... -
Urban terrace development at Lot A4 in Nam Van underway
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) announced yesterday its plans for three plots of land – A3, A4, and A9 – at Nam Van Bay for temporary ... -
DSOP aims for 2029 completion of citizens’ sports park construction
The former Yat Yuen Canidrome site is set to be converted into a citizens’ sports park, with the first phase of the project tendered yesterday and ... -
Road Traffic bill scrapped due to unclear legislative logic, Ron Lam says
After over 16 years, Macau’s Road Traffic Law was finally proposed to be revised after a public consultation held in 2019 and the introduction of a ... -
Gov’t considers consumption campaign to stimulate ZAPE economy
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) has announced plans to introduce a consumption grand prize campaign for visitors to ZAPE, which it aims to launch ... -
Anton Tai urges appropriate economic diversification for long-term stability
Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai has called for appropriate economic diversification to tackle socio-economic challenges and secure the city’s long-term stability, as the city’s ... -
Gov’t: Voter interest in Legislative Assembly election on the rise
With just a month remaining until the eighth Legislative Assembly direct and indirect elections on September 14, the Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election ... -
Accessibility challenges persist for persons with disabilities despite gov’t efforts
In Macau, the promotion of accessible facilities remains crucial, yet many elderly individuals and persons with disabilities continue to encounter significant challenges in older neighborhoods, where ... -
Doctors report 10% of patients at risk for chronic diseases
The rising trend of chronic diseases among younger individuals has become a significant source of social pressure, with doctors in Macau reporting that around 10% of ...
