Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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Tourist area SMEs rebound as residential businesses face 50% losses
A research report has noted a polarized post-pandemic recovery for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as businesses in tourist areas thrive from returning visitors, while those ... -
Long-awaited multi-functional sports park on Canidrome site set to open for tender
The Legislative Assembly (AL) Follow-up Committee for Land and Public Concession Affairs held its regular meeting with government officials yesterday, during which it was announced that ... -
Mutual Help Grassroots loses legislative seat; Wong ‘focuses’ on gaining experience
The leader of the “Mutual Help Grassroots” group, whose bid for a spot in this year’s Legislative Assembly direct election fell short, held a press conference ... -
Online outlet barred from AL for second time
Local Chinese media All About Macau (AAM) was again denied entry to the Legislative Assembly (AL) building for regular interviews yesterday, with police intervention during the ... -
Gov’t proposes raising civil servants’ birth allowance to MOP6,580
The government has proposed increasing the birth allowance for civil servants’ children to MOP6,580, but this amount cannot be received in conjunction with the birth allowance ... -
Eight groups set for legislative direction poll; ‘Mutual Help Grassroots’ excluded
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) announced yesterday that the “Mutual Help Grassroots” direct election team, led by Wong Wai Man – ... -
Economists see ‘stable’ trend from June to August, warn of underlying concerns
The average daily number of visitors to Macau over the past two months has remained steady at about 100,000, leading to higher local hotel occupancy rates. ... -
Reports highlight Macau’s contributions to enhancing China’s cooperation with PSCs
Two reports related to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) indicate that Macau has made significant contributions to enhancing cooperation with Portuguese-speaking countries and advancing the ... -
Restrictions added for cash handout amid rising calls, Says Sam Hou Fai
Following the Macau government’s introduction of new eligibility restrictions for its cash handout scheme, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai has underscored the importance of “sustainability, ... -
AL candidate arrested for operating mahjong parlor
Social media was flooded with “rumors” yesterday morning about the arrest of workers’ rights icon Wong Wai Man, while the Judiciary Police (PJ) confirmed later that ... -
Employees lose confidence in job security, survey shows
The “2025 Macau Employee Confidence and Satisfaction Survey” conducted by the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) indicates a slight decline in the overall confidence ... -
Realtor foretells decline in property values over satellite casino closure
Realtor Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has predicted that the closure of satellite casinos at the end of this year will negatively impact property values in ZAPE ... -
Macau’s unique strengths to drive national development, says Secretary Tai
Pointing to Macau’s key advantage as its “strong support from the motherland and close connections with the world,” Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai has ... -
Graft buster busts two immigration scams by investment
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) has performed follow-up reviews, including file assessments and on-site inspections, on over 3,000 residency cases under its investment program, ... -
Closure of satellite casinos alarms local businesses
The impending closure of 11 satellite casinos and three slot machine halls in Macau has alarmed local businesses, with the District Development Promotion Association warning of ... -
No specific date set for road traffic bill amendment
The Road Traffic Bill amendment was passed in its first reading at the Legislative Assembly in April last year, but Ella Lei, chairperson of the Assembly’s ... -
Public tender opens for parking meter system
The government has announced a public bidding process for the operation of on-street parking, starting immediately. The announcement was made via an executive order issued by ... -
‘Volunteers’ seeking profit are against the law, say DSAL and PSP
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Public Security Police Force (PSP) have issued a joint statement refuting online rumors that non-resident “volunteers” working at the ... -
AL elections mark historic drop in nominations
The Legislative Assembly (AL), comprising 14 directly elected members, 12 indirectly elected members, and seven government-appointed members, saw only nine teams nominated for direct elections and ... -
Group calls for a ‘sustainable’ community in São Domingos
Pointing out that the São Domingos district blends history with tourism and commerce, the Macau Institution People’s Alliance has cited a survey indicating that the surrounding ... -
98 staff from G-Dragon concert caught for working illegally
Ahead of South Korean singer G-Dragon’s world tour concert at the Galaxy Entertainment Arena on Saturday, Macau police conducted identity checks on 96 non-local staff members ... -
Use of mobile phones at crossings may result in MOP300 fine
The government has proposed amendments to the Road Traffic Law that would impose a fine of MOP 300 on pedestrians caught using or looking at ... -
True diversification key to boosting gaming competitiveness, scholar says
The government has prioritized developing non-gaming sectors to diversify the economy; however, Zeng Zhonglu, chairman of the Asia Pacific Association for Gambling Studies, argues that true ... -
Adjustment to mandatory holidays must align with economic, social development: DSAL
Considering that the number of mandatory holidays in Macau has consistently been set at 10 days each year, a labor group has urged the local government ... -
Cash handouts ignite divided public opinion
The government has tightened eligibility criteria for cash handouts, requiring recipients to have resided in Macau for at least 183 days in the previous year – ... -
Au Kam San continues remembrance of Tiananmen victims
On the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown yesterday, Au Kam San, president of the now-dispersed Macau Union of Democratic Development and a former lawmaker, ... -
Gov’t lowers GGR estimate to MOP228 billion for 2025
The government has revised the general integrated budget revenue for this year to MOP116.5 billion, with total expenditure set at MOP116.2 billion, lowering the estimated gross ... -
Cash handouts considered essential livelihood policy, says Cheong
Addressing recent concerns about the potential cancellation or reorganization of cash handouts, the Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, stated yesterday that the government will ... -
Application for MOP18,000 childcare allowance opens July 16
Parents can apply for a new annual child-raising allowance of MOP18,000 for each toddler with a permanent Macau ID card starting July 16, with total estimated ... -
DSAL vows to phase out non-resident workers from labor market
To enhance employment security for local residents, the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has committed to continuing the collection of job vacancy data across various industries and ... -
Gov’t plans to impose MOP900 fine for drivers using mobile phones
The Legislative Assembly’s First Standing Committee met with government representatives on Friday to discuss an amendment bill to the Road Traffic Law, which proposes raising the ... -
DSPA to ban import of cotton swabs, two other plastic products in 2026
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has drafted plans to prohibit the importation of certain plastic products – including cotton swabs, balloon sticks, and thundersticks – starting ... -
reveals strong public support for transforming traditional markets
A majority of respondents surveyed in Macau expressed support for transforming traditional markets into multi-purpose spaces that extend beyond merely selling goods. The remarks were based ... -
Gov’t launches new working group to boost local employment opportunities
The Macau government has launched a raft of proactive employment support measures, including the establishment of a working group, to enhance efforts to address job opportunities ... -
Gov’t advances urban planning for Seac Pai Van development
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) has announced a study to optimize urban planning for the undeveloped land in the Seac Pai Van area, with ...
