Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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Experts call for shared responsibility, long-term Hengqin view
Macau’s new Five-Year Plan is now in place after months of consultation, with experts urging stakeholders to take responsibility for its success and advising job seekers ... -
Macau unveils Five-Year Plan to diversify economy, renew old districts, raise non-gaming GDP to 60%
Macau’s Third Five-Year Plan, unveiled by the chief executive and five secretaries yesterday, includes a city-wide building survey set to begin in the second half of ... -
Electric motorcycle charging spaces to rise 45% to 1,400
Macau will increase the number of electric motorcycle charging spaces in public parking lots by 45% to about 1,400 this year, the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) ... -
Gov’t proposes coastal commercial, park redevelopment for Inner Harbour
A new plan to turn the Inner Harbour into a seaside shopping and park promenade was unveiled at a recent public consultation on amendments to the ... -
Gov’t to tackle ‘sleeping associations’ as 40% remain inactive
Local associations have grown from under 2,000 to over 12,000, but more than a quarter operate from multiple addresses – some even in commercial premises – ... -
El Niño peak looms, testing drainage and climate response
El Niño is expected to peak by early next year, bringing wetter summers and testing Macau’s drainage and climate response capacity, according to a meteorological group. ... -
Economic climate index forecasts stability despite uncertainties
Macau’s economic climate index is expected to remain in the “stable” range over the next quarter despite continued external uncertainties, according to the latest report from ... -
Gov’t proposes consumption tax collection at customs clearance
The government is proposing to amend the Consumption Tax Regulation to allow tax collection directly from importers’ bank accounts at the point of customs clearance. The ... -
SMEs still struggling despite record tourist spending
Macau’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are still struggling despite record tourist spending, lawmakers said, calling for more precise government support to reach community retailers. ... -
RMB18 billion Macau-Hengqin University Town set for first-phase opening this month
The Legislative Assembly’s Public Finance Affairs Committee has confirmed, following its review of the Macau-Hengqin International Education (University) Town, that the project’s first transitional campus at ... -
Lawmaker urges overhaul of domestic helper rules
Legislator Wong Kit Cheng led calls for tighter regulation of the domestic helper market during yesterday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) plenary session on labor issues. Wong raised ... -
ZAPE hotels stay full despite satellite casino pullout, says insider
Hotel occupancy in the ZAPE district has remained stable despite the departure of satellite casinos from the area late last year, with strong demand from independent ... -
Wedding market slumps nearly 40% in 1H
Macau’s wedding market has seen a notable slowdown this year, with an industry player reporting a nearly 40% drop in business during the first half (1H) ... -
New procurement law to boost transparency with centralized public tender website
A new Public Procurement Law taking effect on September 1 will replace Macau’s four-decade-old procurement rules, requiring public entities to set clear bidding criteria and evaluation ... -
Gov’t Third Five-Year plan targets MOP130 billion in investment
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has laid out Macau’s Third Five-Year in a signed article published yesterday, outlining a vision to drive economic diversification through four ... -
Duo posing as women steal HKD41,000 from hotel guest
Two Filipino men allegedly posing as women stole HKD41,000 from a middle-aged non-resident man after luring him to a hotel room with an offer of massage ... -
Gov’t overhauls elderly, rehabilitation plans with biennial reviews
The second 10-year plans for elderly and rehabilitation services will move to a “10-year strategy, two-year action plan” model to stay adaptable to rapid change, Social ... -
Macau-Hong Kong airport buses eye overnight service amid rising demand
Macau-Hong Kong airport buses could soon operate longer hours and offer overnight services as operators study options to meet summer demand. The Macau-Hong Kong Airport Direct ... -
Gov’t studies underground passage to remove crossings at Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção Park
Macau is exploring an underground passage at Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção Park that would remove surface crossings, with engineers supporting the park as a pilot for wider ... -
Civil service exam results valid for five years as AI checks set for year-end
Macau has extended the validity of civil service general assessment results from three to five years, while the government is developing an AI system to automate ... -
Long-awaited Hengqin single-plate northbound policy nears release, lawmakers say
The Legislative Assembly’s (AL) Follow-up Committee on Public Administration Affairs has disclosed that the long-awaited policy permitting Hengqin-registered single-plate vehicles to travel north through the Guangdong-Macau ... -
IAS records 10.8% decline in registered drug abusers last year
Macau saw a 10.8% decrease in registered drug abuse cases to 132 last year, with most users taking drugs in homes and hotels, while the methadone ... -
Gov’t pushes to bring Macau talent home for Greater Bay Area growth
The local government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining active communication with Macau residents living abroad and encouraging talent to return for local development, with an ... -
Gov’t boosts building maintenance support with MOP24.3 million in approvals
Against the backdrop of nearly 5,000 buildings that are more than 30 years old across Macau, the government approved 47 subsidy applications totaling nearly MOP19 million ... -
Study abroad dreams and the road back
Studying abroad is a dream for many Macau families, a path to broader horizons and sharper competitiveness. Yet for graduates returning home, the reality of Macau’s ... -
Campaign halted after Guangdong dog killing sparks outrage
The killing of a stray dog and its puppies by four boys under 14 in Jieyang, Guangdong, has sparked widespread outrage in China and overseas, prompting ... -
Police uncover cross-border coffee investment scheme involving MOP97 million
Macau and Hong Kong police have busted a cross-border coffee investment fraud syndicate, with Macau arresting two women and Hong Kong recording 225 cases involving at ... -
Young, middle-aged job seekers face toughest road to employment, survey finds
Macau employees want good pay, stable jobs, and work-life balance, but young people and middle-aged unemployed workers are struggling most to find work – especially younger ... -
Gov’t leaves door open for fuel subsidies
The government has revealed that it is actively considering introducing 95-octane unleaded petrol while leaving the door open for temporary subsidy measures to counter expected global ... -
Macau overhauls telecoms law with unlimited operator licences
A new Telecommunications Law, set to replace the 20-year-old legislation, has been approved by the Executive Council (ExCo) for legislative review, introducing two technology-neutral licences – ... -
Macau moves to tighten laws on parallel trading
Macau is set to tighten laws against parallel trading, with organized cargo-splitting and false declaration schemes to be criminalized or treated as administrative offenses. The government ... -
Ride-hailing taxi bill set for legislative review by year-end
A bill to regulate ride-hailing taxis is expected to be submitted to the legislature by year-end, with the government now at an advanced stage of drafting, ... -
Employers to get up to 34 days of maternity leave subsidies through December
Employers can claim up to 34 days of maternity leave subsidies for births through December, and 20 days from next year, under an extended government scheme. ... -
MGTO deploys original tourism IP to create community photo walkways
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has revealed that it will gradually roll out landmark photo installations featuring original Macau tourism IP in the ZAPE and ... -
ER wait times cut by 10%, SSM says
The Health Bureau (SSM)director, Alvis Lo, told lawmakers yesterday that the average adult emergency department waiting time in the first half of this year was 54 ...
