Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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Macau braces for surge in mainland visitors over May Day holiday
The hotel and tourism industry expects occupancy rates to remain stable at high levels during the mainland Chinese five-day May Day holiday that begins Friday, with ... -
Tourism sector plans to tap opportunities from CE’s Europe tour
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai concluded his four-nation European tour on Sunday, calling it “highly fruitful,” as an industry representative pledged to capitalize on the visit ... -
Pedestrian jaywalking drops but red-light violations by vehicles surge
Traffic accidents and pedestrian jaywalking cases dropped year-on-year in the first quarter, but red-light violations by vehicles surged by 1.1 times, resulting in 177,000 prosecutions and ... -
Pedestrian zones make May Day comeback in Taipa and Macau peninsula
Taipa Village, along with Rua dos Ervanários and Rua de Nossa Senhora do Amparo on the Macau peninsula, will once again be designated as pedestrian zones ... -
CE wraps Europe tour, touts deeper ties in trade, tourism and high-tech sectors
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai returned to Macau yesterday after leading a delegation of government officials and business representatives on visits to Portugal and Spain, followed ... -
48 tourism agreements lift Macau-Spain ties to new level, CE says in Madrid
Having concluded his Portugal visit on Tuesday afternoon local time, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai arrived in Madrid, Spain, and reported that the one-day visit ... -
Macau expects visitor growth, but legislators push for tourism upgrades
Macau is forecasting continued growth in visitor arrivals, supported by rising international tourist numbers, but lawmakers are pressing the government to enhance the city’s tourism offerings ... -
Scholars suggest sports, trade shows to boost Hengqin amid ‘lack of sufficient foot traffic’
As the Guangdong-Macau In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin marks the fifth anniversary of its establishment, some scholars have acknowledged that its first phase of development indeed ... -
Incentive scheme draws criticism over lottery design as residents call system ‘absurd’
As the latest 10-week “Community Consumption Grand Rewards Scheme” campaign entered its second week, public opinion remains divided, with some residents calling the lottery mechanism “absurd” ... -
Influenza cases rise nearly fivefold in March, authorities warn public
The Health Bureau (SSM) has urged residents to strengthen personal protective measures after a sharp rise in influenza cases, with 1,785 infections recorded in March. This ... -
MGTO looks to broaden discounted bus and ferry trips for foreign tourists
More overseas tourists may soon be eligible for discounted bus and ferry trips from Hong Kong to Macau, with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) looking ... -
Micro-degree programs planned at Macau universities to support economic diversification
The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) and the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) plan to launch micro-degree programs in the coming academic year in fields such as ... -
CE’s call for student returnees met with cautious response from graduate
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai recently met with more than 100 Macau students studying in Portugal to encourage them to return to Macau after graduation ... -
First etomidate e-liquid seizure recorded in following controlled substance classification
Macau classified etomidate and three related substances as controlled substances in last June, and as of this January, authorities had intercepted a related case, seizing three ... -
Fuel price surge forces Air Macau to cancel another 400 flights
Air Macau canceled more than 400 flights for May and June, contributing to a slowdown in passenger traffic at Macau International Airport during the first three ... -
Planned community shuttle buses seen boosting economy despite unclear traffic impact
Macau authorities have drafted a plan to introduce community shuttle buses during the upcoming May Day Golden Week and on weekends, a move that a Transport ... -
Casino revenue steady despite quarterly dip, says insider
Macau’s first-quarter gaming revenue rose 14.25% year-on-year to MOP 65.873 billion but edged down 0.28% from the previous quarter, with industry insiders predicting minimal fluctuations ahead. ... -
One Account and Business & Associations Platform to undergo an AI upgrade
The government has drafted a plan to build an integrated smart government service platform to support the long-term development of smart cities. The platform is expected ... -
New platform debuts with military history exhibit
With the opening of the Exhibition on the Military History of the Macao Garrison of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), a new platform for patriotic education ... -
Son Lei Building leads the way as Iao Hon’s first and only applicant
The government is moving forward with the redevelopment of the seven-building complex in Iao Hon. While the plan has been on the table for 20 years, ... -
Macau logs nearly 666,000 arrivals over Ching Ming–Easter holiday period
A total of 665,918 visitors entered Macau during the Easter and Ching Ming holidays, with mainland China remaining the primary source market and contributing more than ... -
As new consumption drive launches, a question emerges: time to make it permanent?
As a new round of Macau’s Community Consumption Rewards Program launches tomorrow, four years after similar pledges to boost consumer confidence first emerged, one must ask: ... -
Macau logs 665,918 arrivals over Easter-Ching Ming holiday period
A total of 665,918 visitors entered Macau during the Easter and Ching Ming holidays, with mainland China remaining the primary source market and contributing more ... -
Urban Master Plan prioritizes national development integration
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) has released the first periodic report on the city’s urban plan, emphasizing the importance of promoting Macau’s integration into ... -
Gov’t strives to shake off ZAPE’s pawnshop-dominated reputation
Authorities are exploring targeted subsidy measures to encourage business transformation and attract new ventures to the ZAPE area, which is undergoing a transition following the closure ... -
Wong Sio Chak affirms need to cap civil service numbers, rules out pay rise
Authorities acknowledged the need to limit the number of civil servants while emphasizing to lawmakers that any salary increase must take into account various social expenditures. ... -
Sluggish property market slows urban renewal, says Raymond Tam
With over 5,000 buildings in Macau exceeding 30 years of age and entering deterioration, legislator Wong Kit Cheng called accelerating urban renewal “a matter of urgency,” ... -
Declining school-age population puts seven schools at risk of closure
Authorities announced a series of financial and policy measures yesterday to support schools facing mergers or restructuring as the territory grapples with low birth rates and ... -
New spoken inquiry mechanism debuts at Legislative Assembly
The Legislative Assembly (AL) recently passed amendments to improve the mechanism for spoken inquiry sessions, with the new rules taking effect for the first time yesterday. ... -
Gov’t identifies depression as the most prevalent emotional disorder
The Health Bureau (SSM) said yesterday that depression is the most prevalent emotional disorder in the territory, followed by insomnia and anxiety. Despite such an acknowledgement, ... -
Ella Lei demands plan for schools as births plummet
With shrinking kindergarten class sizes likely to spill over into primary schools, lawmaker Ella Lei has questioned the government’s study of school‑age demographic trends and asked ... -
CE urges youth to align ambitions with national development
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai appealed to Macau’s youth to synchronize their aspirations with national development and the territory’s prosperity, stressing the importance of the ... -
Call to allow non-local graduates to remain in Macau as insurance talent wanes
Facing a shortage of specialized professionals, the Macau Insurers’ Association urged authorities to allow non-local students who graduate from Macau universities to stay and gradually gain ... -
CE pledges greater support to advance Hengqin development
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, who chairs the Administrative Committee of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, visited the zone to hold a working meeting ... -
Therapist arrested after alleged sexual misconduct toward patient, trainees
A psychotherapist suspected of sexually assaulting and harassing at least one female patient and four female trainee therapists under the guise of therapy and teaching since ...
