TNR figures record slight drop in September

The number of non-resident workers (TNR) continued to drop in September this year, although only slightly, data from the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) shows. At

Gov’t issues 5G licenses for CTM and China Telecom

The government has published in the official gazette the issuing of the 5G telecom licenses for the CTM and China Telecom operators as a result of the

Mainland group tours still ‘on the table’

The head of the local tourism board reiterated that an official announcement on the resumption of mainland excursions is still awaited. Recently, tourists were

MOP to potentially stop issuance against HKD

The local currency, historically issued against the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) currency might stop being so, the president of the Second Standing Committee of the Legislative

China lashes out at visit by UK trade minister to Taiwan

China lashed out yesterday over a visit to Taiwan by British Trade Policy Minister Greg Hands, the latest foreign official to defy Beijing’s warnings over contacts

40% survey respondents consider their financial problems ‘severe’

A survey directed by a social service provider shows that 70% of the respondents had debt equivalent to over 30% of the gross household income and 30%

Authorities blame the elderly for the continuing policy

Local health authorities identify the unsatisfactory vaccination rate of the elderly and those with chronic diseases as the reason for maintaining the “zero-Covid” policy in

Cash handout to be retained next year with estimated GGR at MOP130b

In the proposed budget for next year, the government is retaining the cash handout at MOP10,000 and estimates the gross gambling revenue (GGR) at MOP130 billion. The budget proposal,

Portuguese Consulate seeking information on citizen charged under sedition law

The Consulate General of Portugal in Macau is collaborating with Hong Kong authorities after a Portuguese citizen was denied bail after being held in custody

90% of opinions oppose high-rise at former Taipa cotton mills

An overwhelming 90% of the 361 opinions obtained by the government oppose constructing high-rise buildings at the former cotton mills in Taipa. The 10,313-square-meter

City resumes normalcy as double-round of mass testing finds no cases

Macau has now returned to the previous pandemic prevention state after two consecutive rounds of citywide mass testing failed to detect a single positive result, the

Air Macau to increase fights between mainland as travel restrictions ease

The local flag carrier has increased the number of flights between mainland China and Macau with the resumption of group travel visas and eVisas being

Lawmaker calls for less disruptive Covid-19 restrictions

Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho condemned the recent Covid-19 restrictions in his pre- agenda speech yesterday. Coutinho noted that despite the 14 mass SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test

Taiwan to accept group tours from Hong Kong, Macau

Taiwan is slated to receive tourists on package tours traveling from Hong Kong and Macau from November 7, according to the Mainland Affairs Council.

A heartbreaking tale of ramen and gzoya

I have always been a big fan of Wynn Palace’s Hanami Ramen for its beautiful, yet casual ambience. Hanami’s sumptuous bowls of handmade noodles paired with

City has nearly MOP563 billion in fiscal reserves as of Q3

As of end September 2022, Macau has recorded about MOP185 billion and MOP379 billion in basic and excess reserves, Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong

Scholz’s China visit sparks debate at home

The timing of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s imminent trip to China and what signals he will give to Beijing have raised questions at home, a German

Another round of mass testing despite negative results in first round

In a press conference today, authorities justified that although the Covid community risk is low, they aim to ensure the "safety of the community and prepare for economic recovery." The new

Long lines at NAT stations following the announcement

The announcement of mass testing by health authorities as well as the exemption granted to those who did the test earlier on October 31 led many to rush to the

Beijing to resume issuing eVisas today, ‘great boon’ for Macau

The resumption of electronic visas for mainland travelers to Macau will commence November 1, a move that has long been awaited by the tourism sector since electronic visas were halted

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