Macau Bridge expected to be ready for traffic in Q3

The construction of the city’s fourth bridge, Macau Bridge, is nearing completion, with the overall project essentially finalized and subsequent commissioning, acceptance, and handover work proceeding

Surveys show economy growing but at modest pace

Surveys of Chinese factory managers showed a mixed outlook for the world’s second-largest economy in June, with growth steady but not picking up much steam.

Strategy to draw in int’l tourists proving to be challenging

Though the idea of attracting more foreign visitors from long-haul markets to Macau is not new, it has recently become a government plan. While

Duty-free limit raised for Macau and Hong Kong

To stimulate the economies of Macau and Hong Kong, the Chinese government announced Friday it will raise the duty-free shopping allowance for mainland Chinese visitors to these

Alleged false rape claim arrest

A mainland university student has been arrested for allegedly falsely accusing her boyfriend of rape after he failed to fulfill a promised gift and payment. The Judiciary

Unemployment rate approaches 2019 levels

The general unemployment rate for March-May 2024 stood at 1.9%, while the unemployment rate for local residents was 2.5%, according to data from the Statistics

Portuguese authorities investigate dismissal of five EPM staff

Portuguese Education authorities are investigating the dismissal of five staff members from the Portuguese School of Macau (EPM), the Office of the Minister of Education,

Navigating college admissions another challenge for students

China’s grueling national college entrance exam, the gaokao, may have concluded, but the pressure is far from over. As scores for the all-important exam become available

Group launches online outreach program to identify suspected drug abuse cases

In response to a concerning rise in drug-related crimes, Macau is taking proactive steps to address substance abuse issues, particularly among young people.

Unpaid leave at DFS sparks debate on labor rights

Local labor officials say they have received no complaints so far about a major duty-free retailer, DFS, requiring employees to take unpaid leave this summer. However,

Growing cases of alcoholism-related mental illness in Macau

The number of people in Macau seeking help due to alcoholism-related mental illness is growing significantly, the president of the Association for Rehabilitation of Drug

Big brands continue with a mainland-tourists-only sales orientation

The Times has learned that some local representatives of major electronics brands continue to have a mainland-tourists-only approach to sales, disregarding other markets such as

Officer investigated for hair-pulling incident at Hengqin checkpoint

The Public Security Police (PSP) in Macau has launched an investigation into the conduct of one of its officers who was seen on video appearing to

Tourism numbers surge, hotel occupancy at 84% in May

Tourism numbers jumped significantly in Macau during May according to data released by the Statistics and Census Service. Package tour visitors to Macau increased

IRs’ non-gaming revenue projected to grow by 15%

Macau is succeeding in diversifying its economy away from gambling, with projections that non-gaming revenue could make up 15% of integrated resorts’ income by 2024.

Macau Pass eyes further developments in realm of cashless payment options

The MPay mobile app has achieved exceptional penetration among Macau’s local population, with its registered user base representing over 90% of the city’s residents. Based

Residents’ investments portfolio up 9.7% at the end of 2023

Statistics released by the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) show that the investment accounts of Macau residents (including individuals, the government, and other legal entities

Lawmaker calls for deeper look into fraud case trends

Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho is calling for authorities to conduct a more in-depth analysis on the factors contributing to the apparent contradiction between the growing number of fraud

As presidential vote looms, tensions boil over renewed headscarf crackdown

Seemingly every afternoon in Iran’s capital, police vans rush to major Tehran squares and intersections to search for women with loose headscarves and those who dare

Cyber-attacks of significant scale using identity theft as modus-operandi

The city has recently experienced a surge in identity theft and cybercrime, with numerous paid advertisements appearing on social media platforms. The Times has observed

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