Non-resident worker numbers dip over 6,500 in 2021

The Macau SAR saw a plunge of 6,565 year-on-year to 171,098 non-resident workers at end-2021, according to data from the the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).

Gov’t to assume full-time control over gaming tables number, firm on regulating ‘satellite casinos’

The same representatives reaffirmed the intention of the government to enforce the regulations over the so-called “satellite casinos,” to ensure that they operate according to the

China calls Russia its chief ‘strategic partner’ despite war

The Chinese Foreign Minister today (Monday) called Russia Beijing's "most important strategic partner" amid China's continued refusal to condemn the invasion of Ukraine. Wang Yi said ties with Moscow constituted "one

Urban planners oppose plan for Nam Van plots C1 to C4

The written opinions have been sent to the Urban Planning Committee (CPU), as the CPU is preparing to discuss the urban conditions plan (PCU) for those plots later

Only 10% of all quarantine periods exempted from payment

Only around 10% of all quarantine periods undertaken in Macau’s designated quarantine venues have been exempted from payment, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) acknowledged in

2021 GDP grows 18%

Macau's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2021 amounted to MOP239.4 billion, while per-capita GDP was MOP350,445, according to the statistics bureau. With a pickup in

Chinese expert mulls Chinese-style coexistence with Covid-19

A social media post by a Chinese top epidemiologist has hinted at the consideration of a Chinese-style coexistence with Covid-19, several media outlets have reported.

Li Keqiang highlights patriots governing Macau and HK principle

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has highlighted the ‘patriots ruling Macau’ principle in his speech at the opening of the Fifth Session of 13th National People’s Congress (NPC)

Gov’t cuts economic growth goal as it tries to reverse slump

China on Saturday cut its annual economic growth target to its lowest level in decades as Beijing struggles to reverse a slump at a time when

‘Satellite casino’ still core of debate at parliament

The Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday had their meeting on the amendment bill to the gamling law with government officials present to

Gov’t confirms Pui Ching application received for new campus

Pui Ching Middle School have filed an application with the government for a new campus, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Elsie Ao Ieong, confirmed yesterday. Ao Ieong

Gov’t extends gaming concessions to Dec. 31, experts not surprised

The government is planning to extend current gaming concessions until the end of 2022 to accommodate the progress of the relevant law amendment, Secretary for Economy

Health Bureau mulls shortening quarantine duration

Local health authorities are considering lowering the number of days of mandatory quarantine for people arriving from some foreign countries and regions, Dr. Leong Iek Hou, coordinator

China’s slowing economy in spotlight as legislature meets

China's ruling Communist Party is temporarily turning away from its longer-term ambitions to focus on pulling the economy out of a slump as the country

Russians besiege Ukrainian ports, war refugees top one million

Russian forces captured the strategic Ukrainian port of Kherson and besieged another yesterday in a bid to cut the country off from the sea, as the two sides headed

Kyiv shrines, memorials with powerful symbolic value at risk

Kyiv, bracing for a potentially catastrophic Russian attack, is the spiritual heart of Ukraine. Among the sites at risk in the Ukrainian capital are the nation’s

‘Satellite casino’ still core of debate at parliament

The Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday had their meeting on the amendment bill to the gamling law with government officials present to

Border Gate mass Covid testing returns full negative results

The targeted mass SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid testing (NAT) operation conducted in the Border Gate District has tested 7,103 people in total, with zero positive results detected.

Two lawmakers propose sinology clubs to boost ‘patriotic talent’ training

Lawmakers Kou Kam Fai and Pang Chuan want the government to promote the creation of sinology clubs to facilitate training for educators and the general population,

Melco sees VIP junket players converted to premium direct

Melco Resorts and Entertainment is seeing players who were formerly VIP players from junkets entering its premium direct program. Speaking during an earnings call with

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