MEA forecasts 17.5% GDP growth in first half

The Macau Economic Association (MEA) has forecast the local economy will post year-on-year growth of about 17.5% in the first semester (H1) of this year, according

Funeral costs soar amid hospital service shift

Macau residents are facing a nearly 50% increase in funeral transport fees due to the transfer of legal medical services and mortuary homes to the Islands

New academic competencies ‘promote love for motherland’

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Elsie Ao Ieong, has published amendments to the basic academic competencies for primary and secondary education. The

Communist Party will signal its approach to the country’s challenges at a meeting this week

KEN MORITSUGU & HUIZHONG WU, BEIJING China's ruling Communist Party started a four-day meeting yesterday that is expected to lay out a strategy for

Spain wins record fourth European Championship title by inflicting another painful loss on England

Spain is the king of European soccer for a record fourth time. For England, it’s another agonizing near-miss in the team’s decades-long tale of underachievement. Completing

Lawmaker insists gov’t make prostitution illegal

Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng, linked with the Women’s General Association of Macau, has yet again called on the government to outlaw prostitution in Macau. In

Suncity group reflects on contributions amid legal challenges

The defunct Suncity Group took to Facebook this week to reflect on its past contributions to Macau amid ongoing legal challenges facing its former executives.

Fatal fall claims life of foreign worker during AC repair

A male foreign worker tragically lost his life after falling from a high-rise building in Dr. Carlos d’ Assumpção district. The accident occurred on Saturday afternoon as the

Eddie Wu calls on authorities to reinforce safety at former Hotel Estoril site

Lawmaker Eddie Wu, president of the Macau Institute of Engineers (AEM), has called on the authorities to reinforce the safety of the former Hotel Estoril demolition

Bus connections between Macau and HK airport offer eight new timetable options

The number of direct bus services connecting Macau and Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has increased by eight new schedules (four in each direction), operator Macau HK Airport

Exports grow 8.6% in June, beating forecasts despite trade tensions

China's exports beat forecasts in June, customs data showed Friday, while imports grew less than expected. Exports grew 8.6% from the same time last year

Tragic case of unlawful detention leads to domestic helper’s suicide

The Judiciary Police (PJ) has reported a troubling case involving the alleged unlawful detention and manipulation of a victim, resulting in her tragic death. The

Macau’s top banks honored for innovation and excellence

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Macau (ICBC Macau) and Bank of China, Macau (BOC Macau) have been recognized as the top banking institutions

Hengqin’s hotel sector boosted by new policy measures

On The Agenda Hengqin has unveiled a series of new policy measures aimed at boosting its hotel industry. The initiatives come at the heels of

Casinos brace for slowdown amid China’s clampdown on illegal money exchanges

Macau's gaming sector is likely to see a slowdown in EBITDA growth in June and July due to the mainland’s crackdown on illegal money exchange

Businessman Jorge Chiang announces CE election bid

Jorge Chiang, the president of the Macau Lotus Chamber of Commerce and the Macau Society of Institutional Studies, has announced his intention to run for Macau’s Chief

Vendors abandoning public markets claim insufficient business

Vendors are abandoning the municipal markets’ stalls claiming insufficient business, the president of the Macau Vendors Mutual Aid Association (Associação de Auxílio Mútuo de Vendilhões

DSAT: Summer roadworks to affect traffic

The large amount of roadwork taking place over the summer holidays is expected to have a substantially negative impact on traffic flow, particularly in the Areia

CTS: Online booking requests for new China travel permit surpass 400

China Travel Service (CTS) has already processed over 400 online booking requests for China travel permits within the next 28 days as of 9:30 a.m. yesterday.

Restaurants demand takeaway platform fee regulations

The rise of food delivery platforms in Macau has created a new set of challenges for local restaurants. Several of the city’s industry associations are

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