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Retirees spend average of MOP10,408 a month, study finds
Retirees in Macau spend an average of MOP10,408 a month, with dining out and takeaway meals representing their largest expense, according to a recent ... -
CE looks to Singapore housing model for urban renewal
Singapore’s public housing and “old-for-new” renewal model could offer lessons for Macau, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai said after visiting housing projects during ... -
Guangzhou property market rebounds as Macau buyers face fewer hurdles
Guangzhouís property market has shown signs of sustained recovery since the city introduced its “Eight-Measure Housing Policy” on April 30, with residential transactions continuing ... -
Gov’t guidance fund to target diversification, local jobs
The new government guidance fund, approved by the Executive Council (ExCo), will seek to steer private investment into priority sectors and projects to diversify ... -
Cancer patients, immunocompromised people face higher shingles risk
Cancer patients and people with weakened immune systems face a significantly higher risk of developing shingles and suffering serious complications, medical experts said at ... -
Hotel occupancy stays high as room rates diverge across districts
During the summer holidays, Macau’s hotels maintained high occupancy, but expanding room supply and competition from neighboring Zhuhai and Hengqin continued to put pressure ... -
Sam Hou Fai sets off for Southeast Asia, citing strong foundation for deeper ties
Citing Macau’s strong foundation for deeper engagement with Southeast Asia, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai departed on Saturday on an eight-day visit to ... -
September cultural, sports events to feature major competitions, exhibitions
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will launch a cultural and creative design competition next month as part of a six-month exhibition featuring products inspired ... -
MSAR accounts record surplus of over MOP166 billion in 2025
The Macau Special Administrative Region’s accounts recorded a surplus of around MOP166.4 billion in 2025, the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) has said in ... -
USJ rector resigns, interim leader remains in post
The rector of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), Professor Stephen Morgan, has resigned, an insider confirmed to the Times. The university’s current acting ... -
Flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of nearly 3,000 missing
As rescue efforts in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal – China border entered their fourth day Saturday, authorities were still finding survivors and transporting them to ... -
Over 1,300 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods
Rescue teams searched yesterday for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border after a catastrophic and deadly torrent of floods and mud swept ... -
Civil servants association calls for increased benefits, improved administration
The Macau Civil Servants’ Association (ATFPM) has presented 14 proposals to modernize public administration, protect government employees, and strengthen Macau’s strategic role. At a ... -
A culinary symphony of north and south at MGM Macau: two masters, one memorable feast
In the rarefied world of fine Chinese dining, where tradition is currency and precision is dogma, the collaborative feast is a high-wire act. It ... -
Catering sector urges gov’t to build on past stimulus success
The catering industry has called on the government to introduce targeted consumption-boosting measures in next year’s policy address, urging authorities to leverage the region’s ... -
New capped parking fees aim to ease parking crunch, says adviser
Capped parking fees at seven public car parks aim to tackle Macau’s parking shortage by using price signals to shift demand from busy facilities ... -
CBRE: SJM cuts staff by 10% as satellite casino closures tighten margins
SJM Holdings has cut its workforce by 10% over seven months and is pursuing further cost reductions as the closure of its satellite casinos ... -
Gov’t restructures several entities, aiming to save resources, increase efficiency
The Secretary for Administration and Justice and spokesperson of the Executive Council, Wong Sio Chak, announced yesterday that the government is restructuring several ... -
Drones to join fireworks for first time at Macau International Contest
Drones will join fireworks displays in the sky for the first time at this year’s Macau International Fireworks Display Contest, adding a new element ... -
Investment banks cut August gaming revenue forecasts
Investment banks have lowered their forecasts for August gross gaming revenue (GGR), citing softer daily gaming revenue in the latest week, although industry analysts ... -
IC announces two-month shuttle service for historical discovery tour
Macau will run a two-month shuttle service from the Ruins of St. Paul’s and Rua do Cunha to local attractions, with historical character performances ... -
Hengqin cargo terminal begins pilot air cargo operations
The Hengqin Upstream Cargo Terminal has entered substantive operations following the launch of its first pilot air cargo palletizing shipment and flight on Wednesday, ... -
Gov’t sees slight rise in drug dependency cases
Macau recorded 88 drug dependency cases in the first half of 2026, up 3.5% from a year earlier, with young users accounting for a ... -
Alleged human trafficking case subject to judicial confidentiality
Information about an alleged case of human trafficking that occurred in Macau during the first half of this year is off-limits to the media ... -
Food delivery platforms under fire as riders protest pay cuts, industry calls for regulation
Macau’s food delivery platforms, now about a decade old, have become a key part of the digital economy but have also sparked ongoing disputes ... -
Hengqin launches incentives to boost Macau air cargo hub
The Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin has introduced a package of incentives aimed at strengthening Macau’s role as an international air cargo hub ... -
Melco finance unit to redeem USD600 million of 2027 notes early
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd. will redeem USD600 million in 5.625% senior notes on Sept. 23, nearly 10 months before their scheduled maturity. The financing ... -
Courts uphold residence permit revocations in sham marriage cases
Fraudulent marriages used to secure residence permits are both a criminal offense and a ground for the automatic nullity of the administrative act, courts ... -
Moody’s affirms LVS, Sands China ratings as liquidity offsets spending risks
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and its Macau subsidiary Sands China retained stable credit outlooks from Moody’s Ratings, with the agency citing strong liquidity and ... -
Fraud, drug trafficking top offences among prisoners
Fraud and drug trafficking topped the list of offences among Macau’s 1,230 inmates in 2025, according to the Correctional Services Bureau’s (DSC) annual report. ... -
Premium-mass players bet more despite smaller crowds, Citi says
Macau’s premium-mass casino market regained momentum in August, as fewer high-end players wagered substantially more per person, according to Citigroup’s latest monthly table survey. ... -
Chinese workers worry as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobs
Computer programmer Fei Zhaojun’s boss asked him if artificial intelligence could soon replace humans in coding jobs. Two weeks later, he was laid off ... -
Business sector seeks stronger incentives for urban renewal
The local business community is calling on the government to address property ownership bottlenecks and offer stronger incentives to accelerate redevelopment in older districts. ... -
Seven public car parks to introduce maximum parking fees
Following calls from the public and after consulting sector stakeholders, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) has decided to implement changes to the charging systems ... -
Six mainland Chinese held over casino livestream betting scheme
Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested six mainland Chinese suspects accused of secretly livestreaming casino games to viewers in mainland China and placing bets on their ...
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