Lawmakers: gig economy is key to growth

Lawmaker Ngan Iek Hang said that the vibrant cultural landscape Macau has cultivated, noting that in 2023 alone, over 2,000 large-scale shows and more than 10,000

Macau: A magnetic GBA hub with multiple charms

Analysis Fan, a resident of Guangzhou, had a clear goal for her recent trip to Macau: to enjoy a front-row seat at a performance by

Beijing eases visa-free transit rules to boost openness, int’l exchanges

China announced yesterday significant relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, aiming to further boost international openness and people-to-people exchanges. The National Immigration Administration (NIA) said

Citi: mixed signals ahead of Xi’s visit

Gaming operators are seeing a mixed outlook ahead of President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit, according to a note from Citi analysts George Choi and Timothy Chau. While

Private doctors may soon issue medical certificates, says André Cheong

Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, acknowledged that in the future, private physicians may be permitted to issue medical certificates to all residents. The Legislative

Taipei mayor calls for less confrontation in the strait

The China-friendly mayor of Taipei called for less confrontation between the sides, even as Beijing continues to send warships and fighter jets to intimidate the self-governing

MOP7.3 billion for six major 2025 projects

The opinion issued by the Second Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly on the analysis of next year’s budget bill highlights six major projects planned for

Economic prosperity stable, mixed indicators

The Macau Economic Association (MEA) has released the latest trend of the Macau Economic Prosperity Index, revealing a “stable” overall performance despite a “polarized” distribution of

Pereira Coutinho calls for action against fake diplomas

Lawmaker José Maria Pereira Coutinho has expressed serious concerns regarding a recent scandal involving fraudulent high school diplomas from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Lawmakers approve bill despite disappointment

The Legislative Assembly has passed the final reading of the bill that establishes the government budget for 2025. In a discussion that saw almost no debate or

For the first time in eight years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia

A U.S. Navy warship arrived yesterday in Cambodia, the first such visit in eight years to a nation that is China’s close ally in Southeast Asia. Cambodia’s government

A stint that lasts a lifetime: an American’s journey in a changing Macau

Timothy Simpson never expected his stay in Macau would turn into such a long haul. He arrived in 2001, thinking of it as a good stepping

Xi Jinping to visit Macau for handover celebrations, new CE inauguration

The General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the President of the People’s Republic of China, and the Chairman of the Central Military

Luis Melo’s new book: The south end of town revisited

Azorean author and lawyer Luís Mesquita de Melo, 60, launched his latest novel, “Nas Esquinas do Olhar” (At the Corners of the Gaze), on Saturday

ExCo welcomes six new members

The new Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, has appointed the members for the upcoming Executive Council (ExCo), according to the Government Information Bureau. The

Exhibition of Qi Baishi’s digitalized artworks unveiled

To commemorate the 160th anniversary of renowned Chinese artist Qi Baishi’s birth, an exhibition titled “Lotus Blossoms in Pairs, Plum Blossoms in Clusters – The

Women’s Association urges more cervical cancer screening

The Women’s General Association of Macau has strongly urged local women to prioritize cervical cancer screening, with data showing that around 20% of young women

Gov’t signals it’s prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom

Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year, sketching out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing’s monetary policy to

ILCM’s Christmas bazaar supports local charities

The International Ladies’ Club of Macau (ILCM) held its Annual Christmas Charity Bazaar yesterday at the Grand Coloane Resort. This year’s theme, “Island’s Gift of

New archives building to serve as centralized storage for gov’t records

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is preparing to open a new 50,000 square meter archives building that will serve as a centralized storage facility for

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