Gov’t increases units for senior residents, including discounts

The SAR government has responded to the pressing need for housing for the elderlies by significantly increasing the number of accommodation units available in the first phase of government

Macau receives over 1,100 applications in less than a year

Local authorities have received 1,137 valid applications for the new Talent Acquisition programs launched in the second half of last year, the Talents Development Committee

Ma Ying-jeou urges island’s next leader to respond ‘pragmatically’ to Xi’s diplomatic gesture

Former Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou urged Taiwan’s leader-elect to pragmatically respond to the diplomatic gesture made by President Xi Jinping and to recognize the one-China principle,

Gov’t to scrap housing sector cooling measures to boost ailing market

The SAR government plans to scrap housing market cooling measures amid calls from the property sector as demand continues to weaken. The Executive

Gov’t: Landfill off Coloane the ‘only solution’ for waste

The government has said ecological island is currently the only solution to effectively handling waste. Speaking to the press on the sidelines of an event yesterday,

New road traffic law raises doubts

A Road Traffic Law amendment bill late last week passed in its first reading at the Legislative Assembly (AL). But several lawmakers have raised concerns over the bill,

AL approves Trade Union Law, ATFPM-linked lawmakers abstain

Macau will soon have a trade union law to regulate the establishment and activities of workers’ unions, after long years and many rejected proposals. The

Eight films selected for Sands’ funding for international film camp

Eight directors were selected to receive HKD300,000 each to fund their short film projects after completing last week’s inaugural International Film Camp. Organized by the Asian

Exports tumble 7.5% in March and imports also fall as demand slows

China's exports contracted in March after growing in the first two months of the year, underscoring the uneven nature of the country’s recovery from the pandemic.

Pereira Coutinho paints a dark picture of the local economy, calls for consumption cards

Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho has painted a dark picture of the local economy, calling on the government to enforce new financial support measures such as the reissuing

Price for land rented from Zhuhai for LRT still ‘a mystery’

The Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong has failed, yet again, to provide the rent figure that will be paid to the authorities of

Lam Lon Wai calls gov’t to strengthen prevention mechanisms to protect minors

Lawmaker Lam Lon Wai called on the government’s security and education departments to be actively engaged in crime prevention education for local minors.

Election law review finally approved and ready for next year’s election

Lawmakers who comprise Macau’s Legislative Assembly (AL) unanimously approved the new amendments to the AL election law yesterday. The amendments make several changes to election

65 rounds in: Is Macau’s long-running mask distribution program still necessary?

Macau's long-standing mask supply program, now in its 65th round, is being questioned by residents particularly about the continued allocation of public funds. While the program

Chinese gov’t mulls new visa category for Macau-Hengqin

The Chinese government is contemplating the establishment of a new visa category designed for Chinese tour groups, allowing for multiple entries between Macau and Hengqin

Upcoming travel expo to be the largest edition yet

This year’s 12th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) will be the largest edition of the event to date, featuring 1,346 exhibition and sales stalls, organizers said

Chamber: Northern District firms see revenue upturns amid consumption promos

Consumer consumption in the Northern District has seen an upturn in revenue following the launch of the government’s consumption program for the district amid challenges faced by business

Fire department sees increase in emergency dispatch in Q1

As Macau enters the anticipated high typhoon season, the government is taking steps to enhance preparations and ensure the safety of its residents, the Fire Services

XPENG Motors expands into Hong Kong and Macau

XPENG Motors, a Chinese smart electric vehicle (EV) company, has announced a partnership with Sime Darby Motors in Hong Kong to expand its presence in the market.

PJ launches new anti-fraud initiative in an effort to curb rising fraud

In an effort to address increasing fraud cases, the Judiciary Police (PJ) has introduced a new anti-fraud initiative providing scam prevention resources through the popular social media

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