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New round of medical vouchers set to be available next month
The Executive Council (ExCo) announced yesterday that the MOP700 electronic healthcare subsidy for each eligible Macau resident, initially outlined in the 2025 Policy Address, ... -
Shares in CATL, world’s biggest EV battery maker, surge in HKSE after $4.6 billion IPO
Shares in CATL, the world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, jumped more than 16% yesterday in its Hong Kong trading debut after ... -
Lawmakers concerned about SMEs’ survival in a scenario of spending decline
Several lawmakers have expressed concerns about the current economic situation and the decline in visitor spending, calling on the government to find a solution ... -
2024 domestic violence cases jump 38%, mental health, poverty cited
Domestic violence cases surged by 37.5% in 2024, with 55 confirmed incidents reported locally, according to a Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) report released recently. ... -
Private schools statute amended to allow establishment of schools in Hengqin
The Legislative Assembly passed a bill revising the framework governing the teaching personnel of non-tertiary education private schools and the general rules for such ... -
Gov’t risks controversy by mixing handouts with consumption cards: association
The new government should implement a more moderate policy in its first year to foster resident support and mitigate potential backlash from mixing consumption ... -
One dead in apparent shooting in rare case of gun violence in China
One person has died in an apparent shooting at an outdoor restaurant in the city of Wuhan in what would be a rare case ... -
Public voices support for consumption cards over cash distribution
Opinions have been expressed urging the Macau government to reassess the purpose and structure of its Wealth Partaking Scheme and to consider alternative distribution ... -
Ferry collides with pier in Hong Kong, causing damage and delays
A TurboJet ferry sustained damage after hitting the pier at the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal on Saturday afternoon. According to a preliminary report from ... -
GDP drops as consumer spending declines
The Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) has announced a revised gross domestic product (GDP) figure of MOP 99.76 billion for the first quarter of ... -
PJ arrest tourist affiliated with Alipay scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have dismantled part of a telecommunications scam operation that defrauded nine local residents of nearly MOP500,000 through a complex Alipay ... -
DSAL issues MOP7 million in fines for unlawful work over last five quarters
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has reportedly issued fines totaling up to MOP7.13 million in cases involving unlawful work. A total of 741 joint ... -
Under a cloud of tariffs, Walmart is the latest retailer to announce price hikes
Volley after volley of tariffs — and at times on-again, off-again trade actions — have put companies around the world on edge. And a ... -
Pacquiao returning to the ring after losing senatorial race
Boxing great Manny Pacquiao is coming out of retirement to fight Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight crown in July. Pacquiao’s team made the ... -
Su Kun resigns, cites ‘personal reasons’; CCDI probes violations
The deputy director of the Executive Committee of the Guangdong-Macau In-Depth Cooperation Zone and Assistant to the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Su Kun, ... -
Experts urge pedestrian-focused solutions to tackle traffic woes
Transportation experts are demanding urgent upgrades and offering innovative transit solutions amid ongoing traffic congestion and a lack of infrastructural development. The call to ... -
Luxurious Summer Retreat
This summer, Four Seasons Hotel Macao unveils a lineup of experiences to inspire traveler. From family-friendly packages that create cherished memories to an exclusive ... -
Stable economic outlook expected through July
Macau’s economy has remained “stable” over the past two months, with the Macau Economic Association (MEA) predicting this trend will continue through July, indicating ... -
Chio Family Mansion set to open this year
The Chio Family Mansion, located on Travessa da Porta, is currently undergoing an exciting restoration and revitalization process, with plans to open to the ... -
Gov’t urged to enhance policy to bolster diversification
Lawmaker Zheng Anting has called on the government to enhance its policies, particularly in talent acquisition and retention, to promote the adequate diversification of ... -
Lawmaker calls on gov’t to reinforce tech and AI training for better employability
Lawmaker Lam Lon Wai has called on the government to pay more attention to new trends and reinforce training in the use of Artificial ... -
Covid-19 is still active in Macau, says SSM
The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported that while the Covid-19 pandemic in Macau remains at a relatively high level of activity, it is reassuring ... -
China, Colombia sign cooperation plan on BRI
China and Colombia should take the latter’s formal accession to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as an opportunity to upgrade bilateral cooperation, President ... -
Importing non-local workers ‘serves Macau’s interests’, says Anton Tai
The government has reiterated its stance on the employment of non-local workers, stating that the policy continues to prioritize local employment and the protection ... -
Gov’t surveying land plots for iconic , including a technology park
The government is currently surveying several land plots in search of a suitable location to build a technology park, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou ... -
MOP30 billion generated from non-gaming initiatives in 2023
The non-gaming investment plans for 2023 by the city’s six gaming concessionaires generated over MOP30 billion in gross production value for Macau’s economy, according ... -
Celebrations program sees record participation of F&B establishments
The annual event of the “Month of Portugal” is having this year a record participation from restaurants and food and beverage (F&B) establishments, the ... -
Gov’t strives to launch e-MOP prototype in two years
The Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM) is currently implementing the prototype system for the “Digital Macau Pataca” (e-MOP) in phases, with the Secretary for Economy ... -
China’s army of food delivery drivers get by with help from discount ‘loving meals’
After the lunchtime rush, it’s time for China’s food delivery drivers to eat. Liu Lijie, halfway through a 13-hour workday, parked his electric scooter ... -
US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs, agree to pause for 90 days
U.S. and Chinese officials said yesterday [Macau time] they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a ... -
Former Premier Jetfoil ‘São Jorge’ scrapped, protection group claims
The Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group has announced the scrapping of Jetfoil “São Jorge.” According to sources within the group, the vessel, which had been ... -
LRT ridership up 6% in April after March decline
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system transported an average of 25,900 passengers per day in April, representing a 5.71% increase month-on-month. This increase followed ... -
Xia Baolong calls for greater integration with Hengqin
Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the Central Committee and the State Council, continued his six-day inspection tour ... -
Trump’s reshaping of higher education tests America’s appeal for int’l students
As he finishes college in China, computer science student Ma Tianyu has set his sights on graduate school in the United States. No country ... -
Sluggish conditions persist in the city’s catering industry
Macau is likely to face challenges in offsetting the resulting decline in local consumer spending in the short term, said Aeson Lei, president of ...
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