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Gov’t working to guarantee supply and prices of goods
In a joint statement, the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) and the Consumer Council (CC) announced that representatives from the two entities met ... -
Liaison Office celebrates Macau’s progress and charts vision for 2025 at CNY reception
The Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macao hosted a 2025 Chinese New Year Reception yesterday, highlighting the achievements of the past ... -
Association projects 5% GDP growth this year
The Macau Economic Association (MEA) predicts an annual growth of 5% in this year’s GDP, projecting it to reach MOP437.8 billion. This represents a ... -
EASL to hold Final Four in Macau this March
The 2025 East Asian Super League (EASL) Final Four will be held in Macau from March 7 to 9, the basketball league organizer announced ... -
Biden warns in farewell address that an ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich threatens future of democracy
President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation yesterday (Macau time) to deliver stark warnings about an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking ... -
New visa policy boosts tourism but leaves retail spending uncertain
The new visa policy allowing mainland Chinese residents from Zhuhai and Hengqin easier access to Macau has led to a significant increase in border ... -
Philip Colbert’s iconic lobster artworks showcased throughout the city
Sands China has partnered with British pop artist Philip Colbert to bring his vibrant lobster art exhibition, titled “Coastal Fantasia: The Lobster King’s Vacation ... -
Secretaries meet associations to collect opinions ahead of policy presentation
The new government secretaries are preparing the policy address for 2025 (LAG25) and have been meeting with various associations to obtain their opinions on ... -
CE calls on the media to further promote Macau’s success
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, called on local media to “utilize further their credibility and influence to promote to the global community ... -
US TikTok users flock to Chinese app in protest with TikTok ban looming
As the threat of a TikTok ban looms, U.S. TikTok users are flocking to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu – making it the ... -
SSM without solutions to address the excessive use of emergency services
The Health Bureau (SSM) has no solutions for the excessive use of Macau’s emergency services other than asking the population to avoid using them ... -
‘U-shaped’ recovery anticipated for the property market in 2025
Centaline Property expects the Macau property market to follow a “U-shaped” recovery in 2025. The forecast was shared during an event earlier this week, ... -
Urban space violations decline by 23% over the last decade
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) recorded 17,736 violations of urban space regulations, which include offenses such as littering and spitting on the ground in ... -
Macau-based investor increases stake in Star Entertainment amid financial struggles
Star Entertainment’s financial woes have taken a curious turn as Macau-based businessman Xingchun Wang increased his stake in the company for the second time ... -
Gov’t introduces new testing parameters for public health population assessment
The government officially introduced the “Macao Citizens’ Physical Fitness Monitoring Study 2025” during a ceremony yesterday. The initiative, which will run from January to ... -
Taiwan iPhone maker Foxconn sets its sights on the ever more crowded EV market
Auto industry newcomers like Taiwan-based iPhone maker Foxconn and China’s Huawei Technologies are maneuvering to gain an edge in the electric vehicle sector, prompting ... -
Gov’t launches subsidies for smart equipment upgrades in the catering sector
Starting next Monday, Jan. 20, the “Catering Industry Smart Upgrade Pilot Program” will open for applications, designed to provide subsidies for catering businesses.This initiative ... -
Man caught smuggling 5kg of heroin from Macau to Hong Kong
A 68-year-old man from Russia was arrested while attempting to smuggle five kilograms of heroin from Macau to Hong Kong, the Judiciary Police (PJ) ... -
Average daily public bus passengers increased by 6% last year
Nearly 230 million people rode on public buses in Macau last year, according to the Transport Bureau (DSAT). A remarkable daily passenger average was ... -
DSPA stands firm on noise law despite enforcement challenges
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the existing noise legislation, despite acknowledging the challenges in enforcement. This statement follows a ... -
Touted as Macau’s threat, Thailand approves draft bill to legalize casinos
Thailand’s Cabinet approved a draft bill yesterday to legalize casinos with the aim of boosting tourism and addressing a sluggish economy. Currently, some forms ... -
Exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher US tariffs loom
China’s exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fill orders to beat higher tariffs that U.S. President-elect ... -
Remaining land plots in Cotai reserved for commercial use, DSSCU clarifies
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) told the Times that the remaining unused land plots in the Cotai area are designated for commercial ... -
Firms plan a salary increment of 2.7% in 2025
The recent survey reveals that the average planned salary increment across participating organizations is 2.72%, reflecting a decline of 0.26% from the previous year’s ... -
Road projects face delays amid increased excavation activity
More than half of the 69 large-scale road projects in the region this year have exceeded their expected completion time by over a month, ... -
Williams and Pindar by Manuport Logistics crowned winners of Macao Match Cup
Led by skipper Ian Williams, the Pindar by Manuport Logistics team was crowned champion of the 2025 Macao Match Cup, the most highlighted race ... -
The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, official says
The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said yesterday, amid some international concern ... -
Survey finds youth struggle to grasp Hengqin development policies
A recent survey on Hengqin’s industrial development path reveals significant gaps in understanding among local university students about the region’s potential and resources. The ... -
New Year, New Energy
Chinese New Year is here and brimming with magnetic energy and the freedom of renewal, W Macau is one of MDT’s top picks when it ... -
GDP projected to grow by 7.7% in 2025 amid global uncertainties
The local economy is expected to grow by 7.7% in 2025, despite facing challenges from a slowdown in China’s economic growth and uncertainties in ... -
Xia Baolong urges Macau to achieve greater international recognition
Beijing’s top official on Hong Kong and Macau affairs has urged the two cities to fully leverage the advantages of the ‘One country, two ... -
Gov’t braces for flu season with range of emergency response measures
The Health Bureau (SSM) unveiled plans to tackle the autumn and winter influenza surge by allocating manpower and medical resources based on real-time monitoring ... -
Taxi fleet expands but infractions persist
The number of taxis in Macau is expected to increase to approximately 1,800 by the end of January as new vehicles join the fleet, ... -
Consumer confidence index rises slightly, but economic concerns linger
The city’s overall consumer confidence index saw a modest increase during the fourth quarter of 2024, rising by 2.54% to 102.95 points from the ... -
PJ arrests three in drug trafficking bust
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested two women and a man in connection with a drug trafficking operation. The bust resulted in the seizure of ...
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