1999 Australia rejects republic

Australians have rejected a proposal to break ties with the British monarchy and become a republic. In the landmark referendum to decide whether Australia would

Balancing ‘visible and invisible’ hands in diversification: Lei

Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong said economic diversification will be orchestrated under “the leadership of the market and the guidance of the government.”

October gaming revenues surge as city benefits from Golden Week

In October, the city’s casino revenue surged to another all-time post-pandemic high, as tourists flocked to Macau during the National Day Golden Week. Data released

Gov’t to spend MOP235m next year to attract international tourists

A total sum of MOP235 million has been reserved to attract international visitors, Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong disclosed yesterday afternoon. When responding

Gov’t reviewing casino ops’ 2024 plans

The city’s six gaming operators have submitted their work plans for the upcoming year, and the government is scheduled to review them within the next 60

Beijing appoints new deputy secretary-general at Forum Macao

Xie Ying has been appointed as the new deputy secretary-general of the Permanent Secretariat of Forum, a role bestowed by China’s Ministry of Commerce. Xie Ying will

Mainland cancels border health code

The mainland has discontinued its Customs Code (border health code) effective from yesterday. Travelers no longer need to fill in a health declaration card when entering and leaving

Slight decrease in construction workers’ daily wage

The average daily wage of construction workers decreased by 0.5% quarter-on-quarter to MOP782 in the third quarter of 2023. Data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) revealed

Swimming season ends

With the conclusion of the 2023 swimming season, lifeguards will no longer be on duty at the beach, and the Marine and Water Bureau will also remove the

MGTO exploring ‘Travel Around Macau’ plan to enhance cultural values

The government intends to launch a tourism initiative called “Travel Around Macau” as part of its economic diversification plan, according to Macao Government Tourism Office director

Gov’t maintains cash handouts, expects MOP216b GGR in 2024

The SAR government submitted the budget for the 2024 fiscal year to the Legislative Assembly, anticipating a surplus in the public finances again next year without

CE to deliver Policy Address Nov. 14

Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng will deliver the Policy Address for the 2024 Fiscal Year on November 14 at the Legislative Assembly, followed by a press conference at

City to see flags at half-mast to mourn Li Keqiang

Flags at Government Headquarters, Santa Sancha and at all boundary checkpoints of the Macau SAR will fly at half-mast today to mourn the late premier Li Keqiang. The

Alibaba internship program application to end next week

The application deadline for the Alibaba training and internship program for Macau youths in Hangzhou is November 6. The program encourages companies to recommend employees engaged in digitalization

Gov’t: Laws crucial to financial development

The government’s economic diversification plan makes repeated reference to the development of modern finance, which, alongside big health, high and new technologies, as well as MICE,

Radio Taxi receives 10,000 orders daily with 300 vehicles

The number of orders and reservations for online taxi hailing have significantly increased with more than 10,000 orders per day. However, there are only 300

Bank license changes possible after updated law

A new type of bank license with a restricted scope of business may be issued under the updated laws for the financial system, the Monetary Authority of Macao

Q3 commercial flights surge to over 26,800

Arriving and departing commercial flights totaled 3,437 trips in September, a sharp rise of 337.3% year-on-year, yet slightly lower when compared to August (4,060). In

Lawyer in bribed prosecutor case pledges independence at work

The lawyer-defendant in the bribery case involving a senior prosecutor has said she maintained impartiality at work despite having had a non-lawyer as an investor.

Over 8,700 residential units underway in Q3

The Land and Urban Construction Bureau has announced that in the third quarter of this year, two private residential projects were issued occupation permits and 54 private residential

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