Macau
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Money supply rebounds in July
Macau’s broad money supply rebounded 1.5% month over month to MOP860.5 billion in July, according to Monetary Authority of Macao data released Thursday. Resident ... -
33 stray dogs caught in Old Taipa Village after Taipa bite attack
Stray dogs and cats are clustering in Macau’s public spaces due to feeding, with 33 dogs and one cat captured this year after a ... -
Shopping carnival, children’s fair to open at Fisherman’s Wharf
The Shopping Carnival and Children’s Products Exhibition will run for three days from Sept. 4 at Fisherman’s Wharf, featuring more than 100 exhibitors, over ... -
IAS to provide extra aid to 1,900 families
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) will provide an additional full month of regular assistance payments to about 1,900 beneficiary families starting today to ease ... -
Body found in waters near NAPE
A middle-aged non-resident woman was found dead in the sea near One Central Macau on Thursday morning, authorities said. Macau Customs discovered the body ... -
DSAL job fairs target five sectors with 150-plus openings
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will host five industry-specific job matchmaking sessions in mid-September, offering more ... -
Ecological zones open for September activities
Registration opened this week for ecological activities in the city’s Ecological Zones this month. The activities are run by the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA), ... -
Cassandra Wilson, award-winning jazz singer, dies at 70
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer has died. She was 70. Dubbed America’s best singer by Time magazine in ... -
Schoolboy’s resentment over criticism leaves teacher with burns, blindness risk
A male student attacked his teacher with drain cleaner over past criticism, leaving her with 18% chemical burns and a risk of blindness, police ... -
Analysts: GGR set for September rebound after three-month slide
Gross gaming revenue (GGR) is expected to return to year-on-year growth in September after falling for a third consecutive month in August, although analysts ... -
Sam Hou Fai seeks stronger tourism, trade ties with ASEAN
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai is seeking to deepen Macau’s economic and tourism links with Southeast Asia, with talks in Jakarta this week focusing ... -
Macau targets 10-15-minute drone deliveries for medical samples
Macau is eyeing drone deliveries for medical samples, with officials hoping to cut transport times to 10-15 minutes despite the city’s tight spaces and ... -
Modernizing the legal framework for associations in Macau
With over 12,400 registered associations and a deeply rooted tradition of civic engagement, Macau’s associative sector is one of the most vibrant in Asia ... -
WhatsApp scam targets users with fake security alerts
The Judiciary Police have warned of a WhatsApp scam targeting users through fraudulent messages sent from business accounts. Victims are falsely told their accounts ... -
Over 70 manhole covers removed as part of roadworks optimization
The government’s working group on roadworks optimization has pushed to reduce the number of manhole covers on the city’s roads, with recent coordination efforts ... -
Macau film center opens to help industry tap into mainland market
The Macau Film and Television Industry Service Center, established by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), has begun trial operations to help the local film ... -
FSS expands online access to Guangdong pension payments
Macau residents can now apply online to receive certain Social Security Fund (FSS) payments directly into mainland Chinese bank accounts through an upgraded “Guangdong-Macau ... -
Man accused of sexually harassing student on bus
A man in his 30s has been accused of sexually harassing a female student on a public bus and was later arrested by Public ... -
DSEDT completes merger and restructuring
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT), Consumer Council (CC) and Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) have completed their merger and organizational restructuring ... -
Political scientist: Macau may face impact from new China corruption law
A proposed Chinese law targeting cross-border corruption could have implications for Macau, particularly for companies and individuals operating across mainland China and international markets ... -
Schools open despite storm, marred by teacher assault
Despite the hoisting of Signal No. 1 due to Tropical Storm Saudel, 80% of Macau schools began the new academic year yesterday, with a ... -
Pátio do Espinho near Ruins of St. Paul’s set for urban renewal
The area of Pátio do Espinho, located near the Ruins of St. Paul’s, is set to be included in an urban renewal project as ... -
Sam Hou Fai in Jakarta after Singapore talks, both sides seek deeper ties
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai has arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the second leg of his three-nation Southeast Asian tour, following talks with ... -
Tutoring center fined MOP50,000 over unlicensed services
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has upheld a MOP50,000 fine imposed on the head of a local teaching support center for providing services ... -
Shenzhen to issue RMB1 billion bonds in Macau
The Shenzhen municipal government will issue RMB1billion (USD140 million) of offshore yuan-denominated municipal bonds in Macau in early September, with support from China’s Ministry ... -
Mainlander arrested over illegal currency exchange
The Judiciary Police arrested a 42-year-old mainland man suspected of conducting illegal currency exchange activities in Macau since February. Officers intercepted the suspect at ... -
Committee calls for broader parking fee measures
Members of the Islands District Community Service Consultative Council called for improvements to parking fee policies, including expanding capped rates to private cars and ... -
Customs officer accused of damaging parked car
A Macau Customs Service officer (SA) is suspected of repeatedly damaging a resident’s car and deflating its tires while it was parked in metered ... -
Casino revenue slips 1.2% to MOP21.9 billion in August
The city’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) edged down 1.2% year-on-year in August to MOP21.89 billion (USD2.71 billion), according to data released today by ... -
Retirees spend average of MOP10,408 a month, study finds
Retirees in Macau spend an average of MOP10,408 a month, with dining out and takeaway meals representing their largest expense, according to a recent ... -
CE looks to Singapore housing model for urban renewal
Singapore’s public housing and “old-for-new” renewal model could offer lessons for Macau, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai said after visiting housing projects during ... -
Guangzhou property market rebounds as Macau buyers face fewer hurdles
Guangzhouís property market has shown signs of sustained recovery since the city introduced its “Eight-Measure Housing Policy” on April 30, with residential transactions continuing ... -
Gov’t guidance fund to target diversification, local jobs
The new government guidance fund, approved by the Executive Council (ExCo), will seek to steer private investment into priority sectors and projects to diversify ... -
Cancer patients, immunocompromised people face higher shingles risk
Cancer patients and people with weakened immune systems face a significantly higher risk of developing shingles and suffering serious complications, medical experts said at ... -
Transmac prepares for heavier traffic as new school year begins
Transmac has stepped up preparations for the new school year, working with government departments to coordinate traffic and bus services during the first week ...
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