PLA garrison opens barracks to public

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Garrison stationed in the SAR opened barracks on Taipa Island to the public on the weekend. This was the 17th time

Construction workers’ wage records slight decrease

The average daily wage of construction workers decreased by 0.8% quarter-to-quarter to MOP792 in the first quarter of 2023. The average daily wage of local workers (MOP989) rose

SSM adjusts Covid-19 vaccination recommendations in line with WHO

Local health authorities have amended the guidelines on Covid-19 vaccination, which commenced May 1. Under the newly updated guidelines, the Health Bureau (SSM) adjusted

MGM records MOP5b in revenue in Q1 as sector recovers

MGM China has outperformed the casino market as the industry recovers. The group recorded a revenue increase of 131.2% year-on-year to HKD4.8 billion for the first quarter, reaching 84%

Gov’t to announce procedures for driving license mutual recognition

Application procedures for driving license mutual recognition with mainland China will be available prior to the official commencement date – May 16 – director Lam Hin

Bubble Up the Exclusive GourMay

French GourMay is back with the best kind of French bubbles! Looking for the best way to celebrate the annual food and wine festival in style? Aux Beaux

May Day: Visitor figures skyrocketed in the first two days

Visitors entering Macau in the first two days of the May 1 holidays, informally called “May 1 Golden Week,” have far surpassed predictions from the Macao

On Labor Day, bill in discussion remains upsetting

The trade union law under discussion remains upsetting to many as it has, they say, failed to “safeguard the basic fundamentals of trade unions’ rights

Local IP infringements mostly relate to counterfeit goods: Customs

The higher number of intellectual property (IP) infringement cases and prosecutions in Macau are for counterfeit goods, the Macau Customs Service (SA) has revealed to

Wynn Resorts to build first gaming resort in UAE for USD3.9b

Las Vegas-based casino operator Wynn Resorts, which is one of the biggest in the world with resorts in Boston and Macau, has announced that it will build

Beijing to extend validity of travel permits for SARs residents

China will extend the expiration date of mainland travel permits for eligible Hong Kong and Macao residents starting May 8, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced.  

33rd Macao arts festival kicks off

The 33rd Macao Arts Festival kicked off Friday with an opening ceremony followed by “Rite of Spring,” a work of renowned Chinese dancer Yang Liping that innovatively combines

Merchandise export drops in March

Macau’s total merchandise export amounted to 1.19 billion patacas in March, down 16.7% year-on-year, the statistical service said on Friday. The merchandise import went down 7% year-on-year to

IAM aims to restore 120 hectares of mountain forest by 2024

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is planning to restore at least 120 hectares of mountain forest by 2024, noting 40 hectares of emergency restoration has already

Unemployment rate slightly drops in Q1

The local residents’ unemployment rate stood at 3.9% in the first quarter, as shown by data from the Statistics and Census Service. The figure

MGTO attends APEC meeting in Philippines

The local tourism bureau has attended the recent 61st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting, which was held in a hybrid online-offline format in

Cross-border vehicle traffic hikes 71% in March

Macau’s cross-border vehicle traffic in March hiked by 71.2% year on year to 573,022 trips. The latest report from the Statistics and Census Service showed that the gross

Swimming pools reopen today

From today, four Sports Bureau (ID) outdoor swimming pools will open to the public, including the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Swimming Pool, Taipa Central Park Swimming Pool, Hac

FDCT launches training for staff

The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) will conduct a series of training lectures on professional knowledge related to science and technology expertise and integrity awareness. This program,

Revamp of Green Villas at Coronel Mesquita approved with fewer restrictions than expected

The Urban Planning Committee (CPU) has greenlighted the project to transform the green villas at the Avenida do Coronel Mesquita in Macau into a commercial

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