Macau
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Two tunnels to close overnight Thursday for maintenance
The Taipa and Guia tunnels will close to traffic in phases during the early morning hours of Aug. 20 and 21 for monitoring and ... -
Joint one-stop’ automated border access introduced
Residents of Macau and Hong Kong are now able to use a single travel permit for automated border crossings in both directions at three ... -
Paradise Entertainment flags HKD82.6 million first-half loss after Kam Pek closure
Hong Kong-listed gaming equipment supplier and former manager of Casino Kam Pek Paradise, Paradise Entertainment Limited, expects to record a loss of HKD82.6 million ... -
MGTO pins hopes on local attractions as summer growth fails to lift international arrivals
Macau’s summer tourist season has shown steady growth through July and early August, though international visitor numbers have remained flat, falling short of government ... -
Forum calls for priority urban renewal zones as Macau revises 20-year master plan
Public consultation on the draft amendments to the Macau Urban Master Plan (2020–2040) took center stage at a forum Aug. 15, where lawmakers and ... -
El Niño peak looms, testing drainage and climate response
El Niño is expected to peak by early next year, bringing wetter summers and testing Macau’s drainage and climate response capacity, according to a ... -
Economic climate index forecasts stability despite uncertainties
Macau’s economic climate index is expected to remain in the “stable” range over the next quarter despite continued external uncertainties, according to the latest ... -
MICE attendance, spending rise in 1H despite flat event numbers
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the number of MICE events held in Macau in the first half (1H) of ... -
Gov’t proposes consumption tax collection at customs clearance
The government is proposing to amend the Consumption Tax Regulation to allow tax collection directly from importers’ bank accounts at the point of customs ... -
CE meets with lawmakers to collect opinions for 2027 Policy Address
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, met with lawmakers of the Legislative Assembly (AL) to hear their opinions ahead of the 2027 Policy ... -
Gov’t notice board uses AI-generated district emblem, raising legal concerns
A Taipa government notice board has drawn criticism after a netizen pointed out that its district emblem appeared to be AI-generated, featuring blurred details ... -
Finance bureau warns of scam messages impersonating officials
The Financial Services Bureau has warned residents about scam calls and text messages impersonating the bureau and falsely claiming recipients have outstanding tax payments. ... -
Friendship Bridge night closures set for A3 Bridge works
The Friendship Bridge will be partially closed from midnight to 5:30 a.m. daily from August 18 through 24 for the third phase of steel ... -
Rental market shows little movement in Q2
The rental market showed little movement in the second quarter (Q2), with average residential rents declining 0.1% quarter-on-quarter to MOP140 per square meter of ... -
Mobile payments rise as card spending falls in Q2
The value and number of transactions made through local mobile payment tools increased in the second quarter of 2026, while credit and debit card ... -
SMEs still struggling despite record tourist spending
Macau’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are still struggling despite record tourist spending, lawmakers said, calling for more precise government support to reach ... -
Bill to address pension fund financial shortcomings approved
Lawmakers in the Legislative Assembly (AL) discussed and unanimously approved a bill yesterday aimed at strengthening the pension fund’s financial resources. The bill received ... -
RMB18 billion Macau-Hengqin University Town set for first-phase opening this month
The Legislative Assembly’s Public Finance Affairs Committee has confirmed, following its review of the Macau-Hengqin International Education (University) Town, that the project’s first transitional ... -
13 new substances added as matter of urgency to the list of forbidden drugs
A list of 13 substances was approved for addition to Macau’s list of forbidden drugs yesterday at the Legislative Assembly (AL). In what is ... -
Lawmaker urges overhaul of domestic helper rules
Legislator Wong Kit Cheng led calls for tighter regulation of the domestic helper market during yesterday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) plenary session on labor issues. ... -
Gaming tax revenue rises 9.3% through July
Macau collected more than MOP58.34 billion (USD7.22 billion) in gaming tax revenue during the first seven months of 2026, up 9.3% from the same ... -
Police arrest three in separate illegal currency exchange cases
Police arrested one man and two women in three separate cases involving illegal currency exchange at casinos in Cotai, seizing cash, casino chips and ... -
Chief Executive mourns former premier Zhu Rongji
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai expressed profound sorrow on behalf of the Macao Special Administrative Region over the death of former State Council Premier ... -
Macau to send 85 athletes to Asian Games in Nagoya
Macau will send 85 athletes to compete in 15 sports at next month’s Asian Games in Nagoya, acting Sports Bureau (ID) president Lei Si ... -
Motorcycle salesman suspected of misappropriating MOP450,000 in deposits
A motorcycle dealership salesman is suspected of misappropriating MOP450,000 in deposits from 11 customers to repay gambling debts and fund further gambling, police said. ... -
Lawmakers back new association regime with national security provisions
Members of the Legislative Assembly (AL) have voiced their support for a proposed legal framework governing associations in Macau, which is currently being put ... -
Sands China Supports MSO Healthy Athletes Programme for 13th Consecutive Year
Free health screenings for MSO members Annual donation to MSO Sands China, Macau Special Olympics (MSO) and the Macau Medical and Health Federation recently ... -
ZAPE hotels stay full despite satellite casino pullout, says insider
Hotel occupancy in the ZAPE district has remained stable despite the departure of satellite casinos from the area late last year, with strong demand ... -
Committee greenlights plan for 39 idle plots, proposes adding commercial spaces
The Legislative Assembly (AL) Follow-up Committee for Land and Public Concessions has concluded its analysis of the government plan for 39 idle land plots ... -
Project at A10 plot concluded, adding 728 more housing units to Zone A
The construction of the public housing project on Plot A10 in the Zone A reclamations has been completed, the Public Construction Bureau (DSOP) announced ... -
Wedding market slumps nearly 40% in 1H
Macau’s wedding market has seen a notable slowdown this year, with an industry player reporting a nearly 40% drop in business during the first ... -
New procurement law to boost transparency with centralized public tender website
A new Public Procurement Law taking effect on September 1 will replace Macau’s four-decade-old procurement rules, requiring public entities to set clear bidding criteria ... -
Lawmaker urges review of Coloane village homes’ aging power infrastructure
Lawmaker Leong Pou U has urged the government to assess and upgrade aging electricity infrastructure in Coloane’s old village areas, saying existing power capacity ... -
Gov’t launches tender for superstructure of Plot B1 in Zone A
The Public Construction Bureau (DSOP) has launched a new public tender to develop another land parcel in Zone A of the new reclamations. This ... -
Studio City debuts ‘Stardust’ immersive flying experience
Studio City Macau unveiled its latest entertainment offering yesterday, “Studio City Stardust,” with a technical rehearsal of the 4D immersive flight simulation for distinguished ...
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