Raymond Tam’s policy objectives focus on public housing replacement system

Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam has outlined this fiscal year’s policy objectives, which include studying the expansion of replacement and temporary housing applications

November GGR above MOP21 billion, accumulated growth at 8.6%

November closed with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching MOP21.088 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14.4% compared to 2024. November results from local casinos also account

Gov’t plans to construct more outdoor parking lots with 15-minute free parking incentives

The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, revealed yesterday plans to redevelop 30 pieces of land for different purposes, specifically highlighting the creation of

Secretary airs possibility of operating LRT East Line during T8

The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, has suggested operating the East Line of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system during Typhoon Signal 8

Economy grows 8.2% in 2024, services lead recovery

Gross Value Added (GVA) of all economic activities in the SAR rose 8.2% year-on-year to MOP384.54 billion in 2024, driven by the ongoing recovery of the local economy,

Cross-border traffic sees significant rise

Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) data show that cross-border vehicular trips in Macau rose 20% year-on-year in October to 1,008,461, with light passenger cars up 21.6%. Trips via

Hotel occupancy hits post-pandemic high

Hotel occupancy in Macau reached over 89% in October, the highest for the month since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Statistics and Census Service. The city’s 147

Customs seize cigars, electronics, and seafood in eight smuggling cases

Macau Customs intercepted eight smuggling cases from November 23–27, seizing about 4,152 grams of cigars, 157 used electronic items, 70 kg of pineapples, 65 memory cards, and 38

IAME Asia Finals to feature 250 racers from 26 countries

The IAME Asia Finals will take place at the Coloane Karting Track over four days, from Dec. 10 to 14. The organizers have described the event as

3,000 seniors to gain free access to local smart alarm network in first phase

Macau has not yet reached “super-aged society” status, but with residents aged 65 and above projected to account for more than one-fifth of the population

Gov’t pledges accessible culture map

Authorities say they will work with Gaode Maps, also known as Amap, to develop an accessible map of cultural attractions and improve accessibility information for

Macau Food Festival closes with stronger sales

The 25th Macau Food Festival concluded on Sunday after a 17-day run at Sai Van Lake Square, drawing steady crowds through its final evening.

Local schools face strains from low birth rates, teacher shortages and talent gaps

Lawmakers in the Legislative Assembly on Friday pressed the government for answers on how it plans to protect local schools from the impact of a record-low

Gov’t expands fertility, childcare support as family structures evolve

Local authorities are boosting medical and childcare services to address low fertility and changing family structures, Health Bureau director Alvis Lo said during Friday’s plenary

Eight round-trip flights affected by Airbus A320 grounding update

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced on Friday that a significant number of A320 series aircraft require emergency grounding due to flight control software vulnerable to intense solar radiation,

Macau equipped with two aerial ladder trucks for fires up to 70 Meters

In light of the deadly apartment fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, local fire authorities reassured the public that the region has two aerial ladder trucks

Lawmakers call for sports promotion and more venues

A total of seven lawmakers have recently submitted inquiries to the Legislative Assembly regarding the development of local sports and the need for more sports venues for

Unemployment rate drops while full-time employment sees an increase

The latest data from the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) show that the unemployment rate for local residents from August to October stood at 2.3%, with

IAM ensures safety of imported pork amid african swine fever cases in Spain

In response to reported African swine fever cases in Spain, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) reassured the public that only about 1.9% of Macau’s frozen pork products are

Thai Cultural Festival set for the weekend

Held annually on the first weekend of December, the Thailand Cultural Festival will return to Rua de Abreu Nunes, also known as “Thai Food Street,” on December 6

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