Visitor spending doubles in 2021

Visitor spending for the whole of 2021 soared to MOP24.45 billion, a 104.8% increase year-on-year, due to the rise in visitor numbers and per capita spending.

Gov’t evades lawmaker’s question on anti-corruption measures in public sector

The government has avoided providing specifics of anti-corruption efforts in the public sector raised by lawmaker Leong Sun Iok in a written inquiry. In a

Fitch downgrades SJM rating to ‘BB’ due to loan, concession uncertainty

Fitch Ratings has downgraded SJM Holdings Limited’s rating from “BB+” to “BB,” the agency announced in a statement, adding that the rating remains on Rating

PJ exposes cross-border prostitution ring, arrests eight suspects

Eight people have been detained by the Judiciary Police (PJ) on suspicion of being involved with organizing and operating a cross-border criminal organization to exploit

Schools required to actively promote Covid jabs

Citing the “severe situation in Hong Kong” as justification, the local government is urging schools to “actively promote” Covid-19 vaccination to students. The Education

Macau needs more policy incentives to promote private urban greening, the operator of an urban farming firm said yesterday. Guilherme Martins, founder of Mighty Greens, a

Hengqin pilot projects to encourage HK, Macau trade

Pilot projects intended to protect and facilitate trade and investment will be carried out in Hengqin under China (Guangdong) Free Trade Zone measures announced this week

CE praises good showing from Chinese Winter Olympians

With the curtain falling on the Winter Olympics in Beijing, and the Chinese team earning nine gold medals, four silver and two bronze – a record high, placing

AAEC lawyer to appeal to TSI from unannounced verdict

The Asian American Entertainment Company (AAEC) will appeal from the impending verdict in the case against the local subsidiaries of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation

Labor Bureau’s 24 job-matching sessions put 610 into employment

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has said that its 24 job-matching sessions since December 2021 resulted in the employment of some 610 residents. The reason for not securing

CE presents awards to 22 individuals and entities

The Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, presented awards to a total of 22 individuals and organisations Friday for their achievement, outstanding contribution or distinguished service

Lawmaker slams IC for lack of transparency in heritage acquisition

In his latest written inquiry, directly-elected lawmaker Ron Lam has slammed the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) for not proactively revealing its acquisition of the Chio Mansion.

Series of events promoting cultural heritage protection to return

As in previous years, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will throughout this year organize a series of events to educate the community about protecting cultural heritage.

DSAT attempts to mitigate impact of Golden Bus service cuts

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has said that it is working with the operator of Golden Bus to minimize the inconvenience caused by the sudden reduction of

Local man detained over MOP2.9m fraud

A man has been detained on charges of substantial fraud, issuing empty cheques and money laundering, involving a total of MOP2.93 million, the Judiciary Police (PJ)

IFTM hosts Macanese Food Promotion Week

A Macanese Food Promotion hosted jointly by the Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) and the Associação dos Macaenses (ADM) will be held this week to promote

Actress in Macau film nominated at Hong Kong Golden Film Awards

Actress Chrissie Chau has been nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 40th Hong Kong Golden Film Awards for the Macau film Maddalena,

Macau, mainland medical team support Hong Kong Covid-19 response efforts

A Macau nucleic acid testing team was sent to Hong Kong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Friday, to support the fight against the fifth wave of Covid-19.

Covid-19 Health authorities report another three imported asymptomatic cases

Three further cases of asymptomatic infection with Covid-19 have been found in residents arriving in Macau from Hong Kong, health authorities have reported. According to

Health Authorities urge vaccination of three age groups

The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center have issued a statement calling on people unvaccinated against Covid-19 to become inoculated as soon as possible. The

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