Macau
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Tropical storm makes landfall in southern China
Tropical Storm Ma-on made landfall in southern China’s Guangdong province yesterday after bringing rain and stiff winds to Macau and Hong Kong, where the ... -
No workers should bear mandatory NAT expenses, authorities reaffirm
No workers included in the so-called professional key groups should bear the expenses related to the nucleic acid tests (NAT) that are mandatory due ... -
Composite rates for MOP slightly up by 0.56%
The funding costs for the local banking sector generally increased in the second quarter of 2022, according to statistics released by the Monetary Authority ... -
Prioritizing local SME procurement
Part 4: Supporting local SMEs for mutual prosperity For 15 years now, The Venetian Macao has been reaching ever-higher levels of excellence as ... -
Three suspects arrested for financial scams and drug activities
The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported two cases in the joint press briefing of the police forces, including a financial scam case involving the loss ... -
Melco Back to School Program promotes lifelong learning for colleagues
Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s Back to School Program provides colleagues who left school prematurely with the opportunity to gain their High School Diploma in-house ... -
Sands China Assists with Smooth Operation of NAT Stations in Macao
In support of the city’s multiple rounds of nucleic-acid testing (NAT) starting from June 19 for Macao residents and key groups initiated by the ... -
Angola anxiously watches vote counting in national election
Angolans are anxiously watching the vote counting in their election race between the ruling MPLA party and the opposition UNITA. With 86% of votes ... -
DSEDJ staff allegedly embezzle MOP500,000 through forgery
The city’s corruption watchdog has discovered that a worker at the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) secretly controlled a youth association and allegedly ... -
Public transportation suspended, gaming ops open carparks for free
Due to hoisting of Tropical cyclone signal No. 8, the last bus for each bus route will depart at 10:10 p.m., while the night ... -
IAM warns public not to leave garbage outside ahead of strengthening storm
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is calling on the public to store domestic waste indoors before the Tropical Cyclone Signal number 8 is issued, ... -
Property market falls; residential sector records ‘historic low’
The city’s property market will remain under pressure from adverse factors such as continued border closures, coupled with potential interest rate hikes, according to ... -
Typhoon Ma-on edges closer, bringing ‘strong winds’
Tropical cyclone signal No. 8 will be hoisted at 10:30 p.m. as Typhoon Ma-On edges closer. Several cities in southern China, including Macau and ... -
Tropical Storm Ma-on headed for southeastern China
Tropical Storm Ma-on was gaining strength as it headed for Macau, Hong Kong and other parts of southeastern China after displacing thousands in the ... -
SMG to hoist T8 between 9PM to 12AM
The weather bureau will issue tropical cyclone signal No.8 between 9 p.m. and 12 a.m. According to a statement, the Severe Tropical Storm Ma-on ... -
Electric price spikes frustrate residents amid current financial turmoil
This month’s electricity bills, spiking even amid the government’s utility subsidies, have surprised many households. Yesterday, the Times was informed that residents were seeing ... -
Less gaming means less crime in 1H, but there are exceptions
The significant drop in gaming activities in Macau is also the cause of the reduction in crimes recorded in the first half of this ... -
Mandates on fighting the pandemic ’violate the law’
Several residents who were supposed to exit the quarantine hotel on August 17 have been mandated to stay as their quarantine is extended. This ... -
Committee calls for clearer details on how gov’t can attract talent
The Third Standing Committee has discussed a bill concerning a “legal system for attracting talent” and yesterday introduced the first six articles. Of these, ... -
Covid-19 test voluntary for people arriving Zhuhai
Zhuhai health authorities announced that, commencing August 23 and for people who enter Zhuhai from Macau, the nucleic acid test (NAT) at designated places ... -
Bernstein: Daily GGR growing slightly
The casino sector’s average daily gross gaming revenue (GGR) grew by 9% to MOP86 million from August 15 to 21, compared with the previous ... -
SSM amends data on suicides for 1H, reduces to 38
The Health Bureau (SSM) has released statistics on the number of suicides in the first half of this year (1H). These figures amend information ... -
Sands China’s flagship tourism destination
Part 3: Retail, dining, accommodation, and family-friendly leisure For 15 years now, The Venetian Macao has been reaching ever-higher levels of excellence as a ... -
Macau law is local and tailored, not an imposition like in Hong Kong
Macau’s law on national security is a specific law produced locally and takies into account the reality and distinctiveness of the territory, the Secretary ... -
Tourism sector hopes for rebound amid staff shortage
With the resuming of quarantine-free travel between Macau and Zhuhai, the travel sector is confident that it would see color in visitor arrivals during ... -
Survey: Nearly 80% ‘hold positive attitude’ to city’s vaccination program
A survey conducted by a local association shows that nearly 80% of local residents have a positive attitude towards the city’s vaccination program. The Macao ... -
MGM China to inject USD594m for local unit ahead of license bid
MGM China is set to pump USD594 million into its Macau casino operator as the company prepares to bid for a new license amid ... -
Typhoon Ma-on SMG may hoist T1 tonight
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) expects tropical storm Ma-on, which is over the ocean east of Luzon, to enter within 800 km of ... -
Public consultation on national security to last 45 days, bill ready by November
Launched yesterday and with a duration of 45 days from August 22 to October 5, the Public Consultation of the national security law aims ... -
World-class MICE and entertainment
Part 2: Making Macau a regional hotspot for business and entertainment events For 15 years now, The Venetian Macao has been reaching ever-higher levels ... -
Only supermarkets thriving in crisis, sector growing by 28%
A recent survey from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) shows that all but one of the retail business sectors have been recording significant drops. ... -
‘Firm recovery’ only in 2023 as gaming sector losses up to USD2b in first half
The gaming sector may only see steady recovery in 2023, says investment banking company Jefferies Group, as all gaming operators have reported revenue losses ... -
Travel City drops entry ban for foreigners residing in the mainland
Foreigners residing in mainland China can enter Macau without undergoing quarantine from today. According to a dispatch from the Chief Executive, these foreign passport ... -
Gov’t unaware of cause of quarantine worker’s infection
Local authorities have not yet been able to identify the cause of infection of a security worker on duty at the England Marina Club ... -
Economy chief blames borrowers for unpaid mortgages
People should exercise caution when purchasing real estate, and be aware of the possibility they can’t support such a financial burden, Secretary for Economy ...
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