BNU profits rise in Q1

Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) reported an after-tax profit of MOP163.2 million for the first quarter of 2022, an increase of MOP40.9 million from the same period last year.

MPU launches new TCM courses

In a bid to popularize the understanding and health cultivation of traditional Chinese medicine, the Centre for Continuing Education at Macao Polytechnic University is now offering the following

LRT collision during test at Seac Pai Van line

During the testing of trains on the Seac Pai Van LRT line, two trains collided at Union Hospital Station early yesterday, resulting in injuries to four train

No plan for ‘time bank’ system, says Sports Bureau

The Sports Bureau (ID) has stated that it has no plan to implement a “time bank” system. Sports director Pun Weng Kun explained that “time

Only 8% of MP cases on domestic violence resulted in charges

Only 8.04% of all cases opened by the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) regarding suspicions of crimes related to the law on preventing and combating domestic violence have

Smoking cessation services see 31% increase in past year

The Health Bureau (SSM) reported a significant increase in the number of people seeking smoking cessation services in 2023, underlining the city’s efforts to tackle

Digitalization and streamlining of birth, marriage, divorce, and death registration procedures

The new bill promoting amendments to several procedures of the Macau Civil Code is ready to be voted on in the final reading at the

Macau hotel occupancy rate peaks at 95% for Labor Day

Macau achieved an average hotel occupancy rate of 89.2% during the five-day Labor Day holiday season in mainland China, starting on May 1, according to the

Wong Kit Cheng calls for gov’t to implement long-term rental concessions on seniors’ residence

Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng proposes extending rental concessions beyond the initial discounted period to provide long-term financial stability, following the government’s announcement and clarification on

Two hotel room robberies in Cotai committed by the same perpetrator

Two hotel room robberies occurred in the Cotai District within the span of an hour yesterday. Three mainland women were victimized by an individual armed with

Banned man caught trying to enter Macau with forged passport

A man in his 20s, who was previously banned from entering the region, attempted to use a stolen passport to enter Macau via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

Airport sees 109,000 passengers during Golden Week

During the Labor Day Golden Week, Macau International Airport (MIA) recorded a total of 908 flights and over 109,000 passengers passing through between May 1 to May 5.

International City of Food Carnival to feature 100 stalls

The Macau International City of Food Carnival will be held June 14 to June 23 at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf. One of three highlight events, the “International Food Avenue,”

Mobile payment transactions up 13% in 2023

Data from the Monetary Authority of Macao shows that the volume of transactions in Macau using mobile payment instruments witnessed a 12.9% surge in 2023 compared to the

IC developing specialized website for film and television sector

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is currently in the process of creating a dedicated website for the film and television industry. This platform is designed to bring together

South Korean high roller takes top spot in Golden Week gaming

For the first time ever, the top player in Macau’s premium mass gaming rooms during the Golden Week holiday period was not Chinese. According to a

Ron Lam calls for more transparency and logic

Lawmaker Ron Lam has issues with the way the government is running its new Talent Recruitment System, which grants residency to several categories of qualified

New multiple entry visas with Hengqin to promote hotel occupancy out of Macau, MGTO says

The new measure enforced today, with multiple entry visas to be issued to tour groups from the mainland to visit Hengqin and Macau, aims to promote greater

CCAC finds no issues with housing prices

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) investigation into complaints about the Chief Executive’s Instruction No. 57/2024 has concluded the instruction’s housing pricing and subsidy ratios comply with

TurboJET plans packages with casinos to boost visitors

Macau ferry operator TurboJET is planning to collaborate with the city’s six casino operators to increase visitors to the city by offering boat-plus-show ticket packages on

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