Macau
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Tender opens for 700 taxis under 14 eight-year operating licenses
Following the announcement by Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam that 700 taxis would be put up for tender in the short ... -
Lawmakers raise concerns over birthrate’s impact on education workforce
Several lawmakers have expressed concerns about how Macau’s low birthrate is already affecting the labor market, particularly schools and teaching staff. In an inquiry ... -
New law allows shared rooms and ‘sleeping spaces’ as hotel supply nears 45,000 rooms
The hotel sector is expected to see further diversification in accommodation types following the introduction of a new legal framework that permits shared rooms ... -
Gov’t restructures IAM, new leadership vows ‘every public demand will be followed up’
Four newly appointed members of the Administration Committee on Municipal Affairs took their oaths of office yesterday, as a government restructuring law took effect, ... -
Lawmaker wants to expand visitor sources from Australia and New Zealand
Lawmaker Chan Hao Weng called on the government to make greater efforts to expand visitor sources from Australia and New Zealand during an inquiry ... -
MGM Resorts buyout bid raises questions over Macau unit and Japan project
A proposed takeover of MGM Resorts International by its largest shareholder, U.S. conglomerate People Inc, could reshape the casino operator’s global portfolio, with analysts ... -
Over 3,700 locals employed as non-local worker cap remains strict
The principle that non-resident workers are only a temporary supplement to local manpower shortages “has never changed,” authorities reaffirmed, adding that over 3,700 locals ... -
DSAL, resorts to offer 407 job vacancies in June matching sessions
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will continue cooperating with six gaming operators in June to host job matching sessions, offering 407 vacancies. The positions ... -
Passenger caught with 15 live turtles hidden in trouser pockets at HZMB
Mainland customs authorities said a passenger was intercepted after concealing 15 live turtles in his trouser pockets while passing through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge ... -
Macau to host 55th SKAL International Asia Congress next week
SKAL International Macau will host the 55th SKAL International Asia Congress from June 11 to 14 at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau. Accredited ... -
Macau TCM grant quotas exhausted after three firms secure MOP3 million each
Three pharmaceutical companies have each received MOP3 million in one-off GMP certification subsidies under Macau’s incentive scheme, fully exhausting the available quotas as the ... -
Macau appoints Chui Sai Cheong, Anton Tai to airport board
Macau has appointed former Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai to the board of Macau International Airport Co. Ltd. (CAM), according to an ... -
Local woman loses MOP8,600 in phishing scam
A local woman lost about MOP8,600 after falling victim to a phishing text scam, police said yesterday. The Judiciary Police reported that the victim ... -
Money supply falls in April as deposits, loans shift
Broad money supply declined in April 2026 as deposits and lending showed mixed trends, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM). M1 fell ... -
Skyline to go dark for an hour in city-wide energy-saving campaign
Macau’s skyline will be partially darkened tomorrow evening as four cross-sea bridges, government buildings, tourism facilities and other public and private entities take part ... -
US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners
The Trump administration is proposing that tariffs of 10% or more be imposed on products from dozens of major trading partners following a probe ... -
Lawmakers see urgency for fifth Macau-Taipa link, gov’t insists on LRT and caution
Multiple legislators argued during yesterday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) session that the construction of a fifth Macau-Taipa link is “inevitable,” while the current government maintains ... -
Dean Harrison wins first TT race, joins 6-wins club
Dean Harrison (Honda CBR1000RR-R) won the first of this year’s Isle of Man TT Races. Harrison, who had already shown a very fast pace ... -
Satellite casinos to be repurposed as lawmakers push for faster revitalization
Local authorities have confirmed that former satellite casinos will no longer operate as gambling venues but will be converted for hotel or commercial use, ... -
Bus contract negotiations seen as vehicle for LRT transfer discounts
Public calls for transfer discounts between the city’s light rail transit (LRT) system and buses persist, with Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond ... -
Associations push for expanded child services
Local associations rooted in social service marked World Children’s Day on Monday by urging the government to expand childcare, strengthen mental health services, and ... -
School begins counselling support after fatal accident involving 10-year-old boy
The Lin Fong Pou Chai School said the school has begun counselling efforts following the tragic accident involving a 10-year-old boy, while relaying the ... -
Woman arrested for allegedly falsely accusing boyfriend of rape
A 38-year-old mainland woman has been arrested for allegedly falsely accusing her boyfriend of rape, with the Judiciary Police believing the case is linked ... -
Elderly man loses MOP600,000 in fake ‘police-prosecutor’ scam
A local elderly man has fallen victim to a “police-prosecutor” impersonation scam, losing MOP600,000 after believing he was under investigation for criminal activity and ... -
LRT passenger numbers drop 4.6% in May
The average daily number of passengers transported by the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) fell by about 4.63% month over month in May to 26,400. ... -
Air Macau flights between Macau and Tokyo halted due to Typhoon Jangmi
Flights from local carrier Air Macau between Macau and Tokyo, Japan, have been halted due to weather conditions caused by the passing of Typhoon ... -
Macau to see continued heat as South China Sea low-pressure system develops
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau said a low-pressure area is currently located over the central to southern South China Sea and is gradually developing. ... -
CLSA: GGR set to grow moderately after strong May
Macau’s casino sector posted a stronger-than-expected finish in May, but CLSA analysts expect the “solid” growth to soften in the coming months as tougher ... -
Roadsports and GT Challenge conclude qualification races for the Grand Prix
The second and final round of the qualification races that give access to racers in the Roadsport Challenge and GT Challenge (GT4) to race ... -
GEG Continues Title Sponsorship of the “Alphabet & Friends” Literary and Cultural Festival and Hosts Exclusive Art Creation Session to Advance Chinese-Portuguese Cultural Exchange
Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) has been actively supporting cultural and artistic exchanges between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, contributing to Macau’s positioning as “a base ... -
SAFP expects smooth transition to new office software
The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) said it has been coordinating the planning, development, and implementation of office application systems across government ... -
Casinos post strongest May since pandemic
The gaming sector recorded its strongest May performance since the pandemic, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching MOP22.61 billion, according to figures released by ... -
DSEDT launches ‘Macau Signature’ collective brand to boost local businesses overseas
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) officially launched the “Macau Signature Brand Plan” yesterday at the Complex of Commerce and Trade Cooperation Platform ... -
Youth entrepreneurship confidence rises thanks to gov’t initiatives
Young people’s confidence in starting their own businesses has been effectively boosted by government policy initiatives over the years, according to survey reports. A ... -
Over 5,100 people suffered work-related accidents in 2025, nine died
In 2025, there were 5,102 victims of workplace accidents in Macau, with the main causes being “falls” (24.1%), “crushing, puncture, or laceration” (20.0%), and ...
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