Macau
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CE discusses boosting bilateral ties with Zhejiang
The Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, spoke about Macau’s effort in accelerating development of the Guangdong-Macau Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin with Zhejiang ... -
Gov’t to test cross-bank mobile transfer platform next month
Following the introduction of Simple Pay, the government is taking the lead in small-amount interbank mobile transfers with a new function to be tested ... -
IAS assures confidentiality rights for drug users in healthcare settings
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has assured that users of illicit addictive substances can enjoy the right to confidentiality when they approach medical facilities ... -
Immigration Law | Visitors to prove they possess at least MOP5,000 per week
From November 15, the new Legal Regime for Immigration Control, Permanence, and Residence Permits will come into force. Under the new law, all visitors ... -
CESL Asia raises MOP107,000 in another support for MSO
The “CESL Asia and Friends Sport Fun Day” has raised a total of MOP107,000 in donations to support Macau Special Olympics’ (MSO) work with ... -
Briefs | Newly established companies on decline
A total of 1,394 new companies were incorporated in the third quarter of 2021. This represents a decrease of 326 year-on-year, according to data ... -
Crime | Casino public relations staff steals, drives taxi while under the influence
A local 31-year-old man, identified by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) as a public relations officer for a casino, has been detained by ... -
Village of Our Lady in Ka Ho reopens with exhibition showcasing history of leprosarium
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is holding an exhibition to showcase to the public the achievements of the restoration, use and revitalisation of heritage ... -
Wholesale and retail trade dip 35% in 2020
There were 15,996 wholesale and retail establishments, market stalls and fixed street stalls operating in 2020, an increase of 256 from the previous year, ... -
Sands China’s 17 years of strong ties with local SME
Advertising remains an essential part of marketing campaigns for resorts. Sands China, the largest integrated resort operator in Macao, set a high standard when ... -
Great Times | Savor the ultimate at Grill 58
Sunday late mornings are meant to be spent with family and friends over delicious food, fresh juices, cocktails and flutes of bubbly. Grill 58 ... -
Grand Prix organizers claim ‘all is going according to plan’
Despite the announced drop of the Porsche Carrera Cup racing event from this year’s Grand Prix calendar, the Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee (MGPOC) ... -
Local racer crowned champion of TCR China
Macau’s Rodolfo Ávila was yesterday crowned as the 2021 champion of the TCR China Championship for 2021. Ávila’s final win came in the last ... -
Analysts: Gov’t budget for 2022 ‘too optimistic, unreal’
Local analysts consider the budget proposal for 2022 submitted by the government to the Legislative Assembly (AL) to be too optimistic, and likely to ... -
Gaming | Francis Lui tops Power 50 for third consecutive year
Galaxy Entertainment Group vice chairman Francis Lui has been named the most influential person in the Asian gaming industry for the third year in ... -
Briefs | Temperature expected to fall to 13C mid-week
The Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau is forecasting a cold front that will bring the temperature down this week. Temperatures may reach 14 degrees ... -
SJM records HKD176m loss for Grand Lisboa Palace
Gambling concessionaire SJM Holdings has recorded a loss of HKD176 million in its Adjusted Property EBITDA for the Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP), the group’s ... -
Group calls on gov’t to allow local domestic helper services
Local domestic helper services should be opened and allowed by the government, Au Ieong Kuong Kao, president of the Macau Overseas Worker Employment Agency ... -
MGTO promotes Macau’s festivities in Shenzhen
The “Safe & Quality Destination – Glamorous Macao” Travel Roadshow was held this weekend in Shenzhen by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) to ... -
Mobile payment transactions grew to MOP5.3b in Q3
The number of transactions carried out by local mobile payment tools grew by 12.3% from the previous quarter to 53.9 million in the third ... -
Gaming | MGM Q3 earnings down to HKD2.2b
MGM China recorded total revenue of approximately HKD2.2 billion for the third quarter, down by 7% from the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was approximately ... -
Worker dies from construction site fall
A worker from the mainland has fallen to his death after reportedly slipping and falling onto a third-floor platform while working on the ... -
4,000 residents participate in Cross-Border Financial Management project
The “Cross-Border Financial Management” pilot project in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) has attracted around 4,000 residents of mainland China and Macau. The project ... -
Covid-19 | Gov’t to administer booster shots from next week
The Health Bureau will start administering third doses of the Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday November 9, Dr Tai Wa Hou, coordinator of the health ... -
Legislative Assembly | Lawmakers express concerns over Trade Union law proposal
Several lawmakers have expressed concerns over a proposal, currently under public consultation, for the establishment of a Trade Union law in Macau. In the ... -
2021 budget amended amid heavy criticism
At the Legislative Assembly to propose a second amendment to the government’s annual budget for 2021, Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong ... -
Macau’s economic competitiveness ranking unchanged
Macau’s competitiveness still ranks 15th nationally according to the annual city rankings of comprehensive economic competitiveness established by the Financial Strategy Research Institute of ... -
Briefs | CE visiting Shanghai, Hangzhou
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng is on a four-day visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou, having accepted the invitation of the Minister of Commerce ... -
514 SMEs apply for financial support in scheme’s first week
A total of 514 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have submitted applications for assistance under the government program set up to aid companies facing ... -
DSAL should thoroughly review TNR import data: Lei Wai Nong
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, has called on the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) to improve procedures and “rigorously assess and ... -
Hengqin to simplify customs clearance for freight between Macau and Guangdong
Hengqin will accelerate the development of the Guangdong-Macau In-depth Cooperation Zone, simplifying customs clearance for goods between Macau and Guangdong province, NewsGD, a Guangdong ... -
Briefs | Minimum temperature to drop to 15°C
The weather is expected to be relatively warm and humid during the weekend, according to forecasts from the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau. As ... -
‘Hush! 2021’ to present 50 local bands in collaborative performances
The city’s “hush! 2021” concerts kick off this weekend, showcasing 50 local bands, musicians and artists who will participate in Macau’s annual pop music ... -
Gaming | Analysts warned new mainland outbreak may affect November revenues
Gaming analysts have expressed optimism for a recovery in gaming revenue this month, although the new outbreak of Covid-19 cases across mainland China is ... -
Applications for Economic Housing extended to the end of the month
The Housing Bureau (IH) has announced an extension to the application period for the government’s economic housing program. The application period, due to close ...
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