Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory to open to public in 2022

The former Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Taipa will open to the public in 2022, Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) officials said yesterday on the sidelines of the press conference that

Demographics | Total population stands at over 683,000

Macau’s total population at the end of last year was 683,100, representing an increase of 300 compared to end -September 2020 and a year-on-year growth of 3,500. According to data from the

China resumes visa issuance to foreign local residents

The Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the SAR has recently granted an F-type visa to a foreign national

UA Cinemas in HK went under amid Covid-19

The UA Cinema, a cinema chain in Hong Kong, announced yesterday that the group has ceased operations with immediate effect due to the devastating impacts brought about by the pandemic. Owing

Further group of stranded migrant workers plead for repatriation flights

A group of stranded non-resident workers are calling on their government to assist them in seeking repatriation flights, as a number of them are slated to give birth in the

Strait tension | Taiwan’s Tsai visits naval base amid Chinese threats

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen visited a naval base yesterday to thank sailors and marines for their dedication to protecting the island amid renewed threats from China, vowing not to allow

Over 70% local women worried regarding employment prospects

Out of 1,186 valid responses received in a survey, 73%, or 869, respondents reported worries across two different levels about their future employment, the Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM)

Economy | GDP decline in line with Lei Wai Nong’s forecast of over 50%

The pandemic outbreak has ushered in an economic crisis in the city, causing a gross domestic product (GDP) decline of 56.3%, of which the gross domestic product amounted to MOP194.4

Burmese in town mourn victims of military coup, call for international attention

A large group of Myanmar nationals in Macau have held a candlelight vigil to mourn the victims of the military coup on-going in their home country. According to the organizers, the

Gov’t refutes US-based report on economic freedom index

  The SAR government has refused to comment on the recent economic freedom index published by the Heritage Foundation, which noted that both Hong Kong and Macau’s economic policies are controlled

Two Sessions | Core work for ‘patriots governing Macau’ underway: gov’t

Work has been conducted to ensure that Macau is managed by patriots, the government has reiterated in a statement, following a similar message being announced at the Two Sessions. The Two

Two sessions | 14th Five-Year Plan supports SAR’s development initiatives

The National People’s Congress (NPC) Plenary, which is now taking place in Beijing, has shown support for the development of leisure tourism, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) production, and financial services

Grand prix | Macau’s F3 race subject to uncertain future

The return of the Macau Grand Prix to the pre-pandemic format seems to be encountering difficulties, as local organizers and the automobile international federation (FIA) have different perspectives on how

Wynn offers extra two days leave for vaccinated staff

Gaming operator Wynn Macau is offering two extra days of leave to team members who are willing to be vaccinated in the city’s vaccination scheme against Covid-19. According to an internal

Gaming | Pansy Ho is coming home

The co-chairperson and executive director of gaming operator MGM China Holdings Ltd , Pansy Ho, is getting ready to return “home” and take the helm of another gaming operator, SJM

Gaming | LVS property sale could be related to Macau concession tender: expert

The sale of two properties by Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) on Wednesday might be related to the company’s bid for the tender of the new gaming concessions in Macau

Economic Freedom Index | SARs excluded from rankings as policies ‘ultimately controlled from Beijing’

Macau and Hong Kong were dropped from an economic freedom index as the Heritage Foundation noted that their economic policies are controlled by Beijing. The Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom

Public housing | Residents have freedom to opt out from Wai Long: Rosário

The government has never forced residents to apply for the proposed public housing project opposite the University Hospital which is the subject of debate, Secretary for Transport and Public Works

Construction association inaugurates 10th-term management

The Macau Construction Association held a ceremony yesterday at MGM Cotai to inaugurate its 10th term of management, the swearing-in for which was postponed to this year due to the

Sector calls for centralized licensing system for construction workers

A centralized licensing system for construction workers should be established to eradicate the difficulties contractors encounter in finding reliable workers, Lo Chi Cheong, director-general of the Macau Construction Association, has

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