Approved mortgage loans plunge 40% in February

New residential mortgage loans (RMLs) approved by local banks fell by 42.5% month-on-month to MOP686.29 million in February, according to data from the Monetary Authority of Macao. Of

Macau to host series of sports events in 2025 National Games including volleyball

Macau is set to take on table tennis, women’s volleyball, three-on-three basketball, men’s under-18 basketball, and karate in the 2025 National Games. The announcement

Lawmakers submit proposal for road to be named after Zheng Guanying

Lawmakers Ma Chi Seng and Pang Chuan propose the establishment of “Zheng Guanying Road” near public cultural facilities in the Zone A, in bid to honor the

New housing projects to be completed in 2024, five developments suspended

Construction of housing projects applied for in 2019 will be completed this year and are expected to be move-in ready by early to mid-2025, according

MPU joins Guangdong-HK-Macau creative arts alliance

The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), along with universities in the Greater Bay Area jointly signed the “Agreement on the Formation of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Creative Arts Alliance” under the

Macau launches remote vehicle inspection appointments

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has launched online vehicle inspection appointments to improve public services. Beginning April 13, vehicle owners with overdue periodic inspections can book times through the “My

MGM gains an edge with early smart table adoption: Citibank

MGM China has gained a technological advantage over its Macau competitors by being an early adopter of smart gaming tables, according to analysts at Citibank.

Chinese gov’t mulls new visa category for Macau-Hengqin

The Chinese government is contemplating the establishment of a new visa category designed for Chinese tour groups, allowing for multiple entries between Macau and Hengqin

Upcoming travel expo to be the largest edition yet

This year’s 12th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) will be the largest edition of the event to date, featuring 1,346 exhibition and sales stalls, organizers said

Chamber: Northern District firms see revenue upturns amid consumption promos

Consumer consumption in the Northern District has seen an upturn in revenue following the launch of the government’s consumption program for the district amid challenges faced by business

Fire department sees increase in emergency dispatch in Q1

As Macau enters the anticipated high typhoon season, the government is taking steps to enhance preparations and ensure the safety of its residents, the Fire Services

XPENG Motors expands into Hong Kong and Macau

XPENG Motors, a Chinese smart electric vehicle (EV) company, has announced a partnership with Sime Darby Motors in Hong Kong to expand its presence in the market.

Proposed bill to strengthen regulations pertaining to illegal mahjong activities

Lawmaker Chan Chak Mo said that a proposed bill will penalize individuals who operate mahjong for profit without government authorization with imprisonment for up to one year

Macau trade institute director takes office

Leong Wa Fong was yesterday appointed new executive director of the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM). In his remarks, Leong thanked the government for its

Macau bans poultry imports from bird flu areas

Macau will not approve imports of poultry meat and products from areas affected by avian influenza outbreaks. The city council is concerned about cases of highly pathogenic H5N1

UTM Ranks in top 1% for Social Science Research Globally

The University of Tourism Macau (UTM) has been included in the top 1% of published papers in social science worldwide according to the latest Essential Science Indicators statistics.

SSM cracks down on over 1,000 violations in first quarter

The Health Bureau (SSM) prosecuted 1,115 cases of tobacco control law violations during inspections of 68,469 establishments in the first three months of the year,

Three women hospitalized after suspected drug overdoses

Three local women were hospitalized early yesterday morning following suspected drug overdoses, police said. Reports of dizzy women came in between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. from homes

42nd Macau Young Musicians Competition registration opens

Registration for the 42nd Macao Young Musicians Competition, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), opens April 26 and closes May 6, according to organizers. Eligible Macau residents

New cross-border hospital scheme extended

The Hong Kong government is launching a pilot cross-border ambulance transfer service to move patients from mainland China and Macau hospitals for treatment in Hong Kong.

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