Some quarantines return as some areas see relapse

As pandemic relapses have recently been recorded in parts of mainland China, people who have been to the affected locations in the 14 days preceding their arrival in Macau will

Crime | Man attacked wife for not lowering phone volume

  A 60-year-old Macau man has been accused of domestic violence after he attacked his wife, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported during yesterday’s joint police press conference. The suspect, surnamed Ng, and

Lawmaker calls on gov’t to urge gaming operators to hire more locals

Lawmaker Ng Kuok Cheong has urged the local government to call on gaming companies to hire more local workers. Ng recalled that the government had informed him that, back in March,

2020 budget to rise by nearly MOP8.2b

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, disclosed that after careful assessment, the government calculated another sum of approximately MOP8.157 billion to be added to the city’s 2020

Economy | GDP plunges 64% in Q3

  Macau’s economy contracted by 63.8% year-on-year in real terms in the third quarter of 2020, a slightly smaller contraction compared to the previous quarter (-68.0%), according to new data released

Bernstein: VIP GGR may return by 2023

VIP gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Macau may recover before 2023 when there is “more visibility around junket liquidity and demand,” according to a recent report published by Sanford C.

House of Dancing Water sees departure of 137 foreign employees

Melco Resorts & Entertainment yesterday did not renew the work permits of 137 foreign employees who work at The House of Dancing Water— an internationally acclaimed show that has been

Associations say layoffs happening despite revenue returns

According to a survey which covered more than 500 businesses in the Northern District, as many as 30% of businesses were laying off employees despite retaining up to 90% of

Briefs | First GP day records highest number of tourists since Covid-19 outbreak

  Approximately 28,000 visitors arrived in Macau on Friday, the first day of this year’s Macau Grand Prix (GP), marking a single-day record high in the past nine months as stated

Acclaimed choreographer calls on enthusiasts to ‘be dedicated’

  Veteran contemporary dance choreographer and teacher Sang Jijia encourages emerging dancers to become dedicated and grab any chances available if they want to shine in their artistic career. He added in

SME takes proactive action in expanding new business

Time waits for no man. That is also the rule for business. As a local micro-enterprise founded by a Macao young entrepreneur, Sea King Food knows this well. The company

Lai Chi Vun Shipyard Museum opens to public

Macau’s first museum featuring shipbuilding craft techniques and shipyard history is now open in Coloane village, at the Estrada de Lai Chi Vun. On Friday, the Shipbuilding Craft Culture Association held

Macau ‘King’ Huff dethroned by stewards’ decision

British touring car racer Rob Huff received a late penalty from the racing stewards panel, which resulted in the loss of his 10th Macau Guia Race victory, after he finished

GT Cup: Polemic decision hands victory to Ye Hongli

The stewards panel’s polemic decision on the results of Saturday’s qualification race, which pushed Hong Kong’s Darryl O’Young back in the starting grid by 10 places for the Sunday race,

Charles Leong wins first-ever F4 race in Macau

Macau racer Charles Leong has fulfilled predictions and won the Macau Grand Prix Formula 4 (F4) race. Leong showed clear dominance as the fastest driver on the track throughout the weekend

Law amendment proposes reduced lecture hours for public teachers

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Ao Ieong U, brought the amendment of law no. 67/99/M to the Legislative Assembly (AL) for approval yesterday. The law concerns teachers working

Lawmakers push gov’t to launch third stimulus

Several lawmakers are urging the SAR government to roll out a third round of economic stimulus as a lifeline thrown to locals and SMEs who have been hit hard by

Central gov’t yet to consider resumption of group travel to Macau

The SAR government has been working with the central government in petitioning for the cross-border visits of Mainland tour groups to Macau. However, owing to the pandemic prevention and control

Mainland tourists baffled by redundant Covid-19 test required for casino entry

Some tourists from China have grumbled about what they consider to be the unfair treatment requiring only them, but not casino staff, to present a negative Covid-19 test result received

AL passes law amendment canceling specific civil service positions

During yesterday’s plenary meeting, an amendment to law No. 14/2009, concerning the career of civil servants, was passed by the Legislative Assembly. According to the current civil servant law, technicians who

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