Realtor optimizes market stabilization with gov’t ‘sweetener’

The government’s Policy Address for next year proposes two new property measures, which a real-estate professional views as the first significant “sweetener” for the property market

Lawmakers concerned about online advertising boundaries

The Legislative Assembly (AL) passed the amendments to the Advertising Law in the first reading on Tuesday. The bill proposes regulations on endorsements and online

Sands, UTM collaborate to launch culinary scholarship to France

Sands China Limited (SCL) and the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) have launched a new culinary program, the “Sands China Western Culinary Elite Programme,” with four

Tickets for Macau national Paralympic badminton events go on sale

Tickets for Macau’s badminton competition at the 12th National Paralympic Games and the 9th National Special Olympics went on sale at 10 a.m. yesterday. Priced at

Galaxy’s Raymond Voon named Sands China SVP of Marketing Strategy and Loyalty

Sands China Ltd has appointed Raymond Voon as senior vice president of Marketing Strategy and Loyalty, according to an internal memo obtained yesterday. The move follows

Citizens’ sports park project awarded for MOP1.34 billion

The first phase of the Citizens’ Sports Park project on the former Yat Yuen Canidrome site opened for public tender in July, with the Public Works Bureau (DSOP)

Kam Pek Paradise Casino to close, 584 jobs affected

Kam Pek Paradise, a satellite casino of SJM Resorts, will close on December 1. According to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), the closure will affect 584

Financial sector employment steady as banking demand rises

Macau’s financial sector recorded 8,546 full-time employees in the third quarter of 2025, roughly unchanged from a year earlier, according to Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Average earnings

October CPI growth driven by dining and rent

The Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.60% year-on-year and 0.03% month-on-month in October 2025, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) reported on November 21. Over the 12

MGTO and Gaode Maps launch smart tourism platform to boost visitor experience

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has partnered with Chinese mapping giant Gaode Maps, also known as Amap, to launch the “One-Click Smart Tour of

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki nears the pinnacle of Japan’s national sport

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki celebrates his promotion to the rank of ozeki in Kurume, Fukuoka prefecture, yesterday Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki is only 21 but has

Gov’t expects 1.9% budget reduction compared to 2025

The government budget for 2026 presents a 1.9% reduction compared to 2025, the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, admitted yesterday at the Legislative Assembly

Architect José Maneiras passes away at 90

José Celestino da Silva Maneiras, a pioneering architect whose vision and craftsmanship shaped the residential and urban landscape of Macau, died late Monday evening at age 90.

Tai Peng electronics shuts doors after 50 years in business

Tai Peng Electronics & Appliances, a fixture in the retail scene for over 50 years, announced it will close this Sunday (Nov. 30). Promotional messages from

Domestic violence cases decline, but social pressures persist: Wong Kit Cheng

As Macau’s Domestic Violence Law approaches its 10th anniversary, legislator Grace Wong Kit Cheng has acknowledged progress in preventing domestic violence, while noting that persistent

Lawmaker expresses concern over outdated employment assistance

The government is offering a subsidy for hiring first-time job seekers to encourage employers to hire youth without work experience, but a lawmaker has called for

Cooler week ahead as northeasterly winds strengthen

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau forecasts noticeably cooler weather this week as two northeast monsoons reach the southern China coast today and Thursday. Temperatures are expected to drop

Gov’t expands no-smoking zones near schools

The government has introduced an integrated tobacco-control strategy that includes new no-smoking zones within a 10-meter radius of the entrances of three schools and one kindergarten. Following a

Macau sees 30% rise in MICE events in 1H

Macau recorded an increase in meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) activity in the first half of this year. According to the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM),

Lawmaker flags stagnation in urban renewal amid aging buildings

Legislator Vong Hou Piu has recalled that over 4,000 buildings in Macau are more than 30 years old, with some exceeding 50 years, and noted

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