International visitors surge in November

Inbound package tour visitors to Macau reached 213,000 in November, marking a 5.2% increase year-on-year, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Notably, visitors from mainland China rose by 2.1% to 189,000,

From Judiciary to Leadership: Sam Hou Fai’s surprising rise in politics

The campaign and subsequent election of Sam Hou Fai as the sixth Chief Executive (CE) of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) are significant milestones for

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JANUARY The Horta da Mitra Market reopens after a major revamp involving the preservation of its architectural appearance. 15-time Grammy

Delving Deeper into POLY MGM MUSEUM’s Inaugural Exhibition

Prepare to be enthralled by the rare and captivating artifacts and art masterpieces at the POLY MGM MUSEUM’s talk-of-the-town inaugural exhibition, a must-see cultural spectacle in

Australia claims dramatic final-hour victory against India in fourth test

Australia took seven wickets in the final session of the final day to claim a thrilling 184-run victory in front of a record test crowd

Cotai outdoor venue hosts 11,000 at its inaugural concert

The newly inaugurated Macao Outdoor Performance Venue welcomed approximately 11,000 attendees for its opening concert Dec. 28. Organized by the Cultural Bureau (IC), the event celebrated

Five residents lured into human trafficking

Five local residents, including a 16-year-old boy, have fallen victim to human trafficking schemes involving telecommunications and internet scams in Taiwan and Cambodia, the Judiciary

Fatal accident in Hac Sa sparks safety concerns

A traffic accident on Hac Sa road in Coloane claimed the life of a motorcyclist Saturday morning, reigniting concerns over road safety in the area. The incident

IAM under fire for delayed response to faulty street signs

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has been criticized for failing to promptly report issues with faulty street signs. An internal investigation from the

Beijing raises its estimate for the size of its economy in 2023

China’s economy grew a bit more in 2023 than earlier thought, but the revision has not affected forecasts for “about 5%” growth in the GDP this

External merchandise trade declines in November

Macau’s total merchandise exports and imports amounted to MOP1.15 billion and MOP11.49 billion respectively in November, down 17.3% and 7.8% year-on-year, according to the Statistics and Census Service

GNI, GDP soar amid recovery efforts in 2023

Macau’s Gross National Income (GNI) surged by 50.9% year-on-year in real terms to MOP359.81 billion in 2023, fueled by a 75.1% increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which reached MOP369.33 billion. Information from the Statistics

Veterinary care providers must apply for licenses by January

A new law governing veterinary clinical care and commercial animal activities took effect on April 1, 2024, mandating that qualifying establishments apply for a provisional license by Jan.

Visitors surge this Christmas season

Macau experienced a festive boom this Christmas, welcoming approximately 117,000 visitors Dec. 25, marking an 8% increase from the previous year. According to Public Security

Employment steady in last quarter

Macau’s general unemployment rate and the unemployment rate of residents remained unchanged in the third quarter of 2024, while underemployment rose slightly, according to the Statistics

Sam Hou Fai highlights women’s role in regional growth

State Councilor Chen Yiqin and Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai emphasized the crucial role of women’s contributions to regional development at the inaugural “Sisters Join Hands to

Man sentenced to death for killing 35 people after driving into a crowd

A court in China has sentenced a man to death for killing 35 people last month by driving into a crowd, in an attack that raised national

A Journey of Cultural Splendor at POLY MGM MUSEUM

Nestled in Macau, a city steeped in history along the Maritime Silk Road, the POLY MGM MUSEUM opened in November at MGM MACAU is a harmonious

Putin apologizes for ‘tragic incident’ but stops short of saying plane was shot down

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in

New Year’s Eve celebrates St. Silvester – the 4th-century pope whose legend shaped ideas of church and state

On Dec. 31, while many people are preparing for their New Years Eve parties, some Roman Catholic Christians will also mark the feast day for St. Silvester.

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