Suicides rose to 88 in 2023

Macau saw a total of 88 suicides in 2023, slightly higher than the 80 recorded in 2022. In a statement from the Health Bureau

Ron Lam questions repeated but restrictive requirement for specialist medical training

It is suspected that the Macau Academy of Medicine only accepts applicants who have completed intermediate clinical training at the government hospital. Lawmaker Ron Lam has

Weather bureau forecasts rapid warming mid-week

After several days of chilly temperatures, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced in a special forecast yesterday that temperatures may rise above 20 degrees Celsius in the

85% social security proof of life logged electronically

As of yesterday, 139,000 out of a total of 159,000 pension or disability pension beneficiaries required to provide proof of life to the Social Security Fund (FSS) have

Natural gas prices drop 3.4-5.6%

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has announced in a statement that the government has approved a price decrease for locally provided natural gas, with immediate effect. The drop

IC calls for stall ops for Tap Seac Craft Market

The Tap Seac Craft Market in spring will be held from Apr. 18 to Apr. 21 and from Apr. 25 to Apr. 28 April at Tap Seac Square.

MGTO promotes Macau in Europe

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) organized a Macau Business Breakfast and other destination promotional initiatives at a travel fair, FITUR 2024, held last week in Madrid, Spain,

4,000 hotel rooms under design or construction during 4Q23

Nearly 4,000 hotel rooms were either within the design or construction phase during the fourth quarter of last year, the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU)

Local business association hosts Halal food seminar

A seminar was held by the Industrial Association of Macau to familiarize local caterers with requirements in Halal gastronomy The association has invited the Imam at the

CICC projects gaming sector to recover 77% pre-pandemic levels

Investment bank CICC remained bullish on Macau’s gaming industry, expecting the sector to recover to 77% of pre-pandemic gross gaming revenue (GGR) levels. In a

Wynn Ushers in the Year of the Dragon with Exceptional Culinary Experiences

Chinese New Year is one of the most festive times of the year where family and friends re-unite to indulge in exceptional gastronomy. The signature restaurants at

Sands China honours excellent suppliers, remains committed to partnerships with local SMEs

Sands China Ltd. recently shined a spotlight on Macao’s suppliers with a joint event at The Londoner Macao: the Sands Supplier Excellence Awards ceremony and the graduation

Gov’t says stadium tenant responsible for fixing pitch

The concert organizer who rented the Macao Stadium is responsible for returning the grass pitch to its previous conditions, the Sports Bureau (ID) has said.

Airline ramps up flights for Hong Kong, Macau as China braces for travel rush

Flag carrier Air China has ramped up its route capacity and services during the Jan. 26 to March 5 travel rush for Spring Festival. The

Ecology lobbyist opposes landfill off Coloane coast

A petition has been started by local environmental protection advocate Joe Chan against the government’s proposal to put a landfill off the southern coast of Coloane.

Another leakage fixing scam busted

Two men have been arrested for allegedly orchestrating fraudulent water leakage repair work to steal money, the Judiciary Police (PJ) has announced. It was

2023 unemployment rate slightly down amid recovery

The general unemployment rate and the unemployment rate of local residents in 2023 decreased by 1.0 and 1.4 percentage points year-on-year to 2.7% and 3.4%

35 out of 600 residency applications approved

The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) approved only 35 new temporary residency applications in 2023 out of 604 new applications, according to data provided by the

Inflation rate at 0.94% in 2023

The inflation rate for 2023 was 0.94%, down 0.10 percentage points from 1.04% in 2022, data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) showed. The Composite CPI for

Gov’t expects arrivals from Islamic countries to increase

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and Macau travel trade delegation recently participated in a Halal related exhibition held in Hong Kong. According to the MGTO, the exhibition

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