Typhoon Yagi approaching with potential signal No. 8

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned there is now a “moderate to relatively high” chance Macau will issue Tropical Storm Signal No. 8 tonight

Macau Union Hospital begins cancer treatments

The Macau Union Hospital carried out its first oncological treatments late last week for cancer patients referred by the Health Bureau (SSM), marking the beginning of radiotherapy services

SSM to target youth smokers

To curb youth smoking, the Health Bureau (SSM) has announced its commitment to monitoring e-cigarette law enforcement, focusing on areas where teenagers frequently gather to smoke.

AGTech acquires controlling stake in Ant Group bank

AGTech Holdings Limited has announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in Ant Bank (Macao), a digital banking unit of Ant Group, for MOP243 million (approximately

Luís Gomes appointed chairman of Sports Fund

Luís Gomes has been appointed chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sports Fund, succeeding Pun Weng Kun. The appointment, effective immediately, was announced in a dispatch

Influenza vaccinations up 20%

The Health Bureau reported that, from late September 2023 to Aug. 18 of this year, 175,000 residents in Macau received the influenza vaccine, marking a 19.1% increase from

Taipa light rail sees increase in passengers

The Taipa Light Rail Line recorded an average of 15,900 passengers per day in August, reflecting an increase of 2,700 passengers from the previous month. From January to

Transport bureau considers motorcycle parking at Pak Wai

The Transport Bureau is studying the feasibility of adding motorcycle parking spaces at the Pak Wai parking lot. The bureau plans to consult with the contracting company and

CLSA: ‘FX crackdown’ appears overblown

Concerns that a crackdown on foreign currency exchanges may hurt the city’s lucrative casino industry seem overblown, according to a new report. According to CLSA analysts Jeffrey

French chamber gala supports Oxfam’s paper recycling project

The France Macau Chamber of Commerce (FMCC) will host its annual Charity Gala Dinner Sept. 20 at the Grand Ballroom of MGM Macau. This

Wynn Macau unveils Drunken Fish

Wynn Macau has introduced its latest culinary gem, Drunken Fish, with a concept that promises to delight diners with a selection of the finest seafood and wines. Executive

Air Macau sees revenue growth amid widening losses

Air Macau has reported a 20.6% year-on-year increase in operating income for the first half of 2024, totaling RMB1.47 billion (MOP1.66 billion). This growth, outlined in

Gaming jobs for people with disabilities a cause for optimism: MSO

Gaming corporations have emerged as important employers of people with disabilities in Macau as the pandemic impacts the job market, according to national director of Macau Special

Casinos to face revenue decline in September

Gross gaming revenue for Macau’s casinos is forecast to decline in September, according to analysts’ predictions. After record-breaking revenue in August, the summer momentum is expected

6% drop in labor dispute cases despite surge in worker complaints

The Labour Affairs Bureau’s (DSAL) 2023 annual report revealed a decrease in overall labor dispute cases and fines, even as more workers filed multiple complaints

Additional subsidy for economically disadvantaged households

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has announced plans to distribute an additional subsidy to 2,800 economically disadvantaged households already receiving public assistance. The initiative aims to alleviate financial

Rise in deposits in July

July has seen residents’ deposits increase, while loans have declined. Deposits rose by 1.8%, reaching MOP743.3 billion. Conversely, both domestic loans to the private sector and foreign loans

New self-service kiosks installed in Hengqin for SAR residents

The Macau Identification Services Bureau has launched new multi-application kiosks in Hengqin, offering approximately 40 self-service options across 11 public administration services. According to a press release from

Passengers flock to airport as expanded services mooted

During the summer holidays of July and August, Macau International Airport served 1.47 million passengers and recorded 10,881 aircraft movements, marking respective increases of 28% and 30.2% over

Non-higher education enrollment peaks due to surge in births during Year of the Dragon

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has reported that the number of non-higher education students has reached an all-time high of approximately 89,000, driven

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