Unemployment rate drops to 2.3% in September-November

The general unemployment rate from September to November was 2.3%, down slightly by 0.1 percentage points from the August-October period. The latest report from Macau’s Statistics and Census

Smart traffic lights to increase to 80%

The city’s smart traffic lights is expected to increase to about 80% within this year (2024), according to the Transport Bureau (DSAT). The city has

Access road construction of 4th Bridge concludes on Taipa bank

The construction of access roads to the fourth Macau-Taipa Bridge has concluded on the Taipa bank, with entry onto the bridge now linked via a flyover to Avenida

UM extends Open Day to Hengqin

The University of Macau (UM) will hold its UM Open Day 2024 on Jan. 14, with the event taking place in both Macau and Hengqin. Themed “Connecting Macao

Gaming ops to hold job-matching session this month

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has joined with the six gaming operators to launch job-matching sessions this month. According to the DSAL, six sessions will provide 478 job

Tourism leaders hopeful ahead of 2024 and new measures

Local tourism industry association leaders Andy Wu and Paul Wong are hopeful of 2024 being a good year for Macau’s tourism sector, they said in

2023 GGR hits MOP183b, spurring increased investment

After three tumultuous years for the casinos, the sector experienced significant upturn in 2023 following the reopening of the borders. Macau’s casino revenues hit MOP183.06

Government leaders extend New Year greetings to SAR

Chinese President Xi Jinping, Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng, and representatives of the Central Government have conveyed greetings to the Special Administrative Region (SAR) to mark

Festive events highlight New Year celebrations in Macau

Festive events, such as countdown parties, performance galas and interactive community installations, have lightened up celebrations for this New Year in Macau. At the Sai

Regional realtor confident in 2024 property market

Forecasting interest rates to fall in 2024, a regional realtor has expressed confidence in the rise of both transactions and prices across the property market.

New mosque planned for local Muslim community

A new mosque is planned for construction this year, according to a report from Portuguese news agency Lusa. According to the report, local Imam Ding Shaojie

First 2024 Macau baby born at midnight

The city welcomed its first baby of the year at midnight on New Year’s Day. The baby, a girl, was born by caesarean delivery at the public hospital,

Amendments to Chief Executive election law take effect

Amendments to Macau’s Chief Executive Election Law took effect Jan. 1, 2024, the SAR government. Under these amendments, nominees for the Macau SAR chief executive election and candidates

AL to hold Open Day this Saturday

The Legislative Assembly is set to welcome visitors during its Open Day this Saturday, running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lawmakers will be available throughout the day

Record visitor numbers wrap 2023

The 2023 year closed with a new record for single-day visitor numbers, with 175,030 visitors entering Macau on Dec. 31, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has said

New Year countdown transport chaos

Social media users have complained online that the city was in chaos as crowds rushed home after the New Year countdown. One of the netizens

NPC permits Macau to use land beside Border Gate for LRT

The China’s highest legislative body, the National People’s Congress (NPC), has officially authorized the Macau SAR to exercise jurisdiction over specific land and sea areas southeast

Transmac fleet to be 100% ‘environmentally friendly’ this year

Public Bus company operator Transmac is set to reach 100% of buses powered by environmentally-friendly energy sources by the end of 2024, the company said

Macau makes solid progress in economic diversification in 2023

Despite an unusual cold wave, prosperity has returned to Macau near the end of this year, with major tourist spots and business areas crowded with tourists.

Ctrip: Macau among top 10 New Year destinations

Macau and Hong Kong are among the top 10 popular destinations for outbound tourism for the New Year holiday, according to Ctrip. Recently, Ctrip released

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