IFTM to become Macau University of Tourism by Apr. 1

On April 1, the Macau Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) will undergo a name and status change and officially become the Macau University of Tourism. The announcement of

January gaming tax up 365% y-o-y

In January, gaming operators in Macau paid MOP7.34 billion in gaming tax, marking a remarkable 365% increase compared to the same month in 2023. According to data from

Catholic procession marks start of Lent

The annual event of a statue of Jesus Christ being carried across Macau’s historic heart to mark Lent, a period of 40 days that leads up to Easter,

Macau residents living in Hengqin allowed to transport pets, plants

Authorities have confirmed Macau residents who study, work, set up businesses or live in Hengqin can transport animal and plant products without applying for import licenses or making

Electric motorcycle purchase subsidy set for June

The Environmental Protection Bureau is taking steps to promote the use of new energy vehicles and expand the infrastructure for electric vehicles. Raymond Tam, the bureau’s director, has

Apartments’ rent down 3%: DSEC

The average rent per square metre of usable area for residential units in Macau was MOP131 in 2023, down by 3.0% year-on-year, according to data from the Statistics

Q1 MICE events to attract 33,000 participants

Macau expects to welcome approximately 33,000 visitors in the current quarter through a series of nearly 20 convention and exhibition events, as reported by the Macao Trade and

Water consumption up 7.1% in 2023

Water consumption in Macau has seen a year-on-year increase of 7.1%, with business consumption rising by 21.7%, according to the director of the Marine and Water Bureau. The

Temperatures to drop to 9 degrees in the Lunar New Year

According to the Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau (SMG), a cold wave will continue to hit Macau, causing temperatures to gradually drop. Under the influence of the winter monsoon,

BNU profits surge 62% in 2023

BNU has reported unaudited profits of MOP587.3 million in 2023, indicating a significant increase of 62% compared to the MOP224.5 million recorded in 2022. According to a press

CO poisoning injures three children

A case of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning involving three children has been reported to the Health Bureau (SSM). The three children, all local residents, are aged between 7

Pottery exhibition from Shandong, Qinghai opens

An exhibition featuring dark pottery arts from the provinces of Shandong and Qinghai is now being staged at the Tap Seac Gallery. Separated into two sections, the exhibition

Booking needed for HZMB entrants’ parking when under 600 spaces available

Although lots at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge’s East Parking do not usually require prior booking, booking is now required when the remaining number of available lots drops below

New cross-border payment system boosts GBA property market

Starting February 26, a groundbreaking cross-border payment system will enable Macau and Hong Hong buyers to purchase properties in Guangdong’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) without the existing daily

Mainland, Hong Kong strengthen financial ties with new measures

China’s central bank and Hong Kong’s financial authority last week unveiled six new measures to deepen financial cooperation and connectivity. These initiatives include enhancements to the Bond Connect

Greater Bay Airlines announces Lunar New Year promotion

In celebration of Lunar New Year, Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) has launched a festive promotion for roundtrip flights between Bangkok and Hong Kong. Until March 31, 2024, passengers

Bus hits man in San Ma Lo

A non-resident man from mainland China was hit by a bus near Sunsco Supermarket in San Ma Lo around 11:30 a.m. yesterday. The man, aged 30, suffered scratches

DSF reminds taxpayers of key dates

The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) has reminded taxpayers that the first quarter of each year is a tax payment period, and has reiterated key dates. The end of

Non-residents deposits retreat

Non-resident deposits decreased 12.4% to MOP323.7 billion in December, while residents’ deposits slightly dropped 0.2% from the preceding month to MOP706.2 billion, data from the the Monetary Authority

IC launches nationally-branded CNY concerts

On Saturday, Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) launched a nationally-branded series of orchestral concerts held at the Ruins of St Paul’s. The first evening had Tan Dun, Lang Lang

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