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The Monetary Authority of Macau reported that resident deposits fell 0.7% month-on-month to MOP810.2 billion in November 2025. During the same period, local private sector loans
Caritas Macau reported that its Lifehope Hotline and support hotlines handled 15,219 cases last year, covering emotional distress, marital issues, family conflicts, and health concerns – an increase
Macau continues to face cold, dry weather, with temperatures between 13-22 degrees Celcius under sunny skies and north- to north-easterly winds of force 3-4, the Meteorological and Geophysical
Applications opened today for the Macau Catering Industry Smart Upgrade Program 2026, running through Jan. 23. Organized by the Macau Catering Industry Association and implemented by the Macau Productivity
Authorities plan to expand the taxi fleet by 800 vehicles in 2026, including an increase of accessible taxis from seven to 28. Advocates are urging taxi companies to
The Sports Bureau said there are currently no set limits on the ratio of local and non-local sales stalls at the Macau Grand Prix, and the authority will
The president of the Macao University of Tourism (UTM), Fanny Vong said the school has steadily expanded enrollment, admitting 952 students in the 2025–2026 academic year. Next year,
Macau saw significant growth in cross-border travel in November as cross-border vehicular traffic rose 15.1% year-on-year to 958,605 trips, with light passenger car trips climbing 16.3%. According to
The SAR’s merchandise exports rose 0.9% year-on-year to MOP1.14 billion in November 2025, while imports declined 2.0% to MOP11.20 billion, leaving a trade deficit of MOP10.06 billion, according
Hengqin Customs intercepted a single-plate vehicle driver suspected of smuggling 60 used mobile phones into Hengqin. Authorities at Gongbei reported that during routine inspections of inbound passenger buses,
The Health Bureau (SSM) has collaborated with four Greater Bay Area (GBA) hospitals to offer a clinical training program for young doctors from Macau to enhance professional skills
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has opened the application period for the fourth-quarter 2025 Employment Income Subsidy Plan, supporting disabled individuals in the workforce and protecting their wage
The Maritime Museum has opened a new thematic exhibition, “A Century of Vigilance,” commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Guia Lighthouse and the 10th anniversary of marine area
Following the SAR government’s second biennial review under Law No. 5/2020, the minimum wage in Macau will increase to MOP7,280 per month starting Jan. 1, 2026. According to
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) is partnering with the gaming operators to host job matching sessions in January, providing 449 vacancies amid tourism growth. Positions span catering, rooms
In an announcement detailing a change to its leadership, MGM China Holdings Ltd. announced Dec. 19 that President and COO Hubert Wang is departing after 14 years to
Two young women lost a combined MOP1.52 million in separate scams by fraudsters posing as police officers, the Judiciary Police recently reported. In early September, a Macau resident
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) predicts temperatures will gradually rise midweek with increasing cloudiness, before dropping again later under the influence of the northeast monsoon, accompanied by
Yesterday, Zhuhai authorities announced new “Zhuhai Public Bus and Trolleybus Riding Rules,” effective next month for five years, expanding free rides for families. According to the announcement, adults
The Greater Bay Area Traditional Culture Promotion Association is presenting 70 works at the Galeria Lisboa gallery at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, focusing on calligraphy art and intangible cultural
The Transport Bureau has updated the “Macao Smart Go” app to version 2.2.0 with new features and optimizations. Updates include Macau Light Rapid Transit (LRT) arrival information: users can now
The Health Bureau (SSM) is launching another unit of the “Community Health and Wellness Training Course” aimed at local healthcare personnel at the Family Medicine Training Base. The
The Macao Union Hospital has introduced Macau’s first Positron Emission Tomography–Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PET-MR) scanner and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography–Computed Tomography (SPECT-CT) imaging equipment. The SSM said
New residential mortgage loan (RML) approvals in Macau climbed 4% month-on-month to MOP1.18 billion in October 2025, driven by a 6.2% increase for residents to MOP1.15 billion, according
The renovated “Food + Creative Zone” at Taipa Market officially opened Monday. The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) upgrade reorganized stall layouts, enhanced the facade with Portuguese-inspired elements, and
A Macau team organized by the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) won multiple second-place awards in the 10th National Student “Learn the Constitution, Speak the Constitution” Competition,
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is running a 17-day Christmas market at Tap Seac, open daily from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., extended to midnight on December 24,
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is monitoring H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks in France’s Loir-et-Cher and Somme departments. Poultry meat and products from these regions are banned from import
The Office of the Secretary for Security reported yesterday that from January to November this year, Macau responded to a total of 758 fire incidents. Over 60% of
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has continued its crackdown on pedestrian violations, prosecuting a total of 83 cases across various districts over one week during an operation
Construction officially began Friday for the University of Macau’s (UM) new campus in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. Officials, including Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai and
Registration opens at 10 a.m. today for the Sports Bureau’s (ID) “Sport for All” recreation and fitness classes for January-February 2026. The fully online process, via the bureau’s
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will visit Beijing from Dec. 15–17 to report to central authorities on the Macao SAR government’s 2025 performance and outline key priorities for
Macau is experiencing cooler weather as the winter monsoon sets in. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau reported a low of 13.6 degrees Celcius at the Taipa Grande station
The Health Bureau warns that influenza is actively spreading in Macau, with positive test rates rising from 11.6% (Nov. 2–8) to 32.9% (Nov. 30–Dec. 6), nearly doubling. The
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