Fujian, Macau to showcase cultural performances

To strengthen cultural exchange and cooperation between Macau and Fujian, the governments of the two regions will present “Refreshing Fujian: The Starting Point of the Maritime Silk Road

Macau, Hengqin attract investment from GBA companies

Around 30 companies from the Greater Bay Area expressed their interest in investing in Macau and Hengqin, as reported by the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM)

Booming cross-border travels in China in 2023

China witnessed a remarkable surge in cross-border travels in 2023, with a 266.5% increase in trips through mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau border ports, totaling 424 million. Mainland

Mainland talents enter HK under exit endorsement program

By the end of 2023, nearly 10,000 talents from the GBA entered Hong Kong utilizing the “exit endorsement for talents” program. The Hong Kong Secretary for Security, Tang

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,

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

Anti-allergy medicine recalled

Betamin Tablets 100’s, a type of anti-allergy medicine produced by Meyer Pharmaceuticals Ltd. HK., with batch number 102206-1, has been recalled by the manufacturer due to a failed

Outer Harbour channels to be suspended

In order to make way for the construction of the fourth Macau-Taipa bridge as well as ensure the safety of all, ferry services at the Outer Harbour Ferry

Operation rights of two new LRT lines assigned to namesake company

The government has assigned the rights of operation of the Seac Pai Van and Hengqin lines of the LRT to the LRT Company, a completely government-owned company, the

Hotels occupancy rate sky-rocketed in 2023

Macau’s five-star hotel sector was significantly up in 2023 with the average occupancy rate in December reaching 91.2%, up from 73.9% in January, post the easing of Covid-19

Financial reserve grows by MOP8 billion

Macau’s financial reserve increased by approximately MOP8 billion in November 2023, reaching MOP574.4 billion. This gain comes after a period of decline during the pandemic. The government had

Macau Red Cross donates to rural China

The Macau Red Cross made significant contributions to various projects in rural areas of mainland China, totaling 10.84 million yuan, Chinese media has reported. The donations supported the

New heads at Personal Data Protection Bureau 

The director and vice director of the Personal Data Protection Office, scheduled to be established on Feb. 1, were announced yesterday in the Official Gazette. Yang Chongwei, incumbent

Major footbridge planned for Seac Pai Van – Ip Heng

The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has unveiled plans to build a major footbridge at the Seac Pai Van government housing estate. The infrastructure is set to connect the

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