Deposits decrease nearly 5%

Currency in circulation and demand deposits dropped 1.5% and 4.7% respectively in March, according to data from the Monetary Authority of Macao, causing M1 to decrease 3.8% from

Q1: New firms rise to 1,117

The number of newly incorporated companies in Macau rose by 12 quarter-on-quarter to 1,117 in the first quarter of 2024, according to data from the Statistics and Census

Seniors’ public housing price starts at MOP5,400

Units at the elderly public housing are divided into four areas, of which area A has the highest usage fee and area D has the lowest. The usage

CURB calls for participants in photography competition

The Center for Architecture and Urbanism (CURB) is hosting the third iteration of the Macau Architectural Photography Competition, challenging photography enthusiasts to embark on a journey of rediscovery

DSAT adds space to Taipa public car park

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has recently modified the allocation of parking spaces Taipa outdoor car park on Estrada Governador Albano de Oliveira. Specifically, seven parking spaces designated for

Man embezzles HKD350,000, claims cash was lost

A mainland man involved in currency exchange has been accused of embezzling HKD350,000 from an accomplice and confessed the money was lost, police said. Authorities revealed that in

Residential property sales rise in April

The number of residential properties purchased in Macau during the first half of April increased compared to the previous period, according to government figures. 101 units were sold,

Public tender for nursing home in Zone A now open

The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has opened a public tender for the construction of a nursing home in Zone A. The project, to be executed on lot A8, will encompass

Ao Ieong appoints 11 workers to Cotai hospital

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Elsie Ao Ieong, appointed 11 Health Bureau workers to work at the Islands Healthcare Complex until April 30, 2025. According to

Tam Kung Festival to feature parade performances

The Tam Kung Festival will be held on May 15 in Coloane, with over 30 teams partaking in parade performances, alongside charity sales and beer carnivals. Organized by

Elderly drunk driver hits pedestrian in crosswalk

A 60-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly striking a pedestrian recently while driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. at the intersection

IAS publishes list of children accepted in subsidized nurseries

The lists of children admitted to subsidized nurseries in Macau for the upcoming school year have been published by the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS). Registration for children listed

DSF to start refunding professional tax to some 158,000 taxpayers

Some 158,000 taxpayers will begin receiving a refund of a part of the professional tax paid in 2022 late this month, the Financial Services Bureau (DSF) informed. Refunds will commence

Swimming season starts May 1

Starting May 1, four outdoor swimming pools managed by the Sports Bureau will be open to the public with extended daily operating hours divided into three sessions, according

Commercial flights double y-o-y in Q1

In the first quarter, arriving and departing commercial flights totaled 13,306 trips, a hike of 115.2% year-on-year, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).

Authorities test emergency typhoon plans

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSAMA) conducted an emergency response drill recently to test its infrastructure’s ability to handle typhoon conditions. The exercise simulated power outages and flooding during

Hotel Central soft opening May 1

Iconic Hotel Central will have a soft opening on May 1 after roughly five years of renovations, according to a press release. The hotel, located on Macau’s main

Trade down 7% in Q1

External merchandise trade totaled MOP35.89 billion in the first quarter of 2024, down 7% compared to the same period last year (MOP38.60 billion), according to data from the

SSM warns on rising flu cases

The latest data from the Health Bureau (SSM) indicated a 14.9% increase in flu cases last week, signaling an outbreak of the influenza virus. The bureau has emphasized

Gov’t approves five private housing projects in Q1

During the first quarter of 2024, five private housing developments have been granted the necessary licenses for construction, which will provide 266 housing units. Data from the Land and

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