Residential property prices and transactions decline in August

The Financial Services Bureau (DFS) has released data indicating a substantial decline in residential transactions in August, with a month-on-month drop of 43%, according to the information provided.

Tropical cyclone expected in South China Sea

The Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau (SMG) has announced that a low-pressure area east of the Philippines is expected to intensify into a tropical cyclone as it moves into

Deposit protection limit set to increase

The government has announced a significant increase in the deposit protection compensation limit, raising it from MOP 500,000 to MOP 800,000, effective October 1, 2024. This adjustment marks

Macau on alert as Dengue spreads nearby

Health officials say Macau is in close contact with neighboring regions after three dengue fever cases were reported just across the border, according to director of Health

Rapid career expansion offered for residents

A new “first hire, then train” program unveiled by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and SJM Resorts will provide career training and 50 jobs for local residents. The

Traditional Chinese medicine forum promotes health

The 7th Belt and Road Forum on the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine was held Friday in Beijing. Choi Peng Cheong, president of Macau’s drug regulatory body, delivered

China’s New Policy on Foreign-Owned Hospitals

China has announced a new policy allowing wholly foreign-owned hospitals in nine cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, as part of a pilot project aimed at boosting

Jiangxi’s Integration into the Greater Bay Area

Jiangxi Province is accelerating its integration into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area following the recent opening of a high-speed rail link to Shenzhen. At the Jiangxi-GBA

Passport rule exclusions haunt Macau in Asian Cup

The Macau men’s football team saw their hopes of competing in the 2027 Asian Cup dashed with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Brunei on Tuesday. In front of

Prudential names Dai as new GM

Edward Dai has been appointed General Manager of Prudential’s Macau branch, succeeding Chris Ma upon his retirement, the insurance giant announced this week. “The market landscape and immense

Macau delegation participates in Cybersecurity Expo

The Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) organized a 28-person delegation to visit the “Cybersecurity Expo” in Guangzhou earlier this week, following the “2024 China Cybersecurity Week” series

Health Bureau searches door-to-door for dengue cases

The Health Bureau (SS) today searched door-to-door on Rua da Erva and surrounding streets in Macau for dengue fever cases. This comes after the bureau was notified of

PSP Headquarters relocated

The Public Security Police (PSP) Headquarters has officially relocated to its new building beside the Taipa Ferry Terminal on Estrada da Ponte de Pac On, from September 2024.

Lucky draws for e-coupons after weekday spending

The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) has announced a three-month city-wide consumption drive starting early October to boost local small businesses, according to a press release. The

Hongkonger arrested for making false report

A Hong Kong man was arrested in Macau for making a false report after losing money at a casino. Local media in Macau reported that a 43-year-old man

WTT champions Macao draw 2024

Macau will host the WTT Champions Macao 2024, presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group, from Sept. 9-15 at the East Asian Games Dome in Cotai. The draw ceremony occurred

Rotary club charity run to support polio

The Rotary Club of Guia is organizing a charity run on Oct. 20 at Hac Sá Reservoir Country Park in Coloane. Participants can choose between an 8-kilometer fun

Healthcare workforce growing but slowly

The number of healthcare professionals has grown over the past five years, according to Health Bureau statistics. More doctors, nurses and dieticians were registered, while the number of

Luís Gomes appointed chairman of Sports Fund

Luís Gomes has been appointed chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sports Fund, succeeding Pun Weng Kun. The appointment, effective immediately, was announced in a dispatch

Influenza vaccinations up 20%

The Health Bureau reported that, from late September 2023 to Aug. 18 of this year, 175,000 residents in Macau received the influenza vaccine, marking a 19.1% increase from

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