Bernstein: Daily GGR growing slightly

The casino sector’s average daily gross gaming revenue (GGR) grew by 9% to MOP86 million from August 15 to 21, compared with the previous week. Channel checks

Consumer prices up 1.4% in July

Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicates that the Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July was 103.95 points, an increase of 1.38% year-on-year. The increase

UM welcomes 3,900 new students in record high applications 

The University of Macau (UM) welcomed over 3,900 new students yesterday in an online ceremony for the 2022/2023 academic year. This year has seen a record number of

Sands China honors employees’ pandemic support at rally

Sands China expressed its appreciation to its team members at a rally yesterday at The Londoner Macao, recognising their support to the company’s pandemic relief work. Among their efforts,

Sands Shopping Carnival to be held from Sept. 10  

The Sands Shopping Carnival will take place from September 10 to 12, after the event, originally to be held in July, was postponed due to the suspension of

Single-plate auto owners get 30% insurance discount in Hengqin

Motor vehicle insurance for Macau single-plate vehicles is now 30% less expensive in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin in order to further economic, trade, and

2022MIECF postponed to Dec. 9

The 2022 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2022MIECF) is postponed to December 9 to 11 due to the need for epidemic prevention and control as

Traffic accidents drop 15% in June

The number of traffic accidents in June fell by 14.9% year-on-year to 904, with 341 persons injured. In the first half of the year, there were 5,805

China’s opening-up ‘big tailwind’ for foreign financial institutions: exec

China has made substantial progress in opening up its financial markets over the past decade, creating an abundance of opportunities for foreign corporations and institutions, said

Approved mortgage loans plunge by 20%

New residential mortgage loans (RMLs) approvals by Macau banks dropped by 19.8% month-to-month to MOP1.40 billion in June, while commercial real estate loans (CRELs) increased by 387.3%

Chinese envoy tells Australia to show ‘caution’ over Taiwan

Australia's recent change of government was a chance to “reset” its troubled relationship with China, but the new administration must “handle the Taiwan question with caution,”

Daily gaming revenues recovering: Bernstein

Average daily gaming revenue generated by the Macau SAR gaming sector recovered to MOP36 million (US$4.5 million) last week, channel checks carried out by brokerage Sanford C.

Shanghai cuts quarantine requirement for Macau arrivals

Shanghai has loosened its Covid-19 prevention measures for travelers from Macau, no longer requiring arrivals to undergo a weeklong central and three-day home quarantine. According to authorities,

Blocked drain causes Cheoc Van pool closure

Cheoc Van swimming pool has been temporarily closed due to its low-lying coastal location, resulting in a pool drain becoming blocked and not functioning properly. As emergency

Macau passport holders eligible for K-ETA this month 

The Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) will be temporarily available to Macau passport holders during Seoul Fest 2022, as well as to travelers from Japan and Taiwan.

CE to attend AL session Aug. 9

The Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng will attend a plenary session of the Legislative Assembly on August 9 to answer Legislative Assembly (AL) members’ questions on government

MGTO calls for submissions for 3D mapping entries

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will roll out “Bright up Macao 2022” in December with the hope of bringing into the limelight more local artworks and promote

NAT required to enter some venues

Anticipating the start of the stabilization period as the city registers zero cases for nine days, residents who wish to enter venues where they have to remove

Chinese factory activity sinks, weighing on weak economy

Chinese manufacturing’s recovery from anti-virus shutdowns faltered in July as activity sank, a survey showed yesterday, adding to pressure on the struggling economy in a politically sensitive year

IAM accommodates over 160 pets during partial lockdown 

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has accommodated over 160 pets during the partial lockdown, as well as those living in red zone buildings. During the partial lockdown, the

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