CEPA gives HK exports to mainland a big lift

This year marks the 21st anniversary of the signing of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Chinese mainland. The

Financial reserve drops for first time since October

Macau’s financial reserve totaled MOP595.443 billion at the end of April, down MOP1.347 billion from March. This marks the first monthly decrease in the reserve since October 2023.

Cultural entities invited to apply for craft market in Guangzhou

The Cultural Affairs Bureau has opened applications for local cultural and creative entities to participate in the “Craft Market in the Greater Bay Area” in Guangzhou in August.

Demand for Jeff Satur’s tickets disrupted system

Extremely high demand is to be blamed for the disruption of the ticketing system for the local concert of Thai singer Jeff Satur, organizer Live Nation has said

Cotai hospital reshuffles strategic development committee members

The Macau Union Medical College Hospital has made changes to its Strategic Development Committee members as it prepares for its September opening. Zhao Yupei has stepped down as

Public buses carry over 500,000 passengers daily

In 2023, the city’s two bus operators Transmac and TCM transported a combined total of 213 million passengers. Transmac carried 101 million passengers, averaging 279,000 per day, while TCM

15th Cross-Strait and Hong Kong and Macao Art Forum opens

150 attendees arrived at the Macau Science Museum Convention Center, including Lui Yuyin, deputy director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macau, and Liu

DFS offers unpaid leave to cut costs

Global luxury travel retailer DFS Group is offering its Macau employees access to an unpaid leave program this summer in an effort to reduce costs as economic uncertainties

Emperor Entertainment Hotel reports strong revenue growth

Emperor Entertainment Hotel Ltd reported a 171% year-over-year revenue increase to HKD789.2 million in the 12 months ending March 31, 2024, boosted by the recovery of gaming operations

IAS records 119 individuals using drugs in 2023

In 2023, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) reported that 119 individuals were using drugs. This figure indicates a 40% increase from the previous year, but a 65% decrease

Dead body found floating off Coloane

Yesterday morning, a body was found floating along the beach on Estrada da Aldeia in Coloane, according to the Judiciary Police (PJ). Authorities confirmed the individual was deceased

Influenza Cases Surge 32% in May

Influenza cases in the region jumped 32% month-over-month in May, according to the Health Bureau (SSM). SSM recorded 2,547 influenza cases; nearly double the 1,190 cases from May

Rain and thunderstorms expected this week

  Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in Macau until today. As a broad trough of low pressure over the central to northern parts of the South China

Inflation rate up 0.77% in May

The Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Macau rose 0.77% in May from a year earlier, according to figures released Wednesday by the Statistics and Census Service. 

International gastronomy hits visitor target on final day

Tourism officials say the 10-day International Cities of Gastronomy Carnival met its visitor goal on its last day. Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes told AP the event drew an

Cancer accounts for around 30% of fatalities in Macau

Alvis Lo, the director of the Health Bureau, has stated that cancer accounts for around 30% of fatalities in Macau, according to the records of cause of death.

54 suspected illegal workers caught in May

In a joint operation, the Public Security Police Force and the Labour Affairs Bureau intercepted 54 suspected illegal workers in May. The authorities conducted 396 inspections at construction

DSAL to co-host three job matching events

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions will jointly organize three industry-specific job-matching events next week, offering a total of 345 job openings.

UM plans to open new Hengqin campus in 2028

The University of Macau (UM) is preparing to establish a new campus in Hengqin. Slated to commence operations in 2028, the new campus is expected to significantly expand

Authorities issue heat warning, urge taking precautions

The Health Bureau (SSM) is calling on the public to take preventive measures against the effects of hyperthermia as the region experiences high temperatures. The Meteorological and Geophysical

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