Tag: Briefs
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Citi expects big six EBITDA to remain strong
Investment bank Citi has stated it expects the combined EBITDA margins for Macau’s six gaming concessionaires to have remained strong in the June 2024 quarter, at ... -
IAS to maintain current subsidy scheme for caregivers
The Social Welfare Bureau said it will maintain the current subsidy scheme for caregivers without any modifications. Director Hon Wai confirmed that the government will continue ... -
Macau holds job fairs to fill over 140 vacancies
The Labour Affairs Bureau and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions are hosting job fairs from July 16 to July 19, offering 147 vacancies across various ... -
Youths lose MOP178,000 in online job-hunting scam
Six local young people fell victim to an online job-hunting scam, losing a total of MOP178,000, the Judiciary Police reported. From June to July, the victims, ... -
Gaming tax revenue at MOP45 billion
Gaming tax revenue for the first half of the year reached MOP44.7 billion with an execution rate of 53.6%, according to the latest data from the ... -
DSAL, Melco launch hospitality employment opportunity
The Labour Affairs Bureau and Melco Resorts introduced the “Melco Resorts & Entertainment Basic Progression Plan – Hotel Operations” yesterday, providing 28 job openings. The plan, ... -
Gov’t calls for exhibitors for Investment Fair
The 29th Macau International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) is scheduled to take place from October 16 to 19. The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) ... -
Guangzhou relaxes measures for home buyers from Macau
Guangzhou has recently relaxed restrictions on home purchases for residents of Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The authorities have stated that there are no limitations on ... -
USJ confers degrees to 381 students
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) held its 2024 Graduation Ceremony over the weekend, conferring degrees on a total of 381 students. The ceremony took place ... -
Police bust illegal mahjong operation
Police authorities were alerted to a suspected illegal mahjong operation around Av. Marginal do Lam Mau. Four individuals, including the operator, aged between 50 and 60 ... -
Residential property prices slightly down
The overall residential property price index for March to May 2024 decreased by 0.9% over the previous period (February to April 2024) to 219.9. The indices ... -
Macau looks to increase tourist offerings
To attract more international tourists, Macau is promoting one-stop, multi-destination tours of the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Local tour operators report that group travelers from Japan, ... -
Gov’t boosts global profile at UNESCO
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) represented Macau at the XVI Annual Conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network held July 1-5 in Braga, Portugal. As ... -
China logs 121 million trips by SARs, Taiwan residents
China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7% year on year, the National Immigration Administration said. ... -
Yan Zhichan removed from Liaison Office post
China’s State Council has announced that Yan Zhichan has been removed as deputy director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macau ... -
Extending medical care to Elderly in GBA
The Association for the Elderly is working to expand medical services for seniors looking to retire in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Access to medical treatment ... -
Broadway classic ‘Annie the musical’ comes to Macau
“Annie the Musical” is coming to the Macau Cultural Centre’s Grand Auditorium for twelve shows from Aug. 2 to Aug. 14. This optimistic celebration of love ... -
Gov’t cracks down on illegal construction
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) recently demolished an unauthorized roof in Macau as part of ongoing efforts against development that occurs without requisite permits. ... -
Gov’t busts 185 illegal drivers
The Labour Affairs Bureau and Public Security Police have intensified efforts to combat illegal employment, with 185 people caught working as unauthorized drivers since January 2023. ... -
Hengqin Port sees over 10 million travelers
The Hengqin checkpoint saw a total of 10.42 million travelers, marking a 44% increase during the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year. Vehicle ... -
Hong Kong to welcome new giant pandas
Hong Kong will soon receive a new pair of giant pandas as a present from the central government to commemorate the 27th anniversary of the region’s ... -
Colorful summer carnival in Shenzhen
One of China’s original theme parks, Shenzhen Splendid China Folk Village, launched its colorful summer carnival last week. The event, which will run until Sept 1, ... -
Guangzhou-Budapest route marks first direct GBA flight to Hungary
A new direct air route was established between Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in south China, and Budapest in Hungary last week. The inaugural flight, ... -
Mainland man arrested for in-flight theft
A mainland Chinese man was arrested for stealing passengers’ belongings during a flight from Singapore to Macau, causing losses totaling MOP23,000. After preliminary investigations, the suspect ... -
Monetary indicators show mixed trends in May
Macau’s broad money supply (M2) grew 1.4% in May, even as currency in circulation and demand deposits declined, according to the latest statistics from the Monetary ... -
Gov’t recover parcel of land in Zone B
Yesterday, the SAR government initiated a collaborative clearance effort involving various departments to reclaim a parcel of state-owned land, spanning approximately 27,000 square meters in Zone ... -
Advertising revenue recovers to 80% of pre-pandemic levels
The current revenue of the local advertising industry is estimated to have recovered to about 80% of 2019 levels, said Eric Ho, chairman of the Association ... -
Woman abandons newborn baby at apartment door
A non-resident worker was arrested for allegedly abandoning her newborn baby girl at an apartment in Patane. The Judiciary Police said the baby was wrapped in ... -
CPPCC members discuss the SARs’ roles in China’s development of open economy
The National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held a virtual consultation session last week to discuss the roles of Hong Kong and ... -
PJ warns of phishing SMS scams
The Judiciary Police (PJ) is again urging the public to be cautious of phishing SMS messages that purport to be from local telecommunications companies. The messages ... -
Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute begins operations
The newly formed Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPCI) began operations yesterday following a merger. The organization combines the Trade and Investment Promotion Institute and Forum Macau’s ... -
Marriage process goes digital
Macau’s amended civil code has taken effect, bringing a more digital marriage registration system. The changes include an upcoming “Marriage in One Step” online application program ... -
Applicants can now pick public housing for elderly online
Starting July 8, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) will allow eligible applicants to choose their preferred public senior living apartments either online or in person. Those ... -
MGTO unveils roadshow in Malaysia for second consecutive year
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will roll out a four-day “Experience Macao Malaysia Roadshow” at the popular Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall in Kuala Lumpur from July ... -
Zhuhai unveils plans for massive entertainment complex at border gate
Local authorities in Zhuhai have announced plans to transform several bustling streets near the Zhuhai-Macau border into a new entertainment and tourism hub. The 580-meter redevelopment ...
