Visitor spending up 8% y-o-y

Visitor spending in Macau (excluding gaming) rose by 8% year-on-year to MOP56.21 billion in the first three quarters of 2024, driven by a 30.1% increase in visitor arrivals. Data from the Statistics and Census

Residential property price index declines in Q3

The overall residential property price index in Macau fell to 211.0 in the third quarter of 2024, down 3.6% from the previous quarter. The Macau Peninsula and Taipa & Coloane indices decreased

Mobile payment transactions rise to MOP7.6b

Local mobile payment tools saw a notable increase in both the number and value of transactions during Q3 2024, according to statistics released yesterday by the Monetary Authority

SMG to issue signal as Typhoon Yinxing approaches

Tropical cyclone Yinxing, currently located near Luzon in the Philippines, is expected to move westward and come within 800 km of Macau early today. The Meteorological and Geophysical

Non-resident workers accountable for population growth

Macau’s population increased by 5,300 in the third quarter, primarily due to non-resident workers, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) has noted. According to DSEC, females accounted for

New company incorporations slow in Q3

The number of new companies registered in Macau has decreased by 45 quarter-on-quarter to 1,134 in the third quarter (Q3) of this year, according to the Statistics and

Gov’t sites and apps to undergo system maintenance

The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau has announced several government websites and mobile applications, including the Macao One account, will experience occasional disruption due to system maintenance

Sam Hou Fai to accept CE appointment in Beijing

The Chief Executive-elect, Sam Hou Fai, will visit Beijing from today until Nov. 2 to receive the Order of the State Council confirming his official appointment as the

7,200 public housing units under construction in Q3

During the third quarter (Q3), six private residential projects received occupation permits, adding a total of 266 units to the market, according to data from the Land and

Transport, storage sector grows significantly in 2023

A total of 3,073 establishments were in the Transport, Storage & Communications Sector, down 220 from the previous year. However, employment rose 2,100 to 21,079, the Statistics and

Conclusion of MICAF Fun Day – Arts Carnival

Macau’s first International Children’s Arts Festival concluded with the MICAF Fun Day – Arts Carnival, attracting 63,000 attendees over two weekends from Aug. 23 to Sept. 1. Co-organized

UC and UM to Launch Joint PhD Program in Health

The University of Coimbra (UC) and the University of Macau (UM) plan to launch a jointly supervised PhD program in health by 2025 or 2026, according to João

Franchise industry seeks enhanced regulation

The local franchise sector is advocating for improved regulations to streamline operations and foster growth in the Macau market. The Macau Chain Stores and Franchise Association expects that

Maternity leave allowance for employers opens

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has introduced Administrative Regulation No. 34/2024, providing a temporary allowance for employers who offer paid maternity leave to employees, as part of the

Temporary blood donations at Lago Building

Starting today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., a blood donation vehicle will be temporarily parked in front of the Lago Building, offering blood donation services. The Blood

Taipa Central Park Swimming Pool reopens

Taipa Central Park Swimming Pool has reopened to the public, the Sports Bureau (ID) announced in a press statement. In the statement, the bureau stated that requirements for

Gov’t opens 24-hour self-service center in Hengqin

The Macau government and the Executive Committee of the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone launched a 24-hour self-service government affairs center yesterday. Located in the Macau New Neighborhood,

Culinary workshop celebrates cultural ties

The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Macau University of Science and Technology hosted the 16th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries Culinary Workshop on Oct.

Job fair to offer nearly 2,500 positions for locals

Residents seeking employment will have a significant opportunity at a large-scale recruitment event taking place on Nov. 8 and 9 at the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Center. Organized

Authorities found 46 alleged illegal workers in September

In September, joint operations by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) led to significant actions against illegal work. Authorities inspected 211 

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