Broad money supply retreats in February

The SARs’ broad money supply retreated by 1.1% month-on-month to 716.1 billion in February, the monetary watchdog said on Tuesday. According to statistics released by the Monetary

Cross-border vehicle traffic hikes 76% in February

The city’s cross-border vehicle traffic in February increased by 75.7% year-on-year to 493,587 trips, the statistical service has reported.  The latest report from the Statistics and Census

HK gov’t expects 138k daily HKZMB passengers this festive period

The Immigration Department of the Hong Kong government has estimated around 9.03 million passengers will pass through Hong Kong’s sea, land and air control points during the upcoming

City seeing rise of TNRs

Non-resident workers in Macau totaled 152,577 in February, a slight increase compared to the previous month, as the city is facing a worker shortage following the lifting

CE to attend plenary session Apr. 14

The Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng will attend a plenary session of the Legislative Assembly (AL) on April 14 to answer Legislative Assembly members’ questions on government policy

Exports reached MOP1.03b in February

The total merchandise export value for Macau amounted to MOP1.03 billion in February 2023, up by 2.3% year-on-year. The value of re-exports (MOP934 million) grew by 7.7%, of

Five to eight tropical cyclones this monsoon season

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) forecasts that the monsoon season this year may start before mid-June, earlier than the average, with between five and eight tropical cyclones

Secretary Lei promotes Hengqin development in Boao Forum

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, attended the opening ceremony of the 2023 Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan yesterday. Lei met with Ni Qiang,

MGTO organizes familiarization trip with Korean tourism industry

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has arranged the first post-pandemic familiarization trip and networking seminar for the Korean tourism industry from March 26 to 28, with the

Influenza cases increasing

The Health Bureau (SSM) has reminded that the peak winter influenza season in Macau is generally from January to March. However, as it started later this year,

200 creative brands featured in ‘Macao-Hengqin Craft Market’

The ‘Macao-Hengqin Craft Market’ was held over the weekend in Chimelong Hengqin, featuring 200 cultural and creative brands and products from Macau, Zhuhai, Hengqin and other cities of

Association expresses concern over Portugal Consulate staff salaries

The Portuguese Overseas Chinese Committee in Asia and Oceania has expressed concerns about the salary of Portuguese Consulate staff. At present, the salary of personnel under the Portuguese

Gov’t cracks down seven illegal accommodations

From January 1 to March 26 this year, the Macao Government Tourism Office has cracked down seven units suspected of providing illegal accommodation. The inspection comes as the

Improvements to national education on the way

The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEDJ) has announced it will introduce more content and an improved national education system for local students. The meeting included a report

Payment period of vehicle circulation tax to end Mar. 31

The payment period for the annual vehicle circulation tax will end on Mar. 31. Car owners are reminded to pay before this date so as to avoid a

2023 medical vouchers confirmed at MOP600 per eligible user

Medical vouchers of MOP600 for each eligible user are to be issued for this year, according to a recent Executive Dispatch. All vouchers will be issued digitally, meaning

Macau to see GD-MO cross-boundary bus, taxi soon

In a recent Executive Dispatch, the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo do Rosário, has delegated all necessary authority to the director of the Transport Bureau (DSAT),

IPIM calls for participants in 2023 China International Import Expo

The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) is calling for local participants for the 2023 China International Import Expo, which will be held between Nov. 5 and

China to see 33% increase of flights with Macau

Passenger flights connecting the mainland and Macau will expand 32.85% over last year’s number in summer and in autumn, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

WorldSkills accredits CPTTM executive

The WorldSkills Competition has conferred a certificate of commendation on Director-General Victoria Kuan of the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM).It highlighted her contribution and service to

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