Citi cuts October GGR forecast to MOP19.25 billion

Citigroup slightly downgraded the city’s October gross gaming revenue (GGR) to MOP19.25 billion from MOP19.5 billion. The figure is equivalent to 73% of the October 2019 level. According

About 120 people vaccinated against monkeypox

Between Jan. 1 and Oct. 20 this year, 126 people in the city received the monkeypox vaccine, with local authorities having procured 2,800 doses, the local broadcaster has

28 firms to participate in ‘Macao Week in Fujian-Xiamen’

28 Macau companies will participate in a roadshow to promote products from Macau and Portuguese-speaking countries. The roadshow will be named “Macao Week in Fujian-Xiamen” and will commence

42% employers have not paid contributions: FSS

As of yesterday, approximately 11,000 employers have not yet paid the Social Security System’s obligatory system contributions for their employees for the third quarter of 2023, accounting for

GP Museum to launch series of activities

The Macao Grand Prix Museum will launch a series of special activities and arrangements in tandem with the arrival of the 70th Macau Grand Prix next month, according to

UM holds exhibition depicting Henrique de Senna Fernandes’ works

The University of Macau (UM) is holding an exhibition to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Macanese writer Henrique de Senna Fernandes. The exhibition, which started Oct.

GBA survey suggests salary rise in 2024

Macau employees may receive a higher salary next year, according to the 2023 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Pay and Benefit Survey, local media has reported. The survey has forecast

Macau champion Lee tees up shot at the big time

Min Woo Lee’s American dream is on the brink of coming to fruition. After honing his skills on the DP World Tour, the highly regarded Australian has risen

Casino heiress, actor-husband enjoy tennis date

Laurinda Ho and her actor husband, Shawn Dou, showed their best selves as spectators at the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai tennis tournament, according to Chinese media. During the match,

Center records increased calls for help due to gambling

Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Services Center has reported an increase in requests for help due to gambling. From January to September this year, there were approximately 2,200 cases, an

City to see frequent showers, strong winds today

Macau’s weather in is expected to be cloudy with frequent showers, and winds will be strong today and tomorrow, according to the weather forecast. The weather bureau said

IAM to improve hiking trail signs

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will improve the city’s hiking trail signs to “better provide popular science information about mountain forest restoration.” This includes works in the Morro

SSM to open new specialist building parking lot to public

The Health Bureau (SSM) has pledged that when the new specialist medical building beside the public hospital on the Macau peninsula opens, the parking lot will be available

Macao Week in Xiamen starts Oct.26

The mega roadshow “Macao Week in Fujian-Xiamen” will be staged along Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street in Siming District of Xiamen from October 26 to 30. As the third

Australian golfer Min Woo Lee wins in USD1m Macao Open

Australian golfer Min Woo Lee won the USD1 million Macao Open yesterday, shooting a final-round 63 to secure a two-shot victory over Thailand’s Poom Saksanin in a record-breaking

Tourist price index up 22% in Q3

The Macau SAR’s Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the third quarter increased 22.22% year-on-year to 141.16, according to the latest report from the Statistics and Census Service. The report

SAR delegation to participate in 3rd Belt and Road Forum for Int’l Cooperation

Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng will lead a high-level delegation to participate in the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, which will be held in Beijing

Residential mortgage loans rise 20% in August

New residential mortgage loans (RMLs) approved by Macau banks rose by 20.7% month-on-month to MOP1.45 billion in August, according to data from the Monetary Authority of Macao.

Symposium with int’l scholars tackles ecological conservation

The 2nd China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Ocean Research and Education Symposium draws to a close today, bringing in scholars and experts to explore cutting-edge science, innovative theories and

Police arrest four men over loan sharking

Police have arrested four mainland men on suspicion of loan sharking and detained a mainland woman who owed money for more than 17 hours. According to authorities, the

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