Tag: economy
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Fuel prices push Macau inflation higher in April
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the indicator of price inflation in Macau, recorded a 1.21% year-over-year increase in April and a 0.31% month-over-month increase, according to ... -
Gov’t vows more diverse community spending promotion activities
The local government has reiterated that the ongoing 2026 Community Consumption Grand Rewards campaign aims to encourage residents to stay in Macau and spend their weekends ... -
IH invites bids for 23 public housing shops
The Housing Bureau (IH) invites bids for 23 public housing commercial units, with applications due May 22 at 5:30 p.m. It had received 33 bids as ... -
Gov’t authorizes presence of Keypay Limited
As the city expands its digital economy, Macau has authorized the establishment of Keypay Limited, a new fintech firm licensed to provide electronic payment acquiring services. ... -
Consumption program drives MOP560 million in first month
According to the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT), nearly 7 million electronic vouchers were distributed in the first four weeks of the “2026 Community Consumption ... -
GDP grows 7% in Q1 to 90% of 2019
The revised figure for gross domestic product (GDP) stood at MOP107.56 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up 7.1% year over year in real ... -
Economy remains stable despite external uncertainties: association
The local economy continued to show “resilience and stability” in March and April despite ongoing external uncertainties and shifting consumer behavior, according to the latest economic ... -
Macao Foundation greenlights 743 grants totaling MOP199 million in Q1
First-quarter records from the Public Assets Supervision and Administration Bureau (DSGAP) show that the Macao Foundation authorized 743 separate funding allocations between January and March, with ... -
China’s inflation flickers, but IMF wants proof it will last
China is showing early signs of inflation returning, but the recovery remains tentative and uneven, according to the International Monetary Fund, with officials cautioning that stronger, ... -
Moody’s maintains Macau credit rating at Aa3
Moody’s Investors Service announced yesterday that it has affirmed the Macao Special Administrative Region’s long-term issuer rating at “Aa3” while revising the outlook from “negative” to ... -
Incentive scheme draws criticism over lottery design as residents call system ‘absurd’
As the latest 10-week “Community Consumption Grand Rewards Scheme” campaign entered its second week, public opinion remains divided, with some residents calling the lottery mechanism “absurd” ... -
Macau suppliers pivot to Southeast Asia as Middle East tensions triple shipping times
Geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East has tripled delivery times for European imports to Macau, forcing local suppliers to accelerate a shift toward Southeast Asian markets ... -
Over 58,000 residents collect vouchers in spending drive
Over 58,000 residents have collected discounts at more than 100 designated locations across the city, as Macau rolls out a new 10-week government-backed consumption drive aimed ... -
MOP400M consumer rewards program rolls out today
To spur weekend shopping and support local businesses, the Macau government and Macao Chamber of Commerce kick off the “Grand Prize for Consumption in Community Zones ... -
Gov’t strives to shake off ZAPE’s pawnshop-dominated reputation
Authorities are exploring targeted subsidy measures to encourage business transformation and attract new ventures to the ZAPE area, which is undergoing a transition following the closure ... -
China factory activity rebounds in March as Iran war looms over growth
China’s factory activity expanded in March, ending two months of contraction, the government said yesterday, but analysts say prolonged impacts of the Iran war could weigh ... -
New 10-week consumption campaign to start Apr. 10
The government and the Macao Chamber of Commerce (ACM) will launch a new round of a consumption campaign on April 10 aimed at boosting the local ... -
Inflation climbs 1.2% in February due to price hikes over CNY
Macau’s inflation rate increased 1.16% year over year in February, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). DSEC said the increase is mostly due to ... -
Lawmakers push new stimulus measures to revive economy
Amid soaring international oil prices, legislators Ella Lei and Chan Hao Weng urged the government at a Legislative Assembly session yesterday to stimulate the local economy, ... -
Over 40 brands apply for first phase of ‘First-Store Economy scheme’ featuring tech
The first phase of the “Scheme for Supporting the Development of Macao First-Store Economy”, featuring new technological business formats, has garnered over 600 inquiries and over ... -
China’s auto sales sink in February as phase out of subsidies for trade-ins hits demand
China’s domestic passenger car sales fell sharply in February from a year earlier, industry figures showed yesterday, reflecting weakening demand as some trade-in subsidies are phased ... -
Associations call for transparency as fuel prices rise amid Middle East tensions
A mid rising tensions in the Middle East, international crude oil prices have surged, prompting residents and local associations to call on the Macau government for ... -
Gov’t aims to facilitate duty payments for importers of liquor, tobacco products
The government is aiming to amend the current regulation on the consumption duty paid by importers of liquor and tobacco products. On the line is a ... -
Gov’t aims to boost ZAPE district with hotel offers, rewards, and influencer campaigns
The director of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT), Yau Yun Wah, recently replied to a written inquiry stating that the government plans to use ... -
Supplier group warns of extended inventory cycles due to rising tensions in Iran
Despite rising tensions in Iran, stockpiles of European goods should cover local demand for up to three months, according to the Macau Union Suppliers Association. President ... -
Scholars endorse gov’t MOP11 billion allocation for diversification development
Scholars say the government’s plan to establish a MOP11 billion guiding fund to support economic diversification could help professional asset management institutions identify high-quality local enterprises ... -
Association says 2026 off to strong start, forecasts stable year
The Macau Economic Association (AECM) has released its latest report on Macau’s economic prospects for the year. In the release, the association said this year has ... -
Developing nightlife can revitalize ZAPE businesses, lawmaker believes
The era of satellite casinos in Macau has officially concluded, as legislator Si Ka Lon emphasized that the ZAPE area is at a crucial turning point ... -
Federation seeks to optimize business environment to stimulate economy
The Industry and Commerce Association of Macau stated that the local economy is gradually recovering and suggested the government, businesses, and enterprises should join forces to ... -
More companies in 2025 as wholesale, retail trade leads the increase
The number of companies in Macau in 2025 increased slightly year-over-year, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). A total of 4,678 new companies were ... -
Watches and Jewellery drive e-payments growth in December 2025
The value of retail trade transactions via electronic payments (e-payments) increased by 10.4% month-on-month to MOP5.12 billion in December 2025, according to a release from the ... -
GDP grows 4.7% in 2025
Macau’s gross domestic product expanded 4.7% year-over-year in 2025 to MOP417.3 billion (USD51.9 billion), official data showed Friday. The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) released ... -
Association expects economic sentiment to remain stable in Q1
The Macau Economic Association has released its latest report on Macau’s Economic Sentiment covering the last quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. According ... -
Car exports surged in 2025, but domestic demand slowed
China’s auto exports surged 21% in 2025, driven by rising shipments of electric vehicles, while domestic demand slowed, an industry association said yesterday. Confronted with grueling ... -
DSEDT plans consumer incentive program for ZAPE hotel guests to revitalize the area
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) has announced plans to explore a consumer incentive program for hotel guests at ZAPE to assist businesses impacted by ...
