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Macau,
The latest data from the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) show that the unemployment rate for local residents from August to October stood at 2.3%, with
The 2026 Policy Address seeks to prioritize local employment by proposing a comprehensive review and refinement of the non-local worker approval system to better manage the number
The 2026 Policy Address seeks to prioritize local employment by proposing a comprehensive review and refinement of the non-local worker approval system to better manage
Lawmaker Leong Pou U has called on the government, in a written interpellation, to implement measures aimed at improving employment conditions in the construction sector. According to the
Macau authorities previously revealed that the region has over 180,000 non-local workers, with some groups noting that one-third of them come from Southeast Asian countries, although they
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) launched the 2025 Autumn Employment and Career Development Expo yesterday at the Macau
The Executive Council (ExCo) has announced plans to raise the minimum hourly wage from MOP34 to MOP35, which is expected to take effect this year and
Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai has submitted a written inquiry calling on the government to implement clearer regulations and protections for workers on food delivery and parcel delivery
Applications for the “Macau Construction Engineering Internship Program” are being accepted online from today until October 28. The program, launched by the Labour Affairs
A workplace accident at the Macao East Asian Games Dome claimed the life of a 60-year-old worker last Thursday. The man fell approximately four meters from a suspended
Macau’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.0% from June to August 2025, according to the latest employment survey released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).
Officials have said there is room to raise the minimum hourly wage to between MOP35 and MOP37. The city’s current minimum wage stands at
The Employment Promotion Coordination Working Group held its regular meeting last week, during which it revealed that the Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will establish a recruitment platform
The unemployment rate rose slightly in May–July 2025, reaching 2.0% overall and 2.6% for local residents, driven by an influx of recent graduates entering the labor market.
The Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) has called on the government to set clear localization targets for managerial roles in finance and administration, citing
Lawmaker Che Sai Wang has urged the government to enforce tighter controls, citing the dozens of non-residents, including mainland students, caught working illegally in local workplaces.
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), in collaboration with the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), is hosting a three-day job fair at the Macao Forum, emphasizing its
Lawmaker Ron Lam has called on the government to accelerate the replacement of non-resident workers with locals and to clarify details of the Talent Recruitment Programme, arguing that
Unemployment in Macau rose slightly in the first half (1H) of the year, while median monthly earnings saw a modest decline, according to data released by
The emergence of “locals becoming supplementary non-local workers” has sparked discussion in the city, as the worsening job market is reflected in advertisements offering local workers monthly
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