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Macau’s central drug registry recorded 132 cases in 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 10.8%, according to the Social Welfare Bureau. Among the cases, two involved
While no home accident-related deaths were recorded over the past three years, the Health Bureau (SSM) says home accidents have been on the rise, signaling
The latest data from the Public Security Police Force (PSP) indicates that Macau recorded a total of 14,638 traffic accidents last year, marking the second-highest
Macau's total retail sales value declined by 3.2% year-on-year in 2025 to MOP69.58 billion, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).
Cross-border vehicular traffic grew by 21.1% year-on-year in 2025 to 11,133,988 trips, according to a statistics release from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Light
The Macao Foundation (FM) distributed approximately MOP1.79 billion in subsidies during the fourth quarter of 2025, representing a threefold increase from the previous year’s MOP606.7 million allocation.
In 2025, the number of road accidents in Macau decreased by 5.62%, according to statistics released by the Public Security Police Force (PSP). In total,
Electronic payment (E-payment) transaction values accounted for between 70% and 80% of the receipts of restaurants and similar (F&B) establishments and retail trade in November last
Electronic payment (E-payment) transaction values accounted for between 70% and 80% of the receipts of restaurants and similar (F&B) establishments and retail trade in November
Macau’s Tourist Price Index (TPI) rose 1.71% year-on-year in 2025, driven by higher jewelry prices and increased spending on entertainment and leisure, according to data from the
The residential property market showed further weakness in November, with total transactions falling to 238 units, down 6% from 253 in October, according to data released by
The electronic payment transaction values (e-payment) for restaurants & similar establishments (F&B) and retail trade grew by 12% and 27%, respectively, month-on-month in October, according
The third quarter of this year saw a continued shift towards digital payments, with growth in both mobile and card-based transactions, according to data from
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) reported an increase in engagement with the “Mental Health Partners Program,” part of its “Community Mental Health Task Force.” From January
The Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the third quarter of 2025 declined by 0.82% year-on-year, according to data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).
The city’s travel industry posted total revenues of MOP5.44 billion in 2024, up 7.5% from the previous year, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) reported.
The overall residential property price index for May to July 2025 stood at 194.0, down 1.1% from April to June, according to data from the Statistics and
Residential and commercial real estate lending in Macau weakened in July, while foreign exchange reserves recorded a modest increase in August, according to data released yesterday
Stamp duty data from the Financial Services Bureau revealed a slowdown in the residential property market in the first half of August 2025. A total
Macau residents are increasingly turning to mobile payments, with both transaction values and volumes rising in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, according to the Monetary
The Health Bureau, following its dual strategy of tobacco and alcohol control, conducted 123,085 inspections across various venues from January to June this year – an average
Electronic payment transactions for food and beverage (F&B) establishments in Macau rose modestly by 3.1% in the first half of 2025, while the retail sector experienced
The city’s business sector saw solid momentum in the second quarter of 2025, with 1,107 new companies incorporated, marking a net increase of 824 after accounting for
In the first half of 2025, cross-border vehicular traffic increased by 23.2% year-on-year to 5,302,937 trips, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). DSEC’s analysis of
The latest Industrial Exports Survey for the first quarter of 2025 reveals a cautious outlook among manufacturers about export prospects in the coming six months, according
Macau recorded 100 million border crossings by 2 p.m. this Saturday, breaking last year’s record by 18 days earlier. The recent data released by the
Macau recorded 204,000 inbound package tour visitors in April 2025, a 12.1% year-on-year increase, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The rise
The number of traffic violations committed by taxi drivers in the first four months of 2025 has increased by nearly 180% compared to the same period last year, according to
The property market saw a notable slowdown in the first quarter of 2025, with a total of 1,348 building units and parking spaces transacted, down 1.5%
Macau recorded a 30% drop in marriages in the first quarter of 2025, with just 717 weddings registered, according to data from the Statistics and Census
The Macau Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) has reported surpassing 10 million inbound and outbound passenger crossings early Friday morning, reaching the target 13 days
Macau's population reached 687,900 by the end of the first quarter of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 1,500, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).
Official statistics from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) show that both the general unemployment rate (1.9%) and the unemployment rate of local residents (2.5%) rose in
Macau's banking sector experienced a significant rise in mortgage loan approvals at the start of the year, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM). In
The Wholesale & Retail Trade sector employed 68,554 people, maintaining stability compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Statistics and
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