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Macau Daily Times (MDT) is the top English-language newspaper in Macau, having been in circulation since 2007. It has built a strong and devoted audience over the years.

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Architect ‘We have to change the paradigm from speed to quality’

1 week ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

Recent winner of several accolades in the field of Architecture and Design, Nuno Soares, Architect, Urban Planner, and Head of the Department of Architecture and Design of the University of Saint Joseph, believes that it is vital for Macau-based architecture companies and ateliers to join international competitions as a way to promote and seek for some recognition that sometimes lacks locally.
‘Tariff War’ between China and US not yet affecting tourism

2 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

The director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Helena de Senna Fernandes, has said that the escalating conflict between China and the USA has not yet impacted tourism. Questioned on the matter on the sidelines of the press conference unveiling this year’s Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE), Senna Fernandes said that the local authorities are keeping a close eye on the matter and looking into potential consequences in the future.
SMG prepares for typhoon season, holds drill on emergency electric power supply

2 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) is preparing for the typhoon season, and the SMG reported that they held an annual emergency electricity supply drill yesterday. The drill was said to aim to ensure the continuous provision of meteorological services and updates to the public in situations of tropical storms and other adverse weather conditions. The drill is part of the bureau’s emergency mechanism and aims to test the preparedness and response of the staff and emergency equipment.
Gov’t is reducing the use of parking spaces on public car parks, DSF claims

2 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) claims that the government is using fewer spaces in public car parks than previously, the bureau said in response to a written inquiry from lawmaker Che Sai Wang on the matter. According to DSF, citing data from 2024, the number of parking spaces used by government entities has decreased by 9.6% from the beginning to the end of last year.
MGTO invites HK tourism sector representatives to visit Macau

2 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

Regional Cooperation Renato Marques, MDT Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 8 minutes ago No Comments 124 Views The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) invited 27 Hong Kong Tourism Industry Council members to visit Macau for familiarization. During the visit, a working meeting was also held to discuss deepening cooperation in tourism.
‘Crystal Fish’ 2025 to take place this month

2 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

The Unitary Police Service announced in a statement that the annual Civil Protection drill “Crystal Fish” 2025 will occur on April 26. According to the same statement, the drill aims to strengthen the capacity for joint action in response to emergencies and raise general public awareness of disaster prevention. The whole civil protection structure will be mobilized for the drill, which will occur concurrently in several Peninsula and Islands locations.
Thailand postpones discussion of casino bill, leaving local parties on ‘standby’

2 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

The Thai government is delaying a parliamentary debate on a bill to legalize gaming in casinos in the country, Bloomberg reported. According to the report, the delay occurred after the Thai opposition gained momentum in its bid to block the proposal. The Thai government previously announced plans to legalize gaming activities to attract more foreign investment and bolster tourism.
Residential property price drops 0.9% for the three months ending in Feb 2025

2 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

The Statistics and Census Service indicated that the overall residential property price index for the three months ending in February 2025 (Dec. 2024 to Feb. 2025) was 202.3, down by 0.9% over the previous three-month period (Nov. 2024 – Jan. 2025). According to the same release, the indices for the Macau Peninsula (200.3) and Taipa & Coloane (210.2) dropped by 0.9% and 1.2% respectively.
Applications for ‘hire-then-train’ plan from DSAL with Wynn start today

2 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

The Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has announced a new plan with Wynn Resorts S.A (Wynn) to employ 12 people under the so-called Professional Development Plan. The plan proposes to hire first and then train the candidates to perform several tasks that the operator needs with applications starting today. According to DSAL, this plan aims to provide six job positions for the assistant manager of the public hygiene department and another six for the assistant manager of the room service department.
Charles Leong wins the first two races of Lamborghini Trofeo Asia

2 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Renato Marques

Macau racer Charles Leong started a brand-new season at the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia (LSTA), scoring two wins in the first two races of the year, which took place last weekend at Sydney’s Motorsport Park in Australia. Leong finished last year’s campaign in second place and is well-launched for his 2025 campaign to the PRO title. As in the previous year, Leong is racing at the driving wheel of a Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2 from the SJM Theodore Racing team.