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Job market pressures, instability weigh on local employees, survey finds

Yuki Lei, MDT — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:48:58 +0000

Macau employees continue to face job market pressures and instability this year, with confidence plunging most sharply in employment prospects, job security, and pay, a university survey has found. The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) has released the findings of the 19th iteration of its “Macau Employee Confidence and Satisfaction Index,” conducted by the university’s Institute for Sustainable Development. The survey, carried out between March 24 and April 24 this year, collected responses from 852 full-time employees in Macau through questionnaires. The results indicate that while employees maintain reasonable levels of confidence in their own employers and personal […]

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Macau expands iris clearance to non-resident workers, students starting today

Ricaela Diputado, MDT — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:46:57 +0000

Starting today, eligible non-resident workers and non-resident students enrolled in Macau’s higher education institutions will be granted access to the city’s iris automated clearance service, authorities announced. The expansion aims to further enhance immigration efficiency and the overall clearance experience at one of the world’s busiest border gateways. Launched in October 2023 and initially limited to Macau residents, the system now operates 152 second-generation iris clearance lanes across six checkpoints, including the Border Gate, Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge passenger hall, Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, Taipa Ferry Terminal, and Macau International Airport. As of May 31 this year, over 340,000 residents have […]

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Property slump prompts industry to push for million-population goal via student stay policy

Yuki Lei, MDT — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:44:55 +0000

Facing a simultaneous decline in both property transaction volume and prices in April, some real estate industry figures have proposed that the government seriously consider a policy allowing university students to remain in Macau, setting the target of “increasing the population to one million” as a medium- to long-term objective. Notably, the government had already initiated the implementation of its talent introduction program in 2024, under which outstanding graduates in designated academic fields with a cumulative grade point average of 3.6 or above would be eligible to remain in Macau, thereby supporting the development of the city’s priority industries. The […]

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17th IIICF opens with focus on digital infrastructure

Nadia Shaw, MDT — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:42:54 +0000

The 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum and Exhibition (IIICF) opened yesterday at the Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, bringing together government officials, industry executives, and investors to discuss the future of global infrastructure, with a focus on green development and digital connectivity. The three-day event, jointly organized by the China International Contractors Association and the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), is widely regarded as a premier annual gathering for the global infrastructure sector. Organizers said the forum will host more than 250 activities, including keynote speeches, roundtables, project presentations, and signing ceremonies. More than 200 industry leaders […]

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Bill proposing complete ban on possession and use of vapes advances

Renato Marques, MDT — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:40:52 +0000

A bill proposing amendments to Macau’s smoking prevention and control law has been passed in its first reading at the Legislative Assembly (AL). Among other provisions, the bill proposes a complete ban on the possession and use of vapes and e-cigarette products in all public spaces, including designated smoking areas. The proposed rules follow similar measures adopted in neighboring regions, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, which have banned e-cigarettes and imposed stricter penalties on their use. It should be noted that the entry and exit of such devices in Macau, as well as their sale and refilling, have already […]

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President Xi’s silence on nuclear arms is a gift to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:38:49 +0000

Chinese and North Korean state-run media this week devoted thousands of words to Xi Jinping’s summit with Kim Jong Un, but made no mention of a key matter for Washington: the North’s steadfast pursuit of nuclear weapons that could threaten the United States and its allies in Asia. The silence says more than reams of the carefully framed propaganda. Until disarmament talks finally fell apart in 2019, Washington and Beijing were yearslong partners in diplomacy seeking to persuade North Korea to abandon its nuclear ambitions in return for much-needed aid and political recognition. Beijing routinely called for “denuclearization” — a bureaucratic term […]

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In Macau’s labor market, culture may matter more than pay

Nadia Shaw, MDT — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:36:33 +0000

A healthy corporate culture can do more than improve morale. It can help companies retain workers longer, lower turnover, and reduce the strain that drives some employees to quit, burn out, or seek help elsewhere. In a competitive labor market, that advantage is not cosmetic. It is structural. For Macau employers, that point carries particular weight. The city has long been associated with demanding work schedules and high-pressure environments, especially in sectors tied to tourism and hospitality. Recent reporting and surveys suggest that workplace pressure remains a central concern for many employees. In that context, retention is not simply about […]

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Regulator denies ‘black box’ casino claims

Times Reporter — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:34:31 +0000

The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has refuted online claims regarding an alleged “black box” system in local casinos, saying the circulating information is false and unsubstantiated. The statement comes after allegations on social media that customers were deceived by a scheme dubbed the “black box” and subsequently obtained refunds for their bets through unofficial means. In a statement yesterday, the regulator said it first clarified the matter on June 4 through the media, reiterating that recent social media posts remain unfounded rumors. It also warned that a separate wave of unverified messages claiming that victims of gambling scams […]

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EPM director to lead Portuguese school in Luanda

Renato Marques, MDT — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:32:33 +0000

Ac·cio de Brito, the current director of the Portuguese School of Macau (EPM), is leaving the local institution to head the Portuguese School of Luanda (EPL) in Angola. The announcement was made yesterday morning by Portuguese Minister of Education, Science and Innovation Fernando Alexandre during events held to commemorate June 10 – Portugal Day, officially Portugal, Camões, and Portuguese Communities Day in Macau. Alexandre was the representative appointed by the Portuguese government to take part in yesterday’s celebration, which included the traditional flag-hoisting ceremony at the Consulate-General of Portugal in Macau, followed by a pilgrimage to the Camões Grotto in […]

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PUMCH performs routine robotic chest surgeries to treat major illnesses locally

Ricaela Diputado, MDT — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:30:34 +0000

The Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) announced today that its Department of Thoracic Surgery has successfully integrated Da Vinci robotic surgery into routine practice, having performed minimally invasive procedures on over a dozen local patients in recent months. The initiative, carried out through a referral mechanism with Conde de São Januário Hospital, marks a significant step toward enabling residents to receive treatment for complex illnesses without traveling abroad. Among the cases were two particularly challenging surgeries. The first involved an elderly patient with an eight-centimeter lung tumor that did not respond to neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy. A multidisciplinary team, including experts […]

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