Macau visitors' per-capita spending drops 16.5 pct last year

Visitors' per-capita spending excluding gambling expenditure fell 16.5 percent year-on-year to 1,626 patacas (US$203) last year, the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) has announced. According to a DSEC statement on Wednesday, overnight  visitors' per-capita spending fell 11.8 percent top 2,681 patacas (US$335), while same-day visitors' spending dropped12.5 percent to 680 patacas. Mainland visitors' per-capita spending decreased 18.2 percent to 1,834 patacas. Per-capita spending

February 28, 2020 | BY admin

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Macau visitors drop 16.8 pct to 2.8 million in Jan over COVID-19 threat

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, Macau's number of visitor arrivals dropped 16.8 percent year-on-year to 2.85 million in January, the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) said today. According to a DSEC statement, same-day visitors (1.53 million) and overnight visitors (1.32 million) decreased 14.2 percent and 19.6 percent respectively. Visitors' average length of stay remained unchanged year-on-year at 1.2 days. Overnight visitors' average length of stay rose slightly to

February 28, 2020 | BY admin

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Drunken croupier uses twin’s ID, has no driving licence: police

A local man was caught driving under the influence (DUI) and without a licence, as well as using his twin brother’s ID card, Public Security Police (PSP) spokesman Ho Ka Kit said during a regular press conference yesterday.The suspect, a 34-year-old surnamed Ng, works as a croupier (dealer) in a local casino.According to Ho, Ng was caught at a roadblock set up by Public Security Police’s (PSP) in Avenida de Vencenslau de Morais early Monday morning.Ho said that Ng was riding a motorcycle

February 28, 2020 | BY admin

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Dog of HK COVID-19 patient tests positive for virus: reports

The pet dog of a Hong Kong Covid-19 patient has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, Hong Kong media quoted the Hong Kong government as saying late last night. According to the reports, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said the canine had not shown any symptoms and there was no evidence so far to suggest that pets could contract the virus or can be a source of infection to humans, in a statement issued after midnight.The department said more tests would be conducted

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Entertainment venues can reopen Monday

Addressing yesterday’s daily press conference about Macau’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Health Bureau (SSM) Director Lei Chin Ion said that the government has decided that the city’s entertainment venues, such as cinemas and gyms can reopen for business on Monday, considering that Macau has not confirmed a new COVID-19 case for 23 consecutive days.The health chief also said that the government has made the decision as the new 14-day-quarantine measure for non-resident workers

February 28, 2020 | BY admin

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Macau’s int’l banking assets rise to 1.7 trillion patacas last year

Macau’s international banking assets rose 12.7 percent year-on-year to 1.71 trillion patacas at the end of last year, the Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM) announced today.Among the international banking assets, external assets rose 14.9 percent year-on-year to 1.29 trillion patacas, while local assets in foreign currency rose 6.4 percent to 424 billion patacas. External nonbank loans increased 10.5 percent to 555 billion patacas.Total international liabilities rose 14.1 percent year-on-year to

February 28, 2020 | BY admin

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Swiss band & local bands to live stream concert on Sunday

Local experimental duo Faslane and Swiss duo Influut will be live-streaming a concert on Sunday instead of the Asia Tour that had been planned before the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.Faslane, comprising Matthew Ho Pak Hon and António Sou Yan Ting, had been planning to join Swiss duo Influut, comprising Nat Cilia and Daniel Maszkowicz, on an Asia Tour that was to have kicked off in Macau on Sunday.The tour was to take in Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan but due to the

February 28, 2020 | BY admin

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Local man cheats mainlanders looking for jobs in Macau: police

A 49-year-old unemployed local man was arrested for cheating 10 mainlanders out of 57,000 yuan (65,320 patacas) as fees for purportedly helping them to find jobs in Macau, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Ho Chan Nam said during a regular press conference yesterday.According to Ho, two women and a man from the mainland told the police in September 10, 2018 that they and seven other people had been cheated by a Macau resident surnamed Leong and his wife, a mainlander surnamed Chen.Ho said that

February 28, 2020 | BY admin

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Snapshots of daily life as city fights COVID-19

People enjoy an afternoon in Flora Garden.Workers prepare for roadworks near Avenida de Horta e Costa.People look at a notice about a QR code for their digital health declaration that they have to submit before entering the Venetian casino. Just a few people are at the Venetian’s usually packed foodcourt. People order a quick snack from a street vendor in the old quarters.Many restaurants are still closed near Largo do Senado.Photos taken yesterday by Michele Pui, Camy Tam,

February 28, 2020 | BY admin

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All public services to return to ‘normal’ on Monday

The Secretariat for Administration and Justice (GSAJ) said in a statement last night that all public services will resume their “normal” work schedule on Monday.  Considering the latest developments of the COVID-19 epidemic and citizens’ need for public services, the government has decided to resume the public administration’s “normal” services on Monday, the statement said.  According to the statement, when entering public administration premises, citizens still must wear

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Smoking to be banned in all parks from Sunday: IAM

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said in a statement yesterday that smoking will be banned in all public parks from Sunday.  According to the statement, the measure has been taken after careful consideration and listening to citizens' views on the matter.  According to the Macau Anti-Smoking Law, smoking is prohibited in all local parks, gardens and green areas managed by the public administration.  However, according to the same law, the government could designate smoking

February 28, 2020 | BY admin

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Macau's int'l banking assets rise to 1.7 trillion patacas last year

Macau's international banking assets rose 12.7 percent year-on-year to 1.71 trillion patacas (US$214 billion) at the end of last year, the Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM) announced today. Among the international banking assets, external assets rose 14.9 percent year-on-year to 1.29 trillion patacas, while local assets in foreign currency rose 6.4 percent to 424 billion patacas. External nonbank loans increased 10.5 percent to 555 billion patacas.Total international liabilities rose 14.1

February 27, 2020 | BY admin

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Govt says no date yet for schools to resume classes

There is no date yet for schools to resume classes, the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) said in a statement yesterday, in response to reports that the government had already come up with a “back-to-school” date.  “Reports circulating online or among the public about a resumption date for classes are not true,” the statement said, adding that the public should pay attention to announcements made by the government. According to the statement, the bureau has been in

February 27, 2020 | BY admin

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Snapshots of daily life as city fights COVID-19

Two women chat at the only vendor stall open in Taipa Old Village. Children ride bicycles in the square in front of Pak Tai Temple in Taipa Old Village.People walk along Rua do Cunha, where only a few souvenir shops are open.A man wearing a facemask rides his scooter along Calcada do Quartel in Taipa.A staff member is on duty at the empty Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal. A used facemask has been dumped in a street near Lou Lim Ieoc Garden.Photos taken yesterday by Camy Tam and Monica

February 27, 2020 | BY admin

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