News

Due to the impact of Tropical Cyclone “Ragasa”, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau issued early warnings on 20 September, indicating that “Ragasa” was expected to reach super typhoon intensity and could potentially cause storm surge flooding comparable to that of “Mangkhut”. Assessments concluded it would pose a severe threat to Macao. In response, the Macao SAR Government was on high alert. The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, convened a special meeting with the five Secretaries to coordinate a series of measures to address Super Typhoon “Ragasa”. Mr Sam instructed all sectors to collaborate, coordinate, and assist one another, ensuring the effective implementation of preventive and response measures to maximize the protection of citizens’ life and property, and to maintain social stability.
…

Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that there were 183 travel agencies operating in 2024. Receipts and expenditure of the industry amounted to MOP5.44 billion and MOP5.08 billion respectively, representing increases of 7.5% and 5.6% year-on-year. The industry registered a Gross Surplus of MOP371 million in 2024, up by 43.6% year-on-year.
…

Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that Receipts and Expenditure of the establishments operating in industrial related activities (covering Electricity, Gas & Water Supply and Manufacturing) amounted to MOP12.23 billion and MOP8.58 billion respectively in 2024, up by 1.0% and 4.0% year-on-year. Gross Surplus totalled MOP3.65 billion.
…

Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total merchandise exports and imports amounted to MOP1.29 billion and MOP9.85 billion in August 2025, down by 2.3% and 6.1% year-on-year, respectively. Merchandise trade deficit totalled MOP8.56 billion.
…

Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the Composite CPI for August 2025 rose by 0.27% year-on-year and 0.11% month-on-month. For the 12 months ended August this year, the average Composite CPI grew by 0.25% from the previous period (September 2023 – August 2024).
…

Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that both the general unemployment rate (2.0%) and the unemployment rate of local residents (2.6%) for June - August 2025 remained the same as in the previous period (May - July 2025).
…

As Typhoon Ragasa moved further away from Macao, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) assigned staffers to inspect hotel establishments immediately to gain an update on tourism resumption after typhoon.
…

Today, 25 September, the first batch of approved applicants for the 2025 Special Allocation from the Budget Surplus under the Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund System received their disbursements.
…

…

This morning (25 September), Director Kong Chi Meng and Deputy Director Wong Ka Ki of the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), as well as other senior officials, visited multiple schools to inspect and assess the post-typhoon resumption of operations, with particular attention given to schools in low-lying areas that experienced flooding or sustained damage during the typhoon. At present, except for one special education school that has delayed class resumption and several others that have adjusted to class resumption in the afternoon (specific arrangements are subject to school notifications), students at all other schools have resumed classes smoothly. The DSEDJ will closely monitor the situation and continue to provide various forms of support and assistance to facilitate the post-typhoon recovery of schools.
…