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 1b25 L ocal  small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Macau can now apply for loans of up to MOP5 million from licensed banks, according to the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT). The program offers a subsidy period of up to three years, with an annual interest subsidy of up to 4%. The total amount of loans that can be disbursed by licensed banks under the scheme is capped at MOP1 billion. The application window will remain open until April 22, 2026. The initiative is exclusively available to businesses that are operated or majority-owned (over 50%) by Macau residents. Eligible enterprises must not be engaged in public works contracts or financial services. In addition, the total number of employees, both part-time and full-time, across all businesses owned by the applicant must not exceed 100. The commercial entity must also have registered its operations with the Financial Services Bureau (DSF) by April 15. During the Legislative Assembly session on t...

 ab25 A  survey revealed that 82% of respondents reported spending more time in the northern district thanks to the ongoing “Flora Fête with Sanrio Characters” campaign, while 75% indicated an increase in their spending in the area, according to the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT). Speaking during public broadcaster TDM’s radio program yesterday, Yau Yun Wah, director of the DSEDT, stated that the event, which runs until October 13, was a “resounding success.” He added that in the first week of the event’s consumer lucky draw, spending exceeded MOP50 million. Yau pointed out that the success of the event demonstrates the feasibility of the “intellectual property (IP) economy” in driving community development. As a result, similar initiatives will be expanded to explore community revitalization efforts in other areas in the future. One listener asked whether the concert economy could be a more effective way to attract the younger generation to Macau. In re...

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 ab25 The Macao government has launched a scheme to help ease financial pressures and improve liquidity for local small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to a  statement  issued by the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (known by its Portuguese initials DSEDT). The Interest Rate Subsidy Plan for Bank Credits for SMEs – also known as Bonus Plan 2025 – allows eligible businesses to apply for interest subsidies of up to 4 percent annually on bank loans of up to 5 million patacas (around US$626,000), with a maximum term of three years. To qualify, SMEs must be operated by Macao residents (or have over 50 percent local ownership), employ no more than 100 people, and have registered for tax purposes before 14 April. Companies in public concession or in the financial sector are excluded. [ See more:   Sands China’s ‘buy local’ programme celebrates its 10th anniversary ] The plan will cover loans to be issued by licensed banks in Macao between 22 Apri...

 HM 7/3/25 Comércio Deputado Ma Io Fong pede medidas para o Porto Interior O deputado Ma Io Fong pretende que as autoridades expliquem os planos para desenvolver o comércio na zona do Porto Interior, face ao abandono da zona pelas indústrias tradicionais. O assunto é abordado pelo legislador da Associação das Mulheres através de uma interpelação escrita. “Ao contrário do património histórico e cultural circundante, a zona do Porto Interior é ainda muito fria”, indicou o deputado referindo-se à actividade comercial. “A forma como o Governo pode revitalizar a comunidade e a vitalidade económica do Porto Interior, conciliando o desenvolvimento das zonas históricas circundantes através do planeamento urbano, tornou-se a expectativa e o objectivo comum dos residentes de Macau, bem como das pequenas e médias empresas da zona”, acrescentou.

 mar25 As aplicações de entrega de comida ao domicílio encostaram o sector da restauração à parede, com a imposição de elevadas taxas de entrega e a alteração de hábitos dos clientes. A Associação da Indústria do Catering de Macau diz que as apps ameaçam a sobrevivência dos negócios e pede intervenção do Governo   Quando a pandemia da covid-19 obrigou ao isolamento e distanciamento social, o simples acto de tomar uma refeição fora de casa tornou-se um pesadelo. A partir dessa altura, tornou-se comum ver as estradas de Macau cheias de scooters da mFood e Aomi, e mais tarde a Tikbee. Findas as restrições de combate à pandemia, permaneceu o hábito de pedir refeições, bebidas e sobremesas através destas plataformas, e começaram a surgir queixas do sector da restauração. O presidente da Associação da Indústria do Catering de Macau, Aeson Lei, tem sido uma das vozes críticas da forma como as aplicações mudaram a indústria e obrigaram restaurantes a pagar elevadas taxas de entrega ou...

  REVITALIZAÇÃO DA ECONOMIA COMUNITÁRIA   Um dos problemas com que o Governo se tem deparado tem a ver com a alteração dos hábitos de consumo dos residentes, que facilmente atravessam a fronteira e fazem as suas compras do outro lado das Portas do Cerco. Para ajudar a economia comunitária, o Executivo vai lançar um plano de bonificação de juros de créditos bancários para as pequenas e médias empresas locais. Este plano, segundo explicou Sam Hou Fai, disponibiliza, a cada empresário comercial que preencha os requisitos, um montante máximo do crédito bonificado de 5 milhões de patacas, com uma bonificação de juros de 4% por um período de três anos. O limite máximo do montante total dos créditos bancários é fixado em 10 mil milhões de patacas. Serão lançados planos de apoio a “lojas com características próprias” e a “lojas com características especializadas e delicadas”. Por outro lado, serão também desenvolvidas actividades turísticas e projectos comunitários para atrair visitan...

 abr25 T he  Industry and Commerce Association of Macau Northern District President Wong Kin Chong has acknowledged the alarming closure rate of shops in the district, including the once-popular Atlantic Seafood & Dim Sum Restaurant in Iao Hon, warning that without significant changes, the business environment there is likely to deteriorate further. In an interview with the Times at his office, Wong expressed concerns about the less-than-ideal business environment in the northern district, highlighting that “there has been almost no change in the past 20 years.” He noted that local businesses are worried about their future, as the district remains old and lacks innovation. Despite a significant increase in tourists to Macau, averaging 136,000 daily over the past three-day Ching Ming holiday in mainland China, the northern district only sees about a 10% increase in visitor arrivals, resulting in minimal business growth of about 5–10%. He admitted that most shops in the area...

 abr25 M acau welcomed 409,000 visitors during mainland China’s three-day Ching Ming Festival holiday, a 14.7% year-on-year increase, yet small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the northern district still faced sluggish business despite the support from the two ongoing “Flora Fête with Sanrio Characters” and the “2025 Community Consumption Grand Prize” campaigns. Reviving the community economy has been a key focus for the government in recent years, particularly in local neighborhoods like the northern district, where weekend patronage has been notably low. To address this, the government has coordinated with local trade associations, including the Industry and Commerce Association of Macau Northern District, to organize various campaigns, including last year’s 20-week “Weekend Consumer Rewards in Northern District” and the ongoing “Flora Fête with Sanrio Characters” events. These initiatives aim to encourage residents and visitors alike to explore the district more thorough...