Gov’t to provide assisted reproduction services for 130 eligible cases in 1H

The government has confirmed that 130 couples eligible for the assisted reproductive services scheme will receive treatment by the first half of 2026, following clinical evaluations

Survey shows enterprises plan modest salary hikes in 2026

A joint survey conducted by two leading employment agencies in Macau reveals that local enterprises are increasingly reluctant to raise compensation, with even those planning to

Barrier construction at Coloane Village finally picks up pace

Announced more than three years ago, the construction of a flood barrier in the Coloane Village and Lai Chi Vun areas is now clearly underway.

DSEDT plans consumer incentive program for ZAPE hotel guests to revitalize the area

The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) has announced plans to explore a consumer incentive program for hotel guests at ZAPE to assist businesses impacted

MPU to launch classes in Hengqin University Town by September

As part of Macau’s push to expand higher education into mainland China, Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) confirmed it will launch postgraduate classes this September in the Macao-Hengqin

UM celebrates 45th anniversary with Open Day and robotics showcase

The University of Macau (UM) marked its 45th anniversary yesterday with a celebratory opening ceremony at the UM Lakeside Theatre, where government officials, students, alumni, and

E-payments account for almost 80% of all retail, F&B payments

Electronic payment (E-payment) transaction values accounted for between 70% and 80% of the receipts of restaurants and similar (F&B) establishments and retail trade in November last

Association calls for restoration of Rua dos Mercadores to boost tourism

Dilapidated and structurally unsound buildings along Rua dos Mercadores and Rua das Estalagens are raising safety concerns and threatening Macau’s image as a tourist city, according to

E-payments account for almost 80% of all retail, F&B payments

Electronic payment (E-payment) transaction values accounted for between 70% and 80% of the receipts of restaurants and similar (F&B) establishments and retail trade in November

DSEDJ to launch AI teaching platform to support educators

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) will roll out a localized smart teaching platform in the 2026/2027 school year, including knowledge maps for 11 subjects, an intelligent

Police crack down on suspected prostitution

Police intercepted five women and one man in female attire suspected of prostitution in Iao Hon and NAPE last month. Five individuals admitted to engaging in sex work,

Association expands early intervention services for people with disabilities

The Association of Parents of the People with Intellectual Disabilities of Macau reported smooth operations at its “Sunlight Therapy Center” in the Northern District, serving around 300 clients

IC pushes cultural tourism and IP development

The Cultural Tourism Branding Subsidy Scheme has supported enterprises in developing 416 cultural tourism products and seven experience programs, integrating heritage, community, festivals, and sports elements. According to

Jewelry, entertainment push tourist prices up 1.7% in 2025

Macau’s Tourist Price Index (TPI) rose 1.71% year-on-year in 2025, driven by higher jewelry prices and increased spending on entertainment and leisure, according to data from the

Party line: Guangzhou’s policy drive boosts regional integration

Guangzhou entered 2026 doing what it does best – setting the tempo for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. At the city’s latest Party

Hengqin tourism thread: Penguin babies and eco-branding

People can be seen camping everywhere along Hengqin’s Flower Sea Promenade Tourism operators in Hengqin are stepping up efforts to promote the island as a family-friendly

Trump has a China problem in Venezuela: What to do with Beijing’s debt and oil stakes 

When it comes to claiming that Venezuelan oil is now under his control, President Donald Trump is mincing no words. But no small part of that

Gov’t warns US troops and Israel will be targets if America strikes over protests as death toll rises 

Nationwide protests challenging Iran’s theocracy saw protesters flood the streets in the country’s capital and its second-largest city into yesterday, crossing the two-week mark as violence

1991 US Congress votes for war in Iraq

The United States Congress has voted to authorise the use of military force against Iraq to end its occupation of neighbouring Kuwait. The vote seals the

Elina Svitolina beats Wang Xinyu to win her 19th WTA Tour title in Auckland 

Elina Svitolina Elina Svitolina will head to the Australian Open after winning her 19th WTA Tour title yesterday at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New

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