Secretary O Lam proposes books and sports to combat mental health issues

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, proposes that people read more books and watch or participate in sports activities and events to address

Gov’t says monthly childcare allowance of MOP1,500 may begin this summer

The government has announced an upcoming monthly childcare allowance of MOP1,500 for children under the age of three who hold a Macau permanent resident ID card,

Mandatory FSS regime postponed until full economic recovery

The idea of transforming the Non-mandatory Central Provident Fund System into a mandatory one has been postponed, at least until the economy fully recovers from the

Gov’t participates in Arabian Travel Market to boost Middle East tourism

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, taking place in Dubai, UAE, from April 28 to May 1,

Border Gate crossings to surge up to 3.5 million

Government authorities have announced plans to manage the expected surge in border crossings during the upcoming May Golden Week holiday. Between 3.4 and 3.5

Beijing shrugs off threat of US tariffs, says it has tools to protect jobs

China's leaders are downplaying the potential impact from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, saying they have the capacity to protect jobs and limit damage from

Gov’t mulls legislation on accessible environment

The government will embark on preliminary research for legislation aimed at creating an accessible environment. In remarks made during the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday, Secretary

Macau to host 20 major sporting events in 2025

Macau will host over 20 major sporting events this year, Sports Bureau director Luís Gomes announced at the “Walking with the Champions” sharing session on Sunday. Events like

Man arrested for stealing phone from school playground

A man in his 30s from Mali was arrested for allegedly stealing a student’s mobile phone, valued at around MOP7,500, from a school playground in central Macau. The

Q1 private housing projects offer 212 units

The Land and Urban Construction Bureau reported that four private residential projects with 212 units received occupancy permits in the first quarter of 2025. There are 49 projects

Gov’t to build ‘15- to 20-minute community circle’ for elderly

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, yesterday revealed that research has begun on creating a “15- to 20-minute community service circle for

Artyzen and IC2 Association team up again for World Earth Day celebration

The Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau, in partnership with the Macau IC2 Association, co-hosted the World Earth Day celebration yesterday for the fifth consecutive year, continuing their

Four Seasons Hotel Macao to celebrate International Jazz Day

Four Seasons Hotel Macao will celebrate International Jazz Day tomorrow with a special live music event at Splash, in collaboration with Jazz Club de Macau. The

MGM hosts business matching session to strengthen Hengqin-Macau regional integration

MGM hosted the “Seizing Business Opportunities in Cooperation Zone” Business Matching Session last week, in collaboration with the Guangdong Office of the Macao Chamber of Commerce and the

China and Philippines display their flags on disputed waters outcropping

China says six Filipinos landed on a tiny outcropping that both countries claim in the South China Sea, days after photos emerged of Chinese coast guard officers

How people witnessed the ‘darkest day in Vancouver’ when a car slammed into a crowd

The smells of crispy lumpia, caramelized plantains and other Filipino street foods beckoned attendees of a Vancouver festival as they flooded out of a concert on

Major power outage knocks out subway networks, traffic lights and ATM machines

A blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill yesterday, halting subway and railway trains, cutting phone service and shutting down traffic lights and ATM

1993 Queen to open Palace doors

The public will be allowed inside Buckingham Palace for the first time this summer for an adult entrance fee of £8. Much of the Palace, including the

Macau Rugby Festival – A winner!

Macau Bats hosted the annual Macau mini-rugby festival at TIS field, in Taipa, on Saturday. Forty teams took part from Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Macau making for

Party time at Anfield as Liverpool wins record-equaling 20th title

Liverpool 5, Tottenham 1 A selfie with Mohamed Salah. An impromptu sing-along with Arne Slot. Fireworks and flares. It was party time at Anfield as Liverpool sealed

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