Hong Kong–Macau ferry fares to rise from Apr. 25

The prices of ferry trips between Hong Kong and Macau via the ferry operators Turbojet and Cotai Water Jet are set to increase from this Saturday

Influenza cases rise nearly fivefold in March, authorities warn public

The Health Bureau (SSM) has urged residents to strengthen personal protective measures after a sharp rise in influenza cases, with 1,785 infections recorded in

Incense sticks found at hut fire scene in suspected arson case

A fire that destroyed a tin-roofed wooden hut in Coloane on Monday is being treated as suspected arson after burned incense sticks were discovered at the

CE meets with Portuguese ministers and Chinese entrepreneurs

Continuing his tour in Lisbon, the Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, met on Monday (April 20) local time with two Portuguese ministers (the Ministers of

MICE sector calls for more high-end international events

Macau's meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) sector recorded strong growth last year, with industry representatives calling for further efforts to attract more high-quality international events to strengthen

China’s industrial economy up 6.1% in Q1

China's industrial and IT economy surged ahead in the first quarter of 2026, with added value from industries above designated size climbing 6.1% year-on-year. Vice Minister

Drunk driver hits woman on crosswalk

Public Security Police uncovered two drunk driving cases, arresting a local man and woman. A man in his 50s struck a mainland female pedestrian at a crosswalk on

EV motorcycle stations launch scan-to-charge trial

Electric motorcycle charging stations in public parking lots launched a “scan-to-charge” pilot on Monday, requiring users to access chargers via a mobile app. China Power Macau (CEM) staff

Social Security Fund urges electronic payments as deadline nears

The Social Security Fund (FSS) reports that as of April 19, about 12,300 employers – roughly 49% of those required – have yet to make first-quarter contributions for

UM hosts forum on TCM research transformation

The University of Macau (UM) recently hosted a forum on the internationalization of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) regulation and the transformation of research outcomes. The event gathered over

Lawmaker calls for upgrades to bus app to improve accuracy and coverage

Nearly a decade after its launch, the “Bus Traveling System” mobile application still lacks full coverage of passenger occupancy data and faces accuracy issues, according

MGTO looks to broaden discounted bus and ferry trips for foreign tourists

More overseas tourists may soon be eligible for discounted bus and ferry trips from Hong Kong to Macau, with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO)

Micro-degree programs planned at Macau universities to support economic diversification

The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) and the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) plan to launch micro-degree programs in the coming academic year in fields

Gov’t awards design contract for major science park project

The government has awarded the conceptual planning contract for the Macau Science and Technology Industrial Research and Development Park to the Beijing Industrial Designing & Researching

79 suspected illegal workers intercepted in March

Public Security Police (PSP) and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) inspected 445 construction sites, private buildings, commercial premises and industrial locations in March, intercepting 79 suspected undocumented workers.

28 cases test positive for Influenza B

The Health Bureau (SSM) yesterday reported six clusters of influenza-like illness, involving students who developed fever and respiratory symptoms such as cough starting Apr.17. A total of

Government seeks to seize millions from jailed activist Jimmy Lai

The Hong Kong government is seeking to confiscate millions of dollars in funds and corporate shares it says are linked to crimes committed by jailed former

Sands China Donates MOP 1 Million to Support Responsible Gaming Efforts of Five Local NGOs

21st consecutive year of donations In line with the Macao SAR government’s responsible gaming policy, Sands China Ltd. recently donated a total of MOP 1

Pakistan preps Iran–US talks amid Tehran uncertainty

Police officers stand guard at a checkpoint ahead of the second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, in Islamabad, yesterday Pakistan pressed ahead

1971 Haitian dictator dies

Haiti’s ruler, Francois “Papa Doc” Duvalier, has died after 14 years in power. President Duvalier, who declared himself “president for life” in 1964, died at the presidential

Billion-dollar attack: France boasts a rich scoring depth other teams only dream of

France will have rich depth in attack at the World Cup. About a billion dollars’ worth. That’s the estimated total value of the

Djabi has surgery for life-threatening injuries from stabbing in Denmark

Danish soccer club Midtjylland said yesterday its 19-year-old player Alamara Djabi was stabbed and had surgery for life-threatening injuries. Djabi had two surgeries and is

Heavyweight contender Okolie tests positive for doping ahead of Yoka fight

Britain’s Lawrence Okolie (left) and South Africa’s Kevin Lerena in action during the world heavyweight boxing title fight In London, last year Heavyweight title contender

South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS

Bang Si-Hyuk, a chairman of Hybe answers reporters’ question upon his arrival at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency South Korean police said yesterday they are

A long-shuttered Iraq-Syria border crossing reopens for the first time in more than a decade

A key border crossing between Iraq and Syria reopened this week for the first time in more than a decade, with officials highlighting its potential for

Sowing protection of environment in young minds

Kang Bing, China Daily One afternoon in the garden of my Sanya apartment complex, I saw five children breaking bamboo stalks for a mock battle. I

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – edition no. 4935

* Ferry play — MGTO eyes expanding discounts for tourists as ferry fares rise over 10% amid fuel-driven cost pressures * Health |Influenza cases in Macau rise nearly

Advertising bill concludes AL committee review and advances to final vote stage

The new advertising bill, aiming to update Law 7/89/M, has finished detailed discussion in the Legislative Assembly (AL) Second Standing Committee and is ready to be

CE’s call for student returnees met with cautious response from graduate

Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai recently met with more than 100 Macau students studying in Portugal to encourage them to return to Macau after graduation and

Lawmaker urges tougher penalties for child sexual crimes

Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng is calling for stronger criminal penalties for sexual offences against minors, including mandatory prison terms and the removal of alternative sentencing such as fines,

Oxfam warns of climate injustice as Macau marks 15 years of rice event

As extreme weather events intensify worldwide, the world’s smallest contributors to carbon emissions are bearing the heaviest consequences, according to Oxfam. And in

Citi: Wynn Macau sees sharp gains in April

Wynn Macau Ltd. emerged as the top gainer in Citigroup’s latest monthly survey of premium mass table betting in Macau, capturing a 23% market share, up

Grieving, traumatized survivors return to their homes five months after deadly fire

Residents of Wang Fuk Court return to their flats and retrieve belongings five months after a deadly fire in Hong Kong yesterday Keung Mak knew what

First etomidate e-liquid seizure recorded in following controlled substance classification

Macau classified etomidate and three related substances as controlled substances in last June, and as of this January, authorities had intercepted a related case, seizing

CE meets Chinese ambassador to Portugal during Lisbon visit

The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, met with the Chinese Ambassador to Portugal, Yang Yirui, in Lisbon as part of his tour of the

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