JLL: Macau rents set to stabilize in 2026

Macau's commercial and housing rents are poised to stabilize in 2026, even as commercial property prices continue to decline, according to JLL’s “Macau Property Market Review

Vaping trend continues despite import ban

The trend in the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or vapes) continues to be widely observed in Macau. Over the last few weeks, amid an

CNY rush spurs call for seasonal buses next holiday

Opinion leaders from the tourism and community sectors declared the 2026 Lunar New Year Golden Week a success on public broadcaster TDM’s Macau Forum Wednesday, citing

46 sham marriage suspects had ID cards revoked since handover

Local authorities confirmed that 46 individuals exposed for fraudulent marriages have had their Macau identity cards revoked over the past decade, amid continued public concern about

YOHO invests MOP30 million in food court project at former New Century Hotel

YOHO Group, one of the city’s hospitality operators, is investing MOP30 million to establish a food court as part of the ongoing revamp of the

Some West African farmers turn to TikTok as part of agriculture’s changing image 

When Senegalese farmer Pape Fall first downloaded TikTok, it was to watch football and funny videos. In the last two years, however, he’s experimented with

Gov’t retrieves land plot to use as temporary parking lot

The government has carried out a joint interdepartmental action to retrieve a land plot located on Rua de Entre-Campos in Patane district. According to

Gongbei Customs busts shower gel alcohol smuggling attempt

Gongbei Customs officers intercepted a mainland man last week attempting to smuggle four bottles of Moutai liquor into mainland China at Gongbei Port. The suspect carried shower gel

Drone fireworks display postponed to Saturday

The drone fireworks display originally scheduled for Tuesday was postponed to Saturday at 9 p.m. due to inclement weather. The event was part of the Chinese New Year

Man arrested over suspected RMB100,000 fraud

The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a 31-year-old mainland man on suspicion of fraud involving RMB100,000, which was allegedly used to repay debts. According to the case, the victim,

Gov’t tightens rules on northbound vehicle travel

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) will implement stricter regulations from March 15 to curb irregularities in northbound vehicle travel, targeting drivers who bypass online pre-booking requirements when entering Guangdong

Arrivals in January match levels seen in 2025

Visitor arrivals in January this year were roughly on par with levels recorded one year earlier, with this year’s figure exceeding 2025 results by just

Illegal lodging operation uncovered in massage parlor

A joint operation conducted by the Public Security Police (PSP) uncovered an illegal lodging operation inside a massage parlor on Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, where

Gov’t to expand digital pataca testing into transport, smart contract uses

The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) plans to gradually expand testing scenarios for the digital pataca project, exploring applications in public transportation and smart contract technology.

Beijing to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting 

The closing session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) is seen in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11, 2025 China’s legislature is set

Factory activity contracts for a second month 

China’s factory activity shrank for a second month in February, though lower U.S. tariffs could bring about a small boost in the coming weeks. The

A son of late supreme leader is a possible candidate to replace his father as war rages

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, center Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has long been

1956 US court victory for black students

The United States Supreme Court has upheld a ban on racial segregation in state schools, colleges and universities. The University of North Carolina was appealing against

Iran player holds back tears responding to a war-related question at Women’s Asian Cup 

Iran players pose for a team photo ahead of the Women’s Asia Cup soccer match between Iran and South Korea on the Gold Coast, Australia, Monday S

Xia Baolong official urges Macau delegates to align with 15th Five-Year Plan priorities

As China’s annual “Two Sessions” opened in Beijing, the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macau announced plans to hold a briefing next

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