GDP soars 15.7% in H1

The local gross domestic product (GDP) has recorded a significant growth of 15.7% in the first six months of this year, information from the Statistics and

World Press Photo scales back exhibitions in China due to ‘risks involved for local organizers’

Disputably the best regarded and most famous international annual photojournalism and documentary photography contest – World Press Photo (WPP) – has scaled back its exhibitions in

IAS sees surge in gambling disorder cases, seeks to promote responsible gambling

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has reported a concerning rise in the number of people seeking help for gambling disorders. In the first

Wai Hung clears names surrounding controversial fraud arrest

    Following controversies surrounding the Wai Hung Group Holdings, the company has clarified that Rita Santos, president of the regional council of the Portuguese Communities for Asia and Oceania and lawmaker Wu

China opposes US sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia’s war efforts

China yesteday expressed its opposition to the latest U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies over their alleged ties to Russia’s war in Ukraine, saying it will adopt necessary

Macau sees record tourist traffic as summer vacation ends

As summer break wraps up for many in the region, Macau is experiencing a surge in tourist traffic, with Saturday’s numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels. On

Consumer inflation accelerates to 0.82%

Consumer prices rose 0.82% in July compared to the same month last year, government data shows. While prices for education, miscellaneous goods and health increased notably from

80% of schools to begin new year Sept. 2

The Education and Youth Development Bureau has announced about 80% of non-tertiary schools will begin the new academic year on Sept. 2, with the remaining schools starting on

Customs cracks down on smuggling

In the first 22 days of this month, Macao Customs intercepted eight cases of items being smuggled out of the city at the Qingmao and Border Gate checkpoints.

Young man loses MOP6,000 in credit card fraud

A local resident has reported a significant financial loss after his credit card information was allegedly stolen and used for unauthorized purchases. The victim, a young man, reported

Lawmaker: Macau wedding industry potential untapped

Macau should take steps to improve its facilities and actively promote itself as a premier wedding destination to drive economic growth, according to local

City welcomes new taxis amid ongoing shortage

Macau has introduced 50 new black taxis to its streets, a modest step towards addressing the city’s significant taxi shortage. With tourism rebounding post-Covid-19, the

Hong Kong man rescued after drowning incident

A 56-year-old man from Hong Kong is recovering after a near-drowning at the Parisian Hotel in Cotai. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. last Friday (23 Aug), when

Unidentified body found floating in Macau waters

The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported that a body was discovered floating in the sea near the “Gate of Understanding” yesterday. According to authorities, the body was found around

HK fashion fair to showcase Macau talent

The CENTRESTAGE fashion show opening will occur Sept. 3 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, featuring renowned designer Robert Wun. This year’s CENTRESTAGE event, running from Sept. 4

Pilot training program boosts local hiring at Air Macau

More than 40% of pilots at Air Macau are now locals, thanks to its pilot training program, according to data from the airline. This marks the seventh edition

Anti-crime operation leads to prosecution of nearly 780 individuals

Authorities have announced the results of a major law enforcement operation targeting cross-border organized crime, leading to the prosecution of 779 individuals. The operation, dubbed

Philippines says flares fired from a Chinese island base threatened its fisheries plane

A Philippine fisheries bureau plane was threatened by flares fired from a Chinese island base while conducting a routine patrol in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said

Barra District Transformed into Pet Lovers’ Paradise with matsui “The Dog” Exhibition

Have you ever imagined taking your furkids to an exhibition? This summer, the holiday plan for pet lovers has taken an exciting turn with the launch of matsui

Hundreds of police raid a religious compound in search of preacher wanted for child abuse

Hundreds of police officers backed by riot squads raided a vast religious compound in a southern Philippine city Saturday in search of a local preacher accused of

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