Suicide rates in 2024 reach new record high with 2.3% y-o-y increase

The cases of suicide in Macau continued to grow in 2024, as shown in a report from the Health Bureau (SSM) on the monitoring of suicide.

Local GP confirmed as final round of 2025 TCR Australia

World Sporting Consulting Limited (WSC) and TCR Australia confirmed yesterday that the final round of the 2025 TCR Australia touring car season will be held during

City records rise in unhealthy air quality days

Macau's air quality deteriorated significantly in 2024, with a marked increase in “unhealthy” and “very unhealthy” days compared to the previous year, according to a report from

Major flood control project set for Coloane’s western coast

A major flood control project is set to begin on Coloane’s western coast, with the first phase focusing on marine works to minimize disruption to nearby

Stricter than Korea: Thailand’s proposed casino bill discourages working class from gambling

Thailand’s revised draft of the entertainment complex bill outlines strict conditions for the implementation of casinos, with local punters being required to have at least THB50 million

Second round of elderly housing applications closes as move-ins continue

The second round of applications for government-subsidized elderly apartments closed last Friday, with 483 applications received, involving 600 people, according to Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) president Hon Wai.

Mice Gov’t aims for stronger internationalization in 2025

Vincent U, president of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), noted shifts in business formats globally, affecting Macau’s convention and exhibition sector. In 2024, Macau hosted

IC extends call for FILMART exhibitors

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will accept applications from local film and TV production entities for the “Macao Pavilion” at the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market

Woman accused of falsely reporting rape over gambling debt

A 34-year-old mainland woman is suspected of falsely accusing a man of rape after a dispute over HKD5,000 in gambling debt. The Judiciary Police noted inconsistencies in her

Projects of local company shortlisted at GBA Architecture Awards

Two projects from the local architecture firm LBA Arquitectura e Planeamento Lda. (LBA) have been shortlisted for the 2024 Cross-Strait Architectural Awards (CADA). According to the statement,

MTel expands customer base and focuses on AI development

Telecom firm MTel experienced steady growth in 2024, with its customer base surpassing 10,000 through various promotional activities. Notably, over 60% of residents in government-subsidized

Kong Chi faces 21 years in prison for corruption charges

The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) sentenced former deputy prosecutor Kong Chi to 21 years in prison for accepting bribes in exchange for interfering in several criminal

Andrea Bocelli to perform at the Galaxy Arena

Andrea Bocelli, the world-renowned Italian tenor, will perform at Galaxy Arena in Macau on March 29, marking his debut in the city’s largest indoor venue. The concert

AirAsia named World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 2025

AirAsia has been recognized as the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 2025 by AirlineRatings.com. The ranking evaluates airlines based on factors such as pricing, route network, onboard

Vice minister Liu tours Thai-Myanmar border to highlight crackdown on scam centers

Efforts to shut down online scam centers in Myanmar appeared to gain momentum this week as a top Chinese security official visited both sides of the Thai-Myanmar

Chinese navy helicopter flying ‘too close’ to Philippine patrol plane

A Chinese navy helicopter flew within 10 feet of a Philippine patrol plane yesterday in a disputed area of the South China Sea, as the Filipino pilot warned

Kim slams US and Asian rivals for pursuing ‘absurd’ plans to denuclearize North

North Korea yesterday criticized the United States and Asian neighbors for pursuing the “absurd” goal of denuclearizing the North and said it will push to expand

VP Duterte asks Supreme Court to void her impeachment and block Senate trial

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte asked the Supreme Court yesterday to void her impeachment and block a Senate trial that could remove her from office.

Top Russian, US officials talk ending the war in Ukraine —without Kyiv

The top diplomats from Russia and the U.S. met yesterday in Saudi Arabia to discuss improving ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine

1997 China’s reformist Deng Xiaoping dies

China’s paramount leader Deng Xiaoping has died at the age of 92. He had been suffering from failing health for several years and was last seen in

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