Macau International Parade exceeds expectations, draws larger crowds

The number of spectators attending the 2025 Macao International Parade that showcased a line-up of 83 participating groups from across the globe have exceeded initial

IAM to revitalize Taipa Market with new food and creative stalls by year-end

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has unveiled a plan to revitalize the Taipa Market by adding “gastronomy + culture and creativity” elements to the traditional

France tops international suppliers to Macau with exports of over MOP2 billion in 2024

France is Macau’s second-largest supplier of food products and beverages after mainland China, with exports valued at over MOP2 billion in 2024, Christile Drulhe, the Consul

Premier Li meets pro-Trump Senator Daines and calls for dialogue

Premier Li Qiang said yesterday that Beijing and Washington should choose dialogue instead of confrontation during his meeting with U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a strong supporter of

Lawmaker calls on gov’t to accelerate smart tourism development

Lawmaker Zheng Anting has called on the government to accelerate the development of smart tourism in Macau, noting that there is a need for enhanced technological

Can I Give My Cat a Bath?

In this post, we’ll answer some of the most common questions: Can I teach my cat to like a bath? How do I give my cat

Transport DSAT to review zebra crossings to enhance pedestrian safety

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) plans to review zebra crossings on cross-district roads and crossing facilities near road junctions in the North District this year to improve pedestrian

Internet usage and e-services on the rise

Government data shows that 97.7% of households had internet access in 2024, a slight increase from the previous year. According to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC), the

MGM Reserve to launch in Zhuhai in May

MGM Reserve, a new luxury hotel brand, will debut in mainland China this May with a property in Zhuhai. The project is promoted by Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality Ltd.,

Community consumption scheme launches today

The “2025 Community Consumption Grand Prize” launches today to boost local spending and market confidence in Macau. Running until June 1, the event offers electronic discount coupons for

17 illegal tour guides prosecuted last year: MGTO

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), in collaboration with the police, prosecuted 17 individuals suspected of operating as illegal tour guides last year. The data was

CE meets Guangdong Governor to strengthen cooperation

The Chief Executive (CE) of Macau, Sam Hou Fai, held a meeting with Guangdong Province Governor Wang Weizhong last Friday to discuss enhancing cooperation between the

Tai Kin Ip leads delegation to Europe seeking ties and cooperation opportunities

Secretary for Economy and Finance, Tai Kin Ip, has led a delegation to Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and Monaco to expand international connections and explore cooperation opportunities.

Japan, China and S.Korea discuss trilateral cooperation

Foreign ministers from Japan, China and South Korea sought trilateral cooperation on common ground in areas like aging, declining births, natural disasters and the green economy at

The US lifts bounties on senior Taliban officials, including Haqqani, says Kabul

The U.S. has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including the interior minister who also heads a powerful network blamed for bloody attacks against Afghanistan’s former

Hegseth to fly to Manila and Tokyo in first visit to Asian treaty allies

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Philippines, the first stop in his first trip to Asia this week, for talks that will include

Heathrow shutdown sparked concern over energy resilience

The British government yesterday   ordered an investigation into the country’s “energy resilience” after an electrical substation fire shut Heathrow Airport for almost a day and

1992 Punch ends 150 years of satire

Punch, Britain’s oldest satirical magazine, is to close after suffering crippling losses of £1.5m a year. The decision ends a publishing tradition dating back almost 151 years.

McLaren’s Piastri takes Chinese Grand Prix win ahead of teammate Norris

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has cruised to his maiden Chinese Grand Prix win from pole position with the Australian untouchable ahead of his teammate Lando Norris as

China’s evolving punk scene draws a new generation of fans

Young fans, some sporting spiky mohawks, slam-danced and stage-dived as the music blasted into the night. One wore a metal-studded jacket with what looked like vintage Sex

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