Increasing maternity and annual leave is on agenda, gov’t pledges

The government has announced plans to increase maternity leave and annual holidays, with these changes expected to be implemented this year. Secretary for Economy and

FDCT budget has increased by 88% this year, says economy chief

The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) budget has increased by 88% this year, Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip said yesterday at

Visitor arrivals surge 11% in Q1, fueled by same-day visitor growth

Visitor arrivals to Macau rose by 11.1% year-on-year to 9.86 million in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the Statistics and Census

Secretary for Economy and Finance takes charge of revitalization projects of gaming ops

The portfolio of the Secretary for Economy and Finance has taken over leadership of the government’s revitalization projects for six community areas, building on the

EVs in the spotlight as China claims a leading global role at Shanghai’s auto show

Leading automakers will be showcasing their latest designed-for-China models at the Shanghai auto show this week, struggling not to be edged aside in the world’s largest car market

Woman detained for keeping HKD9,000 found in casino shop

A mainland woman in her 30s is suspected of keeping HKD9,000 found in a casino shop instead of reporting it. The Public Security Police were alerted by the

Croupier suspected of illegal currency exchange in casino

A 43-year-old female croupier is suspected of illegally exchanging money with gamblers while on vacation. The PJ were conducting a patrol at a hotel in the Cotai area

Gov’t organizes activities for May Fourth Movement

The Education and Youth Development Bureau, in collaboration with over 90 organizations, has organized a series of activities to mark the 106th anniversary of the May Fourth Movement,

Decline in suspicious casino transactions in Q1

The Financial Intelligence Office (GIF) reported over 1,200 suspicious transactions in the first quarter of 2025, with 891 cases submitted by six casino operators. These transactions were suspected

Flood protection project begins in Coloane

The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has announced the commencement of a major flood protection and drainage project on the western side of Coloane. With an estimated

Gov’t set to launch ‘comprehensive’ vocational training platform this year

The government plans to launch a comprehensive vocational training platform later this year, allowing job seekers to access all necessary resources in one convenient location.

SMEs now eligible to apply for loan up to MOP5 million

Local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Macau can now apply for loans of up to MOP5 million from licensed banks, according to the Economic and Technological Development

Taiwan introduces stricter residency policy for Macau, Hong Kong residents

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Minister Chiu Chui-cheng recently announced a new long-term residency option for residents of Macau and Hong Kong, accompanied by a heightened

European journalists association condemns detention of local reporters

The Society of European Journalists & Communication Professionals in Asia (JOCPA) has condemned the detention of two journalists from All About Macau, calling the act a “serious threat

Beijing reveals new team of astronauts for station launch

China announced yesterday the members of a three-person crew that will be launched to its space station as part of its growing exploration of space. The

Troops beef up security in Kashmir as they hunt for the perpetrators of a deadly attack

Security has been beefed up across Indian-controlled Kashmir a day after an attack killed at least 26 people, most of them tourists, as Indian forces launched a

Slow down and enjoy life at Barra

From 19 April to 11 May, the Co-organised by MGM and Coloane Day, the market features stalls offering fresh fruits and flowers, coffee and

Vatican St. Peter’s Basilica opens to the public to pay their respects to Pope Francis before his funeral

The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public yesterday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with thousands of people filling the central aisle

1967 Russian cosmonaut dies in space crash

Colonel Vladimir Komarov, 40, is the first known victim of a space flight. He was an experienced cosmonaut, on his second flight, and had completed all his experiments

Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis with games in Italy and Argentina postponed

Top-flight soccer matches in Italy and Argentina were postponed after the death of Pope Francis on Monday. The Buenos Aires club that the Argentine pontiff supported

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