Gov’t enforces restrictions on cash handouts to exclude some not living in Macau

For the first time in its 17–year existence, the government’s Wealth Partaking Scheme – which distributes cash handouts to residents yearly – has been amended.

Outdoor venue becoming Asia’s next big stage to watch, says associations

The Cotai Outdoor Performance Area will host its first commercial concert of the year, drawing attention from industry leaders who are watching closely for its potential

Delicious Secret 

For a select few guests each evening, the Michelin-starred Lai Heen at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau opens the door to an extraordinary gastronomic encounter — an invitation into

New Neighbourhood project: Only one-third of flats sold in 2024

More than a year after its sales launch, only 34% of the 4,070 flats at the Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) project in Hengqin have been sold, according

reveals strong public support for transforming traditional markets

A majority of respondents surveyed in Macau expressed support for transforming traditional markets into multi-purpose spaces that extend beyond merely selling goods. The remarks were based

Chinese students anxious and angry after Rubio vows to revoke visas

Chinese students studying in the U.S. are scrambling to figure out their futures after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced yesterday (Macau time) that some

Tourism shows steady growth in April, hotel occupancy nears 88%

Macau recorded 204,000 inbound package tour visitors in April 2025, a 12.1% year-on-year increase, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The rise

Gov’t launches new working group to boost local employment opportunities

The Macau government has launched a raft of proactive employment support measures, including the establishment of a working group, to enhance efforts to address job opportunities

New administrative procedures amend taxi law; app not yet included

New administrative regulations amending the taxi law have been approved by the Executive Council (ExCo). They will soon enter into force, said the Secretary for Administration

Gov’t advances urban planning for Seac Pai Van development

The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) has announced a study to optimize urban planning for the undeveloped land in the Seac Pai Van area,

Data shows rise in motor vehicles and cross-border traffic

According to the Statistics and Census Service, the city had 252,697 licensed motor vehicles at the end of April, a 1% year-over-year increase. Cross-border vehicular trips surged 23.6%

Man allegedly misappropriates RMB4m in car import scheme

A 60-year-old mainland man allegedly misappropriated RMB4 million in a car import scheme. He promised to help transport three U.S. vehicles to mainland China but delayed the process

UM wins 18 science and technology awards

At the Macau SAR Science and Technology Awards 2024, the University of Macau (UM) received a total of 29 awards. The awards ceremony was organized by the MSAR

UM bus route adjustments for summer

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) yesterday announced seasonal changes to public bus routes during the University of Macau’s summer break. From June 1 to Aug. 31, route N3 will

Greater Bay Area touted as model for promotion of global exchange

Analysis Prominent cultural figures highlighted earlier this week that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area – a thriving model of cultural integration  – could

Hong Kong pushes medical innovation at Asia summit on global health

On the agenda The fifth Asia Summit on Global Health opened earlier this week in Hong Kong, gathering more than 2,800 medical experts, policymakers, and

President’s Cabinet revamp retains defense chief, a vocal critic of China

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will retain Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., who is among the most vocal critics of China in Asia, as Marcos presses on

Presidential election roiled by coffee beans, Chanel bags and room salon

South Korea’s presidential race has devolved into personal attacks and petty disputes, drowning out meaningful policy debate after former conservative leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s ouster over his

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal gov’t

Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal

1981 Bangladeshi president assassinated

The president of Bangladesh, Zia Rahman, has been assassinated in the south-eastern city of Chittagong. President Zia is believed to have died at 0430 local time when rebels stormed

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