Public bus ridership hits record high despite capacity strains

The public bus system is experiencing unprecedented demand, with the average daily ridership reaching 626,700 passengers in the first half of 2025 – the highest figure

Survey urges stronger collaboration to improve elderly care system

Macau's Economic and Livelihood Alliance is urging the government, academia, civil society, and the media to work together on building a more comprehensive elderly care system,

September at Shake Shack

This September, Shake Shack is debuting its Lemon Meringue Shake, along with the return of the N.Y. Steakhouse menu at all Shacks across Macau and Hong Kong.

New Hope lawmakers stress ‘Citizen Service Office’ key to legislative success

The two directly elected lawmakers under the “New Hope” group, José Pereira Coutinho and Che Sai Wang, said that their “Citizen Service Office” has played

Macau urged to seize role as regional leader in digital health

Amid rising health challenges and an aging population, Macau should leverage artificial intelligence and digital health technologies to strengthen healthcare services and drive economic diversification,

‘Practices undermine fair access to employment opportunities for local residents’

Dear Editor, I am writing to express serious concerns regarding the current state of labor market regulation in Macau, particularly the insufficient oversight of non-resident workers and

FAOM calls for localization targets in finance and administration

The Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) has called on the government to set clear localization targets for managerial roles in finance and administration, citing

Council says lightning rod installation at Ruins of St. Paul’s reversible

The Cultural Heritage Council held its fourth plenary meeting of the year yesterday, focusing on safeguarding Macau’s intangible cultural heritage and addressing public concerns over recent

Two residents lost while hiking in Hengqin

The Zhuhai Fire Services reported that two residents of Macau became lost while hiking on Mount Naobei in Hengqin last Sunday. A drone and ground search-and-rescue team were

Two workers arrested in drug case

The Judiciary Police arrested two Filipino men, aged 36 and 39, on suspicion of drug trafficking in the central district early yesterday. Officers seized about three grams of

IC seeks food vendors for outdoor concert

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced that six food containers will be available to provide light refreshments at an outdoor concert on September 20. Starting yesterday, local food

Macau wins multiple gold awards at PATA Travel Mart 2025

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), together with local travel trade representatives, promoted the city at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2025, held

Melco promotes and honors Volunteerism among colleagues

Volunteering is an integral part of Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s culture. The “Melco Volunteer Recognition Ceremony 2025” was recently hosted to honor colleagues for their support

SJM consolidates satellite casinos into expanded Lisboa floor

SJM Holdings Limited announced yesterday that its subsidiary, SJM Resorts, will acquire about 7,504 square metres of floor space at Hotel Lisboa for HKD529 million to

73 individuals fall victim to Taobao, Alipay customer service scams

Scammers posing as Taobao and Alipay customer service representatives have conned 73 Macau residents out of MOP7.13 million since early August, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said, warning

Second official merchandise store opens as ticket sales begin

As the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and the 9th National Special Olympic Games draw closer, Macau opened its second

Sands China and MSO Co-organise MSO Sands China Cup

Sands China and Macau Special Olympics held the 2025 MSO Sands China Cup – Greater Bay Area Badminton Invitational Aug. 9 at Macao East Asian Games Dome, in

GBA calligraphy exhibition marks victory in war of resistance

A work of calligraphy by Wong Yuk-shan On the Agenda A calligraphy exhibition featuring works by scholars from the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area was inaugurated this

Educational collaboration is driving innovation in Greater Bay Area

Students pose for a group picture at Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, last year Analysis The Guangdong-Hong

Final arguments in publisher Jimmy Lai’s trial conclude in Hong Kong

Final arguments concluded yesterday in the landmark national security trial of Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper founder Jimmy Lai, who could face up to a life sentence

Australia, Canada and Philippines stage air defense drills off disputed shoal

Australia, Canada and the Philippines deployed three warships and aircraft Wednesday for drills against simulated aerial threats off a disputed South China Sea shoal where

Kim will meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will make his first visit to China in six years to attend a military parade next week, the two countries

Rial currency falls to near-record lows on European ‘snapback’ sanctions

Iran’s rial currency fell to near-record lows yesterday as concerns grew in Tehran that European nations will start a process to reimpose United Nations sanctions on

1950 British troops arrive in Korea

A British force of about 4,000 infantry has arrived in Korea from Hong Kong. The decision to send the troops, as back up for the American-led

Murder, she solved: Mirren channels Lansbury in ‘Thursday Murder Club’

From left: Celia Imrie, Ben Kingsley, Helen Mirren, and Pierce Brosnan in a scene from “The Thursday Murder Club” (Netflix) First of all, is this really what

Wife digs into husband’s past and finds unsettling things in ‘I Become Her’

“I Become Her” by Joe Hart (Thomas & Mercer) Imogene’s first serious love affair ended when she discovered her partner was unfaithful, and this has left

Celebrity Podiatrist Albin Brion at Mandarin Oriental

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Macau has invited celebrity podiatrist Albin Brion to perform his signature treatments this late August. Albin’s journey is as unique as his

Online age checks are proliferating, but so are concerns on freedom

Online age checks are spreading in the U.S. and abroad, requiring people to present IDs or undergo face scans to prove they are over 18, 21 or

Gambia’s fishermen are caught in a ‘sea war’ with foreign vessels

Video exclusively obtained by The Associated Press documents an emerging problem in the fight for dominance between Gambian fishermen and foreign-owned commercial vessels in West African waters.

Some Panamanian lawmakers fall prey to ploys

Instigated by US Ambassador to Panama Kevin Cabrera, on Tuesday some Panamanian lawmakers joined the “Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China” (IPAC). As its name suggests, the alliance is

Friday, August 29, 2025 – edition no. 4791

* Overloaded — The public bus system is experiencing unprecedented demand, with average daily ridership reaching 627,000 passengers * Welfare | Survey urges stronger collaboration to improve elderly

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