China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, are at odds again

They're at it again. China and Japan — frenemies, trading partners and uneasy neighbors with a tortured, bloody history they still struggle to navigate

Macau secures ninth spot among Taiwanese travelers

Macau ranked ninth among top outbound destinations for Taiwanese travelers in 2025, according to a new report by travel e-commerce platform KKday. The platform’s 2026 analysis

Shou X Fukumitsuya 

Teppanyaki Shou presented a winter journey of elevated artistry in collaboration with Japan’s revered Fukumitsuya Sake Brewery during the holiday season.  Founded in the

Northern District launches six-week consumer carnival to boost holiday spending

The Industry and Commerce Association of Macau Northern District launched a six-week consumer carnival on to boost holiday spending, targeting about 500 merchants with electronic

Survey shows youth jobs strong, but salary expectations gap remains

While a legislator noted that overall employment conditions for young people remain favorable, a recent survey revealed a noteworthy gap between wage levels in the Macau

Macau, Guangdong study labor, security links for residents in GBA

Guangdong and Macau authorities are exploring ways to streamline social security policies for Macau residents in Hengqin and the Greater Bay Area (GBA) while promoting employment opportunities

Driver cleared after road marking error

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) announced the resolution of a complaint in which a driver was fined for parking in a space affected by incorrect road markings. After

Tour bus hits motorcycle, two hospitalized

A tour bus collided with a motorcycle Wednesday evening on Avenida do Dr. Ma Man Kei in Zone A, injuring two people. A 32-year-old mainland Chinese passenger suffered

Vacant lot fire suspected as arson

A fire broke out Wednesday night in a vacant lot on Rua dos Pescadores, destroying a wooden scaffolding structure. Firefighters were called after nearby shop employees noticed smoke,

Union Hospital to run Emergency Station

Macau Union Hospital will begin operating the Islands Emergency Station later this month, providing emergency services but not trauma care. Patients requiring critical or cardiac care will be

Council urges Lunar New Year measures to drive community economy

Sanrio characters photo-spot installations in Iao Hon Market, last year The North District Community Service Consultative Council held its first regular meeting of the year yesterday,

Associations say minimum wage hike provides relief amid looming cost

Local service and property management associations have weighed in on the city’s minimum wage increase, which took effect on January 1, raising the hourly rate

Seasonal bus routes 21AT, 26AT resume weekend service

Seasonal bus routes 21AT and 26AT will resume weekend operations from tomorrow until ahead of the Lunar New Year. Route 21AT will run from 10 a.m. to 10

Local woman loses MOP50,000 in impersonation scam

A local woman has fallen victim to a scam involving criminals posing as mainland public security officials, losing MOP50,000. Judiciary Police said the victim received a call on

Police arrest three men over illegal gambling loans

The Judiciary Police arrested three mainland Chinese men suspected of engaging in illegal lending through “paired betting” at a Cotai casino. Police said the case came to light

UM, MIP launch AI event management course

The University of Macau (UM) and the Macao Association for Internet Research (MIP) jointly launched the “AI-Empowered Event Management” course in alignment with the “1+4” development strategy, aiming

Hengqin University Town to launch 42 courses and interdisciplinary research: O Lam

The new University Town to be established in Hengqin will launch 42 courses and interdisciplinary academic research, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam,

Gov’t plans to recruit more medical specialists from mainland China

Recent government data reveals that Macao Union Hospital currently has about 488 medical staff members and plans to recruit skilled professionals from mainland China to improve

Cotai outdoor venue opens to families and sports during downtime

The Social Affairs and Cultural Secretariat has announced plans to enhance the outdoor performance venue in Cotai by allowing public access during periods when no large-scale

Airport introduces facial recognition service for boarding

The Macau International Airport has launched the “MIA One ID” smart security and boarding services, using facial recognition for passengers aged 11 and above holding electronic

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