GEG Youth Achievement Program Marks 15 Years; Highlighting Cultural Heritage and Continuing Youth Talent Development

GEG and MMA held the 14th YAP Award Presentation and the 15th YAP Launching Ceremony at the Galaxy International Convention Center. Ms. Cheong Man Fai, Head of Department of

E-commerce development accelerates rapidly on global scale: association

Starting from scratch, Macau has undergone years of development and now boasts impressive progress in e-commerce integration and live-streaming sales,” José Chan Rodrigues, president of the association

DSAT adjusts road markings at Rua do Campo junction, seeks more opinions

Following the recent roadworks at the junction of Rua de Ferreira do Amaral and Rua do Campo, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) has adjusted the road markings

Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record

Foreground from left, Michael B. Jordan, Michael B. Jordan and Omar Benson Miller in a scene from “Sinners” Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all

Casino self-exclusion requests hit record high in 2025

Macau recorded a sharp rise in casino self-exclusion applications in 2025, with the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) receiving a total of 952 requests, the highest

Committee flags university enrollment dropouts

The Legislative Assembly’s Second Standing Committee yesterday raised concerns over enrollment withdrawals at the three public universities, after government data showed that hundreds of students gave up

As Trump talks tariffs, his Argentine ally welcomes a first shipload of Chinese EVs

The vast field of over 5,800 electric and hybrid vehicles gleamed on the cargo deck of the BYD Changzhou, a Chinese container vessel unloading yesterday

Citizen Sports Park phase one to be completed by 2029

Phase one of the Citizen Sports Park at the former Yat Yuen Canidrome site is scheduled for completion in April 2029, according to the Public Works Department. The

Casino jewelry shop linked to illegal money exchange

The Judiciary Police arrested a 43-year-old local male employee of a jewelry shop inside a Cotai casino for suspected illegal money exchange activities. Police said the shop has

Fake transfer scam backfires

The Judiciary Police uncovered a case in which a 29-year-old mainland man allegedly attempted to defraud an illegal money changer using a forged bank transfer screenshot and later

Parking lots show low overall occupancy

Public parking lots in Macau averaged below 50% occupancy for light vehicles last month, according to Chinese media outlet Macao Daily. Of the 73 public car

SSM: Super-aged society and new trends pose big challenges for Macau

Macau's aging population and new food trends among younger generations are major challenges for local health authorities, representatives from the Health Bureau (SSM) said yesterday.

Economy projected to grow up to 3.5%

The local economy is projected to grow by 2.5-3.5%, primarily driven by advancements in AI-related industries, revitalized regional trade, and the ongoing recovery of tourism.

Helena Almeida retrospective exhibit opens today

The first large-scale retrospective in Asia dedicated to Portuguese artist Helena Almeida will open at 6:30 p.m. today at the Macao Museum of Art. The exhibition, “Helena Almeida:

Gov’t self-service center in Taipa suspended tomorrow

All self-services at the Macao Government 24-hour self-service centre in Taipa will be suspended from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow due to power cable replacement. Citizens are

DSAT commits to promoting public bus and LRT services

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has initiated discussions with two public bus companies to explore transfer discount programs between buses and the Macau Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system. Based

DSPA says no plans to amend noise law as exemption system ‘operates smoothly’

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has said there are no immediate plans to amend the Environmental Noise Prevention and Control Law, stressing that the current

CURB to launch new book on historical neon signs

The Center for Architecture and Urbanism (CURB) is set to launch a new book on Macau’s historical neon signs. Titled “Guide to Neon Signs in

Central securities custody tops MOP110 billion with Hong Kong linkage boost

Macau's debt securities under custody have surpassed MOP110 billion ($13.7 billion), Acting Monetary Authority of Macao president Simon Vong Sin Man revealed Wednesday during the

IC urges concertgoers to use official channels to purchase tickets

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has reminded residents to buy tickets only through legal and official channels after questions emerged over a planned outdoor concert that

A Celebration of Love at MGM

MGM presents an exceptional Valentine's Day celebration featuring romantic dining experiences across Aji, Anytime, Aux Beaux Arts, Coast, Grill 58, Pastry Bar, and Rossio—inviting couples to indulge in a day

Light and Space to Breathe

Analysis A hop across to Hengqin on a sunny Sunday, not for lunch or even shopping, but to see a couple of buildings was how

Cambodia will send 73 online scam suspects to South Korea

South Koreans, walking in the line to the left, arrive at the Incheon International Airport last October Dozens of South Koreans detained in Cambodia for

Denmark says its sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump’s about-turn

An Aurora Borealis is seen in the sky above Nuuk Denmark’s prime minister insisted that her country can’t negotiate on its sovereignty yesterday after U.S.

1971 Britain allowed to sell arms to S Africa

The Commonwealth Conference in Singapore has ended with a compromise over the wording of the Declaration of Commonwealth principles. Talks centred around Britain’s proposal to sell

Megadeth is going out on top with ferocious self-titled final album

Self-titled album by Megadeth Tradecraft/BLKIIBLK) A fter more than 40 guitar-shredding years, Megadeth is going out on their own thunderous terms. The Grammy-winning thrash metal

Bold Flavours with Tradition 

Year of the Horse is coming and MDT has a chance to savour W Macau’s festive dishes at DIVA. The venue invites guests

Milky Sensations

The Ordinary launched Rice-Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion, an intensely hydrating moisturiser in a lightweight, fluid formula. The next addition to The Ordinary’s ‘Seal’ category redefines consumer

Two activists plead not guilty in national security trial

Pro-democracy activist Tang Ngok-kwan waits outside the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts to attend a trial, yesterday Two organizers of Hong Kong’s long-running vigil commemorating the

Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at Davos, but many top US allies aren’t participating

President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his “ Board of Peace ” to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in Israel’s war with Hamas, insisting that “everyone wants

Why global bond markets are more prone to flash crashes

Shuli Ren, Bloomberg It’s happening again. From Japan to the US, the world’s biggest government bond markets seem increasingly unstable, prone to flash crashes. On Tuesday, what

Friday, January 23, 2026 – edition no. 4880

* On the e-map — Macau’s e-commerce development accelerates rapidly on a global scale, association tells the Times * Transport | DSAT adjusts road markings at Rua do

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