How a purge of China’s military leadership could impact the army, Taiwan

China made a major announcement over the weekend, saying it was investigating the army's top general for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. Gen. Zhang Youxia was the highest military

Xia Baolong urges SAR lawmakers to embed executive-led model

Xia Baolong, China’s top official on Hong Kong and Macau affairs, called on lawmakers from the two special administrative regions to fully support their SAR

VNL women’s finals to return to Macau after 15 years

The Volleyball Nations League (VNL) women’s finals are set to return to Macau after some 15 years, taking place from July 22–26. The last time the competition was held in

Gov’t says employers ‘do not intentionally violate the law’ as illegal work cases rise

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) revealed that 668 non-residents were found working illegally in Macau last year. However, officials noted

Cotai’s outdoor performance venue could reach MOP3.6 million

Authorities announced yesterday that rental fees for the Cotai outdoor performance venue could reach MOP3.6 million under a new monthly rental model. In recent orders published in the Official Gazette, Secretary

St. Paul’s restoration nears completion as ‘Peace Dove’ statue remains unfinished

The Ruins of St. Paul's, a World Heritage Site and historic landmark in Macau, is undergoing restoration, with the overseeing restorer reporting that the second and third phases are

Guangdong Province aims for 4.5%-5% growth in 2026

Guangdong Province, China’s economic powerhouse, is targeting 4.5% to 5% GDP growth in 2026, Governor Meng Fanli announced yesterday during the fifth session of the 14th Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress. Delivering

Short-term parking fees expand to five more lots

Five additional public parking lots in the city will adopt a half-hour charging model starting February 4, the Traffic Affairs Bureau (DSAT) recently announced. The DSAT building public carpark, Mong

Northeast monsoon expected this weekend

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) predicts that a northeast monsoon will reach southern China this weekend, leading to a temperature drop in Macau early next week. The weather forecast

Customs intercept six cases of illegal trafficking

Customs intercepted six cases of illegal trafficking, seizing 390 cameras, 33 kilograms of lamb, 24 used electronic items, and approximately 2,594 grams of cigars. The cases were intercepted between January

EASL Finals to take place in Macau this March

The East Asia Super League (EASL) has announced that this year’s EASL Finals will return to Macau, where they were also held last year. The EASL Finals 2026 will take place

Art exhibition opens ‘a new chapter’ in Sino-Portuguese cultural exchange

The exhibition “I Am Here: Helena Almeida – Presence and Resonance” opened recently at the Macao Museum of Art, marking a new chapter in

Rotax MAX crowns Trophy Asia 2026 winners in Macau

The Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) crowned the winners of the International Trophy Asia 2026 on Sunday following a series of competitive racing rounds at the Coloane Karting Track in Macau. Champions

Transmac to run One Oasis shuttle service

One Oasis residents and the management company have sent letters to the government seeking to suspend the ban on using tour buses for the residential complex’s shuttle service,

Macau chapter of ‘Dress a Girl Around the World’ plans mission to Mozambique

A delegation from the Macau chapter of Dress a Girl Around the World met with Mozambique’s Consul-General in Macau recently to present plans for an upcoming humanitarian mission to Mozambique,

Manila tells Beijing it is alarmed over escalating verbal tussle in sea dispute

The Philippines told China yesterday that it is alarmed about heated exchanges with Chinese diplomats in Manila over the long-standing, seething territorial dispute between the

The uphill battle for Black talent in Italian fashion

Afro Fashion Association founder Michelle Ngonmo prepares models in the backstage of a show recently presented in Milan A day before an emerging Ghanaian designer made his Milan runway

1945 Auschwitz death camp liberated

The Red Army has liberated the Nazis' biggest concentration camp at Auschwitz in south-western Poland. According to reports, hundreds of thousands of Polish people, as well as Jews from a number

Pegula knocks Keys out of Australian Open, faces Anisimova in quarters

Jessica Pegula (left) of the U.S., is congratulated by her compatriot Madison Keys after winning their fourth round match at the Australian Open Jessica Pegula knocked podcast pal and

Canadian David finding his form at Juventus with home World Cup approaching

Juventus' Jonathan David Canada standout Jonathan David is rediscovering his form with a home World Cup approaching. David scored his third goal in four matches and Juventus beat

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