Caritas receives over 15,000 calls on Lifehope hotline

Caritas Macau reported that its Lifehope Hotline and support hotlines handled 15,219 cases last year, covering emotional distress, marital issues, family conflicts, and health concerns – an increase

Cold weather spell persists through week

Macau continues to face cold, dry weather, with temperatures between 13-22 degrees Celcius under sunny skies and north- to north-easterly winds of force 3-4, the Meteorological and Geophysical

Applications open for catering smart-upgrade scheme

Applications opened today for the Macau Catering Industry Smart Upgrade Program 2026, running through Jan. 23. Organized by the Macau Catering Industry Association and implemented by the Macau Productivity

LRT transported nearly 80% more passengers in 2025, still far from expected capacity

The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) carried 79.9% more passengers in 2025 than in the previous year, according to official statistics. Figures released by the company show

Ho Iat Seng receives Grand Lotus Medal of Honour for Covid-19 response efforts

Former Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng was awarded the Grand Lotus Medal of Honour upon leaving office, following in the footsteps of his predecessors Edmund Ho

Advocates call for priority access to accessible taxis for seniors

Authorities plan to expand the taxi fleet by 800 vehicles in 2026, including an increase of accessible taxis from seven to 28. Advocates are urging taxi companies to

Gov’t reviews stall allocation at Grand Prix to support local SMEs

The Sports Bureau said there are currently no set limits on the ratio of local and non-local sales stalls at the Macau Grand Prix, and the authority will

UTM launches New Programs for 2026

The president of the Macao University of Tourism (UTM), Fanny Vong said the school has steadily expanded enrollment, admitting 952 students in the 2025–2026 academic year. Next year,

Businesses report divergent sales performance during holiday season

Macau’s holiday season saw varying business results, as merchants at the 17-day Christmas market in Tap Seac Square reported declines in both foot traffic and

Galaxy teams up with UTM on cultural tourism training

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) have co-organized a series of community tourism training programs aimed at strengthening frontline staff’s understanding of Macau’s

Sands China wraps up OSH Month 2025

Sands China has recently concluded its Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Month 2025, marking the eighth consecutive year of the initiative aimed at promoting workplace safety and employee

South Korean president visits China following Beijing’s rising tensions with Japan over Taiwan

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his wife Kim Hea Kyung are greeted before leaving for China at the Seoul airport in Seongnam, South Korea, yesterday  S

North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea ahead of Lee’s visit

Kim Jong Un visits a major munitions factory at an undisclosed place in North Korea Saturday North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea yesterday,

1985 Israel ends major Ethiopian rescue mission

Israel has airlifted thousands of Jewish Ethiopian refugees out of Sudan, it has emerged. Operation Moses, which has been taking place in secret since 21 November 1984,

Top-seeded Indiana routs Alabama 38-3 for its first Rose Bowl victory, roaring into CFP semifinals

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti holds the winner’s trophy as he is doused with rose pedals by linebacker Aiden Fisher (4) after a win over Alabama in the Rose

Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row

Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks

FBI says it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group

The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who authorities

US military action in Venezuela tramples over international law

China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the United States’ blatant use of force against Venezuela, including airstrikes against both civilian and military sites in at

Monday, January 5, 2026 – edition no. 4866

* Birth Dip — Newborn numbers hit a record low as Macau reports just 2,871 births in 2025 * Tourism 2025 | 40.06 million visitors mark all-time high

MACAU DAILY TIMES