Gov’t identifies depression as the most prevalent emotional disorder

The Health Bureau (SSM) said yesterday that depression is the most prevalent emotional disorder in the territory, followed by insomnia and anxiety. Despite such an

New management bill establishes ownership and usage rules

Macau's government has finalized a draft law designating its 85 square kilometers of surrounding waters as public property as well as its management rules, the

Song Pek Kei concerned with ‘unmet’ recycling goal and post-incineration waste

In response to the government’s efforts to promote waste reduction and recycling, the results of the “Macau Environmental Status Report 2024” prompted lawmaker Song Pek Kei

Ella Lei demands plan for schools as births plummet

With shrinking kindergarten class sizes likely to spill over into primary schools, lawmaker Ella Lei has questioned the government’s study of school‑age demographic trends and asked about

China resumes direct flights to North Korea after six years

China's flag carrier resumed direct flights between Beijing and North Korea’s capital of Pyongyang yesterday not long after the restoration of passenger train services between

Air Macau losses soar to post-pandemic highs in 2025

Macau flag carrier Air Macau recorded net losses of RMB655 million (MOP764.8 million) in 2025, according to the annual report of the company’s major shareholder, Air

CE urges youth to align ambitions with national development

Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai appealed to Macau’s youth to synchronize their aspirations with national development and the territory’s prosperity, stressing the importance of

Disabled workers’ wage subsidy applications open tomorrow

The Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) announced yesterday that applications for first-quarter 2026 supplementary income subsidies, which aid labor market integration, will be accepted from April 1 to April

Two‑power‑bank carry‑on limit enforced

Passengers on all departures from Macau International Airport are now limited to carrying a maximum of two portable power banks in carry‑on baggage, while charging such devices in

Registration opens for DSPA’s eco-zone tours

Residents interested in visiting the local eco-zone can register for the Environmental Protection Bureau’s April ecological activities: eco-zone tours, a final migratory birdwatching event, and parent-child workshops. Activities

CreditSights: Macau on track to meet revenue target

CreditSights analysts forecast that Macau’s gaming industry remains on track to meet the government’s 2026 gross gaming revenue (GGR) target of MOP236 billion. The outlook follows

MIECF concludes with 30% jump in green deals

After hosting over 300 business talks linking firms from China, Portugal, Brazil, Singapore, Thailand, and beyond, the 2026 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2026MIECF)

Culinary Encounter returns to MGM Cotai

The “Gastronomic Journey with Star Chefs” series is returning to MGM Cotai. This year, the event features a six-hands collaboration between three of the most renowned young chefs from

Artyzen marks ‘Earth Hour’

The Artyzen Hospitality Group in Macau (Artyzen) has supported the worldwide event “Earth Hour 2026,” marking the 20th anniversary of the global movement. Organized by the World Wide Fund

China sanctions Japanese lawmaker over his ties to Taiwan

Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya China announced yesterday that it is sanctioning a conservative Japanese lawmaker close to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, accusing him of “colluding with” separatists

China inaugurates World Data Organization in Beijing

China launched the World Data Organization, a non-governmental, non-profit platform aimed at coordinating global data cooperation and to bridge the data divide, yesterday. Headquartered in

Trump mulls seizing Iranian island even as talks appear to be moving ahead

This image from video provided by U.S. Central Command shows U.S. Sailors and Marines aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) President Donald Trump openly mused about

1986 Greater London Council abolished

Thousands of people have taken part in festivities to mark the historic final hours of 97 years of local rule in London. A throng of 250,000

Tudor era ends at Tottenham after just 7 matches ahead of fight for survival

Tottenham’s coach Igor Tudor Tottenham chose to part ways with Igor Tudor yesterday , just seven matches and 44 days into his spell as interim

Hyo Joo Kim tops Korda again and wins on LPGA for 2nd straight week

Hyo Joo Kim, of South Korea Hyo Joo Kim beat Nelly Korda for the second straight week, pulling away around the turn  yesterday

One of Europe’s poorest countries, struggles as Iran war drives up fuel prices

Farmers of Pestova firm on the back of a tractor plant potatoes in the village of Pestove Kushtrim Ajvazi is proud to be part of a

Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from Italian private museum

Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy, police said

Banning legal personhood for AI

Jorge Costa Oliveira The ability to act autonomously has led some to argue that AI agents should be granted legal personhood. The law already recognizes “legal persons”

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – edition no. 4922

* Depressed in Macau — Gov’t warns of action as depression emerges as Macau’s most prevalent emotional disorder, followed by insomnia and anxiety * Maritime areas | New

Call to allow non-local graduates to remain in Macau as insurance talent wanes

Facing a shortage of specialized professionals, the Macau Insurers’ Association urged authorities to allow non-local students who graduate from Macau universities to stay and gradually

New 10-week consumption campaign to start Apr. 10

The government and the Macao Chamber of Commerce (ACM) will launch a new round of a consumption campaign on April 10 aimed at boosting the local

Macao International Parade draws 1,600 performers as officials eye expansion

This year’s Macao International Parade has been declared a success, with authorities now reviewing ways to expand the event and optimize arrangements for future editions.

Hotel occupancy rises 4% year-on-year in February

Hotel occupancy in Macau reached 94.6% last month, according to information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The figure represents a 4-percentage-point increase

Portugal pitches role in China–Europe green cooperation

Catarina Soares and Rita Santos At the 2026 Macao International Environmental Cooperation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF), the Portuguese Association of Environmental Technology Companies (APEMETA) said Portugal

US lawmakers say they’ll visit Taiwan before Trump’s summit with China’s Xi

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., leaves after a closed door briefing on the Iran war before the Senate Armed Services Committee at the Capitol, Mar.10 Abipartisan group of

CE pledges greater support to advance Hengqin development

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, who chairs the Administrative Committee of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, visited the zone to hold a working

The Committee for Safeguarding National Security has the authority to assess matters relating to the interests of national security

The Bill “Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Macao Special Administrative Region” was deliberated and unanimously passed by the Legislative Assembly on 19 March. Compared to the

Tamagnini Barbosa Market renewal expected to spotlight culinary traditions

The Tamagnini Barbosa Market revitalisation in Toi San is proceeding smoothly, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said, with phased works due to start in the third quarter. The

Slow Festival to launch in Barra revitalization district this May

The revitalization of Macau’s six old districts is being driven by a new model, the Macau General Union of Neighbourhood Associations – operator of the district development center

Therapist arrested after alleged sexual misconduct toward patient, trainees

A psychotherapist suspected of sexually assaulting and harassing at least one female patient and four female trainee therapists under the guise of therapy and teaching since 2021 was

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