Monthly Archives: March 2026
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2025 on track to nearly break five-year traffic accident record
The latest data from the Public Security Police Force (PSP) indicates that Macau recorded a total of 14,638 traffic accidents last year, marking the second-highest figure ... -
Municipal task force advances urban beautification
Municipal authorities are stepping up efforts to improve city cleanliness and urban aesthetics, with a dedicated task force coordinating across 16 departments to tackle key problem ... -
DSF sees gaming revenue and public finances rise
The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) reported that 2025 gaming tax revenue reached MOP94.85 billion, up 7.6% from 2024, with a public finance surplus of MOP19.88 billion, ... -
Man arrested for suspected arson in residential building
A 35-year-old local man was arrested by police for allegedly setting fire to the stairwell of his residential building. Authorities believe the suspect had been drinking ... -
Macau sees increased live pig supply from Zhanjiang
Zhanjiang Customs reported that more than 13,000 live pigs were supplied to Macau and Hong Kong from January to February this year, marking a 50.9% year-on-year ... -
Police arrest four in fake employment scheme
The Judiciary Police (PJ)have arrested four people in connection with a suspected fake employment scheme used to fraudulently obtain a non-resident worker permit, commonly known as ... -
Bona Film Group acknowledges debt to Wynn
The Chinese production company Bona Film Group’s chair, Yu Dong, has been reported to owe Wynn Macau MOP4.84 million after media scrutiny. Sina Corp., a Chinese ... -
Gov’t retrieves land plot to build public outdoor leisure area
The local authorities have held an interdepartmental action to retrieve a land plot located at Rampa dos Cavaleiros, across from Saint Paul School in the Mong ... -
Labor Wynn rolls out career pathways for locals through new development programs
Wynn has launched its “Wynn Shining Talents Ceremony 2026” , kicking off a focus on cultivating career opportunities for local employees in the SAR. The Wynn ... -
Over 40 brands apply for first phase of ‘First-Store Economy scheme’ featuring tech
The first phase of the “Scheme for Supporting the Development of Macao First-Store Economy”, featuring new technological business formats, has garnered over 600 inquiries and over ... -
China’s auto sales sink in February as phase out of subsidies for trade-ins hits demand
China’s domestic passenger car sales fell sharply in February from a year earlier, industry figures showed yesterday, reflecting weakening demand as some trade-in subsidies are phased ... -
1969 Paul McCartney weds Linda Eastman
Paul McCartney has married Linda Eastman in a civil ceremony in London. Hundreds of people gathered outside the Marylebone Register Office to catch a glimpse of ... -
The countdown is on for the 98th Oscars, with Conan back and a ‘moving’ in memoriam
Lynette Howell Taylor has seen the Oscars from a few different vantage points: As a nominee, in 2019 for “A Star is Born,” as a producer ... -
Most of Iranian team left Australia after declining last-minute airport asylum offers
The Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia minus seven of its members after tearful protests of their departure outside Sydney Airport and frantic final efforts inside ... -
Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years
Centuries of British political tradition will end within weeks after Parliament voted to remove hereditary aristocrats from the unelected House of Lords. Yesterday [Macau time] members ... -
Cambodia aims to shut down all online scam centers there by the end of April
Cambodia hopes to shut down all of the country’s notorious online scam centers by the end of next month, the head of the Southeast Asian nation’s ... -
Macau’s misfired concert dream
The Cotai outdoor performance venue, heralded as a game-changer for Macau’s entertainment ambitions, now faces a stark pivot, a conversion into a humble three-on-three basketball court ... -
Thursday, March 12, 2026 – edition no. 4909
* War clouds gather— Middle East tensions disrupt GBA airlines, spike fuel costs as Macau prepares for repercussions * Society | Home accidents on the rise, ... -
Analysts: GGR off to solid start in March despite cost pressures
Citigroup analysts described Macau’s gaming industry as off to a “solid start” in early March, with the bank estimating gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching “circa MOP5.65 ... -
Air quality fluctuations attributed to weather, not long-term decline: SMG
Macau has recently experienced isolated instances of poor air quality, which authorities say were largely influenced by local weather conditions and regional pollution transport, rather than ... -
COD unveils ‘Be A Dreamer’ campaign with celebrity ambassadors
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. launched its “Be A Dreamer” brand campaign Tuesday at City of Dreams Macau, positioning the flagship resort as a hub for ... -
Hutchison completes HKD110 million sale of Macau operations
Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong announced its 2025 annual results, reporting the completion of the sale of its Macau business for a total consideration of HKD110 million ... -
‘Winter Operation’ results in the detention of 13 fugitives
The joint annual “Winter Operation” of the security forces has found and detained 13 fugitives from justice, the Unitary Police Service (SPU) reported. In this year’s ... -
Olympians Liu and Gu travel very different paths, and China-US relations hang over their stories
It is as captivating as it is divisive: the tale of two Chinese American athletic geniuses who have so much in common but make such different ... -
Progress underway for 15-minute community service zones for seniors
The government has proposed establishing community service zones for seniors across Macau, designed to be accessible within 15 to 20 minutes, while the Social Welfare Bureau ... -
IC opens call for local film production proposals
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has opened applications for the “Local View Power” programme to support film production in Macau, with submissions accepted until April 10. ... -
Green Week features 40 activities through Mar. 15
Macau’s 45th Green Week is underway and will run until March 15, offering more than 40 nature-themed activities for the public. Organized by the Municipal Affairs ... -
Macau promoted in London as multi-destination hub after China visa-free policy
Macau was promoted as a multi-destination travel hub during a tourism presentation held in London, as officials showcased opportunities created by China’s new visa-free policy for ... -
ISAF calls on pharmacists to be ‘more engaged in resident wellness’
The Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau (ISAF) recently held seminars where president Choi Peng Cheong called for pharmacists to be proactive in providing pharmaceutical services, emphasizing the need ... -
New secondary school completed in Macau New Neighborhood
Hengqin’s Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) Secondary School passed its final inspection last month, signifying full coverage of basic education, with the school expected to open for ... -
Macau pledges global talent hub status at Two Sessions
Secretary for Economy and Finance, Tai Kin Ip, pledged during China’s Two Sessions that the city will become “a hub for outstanding international talent,” vowing measures ... -
Association calls for more consumption promotions
The Industry and Commerce Association of Macau is calling on the government to roll out more consumption-based promotions to continue stimulating consumption and benefiting local small ... -
Fake Taobao customer service scam costs victims MOP1.39m
The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported three fraud cases involving scammers posing as Taobao customer service staff, with three local victims losing a combined MOP1.387 million. One ... -
Macao International 10K bib collection starts today
The Sands China Macao International 10K Race will be held on Sunday (March 15). Registered participants can collect their race bibs, timing chips, and participant information ... -
MGTO opens applications for 2026 quality services scheme
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has opened applications for the 2026 Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme (QTSAS) from March 11 to 31 for travel agencies ...
