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Macau recorded 14,246 overstayers last year – mostly from mainland China – along with a rise in illegal worker cases, according to the 2025 crime statistics
Sands China Ltd. launched its Community Revitalization Program 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens on Wednesday at a press conference at the Londoner Macao, where the company
The Legal Affairs Bureau (DSAJ) has launched a new online column, “Macau–Hengqin Integration,” aimed at improving public access to policy updates as the second phase of
The 2026 Community Consumption Rewards campaign has generated strong early results, with authorities reporting a surge in transactions and spending during its first two weeks.
Perched on the bow of his long-tail fishing boat, 75-year-old Sukjai Yana untangled a handful of small fish from his net, disappointed by his catch and
Authorities are refining subsidy programs to encourage property owners to voluntarily remove metal cages and flower racks, as relying solely on subsidies to demolish unauthorized structures has yielded
The Legislative Assembly has passed the Advertising Law bill, effective January 1 next year. The law requires internet platform operators to restrict or suspend illegal advertisements and report
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has reopened applications for a month-long film and television production internship in Hunan province in southern China, as the government continues
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has concluded an investigation into a case of active bribery involving a woman who attempted to gain unauthorized entry into a casino.
Tourism authorities have stepped up enforcement against illegal tour guiding and unlicensed accommodation ahead of the Labor Day holiday. From January to April 26, the Macao Government Tourism
The Public Works Bureau reported that five private residential projects received occupancy permits in the first quarter of 2026, providing 47 units. A total of 37 projects are
Toll fees for small passenger vehicles will be waived on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge during the five-day Labor Day holiday from May 1 to 5, covering vehicles with
A foreign domestic worker from Indonesia has been arrested for allegedly using a lost Macau Pass card to make unauthorized purchases totaling MOP529.2, police said. The suspect, a
As part of the National Reading Week campaign, authorities have called on the public to read national security-related materials, while several legislators used a Legislative
The Social Welfare Bureau announced that it would waive monthly fees for the Peng On Tung emergency call service starting May 1. The initiative targets residents
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) have recognized nearly 40 local suppliers under a quality enhancement certification program aimed at strengthening
Five dining destinations at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace have been included in the South China Morning Post’s 100 Top Tables 2026 guide. The annual guide, published
Analysis China’s industrial profits surged 15.5% in the first quarter of 2026, the strongest growth in nearly a decade despite Middle East-driven oil price spikes,
On the Agenda A Nasdaq-listed company is moving to tap the Greater Bay Area’s fast-growing “silver economy,” targeting elderly-care services and robotics in a market projected
King Charles III toasts with President Trump during a State Dinner in the White House State Dinner King Charles III marked the 250th anniversary of
The government has announced the closure of one of the oldest naval dockyards in the UK. All 2,500 jobs at Sheerness Docks on the Isle of
Formula 1 is back, and the show has changed. This week’s Miami Grand Prix is the first test of a package of changes that curb the influence
PSG’s Joao Neves (right) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal PSG 5, Bayern 4 Titleholder Paris Saint-Germain trailed early, led by three goals
Hippos wallow at a lagoon in the Hacienda Napoles Park A long the Magdalena River, one of Colombia’s primary arteries, fishermen move with wary precision.
An international task force formed to crack down on violence as a criminal service has led to 280 arrests in its first year, the European Union’s police
Yuki Lei With International Labor Day approaching, several Macau legislators used Tuesday’s Legislative Assembly session to voice concerns over labor rights and employment — particularly the principle
* Overstayers climb — Mainland Chinese dominate Macau’s 14,200 overstayers as illegal worker cases jump 27% despite overall crime falling and enforcement intensifying * Revival push — Sands China
P001: GEG held the second Award Ceremony for the “GEG SME Series: Quality Enhancement Certification Program”, recognizing nearly 40 suppliers who successfully attained their certifications. P002: Ms. Helena Lei,
On the eve of International Workers’ Day, legislator Leong Sun Iok urged Macau authorities to adopt a “people-first” approach, citing a recent International Labor Organization report
Macau has long promoted yacht free travel with mainland China’s nine Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area cities as part of its economic diversification push, with
Local authorities have unveiled a dense calendar of cultural and sports activities for May, headlined by the 36th Macao Arts Festival running from May 8 to
With the Labor Day holiday approaching, authorities have rolled out a series of traffic and crowd control measures to handle the expected influx of visitors
More than 4,000 people are now living in the Macau New Neighbourhood housing project in Hengqin, a key milestone for the cross-border development designed for Macau
Macau banks increased lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2025, supported by a gradual economic recovery and easing interest rates, according to new data
A legislator raised concerns yesterday over public feedback that the prize rate for the relaunched Community Consumer Rewards campaign was low, questioning its effectiveness in stimulating consumer
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