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Cheng Lei poses for a photo at the Arts House performance space at the North Melbourne Town Hall in Melbourne, Australia, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Rod McGuirk) After three years
Senior government officials with high-level skills are not being put to full use, according to the Commission of Audit’s (CA) first performance audit on public sector
The Coloane flood control project construction early this year Construction work on a flood control and drainage project in West Coloane is underway, with the
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) plans to improve the public bus management system to enhance passenger volume estimation and data accuracy. The bureau also claims to be
The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) has refuted allegations of widespread unpaid, unreported overtime among Macau’s civil servants, stating that government departments may
Among the nine designated smoking areas surrounding Alameda Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção in NAPE, one has been converted into a three-sided, roofless open-air smoking booth for
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing this week, the Kremlin said Saturday. The announcement
The Judiciary Police (PJ) said it received 219 pieces of fraud-related tips and information voluntarily submitted by the public over the past eight days (May 8–15). The majority
The new term of the Continuing Education Development Program, covering 2026 to 2029, will become available starting mid-next month. Under the new rules, courses must cost MOP 3,000
Forecasted unstable weather has forced the cancellation of two planned Sunday activities, according to the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC). The “Nam Van Art Tour” event scheduled for
The average rent per square meter of usable area declined slightly in the first quarter of 2026, according to information from the Statistics and Census Service
The revised figure for gross domestic product (GDP) stood at MOP107.56 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up 7.1% year over year
More than 70,000 people attended Macau’s annual National Security Education Exhibition this year, according to organizers, with robot guides and new accessibility features introduced for
Rui Proença and Ben Haden As more markets open to betting, regulators face mounting pressure from illegal gambling, rapid technological change, and shortages of skilled personnel,
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) held its “Long Service Award Ceremony” and “Galaxy Macau 15th Anniversary Celebration” at the Galaxy Auditorium of the Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC), recognizing
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he has not made a decision on whether to move forward with a major arms package for Taiwan after hearing
One of Ukraine’s largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, local authorities said yesterday.
The Polish flag is flying over the ruins of the ancient Italian monastery which has been a symbol of German resistance since the beginning of the
FIFA finally sealed a World Cup broadcast rights deal for China on Friday, just 27 days before the opening game and at a much lower reported price
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern yesterday after more than 300
Lynzy Valles Healthcare is often described as a basic right, but in practice, it is frequently experienced as a calculation, especially for migrant workers in Macau.
* Wasted Talent? — Audit finds senior civil servants underused, overqualified staff doing low-level work * Public Works | Coloane flood control project progresses as embankment construction continues
Chinese leader Xi Jinping offered stark warnings about avoiding possible clashes between his nation and the U.S. yesterday, and even cautioned visiting President Donald Trump that
Paul Devlin of Amazon Web Services Artificial intelligence is moving from a niche tool to a central part of sports, betting and live-event production, Paul Devlin of
Five centuries before this dinner, Portuguese navigators anchored off Ayutthaya. They brought firearms, Christian missionaries—and the chili. That single introduction rewrote Thai gastronomy forever. The
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) ridership jumped about 80% last year to 9.62 million passengers, a trend the operator described as “growing steadily,” as train trips
Two-time Macau Grand Prix winner Davey Todd is at risk of being forced to sit out this year’s event. The possibility arises after Todd was
The local economy continued to show “resilience and stability” in March and April despite ongoing external uncertainties and shifting consumer behavior, according to the latest economic climate
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) received the “Long-Standing Membership Award” at the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Korea in recognition of its decades-long contribution to tourism development
A Nepalese male security guard was summoned by the Public Security Police Force after allegedly smashing a dessert shop’s hanging lamp cover while under the influence of alcohol
Macao Water has warned residents about fraudulent SMS messages containing payment links, after reports that some users were directed to fake websites closely resembling the company’s official platform.
In the lead-up to the United Nations (UN) International Day of Families, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced yesterday at a press conference for the 2026
Macau's hypertension control rate stands at 49% of the total population, though the treatment control rate was 66.5% in 2025, with health authorities citing medication adherence
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) stated that international uncertainties make it difficult to estimate summer visitor growth, though proactive measures are underway – including stepped-up promotions, enhanced
Applications for outdoor café seating have been accepted since last August, with the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) reporting on Wednesday that 38 permits have been approved to date.
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