Gov’t updates Northern Taipa development plan, lowering density to almost half

Rendering vs. aerial view from Google Maps Initially planned to be home to some 36,500 people, the Northern Taipa Urban Zone, which comprises the areas formerly known

New women’s development plan prioritizes health, families, and social inclusion

Macau has launched its second long-term plan to advance women’s development through 2032, outlining 66 policy measures across key areas including health, employment, and gender

Three residents lose MOP1.1 million in ‘mainland authority impersonation scams’

Three local residents have fallen victim to “mainland authority impersonation scams” recently, losing a combined total of more than MOP1.1 million, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said.

Trial expansion of casino shuttle buses records over 3,000 passengers

Macau has extended hotel and casino shuttle bus services to local communities on weekends, with authorities noting that the cumulative number of passengers has exceeded

Macau Pavilion facilitates over 400 business matches at 139th Canton Fair

The Macau Pavilion facilitated over 400 business matching sessions during the five-day 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), connecting 19 participating Macau enterprises

HSBC Q1 earnings miss on higher credit losses

HSBC Holdings reported a first-quarter pre-tax profit of USD9.4 billion on Tuesday, falling short of analyst expectations as the bank grappled with unexpected credit charges

Fong Pak Ian sworn in as DSI’s new deputy director

Fong Pak Ian was sworn in earlier this week as the new deputy director of the Identification Services Bureau (DSI). The swearing-in ceremony took

Under-18 student involvement in smuggling rises slightly

The first four months of this year saw customs prosecute 68 cases of illegal cross-border smuggling totaling MOP 4.73 million, along with a slight increase in

Local gymnasts secure multiple podium finishes at a Hong Kong tournament

Local gymnasts representing the Gymnastics Club Macau (GCM) achieved strong results at the Hong Kong Invitational Tournament 2026, held last weekend. According to a

Group calls to upgrade yacht policy to boost marine tourism

A local maritime group has urged the government to enhance yacht travel policies and infrastructure to attract high-end visitors and support the marine economy. Macau Boat Owners Club

Outdoor venue outsourcing tender planned to boost efficiency, value

The Cultural Affairs Bureau plans to launch a public tender by mid-2026 to outsource operations of the outdoor performance venue, aiming for handover to a private operator in

Man loses over MOP140,000 in impersonation scam

A local man lost more than MOP140,000 after falling victim to a scam involving suspects posing as mainland law enforcement officers, Judiciary Police said. The victim received a

Registration opens for clinical medicine skills training course

Registration began Wednesday for the second session of the Basic Clinical Medicine Skills Training Course, organized by the Health Bureau, the Macao Medical Center of PUMCH, and Kiang

Macau records 873,000 visitors during five-day Labor Day Holiday

Macau welcomed approximately 873,000 visitor arrivals during the five-day Labor Day holiday from May 1 to 5, 2026, marking a 2.7% year-on-year increase, according to preliminary

Sands China Hosts ‘Food Fest of Awarded SMEs for Rua das Estalagens’

Sands China Ltd. hosted the “Food Fest of Awarded SMEs for Rua das Estalagens” from April 22 to 28 at The Londoner Macao, marking the second edition of

Grand Colone Resort, Artyzen Grand Lapa offer Mother’s Day dining and wellness promotions

Grand Colone Resort will host a Mother’s Day BBQ Lunch Buffet on May 10, offering grilled meats, fresh seafood, and free-flow beverages in a family-oriented dining setting.

China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump’s summit with Xi

Foreign Minister Wang Yi talks to his Iranian Counterpart Abbas Araghchi (left) during the bilateral meeting in Beijing, yesterday China’s diplomatic role in the Iran

Hantavirus strain capable of human transmission found in cruise ship

An aerial view of the MV Hondius Dutch cruise ship anchored in the Atlantic off Cape Verde, Tuesday The cruise ship at the center of

1965 Huge Rhodesia election win for Smith

White voters in the African colony of Rhodesia have overwhelmingly backed Prime Minister Ian Smith’s Rhodesian Front which is demanding independence from the UK. Mr Smith’s

From Brazil’s rainforest to Rio, an all-Indigenous soccer team debuts with victory

A player for Originarios, a new soccer club in Rio’s fifth division made up exclusively of Indigenous players, controls the ball during a training session in Marica

24 hours that pushed Arsenal to the brink of a Premier and Champions double

In the space of 24 hours, Arsenal’s bid for a Premier League and Champions League double was given liftoff. Without even playing on Monday,

Foreign visitors return to Jewish pilgrimage under tight security

Jewish pilgrims take part in a procession as they attend an annual pilgrimage at the Ghriba synagogue in the resort of Djerba The annual Jewish

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company this week reached a $250 million settlement in

US violent crime is at its lowest in more than a century

Andrea Hagan, Loyola University The United States is experiencing one of the steepest declines in violent crime in modern history, including a murder rate at its lowest

Thursday, May 7, 2026 – edition no. 4945

* Taipa light — Gov’t slashes Northern Taipa development density by 45% while expanding green areas, public facilities and heritage protection measures * Society | New women’s development

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