Author: Lynzy Valles, MDT
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Gov’t lifts immediate prevention status as typhoon weakens
Severe Tropical Storm Tapah is gradually weakening and moving away from Macau, leading to a steady easing of local winds, authorities said this afternoon. According to ... -
Typhoon signal to lower as Tapah moves away
Severe Tropical Storm Tapah is gradually moving away after making landfall in Taishan City, Guangdong. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced that Typhoon Signal No. ... -
Signal No. 8 to remain hoisted until at least 10 a.m.
Typhoon Signal No. 8 will remain in force until at least 10 a.m. today as Severe Tropical Storm Tapah continues to affect Macau, according to the ... -
Leong Hong Sai calls for stronger dementia prevention measures in elderly care policy
Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai has warned that the city’s growing elderly population is driving a higher risk of dementia, urging the government to strengthen preventive measures ... -
SJM consolidates satellite casinos into expanded Lisboa floor
SJM Holdings Limited announced yesterday that its subsidiary, SJM Resorts, will acquire about 7,504 square metres of floor space at Hotel Lisboa for HKD529 million to ... -
Lawmaker calls for stronger measures against illegal workers
Lawmaker Che Sai Wang has urged the government to enforce tighter controls, citing the dozens of non-residents, including mainland students, caught working illegally in local workplaces. ... -
Foreign man caught smuggling cocaine into Macau
A Sierra Leonean man was intercepted at the local airport for allegedly smuggling cocaine hidden inside his body, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported. Authorities recovered 56 ... -
Taxi shortage looms as 100 e-hailing licenses set to expire
Catching a cab is expected to become even harder next month, as 100 e-hailing taxi licenses are set to expire at the end of September. The ... -
Two arrested for illegal money exchange in casinos
The Judiciary Police (PJ) yesterday arrested two men for engaging in illegal currency exchange activities, seizing more than MOP120,000 in cash, gaming chips, and related items. ... -
Lawmaker urges stricter exit policy for non-resident workers, questions talent scheme
Lawmaker Ron Lam has called on the government to accelerate the replacement of non-resident workers with locals and to clarify details of the Talent Recruitment Programme, arguing that ... -
Over half of loan interest subsidy quota still available
The SAR government’s SME Bank Loan Interest Subsidy Scheme, launched in mid-April, has so far received about 2,000 loan applications, with over 80% for new loans ... -
Gaming drives high summer occupancy in hotels, but September dip expected
The hotel industry is experiencing a strong rebound this summer, with occupancy rates driven largely by of gaming tourists, according to hotelier Rutger Verschuren. While July ... -
Artyzen Grand Lapa becomes first hotel to earn LEED O+M Gold Certification
Artyzen Grand Lapa has become the first hotel in Macau to attain the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification under the Operations and ... -
Typhoon signal to be downgraded as Wipha moves away
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has announced that Typhoon Signal No.8, currently in effect, will be downgraded to Signal No.3 at 10:30 p.m. as Typhoon ... -
Two pedestrians fined for walking on bridge during typhoon
Two pedestrians were fined after being found walking on the Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge amid the ongoing typhoon, a restricted area for foot traffic during ... -
Update: Typhoon Signal No. 9 possible as Signal No. 8 set for early issuance
Macau may be placed under Typhoon Signal No. 9 tomorrow morning as Signal No. 8 is scheduled to be hoisted at 4 a.m., according to the ... -
Sands Shopping Carnival returns with four-day event at Cotai Expo
The Sands Shopping Carnival has returned to The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, offering four days of retail, food, and family activities from yesterday to July 20. ... -
Woman arrested for fraud in employment scam reaching MOP500,000
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested a 50-year-old Filipina woman who runs a Japanese restaurant on Avenida Horta e Costa on suspicion of defrauding 26 Filipino ... -
Ron Lam among 12 disqualified candidates for AL election
A total of 12 candidates from two electoral lists, including lawmaker Ron Lam, have been disqualified from running in the upcoming Legislative Assembly election, the Electoral ... -
Studio City expands IP attractions amid Macau’s non-gaming pivot
Studio City is expanding its lineup of intellectual property (IP)-themed attractions in an effort to strengthen its identity as a family-focused entertainment destination. The move aligns ... -
Disney’s Magic Box brings a bold, imaginative twist to Macau’s stage
After drawing crowds across Buenos Aires, Johannesburg, Abu Dhabi, and Doha, Disney’s Magic Box is making its Macau debut, offering a live experience that reimagines a ... -
Gov’t revises 2025 gaming tax revenue downward by 5%
The government has revised its 2025 forecast for gaming tax revenue, lowering it by 5% due to global economic conditions and changing tourist spending patterns. According ... -
Dozens of public works sites show minor deficiencies in enclosure standards
More than a dozen public construction sites across the city have been flagged for minor deficiencies in fencing and site management, following inspections by a government ... -
Cabo Verde issues final warning to Macau Legend over stalled hotel-casino project
Cabo Verde’s government has issued a final ultimatum to Macau Legend, urging the company to present a new plan for its stalled hotel-casino project in Praia ... -
SME leader projects stronger business climate in second half
The business outlook for the second half of 2025 is showing signs of recovery, according to Sunny Ip, of the Macau Small and Medium Enterprises Development ... -
Authorities prevent over 190 fraud cases worth MOP30 million in Q1
Between January and March 2025, authorities prevented 192 fraud cases involving nearly MOP30 million, according to a response by the Office of the Secretary for Security ... -
ZAPE merchants call on gov’t intervention ahead of satellite casino closures
More than 70 business owners in the ZAPE district have submitted a petition calling on the government to intervene amid concerns over the upcoming closure of ... -
Residents report feeling tremors following Guangdong Earthquake
Several Macau residents reported feeling tremors early this evening, following a 4.3-magnitude earthquake that struck near Qingcheng District in Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province. According to the ... -
Asian Film Awards Academy announces second edition of International Film Camp
The Asian Film Awards Academy announced the second edition of the International Film Camp (IFC) and opened applications at a press conference on Friday at The ... -
49 investment projects report zero execution rate in Q1
Out of 202 active investment projects, 49 reported a 0% execution rate in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Legislative Assembly’s Follow-up Committee for ... -
Police warn of deepfake video impersonating Sam Hou Fai in investment scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has issued a public alert warning residents to remain vigilant against the use of deepfake videos that falsely impersonate the Chief Executive ... -
TSI upholds sentences in fake marriage case to obtain residency
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has upheld the conviction of two individuals involved in a fake marriage scheme aimed at obtaining Macau residency. In a ... -
Satellite casino exit spurring lease cancellations, says real estate association
The upcoming exit of satellite casinos by the end of the year, many located in ZAPE, has already begun to affect the local real estate market, ... -
Philippine Consulate in Macau celebrates contributions of nationals on Independence Day
The Philippine Consulate General in Macau commemorated the 127th anniversary of Philippine Independence yesterday, while also marking the vital contributions of the local Filipino community in ... -
Consumers shift to lightweight gold jewelry as prices stay high
With gold prices hovering at historically high levels, a gold industry association is prompting the sector to adapt by developing more lightweight jewelry to meet growing ...
