Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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TUI denies parents’ request to intervene in son’s divorce
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has denied the parents’ request to intervene in their local son’s divorce, specifically regarding the division of assets between the ... -
Over 1,300 locals take recruitment exam for Hengqin jobs
Over 1,300 local residents took part in a written examination on Saturday to recruit personnel for the executive committee in Hengqin. According to the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao ... -
BT7 plot sports field construction begins tomorrow, traffic constraints enforced
The construction of a new sports field in Taipa will start tomorrow, with several traffic constraints being enforced in the area, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) ... -
Coutinho seeks clear definition of rights and duties of robots amid fears of human replacement
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho wants the government to quickly legislate on the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and establish clear legal definitions of what constitutes a ... -
AL introduces AI voice system for lawmakers’ speech translations
The Legislative Assembly (AL) has introduced a new method to broadcast the Portuguese translations of lawmakers’ speeches and inquiries, particularly during the period before the agenda. ... -
The ‘almost forgotten’ day of the city: Why June 24 is not a bigger deal
In Western cultures, June 24 has traditionally been linked to midsummer and the feast day of Saint John the Baptist. While Macau’s ancient traditions, namely the ... -
TSI rejects appeal from Burmese woman sentenced to expulsion from Macau
A Burmese woman has had her appeal to remain in Macau on humanitarian grounds dismissed after the courts upheld an expulsion order. The case dates back ... -
FIA president likens local GP to FIA Games for its variety
The president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has described the Macau Grand Prix (GP) as a kind of FIA Games. Ben ... -
BYD F1 entry would fulfill a longtime ambition: FIA president
The potential entry of the Chinese manufacturer BYD into Formula 1 would fulfill a longtime ambition of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), FIA president Mohammed ... -
Cost control and supporting local organizers are the main roles of the FIA
The president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has said that the main roles of the FIA are to ensure cost ... -
FIA unveils new format for GT World Cup, creates Silver Cup for ‘emerging talent’
The governing body of international motorsport, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has announced a new format for this year’s FIA GT World Cup, which will ... -
IAM to conduct tree trimming until the end of this month, traffic to be suspended
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will conduct a series of tree-trimming activities throughout Macau. These activities aim to prepare the trees for the potential impacts of ... -
CE holds government briefing in preparation for the ministerial meeting
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, has held a meeting with all relevant public departments to strengthen coordination and ensure the smooth hosting of the ... -
Organizers hopeful about synergistic effects of hosting ‘the best in the world’
Fifteen years on, Macau is getting ready to once again receive the women’s Finals of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL), the competition that replaced the former ... -
CE: Orientation fund not expected to generate substantial returns early on
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai has clarified that the government does not expect the recently created orientation fund to generate substantial investment returns from the ... -
Strengthening good governance requires dialogue with the legislative branch: CE
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai has stated that strengthening and improving good governance requires closer coordination between the executive and legislative branches. Speaking at the ... -
Economy expected to slow in June before rebounding in summer
Macau’s economy is set to soften in June before staging a gradual rebound over the summer months, according to the latest forecast by the Macau Economic ... -
Gov’t to keep ceiling for dismissal compensation unchanged
The government has decided to keep the ceiling for dismissal compensation unchanged. The news was announced in a statement from the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), ... -
Courage is the Missing Policy
Macau has a problem with its transportation network. It is obvious, undeniable, and ultimately not as complex as it appears to solve. There are too many ... -
Association gathers views on Five-Year Plan
The Macau Economic Association (AECM) held a symposium early last week to gather experts’ and scholars’ views on the direction of the local economy under the ... -
Gov’t promotes tourism in Lisbon with dragon and lion dances
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has once again traveled to Portugal to participate in the Lisbon Festivities and promote Macau as a tourist destination. MGTO ... -
World Cup to affect local GGR up to 10%, analysts says
The FIFA World Cup 2026, taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico through July 19, is likely to affect the local gaming industry, with ... -
Macau SLOT concession renewed for another year
Local sole sports betting concessionaire Macau Slot Co. Ltd. has seen its concession renewed for another year, with the government’s official gazette publishing the concession contract ... -
Bill proposing complete ban on possession and use of vapes advances
A bill proposing amendments to Macau’s smoking prevention and control law has been passed in its first reading at the Legislative Assembly (AL). Among other provisions, ... -
EPM director to lead Portuguese school in Luanda
Ac·cio de Brito, the current director of the Portuguese School of Macau (EPM), is leaving the local institution to head the Portuguese School of Luanda (EPL) ... -
Former Wynn Macau COO Ciarán Carruthers named CEO of UAE regulator
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has appointed casino executive Ciarán Carruthers as its new CEO, tasking him with overseeing the ... -
Labor law revisions advance as lawmakers clash over leave proposals
The bill proposing amendments to the Labor Relations Law on matters such as maternity leave and annual leave passed its first reading with unanimous approval from ... -
Traditional street and market vendors are in serious decline, association says
Traditional street and market vendors are facing serious challenges and an unprecedented decline, representatives from the Macau Market Vendors Mutual Aid Association have said in a ... -
Cigarettes, silver, and used electronics continue to top cases of smuggling
Tobacco products, e-cigarettes, silver pellets, and used electronics continue to top the list of products most often caught by the authorities while attempting to be smuggled ... -
Gov’t moves forward with sports facilities on idle Taipa and Nam Van plots
The government has decided to temporarily use two idle land plots to build sports facilities. According to the Land and Public Works Bureau (DSOP), the BT7 ... -
F4 World Cup grid to expand to 24 cars this year, teams take central role
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has announced that it has amended the entry model for this year’s second running of the FIA Formula 4 (F4) ... -
Weather-impacted Isle of Man TT concludes prematurely
The Isle of Man (IOM) TT Races have concluded their 2026 edition prematurely following a weather-impacted event, organizers announced. Following consultation between the Clerk of the ... -
Local banks complete 23 cross-border transactions on first day of mBridge participation
After joining mBridge, the Multilateral Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Bridge, local banks completed 23 cross-border transactions on the first day, according to the Monetary Authority ... -
Customs continue to seize large quantities of smuggled goods
The Customs Service (SA) continues to detect and seize large quantities of products being smuggled across the border into and out of Macau. According to the ... -
TUI rejects appeal by PSP chief in disciplinary case
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has ruled in a case involving a chief of the Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the force’s disciplinary proceedings ...
