Author: Ricaela Diputado, MDT
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Three colleagues arrested for failing to report found phone
Three individuals – one local resident and two non-resident workers – have been arrested for failing to report found property after allegedly keeping a mobile phone ... -
Facial recognition clearance extended to Qingmao port and HZMB
Today marks the rollout of Smart Immigration Clearance at Qingmao Port and the Zhuhai-Macao Hall of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), extending the facial recognition-based system ... -
Youth internship programme in Hengqin opens doors to Portuguese, Spanish markets
A new internship programme launched by the government is offering local youth a direct pathway to career opportunities linked to the city’s role as a bridge ... -
CCAC uncovers courier kickback scheme involving HKD1.1 million in bribes
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has uncovered a long-running corruption scheme in which a local supplier allegedly paid monthly kickbacks to secure subcontracted parcel delivery services ... -
Workshop raises GBA integration questions due to local-only policy
The “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Song Writers Quest 2026–2027” officially launched yesterday, but its accompanying training workshop, positioned as a pathway to the regional competition, ... -
Morgan Stanley holds off on casinos, citing uncertain recovery outlook
With second-quarter earnings season approaching, Morgan Stanley is advising investors to remain on the sidelines when it comes to Macau gaming stocks, arguing that cheap valuations ... -
Lawmaker raises concerns over elderly residence services and rent
Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai has submitted a written interpellation to the government requesting updates on three outstanding issues concerning the “Residence for the Elderly,” the government’s ... -
Macau hotels feel pressure as Zhuhai, Hengqin lure guests
Hotels on the Macau peninsula are facing pressure from expanding room supply and shifting visitor preferences, with occupancy rates and average daily rates declining in the ... -
Cultural Week to debut in Qinghai, connecting Macau, Beijing
The 18th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries will run from June 27 to July 10, connecting Macau, Qinghai, and Beijing under the theme “Convergence ... -
Cloud ban puts Macau at competitive disadvantage in regional AI race, tech leaders warn
Tech leaders and resort executives warned yesterday that rigid regulatory frameworks risk hamstringing Macau’s digital ambitions, exposing a stark competitive gap as neighboring regional hubs aggressively ... -
UM lecture ignites China–US climate and EV debate with Nobel laureate
A lecture at the University of Macau (UM) on climate change turned into an exchange over the widening climate and technology divide between China and the ... -
Mak Mak takes to the rails as themed LRT carriages begin service
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and Macau Light Rapid Transit Corporation, Limited (MLM) unveiled the city’s first Mak Mak-themed train yesterday, marking a creative collaboration ... -
Comfortable convenience, but at what cost?
Being born and raised in Macau as a resident comes with undeniable privileges. Many of us become so accustomed to the ease of life here that ... -
MGM expands lion dance programs for youth development
Lion dance can support youth development across sport, culture, music and teamwork, according to MGM senior vice president of brand marketing Catarina Lio, who spoke at ... -
Culture-sports synergy drives Dragon Boat Festival
The 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races, held on June 13, 14, and scheduled for June 19 at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, are ... -
Canada’s Consul General calls for stronger national profile in macau
As Canada seeks to diversify its trade relationships and strengthen its global presence, the country’s Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau has urged Canadians to ... -
Hotelier optimistic for summer tourism boost despite slow June
Hotel occupancy expectations for the upcoming summer season remain positive despite a sluggish June, according to Rutger Verschuren, vice chairman of the Macau Hotel Association and ... -
Philippine Consulate marks Independence Day with moment of silence for earthquake victims
The Philippine Consulate General in Macau commemorated the 128th anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence yesterday at a reception held at Artyzen Grand Lapa, drawing ... -
Hengqin Lotus Festival to open with Macau collaboration
The 4th Hengqin Lotus Festival will run from June 26 to July 10 at the Hengqin Lotus Garden, showcasing over 100 varieties of lotus and water ... -
Macau expands iris clearance to non-resident workers, students starting today
Starting today, eligible non-resident workers and non-resident students enrolled in Macau’s higher education institutions will be granted access to the city’s iris automated clearance service, authorities ... -
PUMCH performs routine robotic chest surgeries to treat major illnesses locally
The Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) announced today that its Department of Thoracic Surgery has successfully integrated Da Vinci robotic surgery into routine practice, having ... -
Forum urges clearer targets for Macau’s Third Five-Year Plan
A forum hosted by the Collective Wisdom Policy Center yesterday morning called on the government to establish clearer numerical targets and performance indicators for the city’s ... -
MPU eyes global top 100 partnerships while building Hengqin tech hub
Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) will pursue partnerships with top 100 universities in the QS World University Rankings, while using its new Hengqin campus to address weaknesses ... -
Man arrested for allegedly raping his domestic helper
A 54-year-old local businessman has been arrested for allegedly raping his newly hired Myanmar domestic helper after threatening not to process her work permit, the Judiciary ... -
Neighborhood associations propose repurposing former prison site for tour bus parking
With the peak tourist season approaching, neighborhood associations proposed converting the former Coloane Prison site into a dedicated parking area for tour buses as part of ... -
Authorities pledge fewer manhole covers, smoother roads under new coordination plan
Authorities are stepping up efforts to reduce the number of manhole covers on roadways and improve driving conditions, following concerns raised by a local lawmaker over ... -
Gov’t to add six controlled substances to drug law, submission expected this summer
Macau is set to amend its drug law to include six new controlled substances following approval by the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, with the ... -
Macau to open first mainland ‘Youth Home’ in Guangzhou this fall
The first “Macau Youth Homes” on the mainland is expected to be established in Guangzhou in the third quarter of this year, creating a one-stop development ... -
Gov’t restructures IAM, new leadership vows ‘every public demand will be followed up’
Four newly appointed members of the Administration Committee on Municipal Affairs took their oaths of office yesterday, as a government restructuring law took effect, streamlining the ... -
Over 1,000 applications rejected in 2025 cash handout scheme as gov’t publishes eligibility breakdown
Over 1,000 applications were rejected under Macau’s 2025 Wealth Partaking Scheme, with authorities citing “humanitarian and appropriate grounds” after reviewing more than 56,000 submissions, officials said ... -
DSEDT launches ‘Macau Signature’ collective brand to boost local businesses overseas
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) officially launched the “Macau Signature Brand Plan” yesterday at the Complex of Commerce and Trade Cooperation Platform for China ... -
Pahiyas Festival brings Filipino heritage and devotion to Macau stage
The 24th San Isidro Labrador Pahiyas Festival 2026 brought Filipino culture and community spirit to the Chan Meng Kam Theatre yesterday, drawing over 200 attendees in ... -
SMG issues first red rainstorm warning of the year, with midweek heat to follow
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) issued a rainstorm warning early yesterday morning, lasting nearly three hours. This included the first red rainstorm warning of 2026. ... -
CCAC uncovers attendance records fraud at public school
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has uncovered a case involving alleged falsification of attendance records by three teachers and an information technology (IT) worker at a ... -
MasterChef Asia returns, chooses Macau as filming location
The competitive cooking series MasterChef Asia is returning after a 10-year hiatus, with Macau being selected as the host destination for its upcoming ten-episode season. Production ...
