Author: Ricaela Diputado, MDT
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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 ... -
Police report two rape cases in two consecutive days
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced that it had received reports of two rape cases in Macau on two consecutive days. The latest case was disclosed on ... -
Crystal Palace phase two to launch this summer
The second phase of the “Crystal Palace” gaming area at the Hotel Lisboa property is expected to open in July or August, Daisy Ho, chairman and ... -
Free workshops, tours for Cultural Heritage Day
In observance of China Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will offer a series of free workshops, guided tours, and exhibitions at ... -
Police crackdown on illegal currency exchange uncovers 32 cases
The Unitary Police Service (SPU) has concluded a 13-day special operation targeting illegal currency exchange and other criminal activities, resulting in 32 cases of illicit money ... -
Gov’t launches summer activities with 46,000 places, new AI workshops
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) and the Sports Bureau announced today that the 2026 Summer Activities will offer approximately 46,000 places for children and ... -
Healthcare subsidy scheme coverage of Guangdong to strengthen GBA Integration: Alvis Lo
Extending the Healthcare Subsidy Scheme to Guangdong “is a concrete step in implementing the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao GBA and the integrated development of Macau ... -
Air Macau set to relaunch Manila route starting July 2
Air Macau is slated to resume flights between Macau and Manila on July 2, operating five times per week. The Macau flag carrier will fly the ... -
Satellite milestone advances geomagnetic navigation research and applications
The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) celebrated a milestone yesterday with the third anniversary of the Macau Science Satellite-1 (MSS-1) launch, unveiling a series ... -
Macau Open Badminton returns with record prize money and AI innovation
The “Sands China Ltd. Macau Open Badminton 2026” will be held from June 16 to 21 at the Macao East Asian Games Dome, featuring a record ... -
Int’l Children’s Arts Festival returns with 1,000 activities
The International Children’s Arts Festival will return to Macau this summer from July to August, featuring approximately 1,000 sessions of activities and performances, the Cultural Affairs ... -
Inclusion advocates warn support system lagging behind rising needs
As the week-long INCLUSION Conference and Festival 2026 opened for its second day at the School of the Nations (SON) yesterday, educators and administrators acknowledged progress ... -
Temporary traffic arrangements for Drunken Dragon Festival Parade from Thursday
Multiple roads in Macau will implement temporary traffic arrangements from May 21 to 24 to facilitate the Drunken Dragon Festival and Lion Dance Parade organized by ... -
Experts caution against overreliance on AI in responsible gaming, call for clear standards
As artificial intelligence increasingly permeates the global gaming industry, a panel of experts at the G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo last week delivered a sharp ... -
Local woman loses over MOP1.5 million in online investment scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday that a middle-aged female resident has reported a loss of MOP1.52 million after falling victim to an online investment scam. ...
