Author: Ricaela Diputado, MDT
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Macau resident arrested for allegedly defrauding domestic worker of MOP15,000
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) announced yesterday at a press conference that a 50-year-old unemployed Macau resident has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a Filipina ... -
Coloane flood control project takes shape as embankment construction progresses
Construction work on a flood control and drainage project in West Coloane is underway, with the embankment now visible along the shoreline, according to the Public ... -
Over 70,000 visit national security exhibition
More than 70,000 people attended Macau’s annual National Security Education Exhibition this year, according to organizers, with robot guides and new accessibility features introduced for the ... -
Gov’t rolls out expanded Happy Family Month, extends reach to Hengqin
In the lead-up to the United Nations (UN) International Day of Families, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced yesterday at a press conference for the 2026 ... -
Illegal construction complaints surge nearly 33%
Complaints about illegal construction works surged nearly 33% last year, with the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) receiving 2,153 complaints in 2025, up from 1,622 ... -
Cotai’s USD50b resort landscape gives Macau decades of unassailable lead, says Sands CEO
Macau’s massive integrated resort investments on the Cotai Strip have created a long-term competitive advantage that will be difficult to replicate in the region, Sands China ... -
Local mothers call for greater support on Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day celebrations unfolded across the city this past weekend, mothers and family advocacy groups used the occasion to renew calls for more robust support ... -
IAS advances rollout of social services in Zone A
Social service facilities in the Areia Preta district’s New Urban Zone A are being implemented in an orderly manner, with nurseries, elderly service centers, and vocational ... -
Hotel staff tip-off leads to drug bust involving couple
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested a Hong Kong couple on charges of drug trafficking, drug use, and improper possession of utensils or equipment, seizing 34.25 ... -
Hengqin Port’s smart immigration clearance lane to cut crossing time by 90%
The Smart Immigration Clearance system now operating at Hengqin Port’s one-stop vehicle lanes reduces crossing time from 100 seconds to just eight to 10 seconds, according ... -
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 equality, ... -
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. ... -
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 with ... -
Macao Foundation greenlights 743 grants totaling MOP199 million in Q1
First-quarter records from the Public Assets Supervision and Administration Bureau (DSGAP) show that the Macao Foundation authorized 743 separate funding allocations between January and March, with ... -
DSAT to introduce two-factor authentication for Northbound Macau vehicle scheme
Authorities will roll out dual-authentication login for the “Northbound Travel for Macau Vehicles” scheme starting May 15, in a bid to curb unauthorized booking bots and ... -
Authorities demolish three hazardous buildings ahead of typhoon season
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) demolished three dilapidated buildings last month after their owners failed to comply with removal orders, as authorities ramp up ... -
Macau joins China’s C929 certification team as four deals are signed
Civil aviation authorities from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau signed four cooperative arrangements in Hong Kong yesterday, deepening mutual recognition of airworthiness standards and launching ... -
Gov’t signs pharma MOU with Portugal, eyes biotech and medical devices
The Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau (ISAF) visited Portugal from April 19 to 22, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on pharmaceuticals and medical devices with Portugal’s National ... -
Hunan film internships return as Macau pushes youth into AI-powered media production
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has reopened applications for a month-long film and television production internship in Hunan province in southern China, as the government continues ... -
Gov’t rolls out May lineup led by two-month arts festival, obstacle challenge
Local authorities have unveiled a dense calendar of cultural and sports activities for May, headlined by the 36th Macao Arts Festival running from May 8 to ... -
Gov’t preps Labor Day crowd controls with up to 1.1 million arrivals
With the Labor Day holiday approaching, authorities have rolled out a series of traffic and crowd control measures to handle the expected influx of visitors from ... -
Macau New Neighbourhood surpasses 4,000 residents as larger units unveiled
More than 4,000 people are now living in the Macau New Neighbourhood housing project in Hengqin, a key milestone for the cross-border development designed for Macau ... -
Macau signals bid for mainland Chinese student market as Hong Kong, Singapore loom as rivals
Macau is signaling it wants to compete with Hong Kong, Singapore, and Western countries for Chinese students seeking cross-border education, as the city’s education authority led ... -
Gov’t sees 10% rise in suspicious transaction reports
Macau recorded a 10% increase in suspicious transaction reports in the first quarter of 2026, as authorities warn that rapid growth in virtual assets, digital payments ... -
Six-year programme equips neurodivergent participants to lead public events
A six-year training programme in Macau has been helping neurodivergent participants develop the skills needed to organise and eventually lead public events, with organisers highlighting a ... -
Hoteliers brace for tepid Golden Week as room rates slip 10%
With Golden Week days away, the hotel industry faces an uncomfortable reality: rooms are filling, but rates aren’t keeping up. Average daily rates have softened by ... -
Tap Seac Craft Market draws strong turnout as vendors point to business opportunities
Vendors at the Tap Seac Craft Market say strong crowds, repeat customers, and growing business opportunities are key highlights of this year’s spring edition, which opened ... -
Macau and Vietnam endorse criminal judicial assistance draft
Macau and Vietnam have initialed a draft criminal judicial assistance agreement following two days of consultations held in Macau, marking progress toward formal cross-border legal cooperation. ... -
Macau Orchestra posts MOP56 million deficit as financial pressure persists
Macao Orchestra Company Limited, which manages the city’s two flagship orchestras, remained in the red for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, posting a loss of ... -
Gov’t secures 43 trade deals in Spain mission
Macau’s first economic and trade mission to Spain has resulted in 43 cooperation agreements and 104 business matching sessions during a one-day conference in Madrid. The ... -
CURB to open 50 buildings to public under open house programme
Macau residents and visitors will be given rare access to around 50 buildings across the city this November as the Center for Architecture and Urbanism (CURB) ... -
Authorities crack down on ‘cigar-shaped egg rolls’ as tobacco control enforcement tightens
In an unusual twist to routine health inspections, authorities have seized cigar-shaped egg rolls from local shops, highlighting an expanded crackdown on loopholes in Macau’s tobacco ... -
Hotels focus on efficiency as Golden Week demand expected to rise
Macau hotels are turning to internal efficiency measures to remain competitive during the upcoming Golden Week holiday, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive up ... -
Incense sticks found at hut fire scene in suspected arson case
A fire that destroyed a tin-roofed wooden hut in Coloane on Monday is being treated as suspected arson after burned incense sticks were discovered at the ... -
Lawmaker calls for upgrades to bus app to improve accuracy and coverage
Nearly a decade after its launch, the “Bus Traveling System” mobile application still lacks full coverage of passenger occupancy data and faces accuracy issues, according to ...
