Author: Times Reporter
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Leong Pou U calls for limits on outdoor work during extreme heat
Lawmaker Leong Pou U has urged the government to strengthen occupational safety protections for outdoor workers as extreme weather becomes more frequent, including clearer rules on ... -
Flu remains city’s most reported infectious disease in July
Macau recorded 2,936 cases of notifiable diseases in July, with influenza remaining the most commonly reported infection in the community, according to the latest data from ... -
Gov’t studying need for two-bedroom units for two-person households
The Housing Bureau (IH) is continuing to study the actual need for two-bedroom social housing units among two-person households to ensure the effective use of public ... -
MGTO expands promotion in Spain and Portugal through trade visits
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has stepped up promotional efforts in Spain and Portugal, inviting tourism operators to Macau for familiarization visits while expanding multichannel ... -
Lawmaker urges review of Coloane village homes’ aging power infrastructure
Lawmaker Leong Pou U has urged the government to assess and upgrade aging electricity infrastructure in Coloane’s old village areas, saying existing power capacity may no ... -
Corruption watchdog flags potential collusion in IC cleaning tender
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has found that two companies bidding for a cleaning services contract with the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) had overlapping members in ... -
Guangdong-Macau fair draws 90,000 visitors, secures 49 deals
The 2026 Guangdong-Macao Branded Products Fair attracted more than 90,000 visitors during its four-day run, generating 49 cooperation agreements and more than 460 business-matching sessions, organizers ... -
Four security officers in pretrial detention over alleged Cotai casino protection racket
Four security officers from a Cotai integrated resort have been placed in pretrial detention over allegations that they formed part of a criminal group involved in ... -
British Army faces pressure over abuse claims at teen college
The British Army is under mounting pressure after a BBC investigation uncovered allegations of rape, sexual assault and widespread misogyny at its main training college for ... -
Lawmaker urges gov’t to improve civil service mobility and retirement benefits
Lawmaker Song Pek Kei has urged the government to further improve the civil service career system and mobility mechanisms, while calling for additional support measures to ... -
SMEs receive MOP32.6 million in gov’t support in 1H
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) approved 101 applications under its Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Aid Scheme in the first half (1H) of the ... -
Guangzhou, Shanghai strengthen cultural tourism ties with Nansha as key hub
On the agenda Guangzhou and Shanghai are seeking deeper cooperation in the cultural and tourism sectors, with an exchange event held in Shanghai aimed at creating ... -
MGTO promotes GBA links through Korea and Thailand market exchanges
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has organized a series of exchange and familiarization activities for its market representatives from Korea and Thailand, aiming to encourage ... -
Zone CE calls for stronger Macau-Hengqin integration as zone nears fifth anniversary
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai chaired the fifth meeting of the Leading Group for the Promotion of the Development of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in ... -
Woman detained after allegedly sheltering overstayer for six years
A woman was arrested by police after allegedly providing accommodation to another Vietnamese woman who had overstayed in Macau for six years, the Judiciary Police (PJ) ... -
Lawmaker raises concerns over digital addiction among children
Lawmaker Chan Lai Kei has urged the government to strengthen support measures for parents and improve early intervention mechanisms to address growing concerns over digital addiction ... -
Cooperation Zone enters ‘implementation phase’ as leaders set four priorities for next stage
The Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin is entering a more demanding phase of development focused on execution, industrial rollout, and institutional integration, Chief Executive Sam ... -
GBA travel shows preference for coastal leisure and local cultural experiences
Analysis China’s tourism market demonstrated sustained vitality during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with a blend of cultural tradition, shifting travel behavior, and diversified destination choices ... -
Jinma Bridge connected, set to boost GBA transport capacity
On the agenda The Jinma Bridge, a major component of the Guangzhou–Zhaoqing Expressway project, was successfully joined on Monday, marking an important construction milestone and paving ... -
Crime Police warn of Facebook scams involving fake travel and food pages
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have warned the public about fraudulent advertisements circulating on Facebook, where scammers impersonate local travel agencies or specialty food retailers to sell ... -
More facilities planned for Zone A as gov’t reviews housing issues
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) said it is paying close attention to feedback from residents who have moved into public housing estates in the New Urban ... -
Enforcement body cameras not intended for documenting smoking violations
Government officials clarified yesterday that new cameras mandated under the Tobacco Control Act amendment are strictly for officer safety during volatile confrontations, not for gathering evidence ... -
PJ arrests two smugglers in prescription drug trafficking scheme
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested two suspected parallel traders for allegedly helping a criminal syndicate smuggle 660 pills of controlled substances – phentermine and methylphenidate ... -
Gov’t to expand trade platform to Spanish-speaking nations
The SAR plans to expand its economic footprint by extending its trade platform for Portuguese-speaking countries to include Spanish-speaking nations during China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period ... -
AULP meeting opens in Macau, highlights Greater Bay Area–Lusophone higher education cooperation
On the agenda The 35th Annual Meeting of the Association of Portuguese Speaking Universities (AULP) opened on June 15 at the University of Macau (UM), bringing ... -
UM to transfer 4,000 students to Hengqin campus by 2029
The University of Macau’s (UM) Hengqin campus project is expected to be fully completed by 2029, when it will accommodate around 4,000 students, rector Yonghua Song ... -
Over 150 academics gather to deepen China-Portuguese education links
Macau is stepping up efforts to strengthen China–Portuguese-speaking countries academic cooperation and bilingual talent development, as more than 150 university leaders and representatives gathered for a ... -
Forum Macao: City to deepen global tourism and trade connectivity
As Macau is set to host the 13th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting from June 24 to 28, authorities are projecting that the event will further reinforce ... -
Family mediation cases rise as new system takes effect
Macau’s family mediation framework will officially take effect in 2026, with early data showing a growing demand for related services, according to the Social Welfare Bureau. ... -
Regulator denies ‘black box’ casino claims
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has refuted online claims regarding an alleged “black box” system in local casinos, saying the circulating information is false ... -
Sam Hou Fai highlights China–Portugal ties, platform role in economic and cultural cooperation
The SAR government is committed to further leveraging Macau’s strengths and enhancing its role as a platform serving cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, Chief Executive ... -
Tang Tingshu and the Pearl River Beginning of Modern China
Analysis Long before the Greater Bay Area became shorthand for high-speed rail, container ports and cross-border capital flows, the estuary of the Pearl River was already ... -
Beijing’s capital controls may test Hong Kong property rebound: report
A fresh crackdown by Beijing on cross-border capital flows is casting uncertainty over one of the strongest drivers of Hong Kong’s property recovery: mainland Chinese buyers. ... -
Beijing to promote drones and flying cars via new safety department
China is accelerating its ambitions in the “low-altitude economy” with the creation of a dedicated aviation safety department to oversee drones and flying cars, according to ... -
PSP records over 5,000 ‘lost property not reported’ cases in three years
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) received 5,237 cases of “lost property not reported” from 2023 to 2025, including 315 involving suspects, official data showed. Macau ...
