Author: Times Reporter
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The GBA’s tech surge offers global investors a rare opening
Analysis The Greater Bay Area (GBA) has long been touted as China’s Silicon Valley, but a new wave of capital, policy and consumer adoption is giving ... -
Sixth young entrepreneurs awards honor 79, including eight from Macau
In The News The sixth Greater Bay Area Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs Awards Ceremony, organized by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Entrepreneurs Union, was held ... -
Local Team wins gold at International Anti-Corruption Hackathon
A team of young Macau coders, named “Just do,” has been crowned champion of the “Coding4Integrity Asian Youth Anti-Corruption Hackathon,” winning the gold award for their ... -
‘No Skate!’ awarded as best film at MISFF
The Macao International Shorts Film Festival (MISFF) wrapped up with the short film “No Skate!” being awarded best film of the festival. The awards ceremony ... -
Typhoon Signal No. 9 to be hoisted at 4am Wednesday
According to the Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG), Super Typhoon Ragasa is moving steadily west-northwest toward the Pearl River Estuary and is expected to pass ... -
Red Storm surge warning into force, no reports of flooding
Local authorities have raised the warning level regarding Storm surge from Orange to Red at 6 p.m. local time. The warning, the fourth of a five-level ... -
SSM reports two new imported cases of chikungunya fever
The Health Bureau (SSM) reported two imported cases of Chikungunya fever, marking the 15th and 16th imported cases in Macau this year. In a statement released ... -
Exhibitor subsidies unveiled with new digital platform and simpler incentives
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) has announced major refinements to its funding programs, emphasizing digitalization, simpler incentives, and stronger international cooperation for the MICE ... -
Artificial Intelligence in the GBA: From policy to daily life
Analysis Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a policy priority in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA); it is increasingly embedded in daily life, ... -
Economic housing pre-sale buyers begin key collection
The first batch of pre-sale buyers for the Economic Housing Scheme in Zone A will be allowed to begin key collection procedures starting today at the ... -
E-payments through catering, retail industries see summer surge in July
Electronic payment transactions across the catering and retail sectors experienced a significant month-on-month increase in July, according to the latest data from the Statistics and Census ... -
China’s bicycle ownership on the rise as low-carbon travel takes off
China’s bicycle ownership has topped 200 million, with an additional 380 million electric-powered two-wheelers in use, bolstering low-carbon travel, data from the China Bicycle Association showed ... -
CE urges quality enterprises, projects to invest in Macau and Hengqin
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai called on quality enterprises and projects to invest in Macau and Hengqin during a virtual address at the inauguration of the ... -
PJ urges stronger cybersecurity measures amid growing risks
Macau’s overall cybersecurity remains stable, but risks are becoming increasingly severe, the Deputy Director of the Judiciary Police (PJ), Lai Man Vai, said yesterday. Speaking at ... -
Police arrest 550 in cross-border crime crackdown
In a month-long crackdown, local authorities arrested 551 people on suspicion of criminal activity and prosecuted 314 for smuggling, in what officials described as having achieved ... -
Asian Film Camp 2025 names eight winning short films
The International Film Camp (IFC) 2025 concluded yesterday at The Londoner Macao, with the Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA) announcing eight winning short film projects, including ... -
Gaming tax revenue reaches MOP61.8 billion in August
The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) reported that Macau’s gaming sector continues to fuel the region’s finances, with gaming tax revenue reaching MOP61.88 billion by August, up ... -
Campaigning ends at midnight as cooling-off period begins
The campaign period for the eighth Legislative Assembly Election ends at midnight tonight, marking the start of the cooling-off period. The Electoral Affairs Commission for the ... -
Jury, films set for Macao International Shorts Festival
The Macao International Shorts Film Festival has confirmed its prestigious jury lineup, featuring Icelandic-German director Gunnur Martinsdóttir Schlüter, whose film FÁR received a Special Mention at ... -
Macao Grand Prix Museum launches Pirelli Legend Racing Tyres Exhibition
The Macao Grand Prix Museum opened the “Macao Grand Prix Museum X The Pirelli Legend” – Racing Tyres Theme Exhibition yesterday, celebrating Pirelli’s 118-year legacy and ... -
China, Portugal reinforce Macau’s role in bilateral relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro met in Beijing yesterday, emphasizing the strong historical ties between China and Portugal and stressing Macau’s ... -
Iao Hon Market undergoing upgrades to facilities
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) launched a four-phase renovation of Iao Hon Market last week, with work already underway. This initiative aims to renovate existing hawker ... -
Joint GBA anti-drug operations disrupt 23 cases last year
Joint operations across Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong last year led to the disruption of 23 drug-related cases, the seizure of more than 2.2 tonnes of ... -
Legends to appear at first NBA House in Macau
Macau will host its first NBA House event from Oct. 8 to Oct. 12, featuring basketball icons Shaquille O’Neal, Stephon Marbury, Tim Hardaway Sr., Shawn Marion, ... -
Macao Week debuts with 28 SMEs in Wuhan, Hubei
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) will lead a delegation of 28 Macao small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in “Macao Week,” held for ... -
Sands China marks 1.1 billion-visitor milestone
Sands China Ltd. has welcomed more than 1.1 billion visitors to its properties in Macau, marking a milestone in two decades of development in the city. ... -
SSM welcomes new batch of over 400 medical interns for 2025/26
The Health Bureau (SSM) launched the 2025/2026 internship program on Sept.1 involving 446 interns across 14 healthcare professional categories. This year’s program includes a wide range ... -
Hotels report strong summer, eye Golden Week growth
Macau’s hotel sector reported a strong summer performance, with July and August exceeding expectations, according to Rutger Verschuren, vice chairman of the Macau Hotel Association. Verschuren, ... -
FMCC holds fundraiser for supporting inclusivity, the Olympics and autism
This September, Macau’s France Macau Chamber of Commerce (FMCC) will host its 17th Annual Charity Gala Dinner 2025, combining French elegance with a mission to support ... -
Consumption campaign receives positive feedback from senior citizens
The Macau Consumer Grand Prix campaign kicked off yesterday, receiving positive feedback from senior citizens, with many opting to use it for daily food purchases. The ... -
Macau named Muslim-friendly destination at ASTINDO 2025
Macau was recognized as a Muslim-friendly destination for the first time at the ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025, held in Jakarta, Indonesia, last week. The Macao Government ... -
Eastern unity through the Macao Chinese Orchestra’s 2025–26 season
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has launched the Macao Chinese Orchestra’s 2025–26 Concert Season, which opened on Saturday at the Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium. This ... -
Public bus ridership hits record high despite capacity strains
The public bus system is experiencing unprecedented demand, with the average daily ridership reaching 626,700 passengers in the first half of 2025 – the highest figure ... -
Sports Bureau faces scrutiny after faulty contract reassignment
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has criticized the Sports Bureau (ID) for awarding pool management and lifeguard service contracts to a company that previously failed to ... -
Macau explores new flight links to Middle East and Central Asia
Macau is ramping up efforts to broaden its international flight network, targeting new connections with Middle Eastern countries and strengthening ties to European destinations. In a ...
