House of Dancing Water premiere awarded at the 2025 TITAN Brand Awards

The House of Dancing Water earned top international honors at the 2025 TITAN Brand Awards, winning both a Platinum award for “Best Brand Awareness Campaign” and a Gold

‘Friends Fest’ brings community together for stray animals

The two-day “Friends Fest” was staged over the weekend at the Grand Coloane Resort, bringing together community members, organizations, and pet enthusiasts to support stray animals. According

André Cheong elected president with 100% of the votes

Recently appointed lawmaker André Cheong was elected today as the new Legislative Assembly (AL) president. Cheong, former Secretary for Administration and Justice, was targeted in a recent cabinet reshuffle by

30 hours of Ragasa caused more disruption than damage

Exactly thirty hours after the hoisting of Typhoon Signal No.8, which initiated the state of immediate prevention, such an alert state has ended with the downgrading of the former Super

Signal No.8 to be replaced by No.3 between 9 p.m. and 12 a.m.

Information from the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) noted that severe typhoon Ragasa made landfall at 6 p.m. near Yangjiang (Guangdong), about 170 km west-southwest of Macau. According to the SMG,

Typhoon warning signal to be lowered to 8 at 4 p.m.

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced that Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 10 will be downgraded to Signal No. 8 at 4 p.m. today, following a similar decision taken in

At least 15 requested help for evacuation as flooding inundates Macau

A Red Storm surge warning is active as severe flooding has inundated Macau, resulting in the evacuation of 15 residents by authorities. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) reported that at

Number of incidents grow, two bridges partially flooded

An update report from the Civil Protection Operations Centre (COPC) has noted a significant increase in incidents recorded as Super Typhoon Ragasa passes through Macau. As a consequence of the flood

Inner Harbour, Barra and Patane to suffer power outages

The Civil Protection Operations Centre (COPC) has informed that, in consequence of the flood level reaching 1 meter or above in some areas of the Inner Harbour, the CEM will

Flooding reported at Inner Harbour

At 9:30 a.m., flooding started in Macau's Inner Harbour area. Data on water monitoring level provided by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) shows that the Inner Harbour station detected

Wind intensifies as Ragasa edging closer, no significant flooding

At 8 a.m., Super Typhoon Ragasa continued to approach, intensifying the wind and bringing heavy rainfall. According to the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG), the typhoon was estimated to be about

Signal No. 8 remains in effect, 9 and 10 at early hours of tomorrow

Typhoon Signal No. 8 and Red Storm surge remain in force as the Super Typhoon continues to approach. At 10 p.m., Ragasa was well inside the 300-kilometer circle, with the

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 scheme, indicates that the

Signal 8 hoisted as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches

Local authorities hoisted the typhoon Signal No. 8 at 5 p.m. local time as Super Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest on record, is approaching the city. At that time,

Ragasa spurs early preparations as residents and businesses brace for impact 

As the weather forecast predicts severe conditions later today and Wednesday, precautionary measures are in place in key urban areas throughout the city. By 3:30 p.m. today, many retailers had shuttered

Privates urged to allow employee departures before 5 p.m.

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned that Super Typhoon Ragasa may pass within 100 kilometers of Macau tomorrow morning, bringing Force 12 winds and heavy rain; in response,

All Macau-Taipa bridges to close this evening ahead of No. 8 signal

As part of the operational deployment for Super Typhoon Ragasa, Macau authorities announced that a No. 8 typhoon signal will be issued at 5 p.m., leading to the temporary closure

Evacuation plan starts, 17 emergency shelters open

The evacuation plan began at 1 p.m. today, with residents instructed to gather at three designated assembly points— the public markets of São Domingos, São Lourenço and Patane —before being

Orange storm surge will be issued at 1 p.m.

Local government has announced that an orange storm surge warning will be issued at 1 p.m. today, indicating potential flooding of 1 to 1.5 meters in low-lying areas. The Secretary for

Winnie Hsin to celebrate 40-year music career with Macau concert

Renowned as the “Healing Queen” of the Chinese music scene, Winnie Hsin will mark her 40-year music career with an exclusive concert tour, “My Melodies · Our Memories,” kicking

MACAU DAILY TIMES