Counseling center data shows rising gambling risks among young adults

Data from a 24-hour gambling counseling hotline and online support services show that 2,567 help requests were recorded in 2025, with the majority coming from individuals

Local youngster lost MOP13,000 in online gambling scam

A local youngster has reportedly lost about MOP13,000 while attempting to play on an “Online Baccarat” platform, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said. According to the PJ report,

Macau-Hengqin Art Fair draws 46,000 visitors

This year’s Macau-Hengqin Art Fair drew more than 46,000 visitors over four days, organizers said, as the event wrapped up on Sunday at the Hengqin Culture

Employers urge graduates to prioritize transferable skills over academic majors

Graduates entering Macau’s job market are being urged to shift away from a degree-centric mindset and instead focus on transferable skills and adaptability, as employers

Child sex assault probe exposes MOP860,000 medical sham

A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner in Macau faces child sexual assault charges after allegedly providing improper treatment to a minor patient during a clinic visit. The

Xi and Sánchez say China and Spain should help safeguard multilateralism

President Xi Jinping and Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attend a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, yesterday The leaders of China

Hengqin launches elite talent policy drive for GBA growth

In a bid to build a Greater Bay Area talent hub, Hengqin announced subsidies Monday totaling millions for skilled workers and R&D platforms for seamless “Macau +

Analysts: EBITDA grows 7-8% in Q1 despite margin pressures

Macau's casinos posted first-quarter EBITDA growth of 7% to 8% year-on-year, trailing the city’s 14.3% gross gaming revenue (GGR) surge due to unfavorable VIP-to-mass player

Guangzhou leads nation in Macau, Hong Kong talent visa applications

Guangzhou has ranked first nationwide in the cumulative handling of Macau and Hong Kong talent endorsement applications, according to the region’s public security authorities Since the

Customs intercepted 19 attempts to smuggle silver and cigars

The Customs Service (SA) has intercepted 19 attempts to smuggle silver and cigars across the border over the last week. A total of 56 kilograms of

Gov’t braces for typhoon season as hazardous building is demolished

With the rainy season and peak typhoon period now upon Macau, the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) has demolished a run-down building on Rua da Alegria,

Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun (left) and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez meet at the Xiaomi headquarters in Beijing, yesterday Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is in China

Spain courts Asian tourists with expanded flights, culture and connectivity push

Teresa Siles Suárez Spain is stepping up efforts to attract Chinese and Macanese travelers, highlighting expanded flight links, high-speed rail connectivity, and cultural and culinary offerings at

Gov’t to offer 1,000 internships to step up youth employment support

Authorities will roll out around 1,000 internship placements this year for local graduates in Macau and mainland China, as part of wider efforts to ease employment pressure

Sam Hou Fai to lead 120-member delegation to Portugal, over 39 cooperation agreements expected

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will lead a 120-strong delegation of business leaders from Macau and mainland China on his first overseas visit since taking office,

CE meets with president of Portuguese parliament

The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, met with the president of the Portuguese Parliament, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, at the government headquarters on Friday. The

Groups seek subsidies amid fuel cost pressure

The transport sector is  calling for government intervention and targeted subsidies as fuel prices continue to rise locally despite a recent decline in international oil prices,

Beijing says it will resume some ties with Taiwan including more direct flights 

Chinese President Xi Jinping, right shakes hands with Kuomintang (KMT) party leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing on Friday China said yesterday it would resume some

One Account and Business & Associations Platform to undergo an AI upgrade

The government has drafted a plan to build an integrated smart government service platform to support the long-term development of smart cities. The platform is expected

Second phase of waste landfill construction expected to begin in Q3

The second phase of the Construction Waste Landfill Filling (Soft Soil Foundation) and Embankment Construction Project (South Area) will commence in the third quarter (Q3) of

Fabulous Spring with Asian Inspirations 

Hideaki Hayashi Galaxy Macau is known to have prestigious restaurants and has one of the most happening F&B scene in town,  especially with it

Airport sees 15% passenger surge in Q1

The Macau International Airport (MIA) handled 2.1 million passengers in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up 15% from 1.83 million a year earlier, while aircraft

MUST inaugurates Sino-Luso joint laboratory for Optoelectronics

The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) inaugurated its Sino-Luso joint laboratory for Optoelectronics yesterday. The event at the MUST Campus in Taipa also

Philippines opens key coast guard base in disputed waters

In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, Senator Erwin Tulfo poses with Coast Guard, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan at the newly activated Coast Guard District Kalayaan Island

DSOP projects under PIDDA achieve 95% budget execution in 2025

The projects listed in the 2025 government’s Investment and Development Expenditure Plan (PIDDA) under the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) have reached a budgetary completion rate of

Macau logs nearly 666,000 arrivals over Ching Ming–Easter holiday period

A total of 665,918 visitors entered Macau during the Easter and Ching Ming holidays, with mainland China remaining the primary source market and contributing more than 70%

Failure in LRT system causes delays on Taipa Line

A failure in the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system yesterday morning caused delays on the Taipa Line, the LRT Company informed on its website. According to

Merchants hope for spending boost as community consumption campaign set to kick off

Macau kicks off a new round of its community consumption campaign tomorrow, April 10, aiming to stimulate local spending and support businesses facing unstable customer traffic

Police complaints jump 20% in 2025

A 20% rise in complaints against police in 2025 reflects the surge in visitor numbers, not a decline in service quality, city authorities said. The Security Forces

US, Israel and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire but attacks resume

Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire, an 11th hour deal that allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to pull back from his

Urban Master Plan prioritizes national development integration

The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) has released the first periodic report on the city’s urban plan, emphasizing the importance of promoting Macau’s integration into the

Gov’t strives to shake off ZAPE’s pawnshop-dominated reputation

Authorities are exploring targeted subsidy measures to encourage business transformation and attract new ventures to the ZAPE area, which is undergoing a transition following the closure

Highly Anticipated Seafood Collaboration 

Chef Franck Le Bayon and Chef Victor Baudu This month, Lobster Bar and Grill at Island Shangri-La welcomes Bangkok’s cult Parisian neo-bistro iODE for its

Macau Legend maintains Cape Verde project stance amid mounting losses

Macau Legend Development said it has not abandoned its long-delayed hotel-casino project in Cape Verde’s capital, Praia, despite the government reclaiming the site earlier this year, as

Analysts forecast slower April GGR growth after strong March

Macau's gross gaming revenue (GGR) is expected to rise 10% to 12% year-over-year in April, though analysts warn that momentum may be slowing after strong

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