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Pet-friendly dining grows to 90 restaurants, but hygiene debate rages on
About 90 local restaurants – including 50 designated “pet-friendly” – now allow pets, an industry representative said yesterday, though a radio discussion on pet-friendly ... -
Son arrested for allegedly inciting father’s suicide attempt
A man has been arrested for allegedly inciting, assisting, or promoting suicide – identified as the victim’s son – the Judiciary Police (PJ) announced ... -
Spice Without Borders: When Sichuan Mala Meets Indian Masala in Hong Kong
This July, two of Hong Kong’s most visually arresting dining rooms will set the stage for a culinary dialogue that has been centuries in ... -
LRT passenger figures drop by almost 20% month-on-month in June
The average daily number of passengers using the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system fell significantly last month, according to official figures released by the ... -
Astronomer calls for global ‘space tax’ as orbital congestion risks rise
Astronomer Quentin Parker has urged governments to introduce a globally coordinated “space tax” to manage the rapid commercialization of Earth’s orbit, warning that unchecked ... -
‘Pop Out Green Restroom’ selected for architecture guide on sustainable design innovation
Macau architecture firm Urban Practice’s project “Pop Out Green Restroom,” a revamp of the Toi San Public Toilet, was selected for the 1st International ... -
Hoteliers seek new rules to narrow inequities, say changes still leave uneven F&B treatment
The new rules on the application of the local tourism tax entered into force yesterday, but the promised correction of inequities among different types ... -
Property market weakens in first half of 2026 amid falling transactions and softer prices
The city’s housing market showed clear signs of strain in the first half of 2026, with declining transaction volumes, softer prices and tighter credit ... -
CE: Macau to advance ‘One country, two systems’ in line with Xi speech
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said President Xi Jinping’s speech delivered in Beijing yesterday, marking the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China ... -
Lawmaker proposes incentive scheme to lure short-haul tourists into local communities
With summer tourist arrivals expected to rise by 10%, a lawmaker has proposed a targeted incentive scheme to direct short-haul travelers from Southeast and ... -
Casino revenue falls in June as World Cup weighs
Macau’s casinos posted a decline in June, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) falling 12.1% year-on-year to MOP18.52 billion (USD2.29 billion), according to official data. ... -
Xi touts Chinese wisdom and solutions as a model for developing nations
China’s leader held up his country’s rapid industrialization as a new pathway for developing nations in a speech yesterday that projected a growing confidence ... -
Gov’t opens science and technology center to support broader economic diversification
The Macao International Science and Technology Industry Center was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, marking the launch of a new policy-backed platform aimed at accelerating ... -
Covid-19 transmission rises as gov’t steps up vaccinations at care homes
The local authorities have confirmed a recent upswing in Covid-19 transmission, with cluster infections already reported in several schools and residential care facilities, leading ... -
July cultural and sports series launched, centered on families and youth
In July, Macau will stage a month-long schedule of cultural and sports events centered on families, children, and young people, with the annual Macao ... -
Tropical storm threat looms over Guangdong as Macau faces scorching 32 degrees Celsius heat
A tropical disturbance near the Philippines is set to become a tropical depression tonight and a storm by tomorrow, threatening Guangdong, while Macau braces ... -
Macau expands e-payment trials to transport, gov’t services, and campuses
One year into its two-year e-MOP launch timeline, Macau is expanding its sandbox trials to public transport, e-government services, and university campuses, the Monetary ... -
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 ... -
Master plan draft cuts 2040 population forecast to 783,000
The draft amendment to the Master Urban Plan has revised the projected total population to about 783,000 for the target year of 2040, with ... -
Down syndrome caregivers face high stress, gaps in support, survey finds
Families caring for individuals with Down syndrome face high stress and inadequate support, with many caught in a “double aging” crisis as patients live ... -
Lawrence Ho meets Kazakh Premier as Alatau Project draws global tourism investment
Lawrence Ho, Melco Resorts & Entertainment chairman and chief executive, recently met Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov to discuss potential tourism investments, as the ... -
Police arrest two in separate gambling-linked crimes
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested two suspects in separate cases linked to illegal gambling activities, seizing assets worth more than HKD100,000. Authorities detailed ... -
Macau, Hengqin to launch cross-border low-altitude test flights
The government is moving forward with its 15th Five-Year Plan agenda by actively exploring cross-border test flights for drones and other low-altitude aircraft between ... -
Nvidia’s AI chip sales in China stall, as local chipmakers like Huawei take the lead
In the race between the U.S. and China to develop artificial intelligence, the battle over hardware and computing power is heating up as Chinese ... -
Red-light violations surge as traffic accidents double
Red-light running cases are on the rise, with 3,737 recorded in the first five months of this year – already more than half of ... -
Gov’t seeks deeper tourism cooperation as visitor numbers hit record high
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said Macau is looking forward to engaging in in-depth exchanges with delegates from all member economies of the Asia-Pacific ... -
Giant panda twins to be transferred to Chengdu in October, return status uncertain
Macau’s giant panda twins “Jian Jian” and “Kang Kang” will be transferred to the Chengdu Panda Breeding Base in October as planned, the Municipal ... -
Over 1,300 locals take recruitment exam for Hengqin jobs
Over 1,300 local residents took part in a written examination on Saturday to recruit personnel for the executive committee in Hengqin. According to the ... -
US skips senior representation at tourism meeting, citing visa dispute
The United States has declined to send senior officials to the 13th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation tourism ministerial meeting in Macau, citing China’s restrictions on ... -
A small plane has crashed into a Beijing high-rise, killing the pilot and injuring 13
Chinese authorities on Saturday said a small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing the day before had killed the pilot and injured 13 others. The authorities ... -
The 13 reopens as it bets on a golden comeback
The former The 13 Hotel has been rebranded as The 13 Palace as it prepares for a return to the city’s hospitality market, marking ... -
Coutinho seeks clear definition of rights and duties of robots amid fears of human replacement
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho wants the government to quickly legislate on the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and establish clear legal definitions of what ... -
Silk Road Art Feast: Enchanting Dunhuang Comes to Life Through Culinary Artistry
Following themes including Chengdu and Xi’an, the “Silk Road Art Feast” series continues its journey along the ancient trading routes with a captivating third ... -
Three colleagues arrested for failing to report found phone
Three individuals – one local resident and two non-resident workers – have been arrested for failing to report found property after allegedly keeping a ... -
Lawmakers warn of traffic crisis in Zone A, call for summer roadworks and universal design
With public housing and community facilities in New Urban Zone A set to be completed soon, lawmakers warned during yesterday’s pre-agenda speeches at the ...
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