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Fuel station miscalculated subsidies by MOP30,000, gov’t reveals
Authorities have revealed that a fuel station miscalculated government subsidies, resulting in a discrepancy of about MOP 30,000 after a billing system error affected ... -
Lawmakers concerned over lack of e-cigarette sale penalties for minors in smoking bill
Proposed amendments to the smoking control law would expand outdoor smoking bans, but lawmakers have raised concerns over the lack of specific penalties for ... -
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 ... -
Four women arrested in drug trafficking and fraud cases
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested four women in two separate cases involving drug trafficking and fraud, authorities said Friday. Speaking at a special press ... -
Gov’t launches first aid and stroke centers to combat 600 annual emergency cases
With around 300 annual cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and 300 stroke patients arriving at public hospitals, Macau’s new “First Aid Training Center” and ... -
Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistake
From the outset, China wasn’t included when major powers gathered in 1975 at a chateau outside Paris to fix the slumping global economy, the ... -
World Cup to affect local GGR up to 10%, analysts says
The FIFA World Cup 2026, taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico through July 19, is likely to affect the local gaming ... -
STEM push accelerates as local students take on global robotics stage
Macau is accelerating efforts to strengthen science and technology education as schools, universities and policymakers work to build a pipeline of local talent in ... -
Hotelier optimistic for summer tourism boost despite slow June
Hotel occupancy expectations for the upcoming summer season remain positive despite a sluggish June, according to Rutger Verschuren, vice chairman of the Macau Hotel ... -
Philippine Consulate marks Independence Day with moment of silence for earthquake victims
The Philippine Consulate General in Macau commemorated the 128th anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence yesterday at a reception held at Artyzen Grand ... -
Economic and career worries drive drop in nursing students’ family plans
The proportion of nursing students planning to marry and have children has dropped sharply, driven by economic pressures, childcare concerns, and career development gaps, ... -
Gambling counseling cases rise, with over 1,250 recorded in first five months
Gambling addiction cases remain high, with 2,567 reported last year and 1,254 recorded from January to May this year, including a 15-year-old among the ... -
Job market pressures, instability weigh on local employees, survey finds
Macau employees continue to face job market pressures and instability this year, with confidence plunging most sharply in employment prospects, job security, and pay, ... -
Macau expands iris clearance to non-resident workers, students starting today
Starting today, eligible non-resident workers and non-resident students enrolled in Macau’s higher education institutions will be granted access to the city’s iris automated clearance ... -
Property slump prompts industry to push for million-population goal via student stay policy
Facing a simultaneous decline in both property transaction volume and prices in April, some real estate industry figures have proposed that the government seriously ... -
17th IIICF opens with focus on digital infrastructure
The 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum and Exhibition (IIICF) opened yesterday at the Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, bringing together government officials, industry ... -
Bill proposing complete ban on possession and use of vapes advances
A bill proposing amendments to Macau’s smoking prevention and control law has been passed in its first reading at the Legislative Assembly (AL). Among ... -
President Xi’s silence on nuclear arms is a gift to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
Chinese and North Korean state-run media this week devoted thousands of words to Xi Jinping’s summit with Kim Jong Un, but made no mention of a ... -
Lawmakers call for pension reform, age-friendly housing to address aging population
Lawmakers urged the government to step up coordinated, cross-departmental action to tackle Macau’s aging population and low birth rate. They put forward a series ... -
Labor law revisions advance as lawmakers clash over leave proposals
The bill proposing amendments to the Labor Relations Law on matters such as maternity leave and annual leave passed its first reading with unanimous ... -
Forum urges clearer targets for Macau’s Third Five-Year Plan
A forum hosted by the Collective Wisdom Policy Center yesterday morning called on the government to establish clearer numerical targets and performance indicators for ... -
Lawmakers, police warn of surge in illegal World Cup betting risks
With the 2026 World Cup opening match kicking off this Friday (Macau time), lawmakers warn that criminals are using illegal betting sites, social media, ... -
SSM urges summer safety vigilance as heat risks rise
Health officials reported no heat-related hospitalizations so far this year as the Health Bureau (SSM) launched a seasonal “Summer Safety” campaign, urging residents to ... -
China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers
Chinese-made humanoid robots are making waves with their ability to do backflips, direct traffic, and even make coffee as the companies developing them seek ways to ... -
Traditional street and market vendors are in serious decline, association says
Traditional street and market vendors are facing serious challenges and an unprecedented decline, representatives from the Macau Market Vendors Mutual Aid Association have said ... -
Macau life expectancy rises to 83.5 years, among world’s highest, gov’t data shows
Macau residents’ life expectancy has risen sharply, reaching 83.5 years in 2025, according to a report shared by the WeChat public account of the ... -
Gov’t eyes 10% summer visitor surge after strong January-April
Macau recorded 14.66 million inbound visitors from January to April, and with first-quarter arrivals up 13.7% year-on-year, the tourism chief expects summer visitor numbers ... -
CLSA flags slower momentum, GGR growth forecast trimmed
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) is expected to grow more slowly in 2026 than previously forecast, according to CLSA, which has trimmed its outlook ... -
40 million visitors drive Macau waste higher than local levels, report says
Macau’s municipal solid waste exceeds typical local population levels due to the city’s unique socio-economic structure – a small resident base but high tourism volume ... -
Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in a closely watched summit yesterday, as Xi made a rare visit ... -
Police dismantle massive sauna sex ring, arrest officers in MOP790 million case
Police have dismantled a criminal syndicate that had been operating prostitution rings in Macau saunas for at least seven years, with the involvement of ... -
Gov’t moves forward with sports facilities on idle Taipa and Nam Van plots
The government has decided to temporarily use two idle land plots to build sports facilities. According to the Land and Public Works Bureau (DSOP), ... -
Macau Union Hospital expands ambulance service area to Coloane, parts of Taipa
The Macau Union Hospital has revealed plans to expand its community ambulance reception coverage in phases during the second half of this year, primarily ... -
Neighborhood associations propose repurposing former prison site for tour bus parking
With the peak tourist season approaching, neighborhood associations proposed converting the former Coloane Prison site into a dedicated parking area for tour buses as ... -
F4 World Cup grid to expand to 24 cars this year, teams take central role
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has announced that it has amended the entry model for this year’s second running of the FIA Formula ...
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