Dementia cases could reach five-digit levels within a decade

Macau, now in a severe aging phase with 14% of residents aged 65 or older in 2023, could see dementia cases rise from an estimated 6,000

Office jobs scarce as service roles dominate hiring market: HR executive

Jacinta Ho A gap between the supply of graduates and the types of jobs available is shaping Macau’s labor market, where high-turnover service roles dominate hiring while

Citi: GGR on track for MOP22 billion in March

Citigroup analysts forecast that Macau’s gaming revenue will climb 12% year-on-year in March to MOP22 billion (USD2.75 billion). In a recently released note, Citi’s George Choi

IC plans international art museum as pipeline to boost local talent

Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) president Leong Wai Man said the government is developing an International Contemporary Art Museum to support multiple sectors and establish an education

Former Da Heng Qin executive charged with bribery

Zhuhai authorities have referred a criminal case against Wu Pusheng, the former general manager of stateowned Da Hengqin Investment, to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Japan conveys regrets to China after arrest of soldier over alleged break-in at Chinese embassy

Police officers stand guard in front of the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo Japan said yesterday it conveyed regrets to China after authorities confirmed they arrested a

Gov’t advances ride-hailing taxi legislation following industry consultation

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has outlined plans to advance ride-hailing taxi services, stating that it has collected feedback from the taxi industry, relevant associations, and advisory

Macau trio of artists step onto international stage at Art Central

Three young artists from Macau were invited to exhibit at this year’s Art Central with Sands China, bringing representative works to exchange with international peers – a

Taiwan authorities dismantle syndicate laundering over USD1 billion via Macau casinos

Taiwan's Criminal Investigation Bureau announced on Monday the disruption of a cross-border money-laundering operation involving a local syndicate suspected of moving roughly TWD33 billion (MOP8.32 billion)

LRT advocate urges payment upgrades, retail expansion to boost ridership

As the Macau SAR government refines its light rail network strategy following a recent public consultation, Kuok Meng Chit, a Transport Consultative Committee member and vice

Macao Match Cup reopens world tour

The 2026 Macao Match Cup will be underway today and run until Sunday, March 29, featuring 12 international sailing teams that will compete for the

A 1,000-year-old temple lies battered after Cambodia-Thailand border clashes

Cambodian police officers walk past a temple damaged during border clashes with Thailand, at Preah Vihear province, earlier this month It’s been three months since

Health survey begins, but officials stop short of prioritizing mental health screening

The Health Bureau (SSM) officially kicked off its 2026 decennial health survey yesterday, introducing mentalhealth questions for the first time. While officials said the bureau

Young people increasingly rely on AI chatbots to cope with loneliness

Two recent surveys found that 22.5% of young respondents turn to AI chatbots to cope with negative emotions, with some reporting that they find the

Weather Five to eight tropical cyclones expected to affect Macau this year

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) forecasts that five to eight tropical cyclones could affect Macau in 2026, a figure ranging from normal to slightly

Financial secretary signals possible consumption stimulus in response to public calls to boost business

Calls for a new community consumption incentive have gained traction among scholars and lawmakers and attracted broad media attention, and the financial secretary hinted yesterday that

YouTube creators tout food as ‘universal language’ for global storytelling

During the International Gastronomy Forum, Josh Carrott and Ollie Kendal, the British creators behind YouTube channels “Korean Englishman” and “JOLLY,” told global brands and tourism leaders

National Security Committee law takes effect

The law establishing the Committee for Safeguarding National Security takes effect today, along with its implementing regulation on the committee’s organization and operation, according to

Macau tops annual visitor milestone 12 days early as mainland arrivals surge

Macau tourism authorities said earlier this year that arrivals were expected to reach about 41 million, and on Saturday the Public Security Police Force (PSP)

MGTO: Gastro fest switch targets off-season, better skies

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) says it moved its annual Cities of Gastronomy Fest to March to dodge typhoons and rainy weather that disrupted previous

Inflation climbs 1.2% in February due to price hikes over CNY

Macau's inflation rate increased 1.16% year over year in February, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). DSEC said the increase is mostly due

Group urges launch of another round of consumption rewards

The “People’s Alliance for the Construction of Macau” (Aliança de Povo de Instituição de Macau) held their monthly “Community Service Day” Saturday, where they received reports

ExCo greenlights regulations for National Security Committee bill

The Secretary for Administration and Justice and Executive Council (ExCo) spokesperson, Wong Sio Chak, announced the completion of the review of the draft administrative

National Security Committee given authority to rule on security-related cases

The Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday unanimously passed the bill establishing the Committee for Safeguarding National Security, paving the way for a new body empowered to determine whether

Lawmakers seek tighter safety rules after humanoid robot startles pedestrian

A promotional humanoid robot for an education center startled a female pedestrian on Macau streets early this month, prompting local legislators to call for stricter safety

Lawmakers push new stimulus measures to revive economy

Amid soaring international oil prices, legislators Ella Lei and Chan Hao Weng urged the government at a Legislative Assembly session yesterday to stimulate the local economy,

Housing market hits 15-month price high in February

The housing market in February saw a rebound in prices, reaching MOP77,713 per square meter, compared to its previous highest point in December 2024. The

Macau’s Michelin-starred total reaches 21 with two new additions

The 18th edition of the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau, unveiled Thursday, marked the guide’s 100th anniversary of awarding stars globally since 1926 and celebrated 59 Macau

Four injured in three-vehicle collision on Avenida da Amizade

Four people were injured in a serious traffic accident involving two private seven-seater vehicles and a bus on Avenida da Amizade near the racing paddock last night,

Exhibition marks 100 years of firecracker industry

Over a century’s worth of archives from Macau’s firecracker industry was revealed at the opening ceremony of “A Century of Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Radiance

Explosion in an apartment under renovation leaves worker with serious burns

Neighbors in an apartment building in Taipa heard an explosion yesterday morning. Upon deployment to the location, the Fire Services Bureau (CB) reported that

CE pledges real industrial growth, not flashy façade

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has vowed to direct science and technology funding toward authentic economic transformation, steering clear of a “superficially attractive ‘technological’ image” as

Beijing ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens

A view of the Strait of Hormuz, seen from Khor Fakkan, UAE China won’t help the United States reopen the Strait of Hormuz as requested by President

High-speed rail project to begin this year, marking Macau’s first in national network

The Macau delegation to the National People’s Congress (NPC) has urged Beijing to expedite the construction of the Shenzhen-Zhuhai-Macau high-speed rail line, with Zhuhai authorities confirming

Water use expected to rise 3% this year

Overall water consumption is expected to increase around 3% this year, driven by residents gradually moving into public housing units in Zone A and buildings in

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