China is conducting military patrols near Myanmar border

China’s military is carrying out armed patrols near the Myanmar border this week, where the government is concerned about potential fallout from fierce fighting in a civil

GDP soars 15.7% in H1

The local gross domestic product (GDP) has recorded a significant growth of 15.7% in the first six months of this year, information from the Statistics and

World Press Photo scales back exhibitions in China due to ‘risks involved for local organizers’

Disputably the best regarded and most famous international annual photojournalism and documentary photography contest – World Press Photo (WPP) – has scaled back its exhibitions in

IAS sees surge in gambling disorder cases, seeks to promote responsible gambling

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has reported a concerning rise in the number of people seeking help for gambling disorders. In the first

Wai Hung clears names surrounding controversial fraud arrest

    Following controversies surrounding the Wai Hung Group Holdings, the company has clarified that Rita Santos, president of the regional council of the Portuguese Communities for Asia and Oceania and lawmaker Wu

China opposes US sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia’s war efforts

China yesteday expressed its opposition to the latest U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies over their alleged ties to Russia’s war in Ukraine, saying it will adopt necessary

Sam Hou Fai confirms he’s considering top job

Judge Sam Hou Fai has confirmed news about a potential run for Chief Executive in the upcoming election. Following incumbent Chief Executive Ho Iat

Traffic accidents on the rise

The Public Security Police Force has reported a rise in traffic accidents in July, with 1,405 incidents recorded, marking a 24% increase compared to the same

Hong Kong watchdog arrests seven in alleged HKD120m fraud

Hong Kong’s corruption watchdog has apprehended seven individuals suspected of engaging in fraudulent transactions and false accounting totaling HKD120 million. Included among those arrested

Concerns over Beijing’s new restrictions on foreign consular visits

Foreign consulates based in Hong Kong will need to seek approval from Chinese authorities 10 days in advance of any visits by officials to

Ho Iat Seng will not seek re-election due to health issues

Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng has announced yesterday that he will not run for re-election due to health issues. This decision comes just a month

Macau, mainland authorities disrupt RMB3 billion illicit forex trading

In a significant crackdown, China’s Ministry of Public Security announced that joint operations with Macau authorities have led to the detention of 252 suspects involved in unauthorized

Luís Gomes appointed as acting head of ID as Pun takes over new role

Luís Gomes has been appointed the acting head of the Sports Bureau, taking over from Pun Weng Kun, who has exited the position to take on new

IAM removes 54 tonnes of rubbish from empty land

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) removed 54 tonnes of trash from unused land and private sites by the end of June, according to the Land and Urban

‘New Hope’ lawmakers want gov’t to increase civil servants wages for 2025

The directly elected lawmakers from the group “New Hope,” which primarily represents civil servants, are hopeful that the government will increase the wages of civil

Putin’s slow response to Kursk attack could test the patience of some of his backers

A year ago this week, President Vladmir Putin strode onto a stage in the Kursk region to commemorate the 80th anniversary of one of the Soviet army’s proudest

Major security measures in place for visit of China’s olympic medalists

The visit to Macau of a delegation of athletes that represented the People’s Republic of China in the recent Olympic Games is to occur with to

Inbound visitors surge in July, nearing pre-pandemic levels

In July, the tourism sector showed strong signs of recovery through the arrival of 3,021,189 visitors, marking a 9.5% increase from the previous year.

Citibank: Premium mass demand strong despite crackdown

Demand from mainland high rollers continues to drive Macau’s lucrative premium mass segment despite recent efforts to curb illegal money flows, according to analysts. In a recent note,

Lawmaker slams gov’t for poor communication and disconnect with public needs

Lawmaker Nick Lei expressed serious concern over the government’s responsiveness to public needs during the legislative year. In a Legislative Assembly work review

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