Closure of satellite casinos ensures healthy development of industry, says CE

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said yesterday that the closure of satellite casinos is part of the government’s efforts to ensure the gaming industry develops in

Hike in illegal gambling cases related to illicit currency exchange, PJ clarifies

The increase in cases related to “Illegal Gambling” reported late last week by the Secretary for Security, Chan Tsz King, is not directly associated with illegal

Lawmaker says medical assisted reproduction services are struggling to meet demand

Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok claims that the Medical Assisted Reproduction Subsidy Program is not providing the expected support to couples seeking the service, as demand far

Ongoing public investment fails to address insufficient appeal of wet markets

Macau's traditional public markets are facing a growing crisis, with vacancy rates climbing to around 30%, according to a new report from the General Union

Employers risk work permit revocation for unjustified dismissal of local employees

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has warned that it may fully or partially revoke work permits for companies that unfairly dismiss local employees or compromise their

Sonia Chan appointed Identification Services Bureau director

The Secretary for Administration and Justice, Wong Sio Chak, has appointed Sonia Chan as the new director of the Identification Services Bureau (DSI) at the

Black Bears suffer fourth straight defeat, exit contention

The Macau Black Bears have suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in the 2025-26 season of the East Asia Super League (EASL). Facing the Ryukyu

Scam victims lose over RMB1.2 million to fake authorities

A non-local young woman and a local young man have together lost more than RMB1.2 million to scammers posing as police officers, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said

Restaurant smart upgrade plan expands in 2026

Macau restaurants will soon be able to apply for subsidies to install “smart” kitchen equipment under the 2026 Macau Catering Industry Smart Upgrade Plan, which opens

Macau, Hengqin host Indonesian delegation to explore visa-free transit

Macau and Hengqin are hosting an Indonesian delegation this week to explore the practical operations and opportunities of the newly implemented 10-day visa-free transit policy,

UM-developed herbal pain patch hits local pharmacies

A research team from the University of Macau (UM), led by Professor He Chengwei from the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences and the State Key Laboratory of

GEG joins hands with all sectors to promote Macau as ‘City of Sports’

Since its opening in 2023, Galaxy Arena has earned acclaim for hosting world-class events, from the 15th National Games table tennis competition to the ITTF World Cups. G

China uses US-funded research on nuclear technology, a US congressional report says

China is exploiting partnerships with U.S. researchers funded by the Department of Energy to provide the Chinese military with access to sensitive nuclear technology and

Agriculture Innovation sustains Beijing’s winter crayfish palate

Farmers harvest crayfish in Qianjiang, Hubei province, last winter As the first snow of the season recently blanketed Beijing’s streets, the bustling restaurants of Sanlitun

DSEDT unveils plans to transform neighborhoods into temporary pedestrian zones

Authorities have disclosed plans to explore making the temporary pedestrian zone in old Taipa Village permanent during next year’s festive holidays, with the Economic and

Vacant Coloane Market proposed as pilot site for youth entrepreneurship

A youth organization has proposed repurposing the currently closed and vacant Coloane Market as a pilot site for youth entrepreneurship, following a recent survey on traditional wet

MGTO reaffirms target of 39 million visitors by year-end

Macau is on track to welcome around 39 million visitors this year, according to Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes.

Students most interested in international politics, survey shows

The Association of International Affairs Exchange and Training of Macao recently released a survey showing that nearly 48% of secondary students in Macau are most

Chief Executive reports to Xi Jinping on regional progress

President Xi Jinping received Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai yesterday as part of Sam’s official mission to Beijing to present a year-end report on Macau’s development

Local mortgage approvals rise in October despite balance declines

New residential mortgage loan (RML) approvals in Macau climbed 4% month-on-month to MOP1.18 billion in October 2025, driven by a 6.2% increase for residents to MOP1.15 billion, according

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