Gov’t extends support to Myanmar following devastating earthquake

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai  has sent a message of sympathy to Myanmar’s leader, Min Aung Hlaing, following the massive earthquake that struck Myanmar on

Gov’t claims works coordination is improving to avoid repeated excavation

The government has said that the coordination among different entities related to roadworks has been improving to avoid repeated excavation on public roads and streets.

Retail and catering sectors see surge in sales amid consumption boost scheme

Retail and catering firms are reporting a surge in sales amid the ongoing city-wide consumption boost scheme. During the first week of the

Ron Lam urges gov’t to assess impact of satellite casino closures

In a written inquiry to the government, submitted via the Legislative Assembly, the lawmaker Ron Lam has urged the government to take action regarding the announced

Portugal’s Rangel reaffirms strong ties with China, announces CE’s upcoming visit

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met with Portugal’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, to discuss continued cooperation between Macau and Portugal in the

Airport sees growth in Q1

The Macau International Airport expects 1.85 million passengers in the first quarter of 2025, a 3% year-on-year increase, with flight movements rising 1.5% to 14,000. Eric Fong,

Gambler loses HKD330,000 after being deceived by money changers

Two men have been arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) in connection with a counterfeit chip scheme that defrauded at least 13 people, including five money

MGTO organizes promotion campaigns in Shenzhen and Zhongshan to expand visitor sources

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) organized a promotional campaign, the “Feel Macau” series, in the neighboring cities of Shenzhen and Zhongshan over the weekend.

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake near Tonga in South Pacific; no initial damage reports

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga last night, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The U.S. Geological

Vice Minister for Ecology and Environment calls for a greener Macau

The 2025 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition (MIECF) was officially inaugurated yesterday morning in a ceremony at the Sicily room of the Venetian Macao.

Casinos to undergo rigorous approval process for new gaming equipment

The casino industry is undergoing a technological transformation as operators introduce smart gaming tables equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. While these advancements aim

Police arrest 33 in illegal remittance syndicate bust

The police have arrested 33 individuals involved in an illegal remittance syndicate that operated near casinos, facilitating unauthorized money transfers for gamblers. Among

South Korea sees surge in arrivals as mainland tourist numbers decline

The city’s inbound tourism sector showed positive growth in February, with a rise in international tour visitors, according to the latest data from the Statistics and

Former Coloane Market site returned for future development

The Coloane Market has been officially removed from the list of public markets, and the state-owned land it occupied has been returned for future planning, according to the

New grads achieve over 80% employment rate

The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) held its Career Day earlier this week with the participation of over 130 local and Greater Bay Area enterprises and organizations, offering more

IAS to terminate funding with nursery in Taipa

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced that it will cease financial support for Smart Nursery after August 26, reclaiming its subsidized premises and related equipment.

Cross-border traffic sees strong growth

Cross-border vehicular traffic surged by 23.5% year-on-year in February, reaching 783,129 trips, according to the latest data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Light passenger car trips

New batch of elderly apartment applications announced

The Social Welfare Bureau will allow eligible applicants for government-subsidized elderly apartments to select their units in phases from April 28 to May 21, with agreements signed in

Macau’s international Image: A catalyst for sustainable development in the Greater Bay Area, says ICLEI

Macau, in its roles as an internationalization platform and one of the leading cities of the Greater Bay Area (GBA), has much to gain from assuming

CESL Asia showcases new tech-driven services at MIECF

CESL Asia is advancing its vision for a “new Macau” and a “new economy” with the introduction of cutting-edge services and technology, president and CEO António

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