Chief Executive commits to enhancing governance, efficiency, and public service integrity

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai reaffirmed the city’s commitment to national development and economic diversification in his address at yesterday’s briefing session, organized by the Liaison

Liaison Office outlines priorities to implement central policies

The Liaison Office of the Central Government in Macau held a briefing yesterday to convey the spirit of the National “Two Sessions.” The event

Gov’t explores feasibility of ice sports facility

The government is assessing the feasibility of building a dedicated ice sports facility to support the growth and development of the sport. According to the

Toddler passes away from blast injuries; authorities investigate possible manslaughter

The two-year-old girl from Macau, critically injured in last month’s gas explosion at a Taichung department store, has passed away last week, becoming the fifth

Mortgage loan approvals surge 31% in January

Macau's banking sector experienced a significant rise in mortgage loan approvals at the start of the year, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM). In

Police bust illegal hostel following social media tip

The Public Security Police (PSP)raided a unit in a building on R. de Évora in Taipa earlier this week, suspected of operating as an illegal hostel. This

Four mainland residents arrested in aggravated theft case

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have detained four mainland Chinese men suspected of a series of aggravated thefts targeting local residents, resulting in losses exceeding MOP208,000. The

Food industry faces challenges amid takeaway platform fees

The rise in commission fees imposed by food delivery platforms is presenting financial challenges for restaurant sector in the SAR. Industry representatives highlight that small

Police warn against Macau Pass phishing scam

The police have issued a warning about phishing websites impersonating Macau Pass to steal personal and credit card information. Scammers have been posting fake messages on Facebook, falsely

Water supply gradually restored in Taipa

The Macao Water Supply Company Limited announced that normal water supply is gradually being restored following the repair of a burst pipe at Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen in

Taipa Grande Tunnel’s northern line project to cost HKD425 million

The Taipa Grande Tunnel project will cost HKD425.5 million, with construction expected to begin in the next quarter. The project includes the design and

Ongoing road renovations spark outcry from residents and business owners

The renovation of Rua do Almirante Sérgio, a major road in the Barra district, is creating significant inconvenience for local residents and businesses. Earlier

new data ranks city among more polluted urban areas as Air quality declines

Macau's air quality has taken a turn for the worse, with new data placing the city among the more polluted urban areas in the region.

Fire bureau reports drop in fire incidents amid recent blazes

Fire Services Bureau deputy commander Lam Chun Sang reported a 10% drop in the number of fires from January to February this year, with 153 incidents reported

Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong collaborate to boost GBA tourism

The tourism authorities of Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong are strengthening their collaboration to promote the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as a premier travel destination.

Alvis Lo reports decrease in influenza cases

Health Bureau director Alvis Lo reported a decrease in influenza cases in the region, while the detection rate for new Covid-19 cases has risen to 16%.

Tourist suspected of theft at casino

A South Korean man in his 40s is under investigation for allegedly stealing HKD24,000 in cash from another South Korean tourist in Macau. According to police, the incident

Subsidized housing selection process begins

The selection process for subsidized housing units in Zone A has begun, with 98 units chosen in the first week (March 4–10). According to the Housing Bureau, three-bedroom

Mortgage and commercial loan approvals surge in January

New approvals for residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) in Macau increased in January 2025, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao. RML approvals rose 31.4%

CE plants tree on Arbor Day

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai observed Arbor Day yesterday by planting a 3-meter-tall Machilus chinensis tree on the Taipa Pequena 2000 Circuit. Accompanied by local officials, Sam highlighted

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