Lunar New Year prayers and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse

A worshiper wears a horse head decoration at Wong Tai Sin Temple to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Horse in Hong Kong (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei) People are

Surge of waste expected during CNY, reaching nearly 1,200 tons daily

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) expects that during the peak period (the 27th and 28th days of the 12th lunar month) of the upcoming Chinese New

Gov’t forecast up to six million border crossings during CNY holiday

Macau authorities have anticipated up to 6.21 million border crossings during mainland China’s nine-day Lunar New Year holiday starting February 15, while the Public Security Police

Trial ‘smoke-free zone’ sees six smokers warned

The Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção Park neighborhood has implemented a trial “smoke-free zone,” with authorities reporting that six smokers were advised to refrain from smoking by

Woman loses MOP51,000 in online shopping scam

Authorities are warning residents about a growing trend of online shopping scams after a local woman reported losing MOP 51,000 in a suspected impersonation scheme. According to

Catholic Centre reconstruction nears completion

The reconstruction of the Catholic Center at Nam Van and Rua do Campo is largely complete, the center announced yesterday. Currently, the center is undergoing final refinements, with

Fitch maintains Macau’s long-term credit rating at ‘AA’

The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) said in a statement that Fitch Ratings had maintained Macau’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings at “AA” with a

Motorcyclist thrown into air after being hit by private car

A collision between a private car and a motorcycle occurred yesterday on Avenida do Hospital do Cotai. In viral dashcam footage, a male motorcyclist in his twenties was

DSAT says no rush to review Road Traffic Law dropped last legislative term

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) says there is no urgency to proceed with the revision of the Road Traffic Law that was under analysis during the last legislative

AL committee proposes removing 5% tax in draft F&B bill

Members of the Legislative Assembly’s Third Standing Committee have proposed revisions to the draft Food and Beverage Establishments Law that would remove the 5% tourism tax

Sands China Unites for Chinese New Year Community Care Initiative

Each Chinese New Year, Sands China turns festive blessings into meaningful actions – bringing care, warmth, and goodwill into the community. Senior management from Las Vegas

Culture and parades

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and integrated resorts have organized a full calendar of events for the Year of the Horse. Lunar New Year celebrations feature

Fireworks displays

This CNY, a drone and fireworks display will take place. The spectacle will feature 3,888 drones, fireworks, music, and lasers over the Macau Tower seafront. The shows

Traditions and activities

  Pedestrian zones in Old Taipa Village and Rua de Nossa Senhora do Amparo (near Ruins of St. Paul’s) will be set up to manage high tourist volume.

Revitalization of Coloane market to adopt mixed-use commercial model

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced plans to launch the “Revitalization Project of the Former Coloane Market,” adopting a mixed-use model combining “conservation, dining, cultural creativity,

Jimmy O. Yang returns to Galaxy Arena

Jimmy O. Yang returns to Macau for a special holiday comedy show following his six sold-out performances at Broadway Theatre last July. His Chinese New Year

Shows and entertainment

On Valentine’s Day, the Macao Orchestra with Cirque de la Symphonie – Melodies of Movies will perform at Galaxy Macau’s Broadway Theatre. The concert

GP Museum rolls out series of activities for CNY

The Macao Grand Prix Museum (GP Museum) is rolling out a series of festive activities titled “Full Horsepower Fortune Boost.” The activities will run

Barra Lucky Blessing Market

This Chinese New Year, Barra district is reimagined as a festive playground where heritage, style and everyday joy meet in easy harmony, with a promise of unlimited happiness.

Six new five-star properties debut on Forbes Travel Guide

Macau earned 72 five-star ratings across hotels, restaurants, and spas, and 15 four-star honors, according to the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG). Several newcomers from

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