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The world’s first Boeing Jetfoil scrapping has started
The scrapping of the world’s first Boeing Jetfoil, “Flores,” has begun, according to a source with the Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group (JCCG), who confirmed ... -
Police dismantle fake TikTok customer service scam ring
Authorities announced yesterday that Macau and Zhuhai forces have jointly dismantled a cross-border telephone fraud ring that targeted local residents through fake TikTok customer ... -
Three held over childcare fraud linked to watchdog’s probe
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday that three locals were arrested on suspicion of defrauding public funds, in a case linked to the corruption ... -
CE praises national security handling, urges judicial reform
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai used the opening of the new judicial year to outline seven priorities for the judiciary, praising its handling ... -
Macau Science Center draws 26,000-plus over Golden Week
The Macau Science Center welcomed 26,166 visitors during the National Day Golden Week from October 1 to 7, up 10.4% year over year, with ... -
CEAV names Macau ‘Preferred Destination’ for 2027
The Spanish Confederation of Travel Agencies (CEAV) has named Macau its “Preferred Destination” for 2027. At the same time, the Macao Government Tourism Office ... -
Prost to 16 Years! MGM’s Oktoberfest Returns with Bavarian Spirit
From October 28 to November 8, 2026, the festival pairs 12 nights of Bavarian conviviality with a distinctly local soundtrack at MGM COTAI, celebrating ... -
Court lists jailed junket boss’s properties for sale
The Court of First Instance (TJB) has listed seven properties owned by jailed former junket boss Levo Chan for sale, with combined reserve prices ... -
Residential mortgages slip in August while commercial lending rebounds
New residential mortgage loan (RML) approvals edged lower in August 2026, while commercial real estate loan (CREL) approvals increased, according to figures from the ... -
Customs seizes 42kg of undeclared food in cross-border vehicle case
The Customs Service (SA) has uncovered another case of food illegally transported into Macau by cross-border vehicle, seizing about 42 kilograms of undeclared, uninspected ... -
Guia Hill Cable Car temporarily closes Oct. 20-27 for safety check
To ensure the safe operation of the Guia Hill Cable Car facility, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will conduct annual maintenance from Oct. 20 ... -
In Affleck’s ‘Animals,’ a kidnapping threatens a mayoral campaign
We have now gotten two remakes of Akira Kurosawa’s “High and Low,” and yet not a single new rendition of “Stray Dog.” It’s not ... -
Macau moves to steer motorcyclists into dedicated lanes
After a fatal accident involving two motorcycles on the Ponte da Amizade, local authorities said they will optimize the road network, traffic signals, and ... -
Macau tightens screening after unexplained pneumonia death in Russia
Macau and Hong Kong are strengthening border health screening after a researcher died of pneumonia of unknown cause in Russia’s Irkutsk region. However, authorities ... -
Caritas widens elderly meal network with two new kitchens
Caritas is preparing to open two new “Delightful Kitchen” community dining facilities in Praia do Manduco and Areia Preta, thereby expanding its meal service ... -
IMF holds Macau growth forecast at 3.3%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its forecast for Macau’s economic growth at 3.3% this year, with expansion expected to slow to 3.1% ... -
PJ cracks a knife robbery; casino proxy-betting case
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday at a special press conference the resolution of an armed robbery in a hotel room and an illegal ... -
Antique cannon found in Ilha Verde, origins still unknown
An antique cannon has been unearthed at a construction site in Ilha Verde, and the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) says experts are still studying ... -
International forum on civilizations to be held next month
The “International Forum on Mutual Learning of Civilizations 2026” will be held November 9–10 and will feature three special themes that examine the contemporary ... -
‘Hush! Beach Concert x Urban Sports Festival’ set for November 14-15
The “Hush! Beach Concert x Urban Sports Festival 2026” will take place over the weekend of November 14 and 15 at Hac Sa Beach, ... -
DSEDJ event seeks to deepen local youths’ national understanding
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) held a “Meet with Youth” communication event to help young people better understand China’s development and strengthen ... -
Outdoor Performance Venue management to move into private hands in Q2 2027
The government aims to hand over operations of the Outdoor Performance Venue to a private market operator in the second quarter of next year ... -
Spain seeks deeper investment ties ahead of tourism forum
On Monday, the Spanish consul general for Macau and Hong Kong, Jesús Gracia Aldaz, outlined plans to expand business ties in financial technology and ... -
UBS, CLSA: Casino earnings set to fall as costs outpace revenue
The casino sector is expected to report an 11% year-over-year decline in third-quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), driven by higher ... -
Residents call for preservation as gov’t launches Patio do Espinho renewal
The Macao Community Construction Promotion Association and the Patio do Espinho Original Residents’ Concern Group recently held a community forum to discuss the area’s ... -
Consumer confidence continued to erode in Q3
Consumer confidence fell in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, with the overall index dropping below the 100-point threshold that separates confidence from a ... -
UM sets 22,000-student target in five-year plan focused on Hengqin
The University of Macau (UM) has unveiled its five-year development plan for the 2026/27 to 2030/31 academic years, projecting that its student body will ... -
Guangzhou-Macau flights take off in December
China Southern Airlines will launch a daily direct service between Guangzhou and Macau starting December 10, according to the airline’s official website. Flight CZ5013 ... -
Woman caught smuggling silver pellets at Gongbei
Gongbei Customs said Tuesday that it stopped a Hong Kong resident attempting to smuggle more than 10 kilograms of silver pellets into mainland China. ... -
MGTO features Macau culinary heritage at World Food Forum
At the 2026 World Food Forum in Rome, the Macau Government Tourism Office highlighted Macau’s role as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy by ... -
MICE Conference to debate the future of media management in Macau
Macau will host the International Media Management Academic Association (IMMAA) annual conference from today through October 17. Under the theme “Bridging Cultures in Media ... -
Beyond The Buzzer: ‘NBA Cares x Sands Cares’ turns a world-class event into community impact
The “NBA Cares x Sands Cares Community Impact Week 2026” brought the community and the region together Oct. 7-11, engaging over 2,900 students, community ... -
Nobel Peace laureate defends international justice as it comes under US criticism
Navi Pillay, the South African-born jurist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last week, told The Associated Press in an interview that, as ... -
Gov’t to channel 80% of 2025 budget surplus into Pension Fund
The government will allocate about MOP15.91 billion, or 80% of the 2025 central budget execution surplus, to the Pension Fund (FP) to address a ... -
Abuse cases prompt calls for stronger reporting and staff checks
The Against Child Abuse (Macau) Association has called for clearer reporting procedures, earlier risk screening, and tighter vetting of staff who work with children, ...
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