2,166 residential units were built in 2024

The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) disclosed in a statistics release that 55 residential developments were under construction and were completed at the end of 2024. According

UM’s ‘Icy Fire’ wins gold at Shenzhen Light Festival

The digital ink generative video art installation “Icy Fire,” created by Lampo Leong and doctoral student Yanxiu Zhao from the University of Macau, has won a gold award

Excessive chlorates found in Coca-Cola products

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) reported that several drinks produced by Coca-Cola Company of Belgium and Luxembourg contain excessive chlorates. Coca-Cola Macau clarified that it does not represent

70-year-old man suspected of scrub typhus infection

A 70-year-old Macau man is suspected of being infected with scrub typhus, marking the first suspected case of 2025. The patient developed symptoms, including high fever, chills, and

Lawmaker Ron Lam advocates for quicker training and incentives for tourist guides

Lawmaker Ron Lam wants the authorities to expedite the training process for tourist guides and increase incentive packages to facilitate the development of the tourism industry.

Coutinho calls for action amid ‘alarming’ rise in pests

Following a video that surfaced earlier this month showing a rat wandering around refrigerated food in a local supermarket, lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho has

CE reaffirms support for Macanese community development

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting the Macanese community during a reception earlier this week. He highlighted their vital contributions

Trump fills his cabinet with billionaires after running on a working-class message

President Donald Trump’s brash populism has always involved incongruence: the billionaire businessman-politician stirring the passions of millions who, regardless of the U.S. economy’s trajectory, could

Hotel prices soar during Chinese New Year as Cotai hotels near full occupancy

Hotel prices during this Chinese New Year (CNY) have skyrocketed to an average of MOP4,553 for five-star accommodations, with a check conducted by the Times revealing that

Casino revenues to grow in 2025, but fall short of pre-pandemic levels, analysts say

Macau's gaming revenues are projected to grow by up to 7% in 2025, boosted by a recovery in the real estate sector and improved consumer confidence

PSP fines 165 pedestrians for unlawful crossings; two accidents reported

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has issued fines to 165 pedestrians for unlawful street crossings between January 13 and 19. As previously stated, the

O Lam: low birthrate, population aging, and mental health top public concerns

The Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, led by O Lam, has reviewed and summarized the feedback gathered during recent meetings with various

Merchandise trade declines, marking decrease in imports and exports

Macau's external merchandise trade totaled MOP142.15 billion in 2024, a decrease of 8.2% from MOP154.78 billion in 2023, according to the Statistics and Census Service

CNY hotel occupancy reaches pre-pandemic levels

Hotel booking rates in Macau are seeing a significant boost as the Lunar New Year approaches, with Cotai hotels reaching approximately 90% occupancy. Jocelyn Wong,

Barra CNY market kicks off; organizers expect visitors to double this year

The Barra Lunar New Year market, this year named the “Barra Lucky Blessing Market,” officially opened last Sunday. The traditional market will run until

UPM holds ‘exchange fair’ offering global study opportunities

Aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and networking among students from diverse backgrounds, the Macau Polytechnic University (UPM) held its “2025 Summer Exchange Fair” on campus, drawing approximately

Botox smuggler caught at borders

Customs officials at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge apprehended a woman attempting to smuggle 320 bottles of botulinum toxin preparations into mainland China earlier this week. During routine inspections

Cross-border traffic surge as city sees increase in vehicle registrations and air travel

Macau's cross-border traffic saw a significant rise in 2024, with the number of trips by vehicles, passenger ferries, and commercial flights all experiencing notable increases.

IPIM approves 12 residency applications in 2024

The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) has approved 12 new applications for temporary residency under the categories of “Investors, Managerial Personnel, and Professionals with Special Qualifications” in

Police intensify winter crime prevention efforts

The Judiciary Police (PJ) has ramped up its “Winter Prevention Operation 2025” to enhance crime prevention and improve community security, the department announced. Earlier this week, the

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