Hengqin Port implements ‘smart immigration clearance’ with facial recognition

Authorities will enforce a new “smart immigration clearance” procedure at Hengqin Port starting tomorrow, November 5. The new measure, in line with the central

Senior officials take oath of allegiance to SAR

A total of 264 senior officials from the public departments and entities took their oaths of office yesterday at the China–Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform Complex.

MGTO hosts Japanese travel agents to boost tourism ties

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) hosted nearly 30 travel agents from Tokyo and Osaka from October 29 to November 1 to strengthen tourism cooperation and showcase Macao’s

Wholesale and retail trade sees downturn in 2024

The Wholesale & Retail Trade sector recorded receipts of MOP126.18 billion and expenditure of MOP115.39 billion in 2024, down 8.4% and 6.7% from 2023, with a gross surplus

Transport and communications sector posts growth in 2024

The Transport, Storage & Communications Sector recorded receipts of MOP28.65 billion and expenditure of MOP23.59 billion in 2024, up 7.5% and 8.3% year-on-year, with a gross surplus of

Beijing broadens cross-border travel measures covering Macau

China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) has unveiled a new set of measures to further streamline cross-border travel, a move expected to strengthen Macau’s integration within the

SSM: Flu cases still on the rise

The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported that around 25% of respiratory samples collected over the past two weeks tested positive for influenza, indicating active transmission. Clusters of cases

Second phase of Ruins of St. Paul’s bronze statue restoration pushed to 2026

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced that the second phase of the bronze statue restoration at the Ruins of St. Paul’s will now begin in early 2026, including

Qingmao checkpoint surpasses last year’s border crossing record

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) reported that, as of the end of last month, the Qingmao checkpoint had recorded a cumulative total of 30 million border crossers

Casinos surpass expectations in October as high-end gaming leads recovery

The casino industry defied expectations in October, posting its strongest gains since mid-summer as casinos recorded gross gaming revenue (GGR) of nearly MOP24.09 billion, representing

50 torchbearers carry flame through Macau to open National Games events

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai noted the city’s efforts to ensure the successful running of all events in the Macau Competition Zone of the 15th National

Macau’s gaming recovery outpaces forecasts despite stormy October

Courtesy Bloomberg Macau’s casino industry defied expectations in October, posting its strongest gains since mid-summer. Gross gaming revenue climbed 15.9% year-on-year to MOP24.09 billion ($3.01 billion) — beating the median

Police attribute recent surge in juvenile delinquency to prolonged online exposure

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have noted a recent surge in juvenile delinquency, primarily characterized by assaults and thefts, alongside an increase in juvenile sexual offenses and

Two Macau, Hong Kong astronauts report ‘excellent’ condition during training

Two residents from Macau and Hong Kong were chosen as part of the fourth cohort of reserve astronauts for China’s manned space program last year, and

Lawmakers demand increase in 36-year-old paid leave and maternity leave standards

Some legislators have expressed concerns about labor rights and work-life balance, urging Macau authorities to adjust working hours and mandatory holidays, including a proposal to align

China’s export blueprint for digital creators: from local roots to global reach

Grandpa Amu Leading digital creators in China are leveraging multi-channel networks, or MCNs, to successfully export Chinese-made content to the global stage and gain international acclaim.

Worker suspected of stealing employer’s gold jewelry worth MOP89,000

A 20-year-old domestic worker from Myanmar has been accused of stealing eight pieces of gold jewelry worth about MOP89,000 from her employer. The employer, who had hired the

Four arrested in casino credit scam

Police have arrested four suspects, three from Hong Kong and one local man, aged 36 to 67, for allegedly using forged bank records to obtain casino credit, causing

Driver nabbed with 126g of cannabis

A 35-year-old local man was arrested for allegedly smuggling cannabis into Macau and tested positive for drug use, facing charges of trafficking and consumption. The suspect, reportedly a

‘Respect the peace at night’

Dear Editor, In June 2016, I commented on the Macau Daily Times website with respect to noise issues stemming from an ongoing protest in Senado Square, which

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