Macau
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Bus ridership rises 6.1% in first half as daily passenger volume tops 665,000
The city’s public buses carried 120 million passengers in the first half of 2026, with average daily ridership reaching 665,100, up 6.12% year over ... -
LRT to connect with Hengqin checkpoint, high-speed rail as cross-border network expands
Macau will tackle land issues in old districts through urban renewal while expanding a cross-border transport network linking the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) to ... -
UTM records largest-ever intake with more than 1,000 new students
The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) welcomed more than 1,000 new undergraduate and postgraduate students on Friday, marking its largest intake in history as ... -
Lawmaker calls for faster way to settle minor traffic accidents
Despite a 6.5% drop in traffic accidents and a 2.5% decline in violations during the first seven months of the year, lawmaker Ella Lei ... -
86 suspected illegal workers found in July
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) detained 86 people last month on suspicion of illegal work in Macau, according to the force’s monthly report. ... -
Inflation rises 1.12% in July
Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.12% year over year in July, while edging down 0.01% from June, according to the Statistics and Census ... -
Tap Seac Pool renovation expected to start in 2027
The Tap Seac Swimming Pool renovation project was approved by the Land and Urban Construction Bureau in May, with preparations for a public tender ... -
Yellow hot weather alert issued as tropical storm lingers
A yellow hot weather alert has been issued for Macau, with very hot conditions and occasional showers expected today. At 11 a.m. yesterday, Tropical ... -
July visitor arrivals rise 2.4% as overnight stays fall
Macau recorded 3.54 million visitor arrivals in July, up 2.4% year over year, but overnight visitors continued to decline as same-day travel drove overall ... -
385 civil servants transferred under new government mobility system
The local government is pushing for more refined workforce management, with research on departmental staffing benchmarks due next year and 385 staff transfers already ... -
Four mainland men arrested over alleged extortion of prostitutes
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested four mainland men suspected of extorting at least five women engaged in prostitution, allegedly collecting a total of ... -
Shun Tak posts wider loss as revenue slips 12% in first half of 2026
Shun Tak Holdings Ltd. reported a wider loss for the first half of 2026, with revenue falling 12% amid continued pressure on its property ... -
YOHO Gold Coast pushes phase 1 trial run to November
The trial operation of the revamped YOHO Gold Coast Hotel in Taipa has been pushed back to November, with the full renovation now expected ... -
Revitalization must balance community needs and heritage, scholar and planner say
With urban planning intrinsically linked to population distribution and mobility, a scholar and an urban planner have called for the proposed protective renewal of ... -
Online romance scam costs woman MOP460,000
A middle-aged local woman has fallen victim to an elaborate online romance scam, losing a total of MOP460,000 after being lured into a fake ... -
Mercedes-AMG unveils driver lineup in bid to regain FIA GT World Cup
Mercedes-AMG has announced it will compete at this year’s FIA GT World Cup in Macau with a total of three cars representing two teams. ... -
Inmates may gain access to continuing education subsidy, gov’t says
Inmates in Macau could soon be eligible for the city’s continuing education subsidy, as the Correctional Services Bureau (DSC) is working with the Education ... -
IC showcases local children’s productions to regional arts industry
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has organized industry exchanges alongside the third Macao International Children’s Arts Festival to promote local performing arts productions and ... -
IAS planning caregiver support center in northern district
The Social Affairs Bureau (IAS) is working with a community organization to establish a caregiver support center in the northern district this year, offering ... -
Gongbei Port sees 79 million crossings so far this year
More than 79 million passenger crossings have been recorded at Gongbei Port since the beginning of the year, according to Gongbei Customs. The authority ... -
Hengqin Port to expand cargo clearance hours from Aug. 26
Hengqin Port will implement its second phase of cargo clearance arrangements from Aug. 26, the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone said. The port will handle ... -
Several public car parks to undergo maintenance
Several public car parks will temporarily adjust operations due to maintenance work starting Aug. 22, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced. On Saturdays from Aug. ... -
‘Happy Macau’ tops new Five-Year Plan, CE says
Happy Macau is the ultimate goal of the new five-year plan, with residents’ well-being and security as its guiding principles, the Chief Executive said. The ... -
Cross-border media internships offer 20 spots for Macau residents
As part of a GBA talent push and efforts to develop talent for the city’s cultural and creative industries under the “1+4” economic diversification ... -
Gov’t expands hepatitis and cancer screening programs
The Health Bureau (SSM) is expanding disease screening and prevention programs, including hepatitis testing and cancer screening, as part of the government’s efforts to ... -
Gov’t launches tender for first phase of Hac Sa Youth Camp
The government launched yesterday a public tender for the first phase of construction of the Hac Sa Youth Activity Camp, planned for the Hac ... -
Five-Year Plan hailed as milestone as central gov’t says plan ‘guides the future’
The city’s Third Five-Year Plan for the region’s economic and social development, released Tuesday, has been hailed by central government offices as a milestone ... -
Macau-Hengqin University Town opens with cross-institutional course selection
The new Hengqin university town campus is now fully operational, with students from three universities able to choose courses across institutions under a shared ... -
Hengqin Port slated for further upgrades to increase convenience
The Hengqin Port is set to undergo further upgrades in the near future, aiming to improve the speed and ease of border crossings between ... -
Financial reserve grows by over MOP37 billion in first half of 2026
Macau’s financial reserve grew by more than MOP37 billion in the first half of 2026, reaching over MOP704 billion by the end of June, ... -
Mainland woman dies after being struck by taxi
An approximately 80-year-old mainland woman died after being struck by a taxi near Praça Ferreira Amaral on Monday afternoon. Police said the accident occurred ... -
LT Game rolls out Steam & Fortune roulette in Macau
Marking a significant expansion in its home market, LT Game has launched its Steam & Fortune electronic roulette game in Macau casinos following regulatory ... -
DSAL, SJM launch facilities training scheme
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and SJM Holdings Limited launched a “Facility Management Technician Special Scheme” yesterday. The training program will accept applications through ... -
Customs intercepts high quantities of e-cigarettes and Japanese sake
Customs officers intercepted 10 smuggling attempts last week at several entry points, including the Macau International Airport, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HKZMB), and the ... -
Experts call for shared responsibility, long-term Hengqin view
Macau’s new Five-Year Plan is now in place after months of consultation, with experts urging stakeholders to take responsibility for its success and advising ...
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