Experts advise planning for death amid push for ‘green burials’

Experts have urged stronger public education on end-of-life planning and wider consideration of green burial options, as Macau faces increasing pressure on land use and

Fuel price surge forces Air Macau to cancel another 400 flights

Air Macau canceled more than 400 flights for May and June, contributing to a slowdown in passenger traffic at Macau International Airport during the first three

Celebration brings support for local SMEs through Macau-Myanmar water festival

This year’s Association of Macau Myanmar Overseas Chinese Water Festival provided support for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the “Three Lamps” district, as the

Planned community shuttle buses seen boosting economy despite unclear traffic impact

Macau authorities have drafted a plan to introduce community shuttle buses during the upcoming May Day Golden Week and on weekends, a move that a Transport

Casino revenue steady despite quarterly dip, says insider

Macau's first-quarter gaming revenue rose 14.25% year-on-year to MOP 65.873 billion but edged down 0.28% from the previous quarter, with industry insiders predicting minimal fluctuations ahead.

CE to promote Macau’s ‘One country, two systems’ model during Europe tour

Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai intends to use his first major overseas trip since taking office to assert that Macau, a former Portuguese colony, will

CE urges youth in Portugal to contribute to national development

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met on the evening of April 18 (Lisbon time) with around 110 Macau students currently studying in the country, reaffirming the

Gov’t cloud systems repel four million monthly cyberattacks

As Macau accelerates its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to modernize public administration, authorities have revealed that the government’s cloud computing centre blocks, on average,

Drug registry records 132 cases in 2025, down 10.8%

Macau’s central drug registry recorded 132 cases in 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 10.8%, according to the Social Welfare Bureau. Among the cases, two involved

Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers. Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing

CE to promote Macau’s ‘One country, two systems’ model during Europe tour

Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai intends to use his first major overseas trip since taking office to assert that Macau, a former Portuguese colony, will act as a global

Anton Tai removed from office, CE says a replacement is being proposed to the central gov’t

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, has been removed from his post, the State Council announced yesterday (April 16). According to a statement

Workers prioritize mental health, career growth over pay, survey finds

As workplace stress continues to surge, Macau employees are placing psychological resilience and professional development ahead of salary raises, a recent survey conducted by the

ZAPE retail rents halve as satellite casino exit weakens demand

The retail property market in the ZAPE district has fallen further into strain following the full withdrawal of satellite casinos at the end of last

Sam Hou Fai kicks off EU tour to visit Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium

Sam Hou Fai meets with Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegroat the Government Headquarters, Sept. 10, 2025 Starting today, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai will lead

UM research shows construction workers face sleep, pain and anxiety issues

A recent University of Macau (UM) study has raised concerns over the physical and mental well-being of construction workers in Macau, finding that sleep disorders, chronic pain,

First young musician training program opens recruitment for 14 spots

The Macao Orchestra has launched its first “Macao Young Musician Training Program,” offering 14 tuition-free spots for local residents aspiring to become professional musicians. The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC)

DSAL offers over 190 job openings in April

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will host three job matching sessions on April 23-24, offering 195 vacancies in the supermarket

DSAT receives 13 bids for operation of six public car parks

Local authorities opened bids for the operation concession of six public car parks, with the Transport Bureau (DSAT) receiving 13 tenders, of which 12 were accepted and one

SSM preps for peak mosquito season

As the territory enters its peak mosquito season, the risk of individual cases or community outbreaks from Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which transmit diseases like dengue, will

DSAT moves to legalize ride-hailing as taxi study gets underway

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has commissioned professional and academic institutions to assess how many taxis Macau needs and what level of service the public should expect,

‘Experience Macau’ roadshow launches in Madrid

The “Experience Macau Roadshow in Madrid” will take to the streets of the Spanish capital from today until April 21. The event is the first large-scale

Jessie Ware dives deep into disco, but the drama runs cool

“Superbloom” by Jessie Ware (EMI) The many-time Brit Award nominee Jessie Ware has cemented her status as a modern-day disco queen — from the turning

Beijing removes economy chief Tai Kin Ip after resignation

China’s State Council has removed Secretary for Economy and Finance, Tai Kin Ip, following his resignation for personal reasons, according to an official announcement issued today.

Economy shows stable Q1 growth but weak domestic demand persists

Macau's economy recorded “continued strengthening of macroeconomic vitality” in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong performance in tourism, gaming, banking, and financial services,

New building to feature two exhibitions on 450 years of Macau’s Diocese

The new building of the Catholic Center of Macao, soon to be inaugurated, will feature two exhibitions focused on the 450 years since the establishment of the local

Sam Hou Fai stresses national security as ‘ongoing mission with no end point’

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests remains the “highest tenet of the ‘One country, two systems’” and the foundation

Macau to set up task force for Hengqin pre-clearance air cargo hub

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai chaired the fourth meeting of the leading group for the Development of the Guangdong-Macau Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, where officials agreed to

AI skills gap and leadership challenges in focus at talent development summit

Wei Wang The widening gap between artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and workforce readiness took center stage at a regional leadership summit in Macau yesterday, as industry experts

Famed urologist Vitalino de Carvalho dies at 82

Former urologist and head of the Urology Department at the Conde de São Januário Hospital Center (CHCSJ), Dr. Vitalino Rosado de Carvalho, passed away in

Mok Sou Tou appointed as DSAT deputy director

The Office of the Secretary for Transport and Public Works has appointed Mok Sou Tou as deputy director of the Transport Bureau (DSAT) on a one-year fixed-term basis,

Foreign reserves edge down in March

The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) said the SAR’s foreign exchange reserves stood at MOP242.2 billion at end-March 2026, based on preliminary estimates. This represents a 0.5% decrease

Bank mortgage lending falls in February

New approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both declined month-on-month in February, according to statistics released by the Monetary Authority of Macao.

UTM and Thai university sign MoU to boost academic cooperation

A delegation from Srinakharinwirot University in Thailand recently visited the Macao University of Tourism (UTM), where both institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in

Singapore’s Burnt Ends returns to MGM for three-day pop-up at Grill 58

MGM is continuing its “Gastronomic Journey with Star Chefs” series by welcoming back Chef Dave Pynt, chef-owner of Singapore’s acclaimed Burnt Ends, for a three-day pop-up at Grill

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