Seoul’s spy agency says Kim’s daughter is close to be designated as future leader

Kim Jong Un and his daughter – believed to be named Kim Ju Ae South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers yesterday that it believes the

MGM Excels with Seven Five-Star Awards from Forbes Travel Guide 2026

MGM MACAU earns its 11th consecutive Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. Over the years, it has continuously elevated its dining, facilities, and guest experiences, including the recent launch

World’s 50 Best Hotels panel says Macau failed to attract judges in 2025 rankings

Macau did not place any hotels in the 2025 World’s 50 Best Hotels rankings, with organizers saying the city lacked sufficient exposure among the judging panel

CE, gov’t officials pledge support for national security law

The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, addressed in a statement the recent release by the State Council Information Office of a white paper titled “Hong Kong:

IC concludes second phase of restoration works at the Ruins, facilities fully reopen for visits

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement that the second phase of restoration and maintenance work on the bronze statues at the Ruins

10 ‘Eyes in the Sky’ cameras in Zone A commence operation

According to the Official Gazette, 10 cameras of the “Eyes in the Sky” located in New Urban Zone A officially commenced operation yesterday. The newly

In Memory of Dr. Luís Ferreira (1947-2026)

For a decade, I dedicated myself to a research project that culminated in the publication of “Memoirs, Travels and French Travelers through Macau (1609-1900)” in

National security bill grants central gov’t jurisdiction and limits legal oversight

The Legislative Assembly plenary session recently passed the draft law on the Committee for Safeguarding National Security unanimously, with 32 votes in favor, while Secretary for

Expert warns Macau is ‘marketing itself wrongly’

On the topic, the Times spoke with an industry expert based in Bangkok and a frequent traveler and connoisseur of Macau. The expert agreed to share

POLY MGM MUSEUM Launches Groundbreaking Immersive Extension Experience in Late February Museum Encounter – The Tang Story

POLY MGM MUSEUM launches the groundbreaking immersive extension experience, Museum Encounter - The Tang Story. MGM has long been committed to integrating the spirit of “originality + innovation”

Weak regulations drive illegal pet imports from mainland, worsening adoption shortage: MASDAW

The founder of the Macau Association for Stray Dogs and Animal Welfare (MASDAW), Fátima Galvão, says that adoption is in short supply as residents prefer purebreds,

Lawmakers call for better talent development as plenary tackles youth unemployment

Amid concerns from lawmaker Leong Sun Iok regarding Macau’s “structural unemployment” and the underutilization of youth talent, another legislator highlighted that the core challenge facing the

Two streets to be pedestrianized during major holidays

Nossa Senhora do Amparo Street  Starting this year, two Macau streets will become pedestrianized during key holidays like Lunar New Year, May Day, and National Day,

Survey reveals no major hiring or layoffs expected among foreign-funded enterprises

A recent survey report on foreign-funded enterprises and locally based institutions with overseas connections indicates that, despite economic uncertainties and a challenging recruitment landscape, most entities are

Chief Executive pledges optimization of social service facilities in Mong Ha

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai visited social service facilities at the Mong Ha Public Housing complex yesterday, inspecting operations and extending early Chinese New Year greetings

Stanley Ho and mentions of Macau found in Epstein files

The late business tycoon’s name, Stanley Ho, and hundreds of mentions of Macau were found in the now-publicly released documents from the United States Department of

Decades-old Toi San building set for reconstruction

  Toi San’s Government Workers’ Building, which is 61 years old, is about to undergo reconstruction, and homeowners are urging the government to expedite construction procedures.

DSI adds photo kiosks and expedited service

The Identification Services Bureau (DSI) launched several measures yesterday to optimize the application process for identification documents. The measures, which are said to further

LRT anticipates bus transfer discounts with installation of new gates in Q3

The second public consultation session for the Macau Light Rapid Transit development strategy study revealed that QR code access may be introduced by the third

Man arrested at airport after swallowing 52 heroin packets

The Judiciary Police (PJ) discovered a drug smuggling attempt at the local airport on Saturday, retrieving 52 packets of heroin totaling 522.2 grams.

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