SMEs’ loan subsidies extended till the end of the year

The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) has announced that the application period for the “2025 SME Bank Loan Interest Subsidy Scheme,” launched in April last year, has

Acupuncture for smoking cessation featured at GBA forum

A forum on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technologies has featured acupuncture for smoking cessation as a non-pharmacological treatment that reduces nicotine cravings through acupoint stimulation. The “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao

Lowest saltwater intrusion in GBA reserves in a decade

Upstream reservoirs have shielded the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) from significant saltwater intrusion during the 2025-2026 dry season, marking the first such success in nearly a

HZMB saw record highs in people, vehicles, and goods last year

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) saw record highs last year in the flow of people, vehicles, and goods through its Ports, the head of the Customs Division

Shun Tak swings to underlying profit despite revenue plunge

Shun Tak Holdings Ltd. narrowed its 2025 net loss even as revenue plunged nearly 47%, with underlying operations swinging to a profit after excluding property

Macau joins Eurovision Asia line-up, promises ‘fusion with fireworks’

Macau will compete in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 in Bangkok, a source familiar with the event told the Times last night, in a late addition

Gov’t identifies depression as the most prevalent emotional disorder

The Health Bureau (SSM) said yesterday that depression is the most prevalent emotional disorder in the territory, followed by insomnia and anxiety. Despite such an

New management bill establishes ownership and usage rules

Macau's government has finalized a draft law designating its 85 square kilometers of surrounding waters as public property as well as its management rules, the

Song Pek Kei concerned with ‘unmet’ recycling goal and post-incineration waste

In response to the government’s efforts to promote waste reduction and recycling, the results of the “Macau Environmental Status Report 2024” prompted lawmaker Song Pek Kei

Ella Lei demands plan for schools as births plummet

With shrinking kindergarten class sizes likely to spill over into primary schools, lawmaker Ella Lei has questioned the government’s study of school‑age demographic trends and asked about

CE urges youth to align ambitions with national development

Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai appealed to Macau’s youth to synchronize their aspirations with national development and the territory’s prosperity, stressing the importance of

Disabled workers’ wage subsidy applications open tomorrow

The Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) announced yesterday that applications for first-quarter 2026 supplementary income subsidies, which aid labor market integration, will be accepted from April 1 to April

Two‑power‑bank carry‑on limit enforced

Passengers on all departures from Macau International Airport are now limited to carrying a maximum of two portable power banks in carry‑on baggage, while charging such devices in

Registration opens for DSPA’s eco-zone tours

Residents interested in visiting the local eco-zone can register for the Environmental Protection Bureau’s April ecological activities: eco-zone tours, a final migratory birdwatching event, and parent-child workshops. Activities

CreditSights: Macau on track to meet revenue target

CreditSights analysts forecast that Macau’s gaming industry remains on track to meet the government’s 2026 gross gaming revenue (GGR) target of MOP236 billion. The outlook follows

MIECF concludes with 30% jump in green deals

After hosting over 300 business talks linking firms from China, Portugal, Brazil, Singapore, Thailand, and beyond, the 2026 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2026MIECF)

Tudor era ends at Tottenham after just 7 matches ahead of fight for survival

Tottenham’s coach Igor Tudor Tottenham chose to part ways with Igor Tudor yesterday , just seven matches and 44 days into his spell as interim

Call to allow non-local graduates to remain in Macau as insurance talent wanes

Facing a shortage of specialized professionals, the Macau Insurers’ Association urged authorities to allow non-local students who graduate from Macau universities to stay and gradually

New 10-week consumption campaign to start Apr. 10

The government and the Macao Chamber of Commerce (ACM) will launch a new round of a consumption campaign on April 10 aimed at boosting the local

Macao International Parade draws 1,600 performers as officials eye expansion

This year’s Macao International Parade has been declared a success, with authorities now reviewing ways to expand the event and optimize arrangements for future editions.

Hotel occupancy rises 4% year-on-year in February

Hotel occupancy in Macau reached 94.6% last month, according to information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The figure represents a 4-percentage-point increase

Portugal pitches role in China–Europe green cooperation

Catarina Soares and Rita Santos At the 2026 Macao International Environmental Cooperation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF), the Portuguese Association of Environmental Technology Companies (APEMETA) said Portugal

CE pledges greater support to advance Hengqin development

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, who chairs the Administrative Committee of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, visited the zone to hold a working

The Committee for Safeguarding National Security has the authority to assess matters relating to the interests of national security

The Bill “Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Macao Special Administrative Region” was deliberated and unanimously passed by the Legislative Assembly on 19 March. Compared to the

Tamagnini Barbosa Market renewal expected to spotlight culinary traditions

The Tamagnini Barbosa Market revitalisation in Toi San is proceeding smoothly, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said, with phased works due to start in the third quarter. The

Slow Festival to launch in Barra revitalization district this May

The revitalization of Macau’s six old districts is being driven by a new model, the Macau General Union of Neighbourhood Associations – operator of the district development center

Therapist arrested after alleged sexual misconduct toward patient, trainees

A psychotherapist suspected of sexually assaulting and harassing at least one female patient and four female trainee therapists under the guise of therapy and teaching since 2021 was

Iao Hon redevelopment may be reconsidered as gov’t says social, affordable housing adequate

Macau authorities said the city will have an adequate supply of social and affordable housing over the next five years, raising the possibility of revising or repurposing

Gov’t targets low-carbon growth at MIECF Forum

Macau will prioritize carbon cuts and pollution controls as part of its Environmental Protection Plan for 2026–2030, aligning with national goals, Economy and Finance Secretary

Easter and Ching Ming holidays lift short-haul travel from mainland

The city’s travel sector is seeing a marked increase in short-haul tours from mainland China during the combined Easter and Ching Ming holidays, while long-haul

Gov’t to announce consumption scheme today

The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) will hold a press conference today to announce the “2026 Community Consumption Grand Prize,” aimed at boosting local spending and supporting

Bank job fair opens with entry-level salaries of MOP15,000–30,000

A banking job fair for local residents is underway on the third floor of the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Center until 7:30 p.m. today, featuring nearly 200

Domestic row forces evacuation after gas smell detected

A domestic dispute on Wednesday evening prompted police to evacuate residents on the couple’s floor and cordon off the residential building after officers detected a smell of natural

Man arrested for gambling fraud

A 21-year-old mainland man was arrested for allegedly defrauding a middle-aged woman of about MOP 255,000 by claiming to teach gambling skills. According to the Judiciary Police, the

Shuttle bus arrangements at the Border Gate

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has begun implementing changes to the pick-up and drop-off points for hotel shuttle buses at the Border Gate. Starting this week, some buses have

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