Macau records 873,000 visitors during five-day Labor Day Holiday

Macau welcomed approximately 873,000 visitor arrivals during the five-day Labor Day holiday from May 1 to 5, 2026, marking a 2.7% year-on-year increase, according to preliminary

Sands China Hosts ‘Food Fest of Awarded SMEs for Rua das Estalagens’

Sands China Ltd. hosted the “Food Fest of Awarded SMEs for Rua das Estalagens” from April 22 to 28 at The Londoner Macao, marking the second edition of

May Day tourist flood stays within manageable limits, industry insider assures

Tourist arrivals in Macau reached 869,390 by 9 p.m. on the final day of the mainland’s May Day Golden Week holiday, as border checkpoints logged more

Macau tourism interest broadens as Agoda-MGTO deepen hotel promotion tie-up

Travel interest in Macau is expanding beyond its traditional source markets, with strong growth emerging from Asia and the Middle East, according to Agoda search data

LRT proposed as key fix for tourist traffic, despite service disruption

Calls for Macau authorities to use the light rapid transit (LRT) system to manage peak tourist traffic emerged yesterday, but the LRT operator announced a

Macao Foundation greenlights 743 grants totaling MOP199 million in Q1

First-quarter records from the Public Assets Supervision and Administration Bureau (DSGAP) show that the Macao Foundation authorized 743 separate funding allocations between January and March, with

SMEs qualify for storm compensation under new subsidy rules, even without direct damage

Macau has opened applications for its 2026 Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Catastrophe Property Insurance and Subsidy Scheme, running from May 5 to December 31, with

Naked man found wandering streets sent for medical check

A man was found wandering naked on a public street and was later intercepted by Public Security Police (PSP), authorities said. The man was subsequently transferred by the

Man arrested after stealing motorcycle and driving against traffic

A mainland man in his 50s was intercepted by Public Security Police (PSP) after allegedly stealing a motorcycle and riding it against traffic in Taipa. Police said officers

Rainfall exceeds 60mm in parts of Cotai

Macau experienced intermittent showers yesterday due to upper-air disturbances, with the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau forecasting a gradual easing of rainfall later in the day. As of 9:55

Road repairs in NAPE to affect traffic between May 7–13

Road repairs to take place in the NAPE area, namely on Rua de Coimbra, will temporarily affect traffic in the area, the Transport Bureau and the Municipal

‘Smart Immigration Clearance’ available at one-stop lanes of Hengqin Port from May 7

The “Smart Immigration Clearance” method will be added to the One-stop Joint Services Lanes at Hengqin Port from May 7 (Thursday), the Public Security Police

DSAT to introduce two-factor authentication for Northbound Macau vehicle scheme

Authorities will roll out dual-authentication login for the “Northbound Travel for Macau Vehicles” scheme starting May 15, in a bid to curb unauthorized booking bots

Lawmaker demands answers as residents report zero wins, app glitches in prize draw

Frustration is mounting over the Community Consumption Grand Prix campaign, with lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho reporting that he has received widespread complaints from residents who

New border access to UM campus under discussion in Hengqin cooperation meeting

The construction of a new border access to the Campus of the University of Macau (UM) in Hengqin was one of the major topics of

Associated Press wins Pulitzer Prize for China surveillance reporting

The Associated Press was honored this week with the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting for journalism that revealed how Silicon Valley largely designed and built China’s surveillance state

Macau sets three border-crossing records as May Day Golden Week boosts tourism

Mainland China’s extension of the May Day Labor Day holiday into a five-day Golden Week helped Macau set three new border-crossing records on the day following the holiday,

G-Dragon concert at Cotai venue sparks mixed accounts of event management

Reports on Sunday’s G-Dragon concert in Macau’s Cotai open-air venue have sparked conflicting accounts, with local media describing the nearly 30,000-capacity event as running smoothly,

Premium mass gaming steady at start of Labor Day holiday, Citi says

Citigroup reported that Macau’s premium mass gaming segment showed “solid” wagering activity at the start of the Labor Day holiday, with performance levels ranking second only

Authorities demolish three hazardous buildings ahead of typhoon season

The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) demolished three dilapidated buildings last month after their owners failed to comply with removal orders, as authorities ramp up

Gov’t makes positive evaluation of temporary pedestrian zones

The government interdepartmental team responsible for establishing and monitoring the temporary pedestrian zones set up for the May 1 holidays has made a positive evaluation of

DSAL to hold sales and customer service job fair with over 600 vacancies

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will host a two-day job fair for sales and customer service positions on May 15 and 16 at the Macau Tower Convention and

Three-vehicle collision leaves one driver with leg injury

A three-vehicle collision on the Amizade Bridge on Tuesday afternoon left one male driver with minor leg injuries, authorities said. The accident occurred around 4 p.m. amid rainy

Resident deposits drop 0.4% in March

Resident deposits, including both individuals and companies, decreased by 0.4% in March this year compared with February, the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) reported. According to the report,

More Than a Stay: MGM Creates a Cultural and Event Destination in Macau

More Than a Stay: MGM Creates a Cultural and Event Destination in Macau MGM continues to position Macau as a leading cultural and tourism destination by uniting arts

Who’s in, favorites, betting odds, schedules and more

The biggest FIFA World Cup ever, with a record 48 teams set to play a record 104 matches spread out across the U.S., Canada and

Winner of blockbuster PSG-Bayern sequel to face Arsenal or Atletico in final

Wednesday, 03:00 Arsenal v Atletico Madrid H 1.67, D 4, A 5.5 Thursday, 03:00 Bayern Munich v PSG H 1.72, D 5.25, A 4

Scoring system proposed to replace ‘highest bidder wins’ for public housing shops

The Housing Bureau (IH) has been conducting open tenders for the leasing of 23 public housing commercial units in Macau, including those in New Urban Zone

Sam Hou Fai calls for stronger labor force to support economic diversification

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has called on all sectors of society to strengthen support for workers and promote labor values, stressing that labor is the

Gov’t in ‘no rush’ to implement senior meal pilot previously set for last month

The government had announced a “Pilot Scheme for Elderly Cafeteria Service for Seniors” in Seac Pai Van for this month, but with April now ended and

MGTO projects 800,000 visitors during May Day holiday

Macau's tourism sector is preparing for a surge in arrivals as mainland China’s May Day Golden Week begins today (May 1), with authorities estimating an average of

Smoking ban at school and daycare entrances to expand to 12 more sites

Smoking will be banned at the entrances of eight more schools and four more nurseries starting in June. The results of the public consultation on amendments

Showers and thunderstorms expected during May Day holiday

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau has forecast mostly cloudy conditions with showers during the upcoming May Day holiday and the following weekend. Under the influence of easterly winds,

March imports surge 26%

The total value of merchandise imports rose 26% year-on-year to MOP12.98 billion in March, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Imports of mobile phones

DSOP reviews LRT South Line integration

The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) said it is reviewing a proposal to integrate the LRT South Line cross-sea section with a passage linking to Zone A of the New Urban

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