Christmas Market opens at Tap Seac with extended hours

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is running a 17-day Christmas market at Tap Seac, open daily from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., extended to midnight on December 24,

French poultry products banned in Macau

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is monitoring H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks in France’s Loir-et-Cher and Somme departments. Poultry meat and products from these regions are banned from import

Tourism forum opens in Harbin, marking first outside Macau

The Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) kicked off in Harbin on Monday, holding its annual summit outside Macau for the first time since its founding

Three arrested as police bust theft ring targeting warehouses, malls

The Judiciary Police have dismantled part of a theft syndicate believed to be behind a series of burglaries targeting warehouses and shopping premises in the northern

EU leaders begrudgingly learn to live with the reality of an unreliable ally

Over the course of 2025, a new reality has sunk in for Europe. The United States, long its strongest ally, has chipped away at the

New development center opens to revitalize six old districts

Authorities yesterday launched a development center aimed at encouraging local associations to participate in the revitalization of Macau’s old districts, following the earlier Policy Address

ATV park and barbecue camp area to launch in second half of next year

According to the chairman of the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM), Chao Wai Ieng, it is expected that, at the earliest, two projects – an all-terrain

Japanese concerts in Macau canceled; IC states decision made by organizers

Several singers and groups, notably Japanese nationals, have announced the cancellation of their upcoming concerts in Macau, with the president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau

IC says city has enough sports, leisure spaces amid lawmaker concerns

Leong Sun Iok The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) stated that the government is meeting local residents’ demand for cultural and recreational spaces by optimizing cultural and

Black Bears lose third straight game in EASL campaign

Despite starting the third match of their East Asia Super League (EASL) campaign with the upper hand, the Macau Black Bears have continued their losing streak

135 fires requiring hose suppression in first 11 months 

The Office of the Secretary for Security reported yesterday that from January to November this year, Macau responded to a total of 758 fire incidents. Over 60% of

Police conducted 83 pedestrian violations in one week

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has continued its crackdown on pedestrian violations, prosecuting a total of 83 cases across various districts over one week during an operation

Lawmaker urges solutions for unemployment in construction, retail sectors

Leong Pou U Lawmaker Leong Pou U has called on the government, in a recent written inquiry, to identify more effective solutions to address specific unemployment

Championship decision to the wire as ADRAM slips, ties Against Hong Fong

After an excellent performance on Match Day 4, with a 1-0 victory over the Artilheiros team, ADRAM slipped on Match Day 5 against Hong Fong, conceding

Gov’t launches third phase of subsidy program to phase out high-pollution vehicles

The government is continuing the “Old Diesel Vehicle Replacement Subsidy Program” with a third phase to phase out high-pollution vehicles, in line with the national

Territorial crimes surge 23%; violent crimes up 6% in first nine months

Overall crime fell in the first three quarters of this year compared to the same period in 2024, despite significant increases in territorial crimes, which

LRT future expansion plan to seek public opinion in 1H2026

The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, said that the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) expansion plan will be presented to the public and

SSM reiterates plan to trial street smoking ban in 2026

Health Bureau director Alvis Lo confirmed a 2026 pilot for a street smoking ban, building on recent no-smoking zones established at three schools and one

Gov’t does not foresee specific labor rules for takeaway delivery drivers

Macau has no plans to introduce dedicated labor regulations for takeaway delivery drivers, despite a lawmaker’s call for enhanced protections amid the sector’s rapid growth.

IAME Asia Finals deliver some surprise champions

The 2025 Macau International Kart Grand Prix concluded yesterday, delivering thrilling racing action and some unexpected champions. Among the surprises was Toby Gale’s win

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