Macau
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Mainland men arrested over lending and betting activities
A 44-year-old mainland man was arrested after allegedly engaging in illegal currency exchange and lending activities in casinos since May, involving approximately HKD500,000 and ... -
It’s Messi, Morocco, and six teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual
More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it’s now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And ... -
Gov’t sets conditions to rehabilitate city center plot, withdraws plan after committee concerns
The Urban Planning Committee (CPU) met yesterday to discuss, among other matters, the urban conditions plan (PCU) established by the Land and Urban Construction ... -
Gov’t approves MOP1.9 billion public works package, LRT East Line takes largest share
The government has approved more than MOP1.9 billion (about USD235 million) in multi-year public works commitments, with the largest allocation directed toward expanding the ... -
Civic leader calls for new round of consumption rewards with student and tourist perks
In the wake of the recently concluded 2026 Community Consumption Grand Rewards campaign, a civic leader has called for additional rounds of consumer incentive ... -
Woman detained after allegedly sheltering overstayer for six years
A woman was arrested by police after allegedly providing accommodation to another Vietnamese woman who had overstayed in Macau for six years, the Judiciary ... -
Gov’t moves to strengthen urban renewal with possible land premium reductions
The government is now examining the possibility of waiving or reducing land premium payments for urban renewal initiatives as part of its efforts to ... -
DSAL urges heatstroke prevention as summer intensifies
The Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) is ramping up efforts to protect outdoor workers as Macau faces increasingly extreme summer heat, urging contractors and employers ... -
Air Macau issues ticket flexibility measures ahead of Typhoon Bavi
Air Macau announced on Wednesday a set of special ticketing measures to accommodate passengers affected by the anticipated impact of Typhoon Bavi. The guidelines ... -
Beijing medical team rotation completed at Macau Union Medical Center
The Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) Macau Medical Center announced that it recently completed the handover of responsibilities between a new cohort of ... -
Sands China assembles 5,000 food kits for vulnerable groups
For the fifth consecutive year, Sands China hosted the “Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build” for the city’s vulnerable groups at The Venetian Macao’s ... -
Talent authorities signal policy shift with bonus points for Hengqin professionals
Fresh from processing 2,100 applications and approving some 900 candidates over three intake rounds, Macau’s talent authorities have signaled a policy shift, revealing yesterday ... -
Despite its residual revenue, gov’t should not scrap the tax due to its versatility, economist says
Despite accounting for a very small share of local government tax revenue, the tourism tax might have some additional positive aspects that contribute to ... -
Lawmaker raises concerns over digital addiction among children
Lawmaker Chan Lai Kei has urged the government to strengthen support measures for parents and improve early intervention mechanisms to address growing concerns over ... -
Public service pension fund faces MOP6.4b shortfall, gov’t warns
The Secretary for Administration and Justice, Wong Sio Chak, has acknowledged that the public administration staff retirement and pension fund may face a shortfall, ... -
MEA launches economy research training program
The Macau Economic Association (MEA) has launched the latest edition of its “Macau Economic Research Talent Training Program.” Launched for the first time a ... -
UM’s 40th Portuguese summer program draws 400 students
The University of Macau (UM) launched the 40th edition of its Portuguese Language Summer Programme on July 6, with 400 students enrolled from Macau, ... -
CPTTM to host seminar for creative industries
The Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) will hold a seminar on “Color Logic and Precision Application in Fashion and Creative Industries” on ... -
Three fall victim to online task scams, one duped twice
Three Macau residents have fallen victim to online task scams, with losses ranging from about MOP8,400 to MOP32,000, according to the Judiciary Police. One ... -
DSEDJ launches three summer internship programmes for students
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has launched three summer internship and practical experience programmes, offering more than 1,400 placements for senior secondary ... -
12 detained in latest police operation
Under the coordination of the Unitary Police Services (SPU), local police forces joined forces for another “Thunder 2026” operation earlier this week. According to ... -
Calçada do Bom Jesus leisure area to undergo renovation
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will begin an 18-working-day renovation project at the temporary leisure area of Calçada do Bom Jesus from July 13. ... -
New rules proposed to expand vehicle access between Macau and Hengqin
Mainland authorities are seeking public feedback on proposed revisions to regulations governing Macau vehicles entering and leaving the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, ... -
What to know about China’s rare ballistic missile test and why it raises concerns
China’s navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from a nuclear-powered submarine — a move that experts said showed Beijing›s increasing skill and capability as part ... -
South Korean law targeting ‘fake news’ takes effect as journalists’ groups raise concerns
South Korea began enforcing a law yesterday that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as ... -
Gov’t proposes to regulate photography services at tourist hotspots
The government has proposed introducing a registration system for commercial photography services at tourist hotspots, under a wider package of administrative reforms currently under ... -
Macao Union Hospital accounts for 11% of public medical services
The Macao Union Medical Center has handled approximately 11% of the territory’s public specialist outpatient and imaging services in the first five months of ... -
Gaming reliance poses ‘structural risk,’ study warns
Two Chinese academics have warned, based on a study they conducted, that Macau’s dependence on gambling has brought considerable economic gains to the territory ... -
Grand Prix Museum launches child-focused interactive experience exhibit
The Macau Grand Prix Museum will launch a new interactive experience exhibit, “Full Throttle,” in the latter half of this month, using technology to ... -
PJ arrests mainland man for RMB173,600 fraud
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a 32-year-old mainland man for defrauding a middle-aged mainland woman of RMB173,600. The victim agreed on June 11 to ... -
Rua das Camélias public parking lot opens with 71 truck spaces
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) said the Rua das Camélias Public Parking Lot will open on July 15 at 9 a.m., providing 71 truck spaces. ... -
Support center for elderly and carers to be established following family tragedy, gov’t says
Following the release on Thursday of a Judiciary Police (PJ) report on a family case involving an elderly individual’s attempted suicide, the local government ... -
Gov’t launches consultation on multitude of law amendments, from cybercafés to vehicle repair shops
The government has launched a wide-ranging public consultation on proposed amendments to laws affecting a multitude of businesses, activities, and events. In general, the ... -
PJ arrests two in crackdown on illegal casino live-streaming
Macau law strictly prohibits the recording of images or audio in any part of casino facilities, as well as the use of mobile phones ...
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