Vietnamese workforce nears 10,000

About 9,600 Vietnamese currently work in Macau, with roughly 85% employed as domestic helpers and the remainder in various industries, the Macau Overseas Vietnamese Association said. According to

LRT to introduce QR-code ticketing

Macau’s light rail system is set to introduce QR-code ticketing for MPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and other major platforms, with new gates expected in the third quarter of

PSP promotes operations tackling illegal accommodation

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has conducted an operation to tackle an illegal guesthouse on Taipa’s Rua de Évora. According to the PSP,

More companies in 2025 as wholesale, retail trade leads the increase

The number of companies in Macau in 2025 increased slightly year-over-year, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). A total of 4,678 new companies

MGM champions responsible gaming to build a sustainable future

The MGM Financial Educational Drama School Tour has reached more than 12,000 students As one of Macau’s first integrated resort operators with all its casinos recognized as “Responsible

US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war 

The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly fouryear war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters,

Japan-linked concerts increasingly canceled in Macau

Ayumi Hamasaki In recent months, at least four concerts in Macau featuring Japanese performers have been canceled, raising questions about the stability of the city’s cultural calendar

Telecom fraud leads to MOP350 million losses in 2025, primarily driven by investment scams

The Judiciary Police’s (PJ) annual statistics show a relative decrease in telecom fraud, yet financial losses still reached MOP350 million, primarily driven by investment fraud.

Gov’t sees recognition from mainland authorities in its governance

The Chinese government has recognized Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai’s accomplishments over the past year, highlighting his leadership in driving significant progress across various initiatives

PJ reports record increase in adolescent assistance

The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported a 64% increase in adolescent assistance cases last year, the highest on record. Most affected were secondary and university students, frequently experiencing emotional

DSI online and self-service kiosks temporarily halted

The Identification Services Bureau (DSI) will conduct a network system upgrade from midnight to 2 a.m. tomorrow. During this period, the “Electronic Identity” and “My Border Crossing” services

New Neighborhood allows eligible residents to purchase two units

The sales policy for the Macau New Neighbourhood in Hengqin has been eased once again, allowing eligible Macau residents to purchase two residential units, starting Monday, February 9.

Bank staff arrested for defrauding elderly client to repay a crypto debt

A bank customer service manager has been arrested on charges of deceiving an elderly client by falsely claiming she could offer “preferential interest rates” on time deposits.

PJ reports first case ever of drugs concealed in walking cane

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have for the first time discovered drugs concealed within a walking cane of a disabled man. Inspection revealed methamphetamine worth over

Unsafe cargo in motorcycles rose in 2025

Statistics from the Public Security Police (PSP) indicate that last year, traffic violations increased by 0.4% compared to the previous year, primarily due to motorcycles being

UM, Tsinghua hold exchange program on sustainability

Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College of the University of Macau and Xiuzhong College of Tsinghua University jointly organised a four-day exchange programme under the theme “Sustainable Future.” Held

MPU, Unibo sign dual doctoral degree agreement

Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) and the University of Bologna (Unibo) have signed an agreement to award dual doctoral degrees jointly. This agreement reflects the two universities’ consensus on

PJ cites ‘sufficient evidence’ in crackdown of first case of this kind

In response to media inquiries during yesterday’s media Spring Festival symposium, Judiciary Police (PJ) director Sit Chong Meng noted the first arrest made under last year’s

Grand Emperor sells ‘decorative’ gold bars for HK100 million

The 78 gold bars that Grand Emperor Hotel had displayed on the lobby floor have been removed and sold, the company announced. According to the notice,

Iran, US hold nuclear talks as Trump delivers blunt warning to Khamenei

Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will take place today in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister said, as tensions between the countries remain

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