‘The Cherry Orchard’ to be staged this weekend

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will present two performances of Anton Chekhov’s classic play “The Cherry Orchard” at the Macau Cultural Centre’s Grand Amphitheatre tomorrow and

Rubio tries to reassure wary allies of US commitment

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration’s new envoy to NATO are seeking to reassure wary NATO allies of the U.S. commitment to

LRT passenger increase trend over in March

The recent trend of increasing the number of passengers transported by Light Rapid Transit (LRT) came to a halt in March, as the public transport system

SSM expresses concerns over rising obesity rates among residents

The Health Bureau (SSM) stated that the average life expectancy of Macau residents reached 83.3 years last year, but there is growing concern regarding the increasing

Survey links increased internet use to weaker self-management in minors

A survey titled “Special Report on the Digital Literacy of Minors in Macao 2024” noted that as internet users age and their average daily internet usage time

Associations call on gov’t to address growing stray dog problem

Several associations are urging the government to take immediate action as the increasing stray dog population in Coloane poses risks to public safety and environmental hygiene.

IAM to build pumping station, box-culvert project for flood prevention at Taipa Old Village

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will soon build a water pumping station and a box culvert at Taipa Old Village. The IAM presented the

Analysts expect April to be another ‘flat’ month on GGR

Senior analyst for Global Gaming at investment research company Seaport Research Partners, Vitaly Umansky, noted in a report on Tuesday that the firm expects another “flat”

MPay users now able to access Guangzhou transport services

MPay users can now use their accounts for travel on the Guangzhou Metro, buses, ferries, and various other public transport routes in Guangzhou, as well as

Gaming sector urged to stay neutral in elections

The Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEL) and the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau yesterday met with gaming operators and junket representatives to emphasize election neutrality. Authorities reiterated that gaming companies

Man suspected of filing false report after gambling loss

A 41-year-old mainland man allegedly filed a false theft report after losing money at a casino. Police investigations revealed inconsistencies between his claims and his actual activities. He

Six arrested in loan sharking case

Police have busted a loan sharking operation, arresting six mainland Chinese suspects aged 29 to 35. The group had distinct roles, with some persuading victims to borrow HKD100,000

Macao Museum reopens to public after emergency repairs

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) stated that the Macao Museum, which was temporarily closed on Monday due to emergency maintenance, has reopened. According to the IC, the cultural

Entrepreneurship competition opens for application

The Macao Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition is now accepting applications until June 11, with new award categories and a total prize pool of nearly one million patacas.

SARs’ anti-corruption watchdog hold training program in Brazil

For the first time, the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) and its Hong Kong counterpart, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), have held a joint training

Fiscal revenue not as optimistic as expected: Tai Kin Ip

Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip stated that the gross gaming revenue (GGR) has yet to reach the target of 20 billion patacas

Residents concerned over security as authorities crack down on illegal lodgings

Amid recently uncovered illegal lodging operations in NAPE and Taipa, residents are raising concerns about potential security risks in their neighborhoods. Some residents have urged the

China forecasts 21% rise in cross-border trips

China’s border crossings are expected to handle an average of 2.1 million daily inbound and outbound trips during the upcoming Ching Ming Festival holiday, a 21.4% year-on-year

Non-resident worker recruitment requests decline by 13%

The number of recruitment requests for non-resident workers dropped by nearly 13% in 2024, following a significant surge in 2023, according to the Labour Affairs

Elderly woman hospitalized after stray dog attack in Coloane

A 61-year-old woman was bitten by a stray dog in Coloane yesterday morning at around 8 a.m. The local resident sustained a laceration on her left thigh

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