Second phase of waste landfill construction expected to begin in Q3

The second phase of the Construction Waste Landfill Filling (Soft Soil Foundation) and Embankment Construction Project (South Area) will commence in the third quarter (Q3) of

Airport sees 15% passenger surge in Q1

The Macau International Airport (MIA) handled 2.1 million passengers in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up 15% from 1.83 million a year earlier, while aircraft

IAS aids victims of the Rua de São Paulo fire

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) dispatched social workers on Wednesday night to provide care and support for residents affected by a warehouse fire on Rua de São Paulo,

Forum on silver economy and wellness tourism held today

The 2026 High-Level Forum on Greater Bay Area (GBA) Tourism Development will take place today from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the 14th Macao International Travel (Industry)

Arbitration Center handled 116 cases related to water leakage

The Legal Affairs Bureau (DSAJ) stated that from its inception in September 2023 through the end of 2025, the arbitration center has handled 116 cases of building-leakage disputes.

New platform debuts with military history exhibit

With the opening of the Exhibition on the Military History of the Macao Garrison of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), a new platform for patriotic

UM’s career and internship fair in Hengqin offered more than 230 tech jobs

More than 230 internship and job opportunities focusing on technology and engineering sectors were offered at the University of Macau’s (UM) ‘2026 UM FST GBA

Son Lei Building leads the way as Iao Hon’s first and only applicant

The government is moving forward with the redevelopment of the seven-building complex in Iao Hon. While the plan has been on the table for

MOP400M consumer rewards program rolls out today

To spur weekend shopping and support local businesses, the Macau government and Macao Chamber of Commerce kick off the “Grand Prize for Consumption in Community Zones

National Security Education Exhibition to open with student insights

The month-long National Security Education Exhibition will open on Wednesday (April 15) at the Complex of the Commerce and Trade Co-operation Platform for China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, featuring

Portuguese speaker praises Macau’s ‘One Country, Two Systems’ success

Portuguese Parliament Speaker Jose Pedro Aguiar-Branco praised Macau’s successful implementation of “One Country, Two Systems” during a meeting in Beijing with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, Xinhua reported

Amizade Square to get marine-themed makeover in July

The Amizade Square (Praça da Amizade) in Central Macau will be transformed into a photo spot featuring marine elements this July, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has announced.

MGM Showcases Global Flavors at 2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao

MGM participated in the “2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao”, held from March 20 to 29, presenting a diverse lineup of culinary and cultural experiences across the

Fewer late-night sailings as Turbojet scales back schedules

Ferry operator Turbojet is reducing late-night ferry sailings between Hong Kong and Macau starting April 15, the company announced in their official website. The trimming affects

DSOP projects under PIDDA achieve 95% budget execution in 2025

The projects listed in the 2025 government’s Investment and Development Expenditure Plan (PIDDA) under the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) have reached a budgetary completion rate of

Macau logs nearly 666,000 arrivals over Ching Ming–Easter holiday period

A total of 665,918 visitors entered Macau during the Easter and Ching Ming holidays, with mainland China remaining the primary source market and contributing more than 70%

Failure in LRT system causes delays on Taipa Line

A failure in the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system yesterday morning caused delays on the Taipa Line, the LRT Company informed on its website. According to

Merchants hope for spending boost as community consumption campaign set to kick off

Macau kicks off a new round of its community consumption campaign tomorrow, April 10, aiming to stimulate local spending and support businesses facing unstable customer traffic

Police complaints jump 20% in 2025

A 20% rise in complaints against police in 2025 reflects the surge in visitor numbers, not a decline in service quality, city authorities said. The Security Forces

Consumer confidence falls slightly in Q1 amid cautious sentiment

Macau's consumer confidence edged lower in the first quarter of 2026, with the overall index falling to 96.78, down 0.77 points or 0.79% from the

Macau achieves robotic surgery breakthrough

Medical professionals conducted the city’s first robotic pancreatic surgery this month, successfully removing a rare insulinoma tumor while preserving the patient’s spleen. Academician Zhao Yuping’s team, supported by

Kindergarten admission list released for new academic year

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) released the list of students admitted to kindergarten under the central registration system for first-time preschool enrollment yesterday. It noted that

14 taxi driver licenses revoked amid 1,224 complaints

Macau’s taxi fleet stood at 1,458 vehicles at the end of last year, according to the Transport Bureau (DSAT). Conventional black cabs accounted for 1,258 vehicles, alongside 200

G2E Asia, Asian IR Expo return with focus on tech and non-gaming innovation

Vera Ng and Yip Je Choong Macau is set to host the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia and the Asian Integrated Resort Expo (Asian IR

CURB launches eighth edition of ‘On the Move,’ bringing bicycles to Coloane

The CURB – Center for Architecture and Urbanism has presented the eighth edition of “On the Move” (OTM), a project that merges architecture, artistic production, and

PSG Academy Macau Youth GBA Tournament wraps up third edition

The third edition of the Paris Saint-Germain F.C. (PSG) Academy Macau Youth Greater Bay Area (GBA) Tournament was held in Macau over the weekend.

April’s Hottest Dining Spot: Chef Dave Pynt Returns for Grill 58 Takeover

One of April’s most anticipated culinary moments in Macau is set to unfold at Grill 58, MGM COTAI, as acclaimed Australian Chef Dave Pynt returns for

Macau braces for May Day visitor surge

Macau is set to see up to 170,000 visitors per day during the May Day holidays, driven by strong post-Qingming travel demand, Andy Wu, president of the Macau

Banks post 14.3% profit growth in first two months

Macau banks’ profits rose 14.3% year-on-year to MOP2.714 billion in January–February, driven by higher net interest income, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao. Net interest margin climbed

SME credit activity hits lowest level since H1 2017

Outstanding loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Macau have dropped to their lowest level since the first half of 2017, according to new

CBRE: GGR forecast to exceed estimates on strong demand

Driven by resilient consumer demand and tourism investments, CBRE analysts say that Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) is poised to exceed 2026 forecasts. The analysts

POLY MGM MUSEUM Unveils New Phase of Silk Roads Beyond Borders:

The POLY MGM MUSEUM will unveil a new phase of its Silk Roads Beyond Borders exhibition on April 11, 2026, reinforcing Macau’s role as a vital pivot for cultural exchange

Failure in LRT system causes delays on Taipa Line

A failure in the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system this morning caused delays on the Taipa Line, the LRT Company informed on its website. According to the notice, the cause of

Macau logs 665,918 arrivals over Easter-Ching Ming holiday period

  A total of 665,918 visitors entered Macau during the Easter and Ching Ming holidays, with mainland China remaining the primary source market and contributing more than 70% of overall arrivals. During

China embassy in Lisbon launches video contest to promote traditional medicine

The Chinese Embassy in Portugal has launched a short video competition titled "My Story About Traditional Chinese Medicine” to promote cultural exchange and raise awareness of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

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