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Macau’s “First Store Economy Scheme” will open its second-phase applications from May 1 to July 31, the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) announced. The first phase received
Civil aviation authorities from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau signed four cooperative arrangements in Hong Kong yesterday, deepening mutual recognition of airworthiness standards and launching
The tourism sector posted strong hotel performance in the first quarter of 2026, even as package tour arrivals continued to fall, according to the Statistics and
Macau’s swimming season will begin tomorrow, with lifeguards and paramedics deployed at Hac Sa and Cheoc Van beaches, the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) said. The season will
The Judiciary Police arrested a 61-year-old Filipino Macau resident on suspicion of drug trafficking and drug use. The suspect was intercepted in the central district at around 2
The Cultural Affairs Bureau’s (IC) public library information system will undergo maintenance on May 4 and May 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., causing temporary service disruptions.
The Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau (ISAF) visited Portugal from April 19 to 22, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on pharmaceuticals and medical devices with Portugal’s National
The local economy expanded by 7.1% year-on-year in real terms in the first quarter of 2026, supported by a surge in visitor arrivals and a strong rebound
Two community tourism events backed by the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will run during the five-day Labor Day holiday. Organizers said the Food Culture Festival, held
Meryl Streep, left, and Anne Hathaway in a scene from “The Devil Wears Prada 2” (20th Century Studios) Fashion trends are notoriously fickle but some
Macau recorded 14,246 overstayers last year – mostly from mainland China – along with a rise in illegal worker cases, according to the 2025 crime statistics
The Legal Affairs Bureau (DSAJ) has launched a new online column, “Macau–Hengqin Integration,” aimed at improving public access to policy updates as the second phase of
The 2026 Community Consumption Rewards campaign has generated strong early results, with authorities reporting a surge in transactions and spending during its first two weeks.
Authorities are refining subsidy programs to encourage property owners to voluntarily remove metal cages and flower racks, as relying solely on subsidies to demolish unauthorized structures has yielded
The Legislative Assembly has passed the Advertising Law bill, effective January 1 next year. The law requires internet platform operators to restrict or suspend illegal advertisements and report
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has reopened applications for a month-long film and television production internship in Hunan province in southern China, as the government continues
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has concluded an investigation into a case of active bribery involving a woman who attempted to gain unauthorized entry into a casino.
Tourism authorities have stepped up enforcement against illegal tour guiding and unlicensed accommodation ahead of the Labor Day holiday. From January to April 26, the Macao Government Tourism
The Public Works Bureau reported that five private residential projects received occupancy permits in the first quarter of 2026, providing 47 units. A total of 37 projects are
Toll fees for small passenger vehicles will be waived on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge during the five-day Labor Day holiday from May 1 to 5, covering vehicles with
A foreign domestic worker from Indonesia has been arrested for allegedly using a lost Macau Pass card to make unauthorized purchases totaling MOP529.2, police said. The suspect, a
As part of the National Reading Week campaign, authorities have called on the public to read national security-related materials, while several legislators used a Legislative
The Social Welfare Bureau announced that it would waive monthly fees for the Peng On Tung emergency call service starting May 1. The initiative targets residents
PSG’s Joao Neves (right) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal PSG 5, Bayern 4 Titleholder Paris Saint-Germain trailed early, led by three goals
P001: GEG held the second Award Ceremony for the “GEG SME Series: Quality Enhancement Certification Program”, recognizing nearly 40 suppliers who successfully attained their certifications. P002: Ms. Helena Lei,
On the eve of International Workers’ Day, legislator Leong Sun Iok urged Macau authorities to adopt a “people-first” approach, citing a recent International Labor Organization report
Macau has long promoted yacht free travel with mainland China’s nine Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area cities as part of its economic diversification push, with
Local authorities have unveiled a dense calendar of cultural and sports activities for May, headlined by the 36th Macao Arts Festival running from May 8 to
With the Labor Day holiday approaching, authorities have rolled out a series of traffic and crowd control measures to handle the expected influx of visitors
More than 4,000 people are now living in the Macau New Neighbourhood housing project in Hengqin, a key milestone for the cross-border development designed for Macau
A legislator raised concerns yesterday over public feedback that the prize rate for the relaunched Community Consumer Rewards campaign was low, questioning its effectiveness in stimulating consumer
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), partnering with the May Fourth Youth Day Commemoration Organizing Committee, unveiled a comprehensive lineup of activities Tuesday to mark
Macau recorded a decline in criminal investigations in 2025, with a total of 13,458 criminal cases opened over the year, down 5.9% from 2024, according to
The hotel and tourism industry expects occupancy rates to remain stable at high levels during the mainland Chinese five-day May Day holiday that begins Friday, with the
With tourist crowds overwhelming Taipa Village’s narrow roads, lawmaker Ella Lei has urged authorities to convert idle land into a transport hub and revive the Iec
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