Young people increasingly rely on AI chatbots to cope with loneliness

Two recent surveys found that 22.5% of young respondents turn to AI chatbots to cope with negative emotions, with some reporting that they find the

Weather Five to eight tropical cyclones expected to affect Macau this year

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) forecasts that five to eight tropical cyclones could affect Macau in 2026, a figure ranging from normal to slightly

YouTube creators tout food as ‘universal language’ for global storytelling

During the International Gastronomy Forum, Josh Carrott and Ollie Kendal, the British creators behind YouTube channels “Korean Englishman” and “JOLLY,” told global brands and tourism leaders

National Security Committee law takes effect

The law establishing the Committee for Safeguarding National Security takes effect today, along with its implementing regulation on the committee’s organization and operation, according to

Man arrested for secretly filming female colleague in restroom

A local man in his 30s was arrested by the Public Security Police for allegedly filming a female colleague in a company restroom on Av. Comercial de Macau

Three locals scammed in online concert ticket fraud

Three local women were recently duped in an online scam involving concert tickets, suffering a combined loss of MOP14,400. The Judiciary Police (PJ) said two young women and

Lawmakers back revised advertising bill

Members of the Legislative Assembly’s Second Standing Committee expressed support for the government’s updated draft of the advertising bill, calling it more comprehensive and refined. Committee chair Ip

Underground walkway to link LRT East station with Border Gate

The construction of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) East Line is advancing steadily, with authorities beginning work on an underground walkway connecting the East Line station

Horta e Mitra celebrates birth of the ‘Earth God’ over five days

The birth of the God Tou Tei (Earth God) was once again celebrated by the residents of the Horta e Mitra neighborhood. Over five consecutive

Customs finds another 100 kilograms of silver illegally transported across the border

During its ongoing operations to crack down on people illegally transporting silver granules across the border, the Customs Service (SA) announced that it seized another

Policy support fuels recovery of prime properties: Centaline

Following the implementation of new government policies at the start of the year – exempting the first MOP6 million of a property purchase from stamp

Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in the third round of the Miami Open

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the third round of the Miami Open yesterday , losing to Sebastian Korda in three sets.

MGM Shines in Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2026 with Three Diamond‑Rated Restaurants

  (From left to right) Chefs Pan Sihui, Yang Dengquan and Homan Tsui receive their accolades for Aji, Five Foot Road and Imperial Court respectively, at the Black Pearl Restaurant

Macau tops annual visitor milestone 12 days early as mainland arrivals surge

Macau tourism authorities said earlier this year that arrivals were expected to reach about 41 million, and on Saturday the Public Security Police Force (PSP)

MGTO: Gastro fest switch targets off-season, better skies

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) says it moved its annual Cities of Gastronomy Fest to March to dodge typhoons and rainy weather that disrupted previous

Inflation climbs 1.2% in February due to price hikes over CNY

Macau's inflation rate increased 1.16% year over year in February, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). DSEC said the increase is mostly due

Group urges launch of another round of consumption rewards

The “People’s Alliance for the Construction of Macau” (Aliança de Povo de Instituição de Macau) held their monthly “Community Service Day” Saturday, where they received reports

ExCo greenlights regulations for National Security Committee bill

The Secretary for Administration and Justice and Executive Council (ExCo) spokesperson, Wong Sio Chak, announced the completion of the review of the draft administrative

No residential water hike planned, bureau says

Director of the Marine and Water Bureau, Susanna Wong, stated in an interview that there are currently no plans to raise residential water rates. While Macau’s economy is

UTM to launch BSc in Management and Data Science

The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) will introduce a Bachelor of Science in Management and Data Science in the 2026/2027 academic year. The four-year programme aims to equip

PSP fined 84 pedestrians last week

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) fined 84 pedestrians for unlawful street crossing last week. According to the force, each person was fined MOP300 for failing to comply

SMG launches two new services to enhance user experience

A “Meteorology Fun Day” was held on Saturday at the Meteorological Bureau building in Taipa Grande, where the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) director, Leong Weng Kun, announced

Hengqin robbery leaves one dead, suspect in custody

A robbery in a Hengqin residential neighborhood left one person dead and another injured on the evening of March 20. Hengqin Public Security Bureau confirmed that a

Sam Hou Fai seeks closer Guangdong cooperation to boost Macau-Hengqin integration

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said that, as this marks the first year of Beijing’s 15th Five-Year Plan and Macau’s third Five-Year Plan, Macau should also

DSAT launches omnidirectional crossings at Iao Hon to facilitate pedestrian traffic

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has installed omnidirectional crosswalks in the Iao Hon area to facilitate pedestrian traffic. According to the bureau, the new crossings aim

‘Pay-first, apply-later’ rule introduced for MOP6,000 continuing education subsidies

Despite the current 2023–2026 Continuing Education and Development Program remaining in force, authorities on Friday unveiled new arrangements for the 2026–2029 cycle, including plans to

Brex wins 2026 title with early-match ‘gold rush’

The Utsunomiya Brex won the East Asian Super League (EASL) 2026 title last night at Studio City’s Event Center. With the win (90-81) over the

Lawmakers urge policies aligned with national strategies

With the Two Sessions concluded, a review of 27 preagenda speeches delivered at Friday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) found many lawmakers citing Beijing’s 15th Five-Year Plan and

JP Morgan downgrades MGM China to neutral on weak earnings, mediocre dividend

JP Morgan has downgraded MGM China Holdings Ltd (02282.HK) to “neutral” from overweight after the casino operator reported weaker-than-expected 2025 earnings and a disappointing dividend last

Sands China brings Macau’s firecracker heritage to life in landmark exhibition

Sands China is reinforcing its commitment to Macau’s cultural and artistic development with a major exhibition that revisits one of the city’s most iconic industries.

MGM COTAI’s Five Foot Road and Aji Retain One MICHELIN Star

(From left to right) Mirco Panella, Director of Food and Beverage of MGM COTAI; Katrina Saulog, Restaurant Manager of Aji; Pan Sihui, Executive Sous Chef of MGM COTAI; Yang

National Security Committee given authority to rule on security-related cases

The Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday unanimously passed the bill establishing the Committee for Safeguarding National Security, paving the way for a new body empowered to determine whether

Lawmakers seek tighter safety rules after humanoid robot startles pedestrian

A promotional humanoid robot for an education center startled a female pedestrian on Macau streets early this month, prompting local legislators to call for stricter safety

Lawmakers push new stimulus measures to revive economy

Amid soaring international oil prices, legislators Ella Lei and Chan Hao Weng urged the government at a Legislative Assembly session yesterday to stimulate the local economy,

Macau’s Michelin-starred total reaches 21 with two new additions

The 18th edition of the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau, unveiled Thursday, marked the guide’s 100th anniversary of awarding stars globally since 1926 and celebrated 59 Macau

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