Macau
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Beyond racing, event aims to promote culture
The 73rd Macau Grand Prix, which takes place on the Guia Circuit from November 19 to 22, aims to promote more than racing this ... -
Survey finds workers’ stress at a relatively high level, burnout risk flagged
A survey found that local workers’ job stress scores cluster around the midpoint of five, yet the overall average stress index reaches 5.4, indicating ... -
Tourism leaders urge shift from visitor numbers to local benefits
Tourism leaders urged destinations to measure success by the benefits to local communities rather than visitor numbers alone. Several speakers at the 12th Global ... -
Fiscal reserves reach MOP701.21 billion
The special administrative region’s (SAR) fiscal reserves totaled MOP701.21 billion as of last month, comprising MOP163.60 billion in basic reserves and MOP537.61 billion in ... -
Bee Macau to make tracking-enabled playing cards, card shoes
Bee Macau’s factory will begin producing Bee 68 playing cards with embedded tracking capabilities and a new card shoe, the company said last week. ... -
UM’s AI tools help guide liver treatment
University of Macau (UM) researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that identifies an aggressive liver cancer subtype from routine pathology slides, potentially ... -
DSF to refund 2025 professional tax this month
The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) will begin refunding excess Professional Tax paid for the 2025 tax year at the end of this month, the ... -
Serbia’s team Ub wins the FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop in Macau
The FIBA 3×3 World Tour Macau 2026 concluded Sunday evening at the Ruins of St. Paul’s, with Serbia’s world number-one team, Ub, crowned champion. ... -
The world’s first Boeing Jetfoil scrapping has started
The scrapping of the world’s first Boeing Jetfoil, “Flores,” has begun, according to a source with the Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group (JCCG), who confirmed ... -
Police dismantle fake TikTok customer service scam ring
Authorities announced yesterday that Macau and Zhuhai forces have jointly dismantled a cross-border telephone fraud ring that targeted local residents through fake TikTok customer ... -
Three held over childcare fraud linked to watchdog’s probe
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday that three locals were arrested on suspicion of defrauding public funds, in a case linked to the corruption ... -
CE praises national security handling, urges judicial reform
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai used the opening of the new judicial year to outline seven priorities for the judiciary, praising its handling ... -
Macau Science Center draws 26,000-plus over Golden Week
The Macau Science Center welcomed 26,166 visitors during the National Day Golden Week from October 1 to 7, up 10.4% year over year, with ... -
CEAV names Macau ‘Preferred Destination’ for 2027
The Spanish Confederation of Travel Agencies (CEAV) has named Macau its “Preferred Destination” for 2027. At the same time, the Macao Government Tourism Office ... -
Prost to 16 Years! MGM’s Oktoberfest Returns with Bavarian Spirit
From October 28 to November 8, 2026, the festival pairs 12 nights of Bavarian conviviality with a distinctly local soundtrack at MGM COTAI, celebrating ... -
Court lists jailed junket boss’s properties for sale
The Court of First Instance (TJB) has listed seven properties owned by jailed former junket boss Levo Chan for sale, with combined reserve prices ... -
Residential mortgages slip in August while commercial lending rebounds
New residential mortgage loan (RML) approvals edged lower in August 2026, while commercial real estate loan (CREL) approvals increased, according to figures from the ... -
Customs seizes 42kg of undeclared food in cross-border vehicle case
The Customs Service (SA) has uncovered another case of food illegally transported into Macau by cross-border vehicle, seizing about 42 kilograms of undeclared, uninspected ... -
Guia Hill Cable Car temporarily closes Oct. 20-27 for safety check
To ensure the safe operation of the Guia Hill Cable Car facility, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will conduct annual maintenance from Oct. 20 ... -
In Affleck’s ‘Animals,’ a kidnapping threatens a mayoral campaign
We have now gotten two remakes of Akira Kurosawa’s “High and Low,” and yet not a single new rendition of “Stray Dog.” It’s not ... -
Macau moves to steer motorcyclists into dedicated lanes
After a fatal accident involving two motorcycles on the Ponte da Amizade, local authorities said they will optimize the road network, traffic signals, and ... -
Macau tightens screening after unexplained pneumonia death in Russia
Macau and Hong Kong are strengthening border health screening after a researcher died of pneumonia of unknown cause in Russia’s Irkutsk region. However, authorities ... -
Caritas widens elderly meal network with two new kitchens
Caritas is preparing to open two new “Delightful Kitchen” community dining facilities in Praia do Manduco and Areia Preta, thereby expanding its meal service ... -
IMF holds Macau growth forecast at 3.3%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its forecast for Macau’s economic growth at 3.3% this year, with expansion expected to slow to 3.1% ... -
PJ cracks a knife robbery; casino proxy-betting case
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday at a special press conference the resolution of an armed robbery in a hotel room and an illegal ... -
Antique cannon found in Ilha Verde, origins still unknown
An antique cannon has been unearthed at a construction site in Ilha Verde, and the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) says experts are still studying ... -
International forum on civilizations to be held next month
The “International Forum on Mutual Learning of Civilizations 2026” will be held November 9–10 and will feature three special themes that examine the contemporary ... -
‘Hush! Beach Concert x Urban Sports Festival’ set for November 14-15
The “Hush! Beach Concert x Urban Sports Festival 2026” will take place over the weekend of November 14 and 15 at Hac Sa Beach, ... -
DSEDJ event seeks to deepen local youths’ national understanding
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) held a “Meet with Youth” communication event to help young people better understand China’s development and strengthen ... -
Outdoor Performance Venue management to move into private hands in Q2 2027
The government aims to hand over operations of the Outdoor Performance Venue to a private market operator in the second quarter of next year ... -
Spain seeks deeper investment ties ahead of tourism forum
On Monday, the Spanish consul general for Macau and Hong Kong, Jesús Gracia Aldaz, outlined plans to expand business ties in financial technology and ... -
UBS, CLSA: Casino earnings set to fall as costs outpace revenue
The casino sector is expected to report an 11% year-over-year decline in third-quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), driven by higher ... -
Residents call for preservation as gov’t launches Patio do Espinho renewal
The Macao Community Construction Promotion Association and the Patio do Espinho Original Residents’ Concern Group recently held a community forum to discuss the area’s ... -
Consumer confidence continued to erode in Q3
Consumer confidence fell in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, with the overall index dropping below the 100-point threshold that separates confidence from a ... -
UM sets 22,000-student target in five-year plan focused on Hengqin
The University of Macau (UM) has unveiled its five-year development plan for the 2026/27 to 2030/31 academic years, projecting that its student body will ...
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