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SSM plans tongue-swab screening to detect tuberculosis in seniors
The Health Bureau (SSM) Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Center announced plans to introduce tongue-swab screening in the second half of 2026, targeting seniors and ... -
MGM launches playing card recycling program with smart shredding system
MGM has launched a fully localized, end-to-end recycling and upcycling system for used playing cards, building on technology originally developed in 2023 for the ... -
Chief Executive to attend Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will visit Hainan Province from today to participate in the plenary session of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual ... -
MGM Partners with Yuewen to Boost MICE Economy and Creative Industries through IP-driven Innovation in Macau
From March 26 to April 19, MGM will join hands with Yuewen (China Literature Limited), with the support of the Economic and Technological Development ... -
Health survey begins, but officials stop short of prioritizing mental health screening
The Health Bureau (SSM) officially kicked off its 2026 decennial health survey yesterday, introducing mentalhealth questions for the first time. While officials said the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in the third round of the Miami Open
Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the third round of the Miami Open yesterday [Macau time], losing to Sebastian Korda in three sets. The 22-year-old ... -
MGM Shines in Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2026 with Three Diamond‑Rated Restaurants
MGM achieved remarkable success in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2026, with three of its signature homegrown brands being recognized on the prestigious ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
‘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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
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