Public parking lots to increase half-hourly charging model

The half-hourly fee at a number of public car parks will increase to MOP22 starting December 3, according to the Transport Bureau (DSAT). Seven more public car parks

SAR to host Paralympic Torch Relay Saturday

The Macau leg of the Paralympic Torch Relay will take place Saturday (Nov. 29) at 9:30 a.m., covering a route of approximately 2.6 kilometers. Rehearsals will begin tomorrow

Cooperation agreement signed between Macau, Hong Kong and Guangdong

The General Administration of Sport of China has facilitated the signing of an agreement among the governments of Guangdong Province, the Hong Kong Special Administrative

Mocha Hotel Royal to cease operations Dec. 28

As part of Melco’s plan to phase out satellite casinos in Macau before year-end, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd announced yesterday that the Hotel Royal

Global tiger trafficking crisis worsens with nine big cats seized monthly

Illegally trafficked leopard and tiger heads stored in the National Wildlife Property Repository inCommerce City, Colorado (Oct. 2015) Authorities worldwide have seized an average of

AMCM proposes increasing mortgage loan-to-value ratio to 80%

The Macau authorities have proposed changes to tax incentives for real estate purchases in response to market conditions, aiming to increase the maximum mortgage loan-to-value ratio from

Matyáš Novotný wins second consecutive MotoSurf world title in Macau

Matyáš Novotný Matyáš Novotný of Czechia secured his second consecutive gold medal at the MotoSurf World Championship held at Hac Sa Beach on Sunday. The

Six satellite casinos closed, last three to close doors next month

The three-year transition period will conclude at the end of this year, marking the complete phase-out of satellite casinos in Macau. As of yesterday, four

Cultural industries hit MOP9.7 billion, led by digital media

Macau's cultural industries posted steady growth in 2024, with total service receipts up 12.7% year-on-year to MOP9.73 billion, according to data released by the Statistics and Census

Two potential sites to be surveyed for the technology park

Starting Thursday, the Macao Technology Research Industrial Park will begin collecting public feedback and suggestions on potential sites for the park. Secretary for Economy and

UTM’s Hengqin campus to receive 1,200 for new tech courses

The rector of Macao University of Tourism (UTM), Fanny Vong, has said that the university’s new campus in Hengqin will have the capacity to receive

Finance Secretary claims gov’t efforts have supported youth employment

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, has attributed the decline in the unemployment rate to the authorities’ various initiatives to support youth employment, highlighting

No-smoking zones enforced outside four schools

Local authorities have designated no-smoking zones outside four educational institutions following a joint review by the Health Bureau (SSM) and the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM). The new measures,

Merger of 3 bureaus under economy secretary’s portfolio set for year-end completion

The merger of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau, the Science and Technology Development Fund, and the Consumer Council will be complete by the end of next year,

Public consultation on maternity and annual leave reforms in 2026

Authorities announced yesterday that they are making progress on reforms to maternity and annual leave, as scheduled. Preliminary research is underway, with plans to solicit feedback from employers,

Young designer receives recognition at World Stage Design Exhibition

Local theater designer Leong Son U received the silver award in Professional Lighting Design at the 2025 World Stage Design Exhibition (WSD) held in Sharjah, United

Philippines’ millennial relations with China recalled over Macau Consulate celebration

The Philippine Consulate General marked the 50th anniversary of Philippines-China diplomatic relations with a talk by renowned historian Ambeth R. Ocampo. Speaking at the University

CE calls on government team to enhance political stance following Chinese plenary session 

The inaugural “Seminar on the Promotion of the Spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee” was held

Survey: Civil servants risk evading accountability, limited support for public evaluation

A survey on accountability and responsibility awareness among civil servants found that while public servants exhibit a strong sense of responsibility, they also face risks of evading

Customs officer caught drunk driving, loses bid to halt dismissal

An officer from the Customs Service (SA) was prosecuted by the Public Prosecutions Office and convicted by the Court of First Instance for drunk driving

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