UFC returns to Macau in May

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Galaxy Macau from May 28 to 30, 2026, to deliver three consecutive nights of world-class mixed martial arts action. The fight week

TurboJet launches off-site check-in, baggage screening for Shenzhen Airport

The TurboJet company announced yesterday the launch of a new sailing route from the Outer Harbor Ferry Terminal to Shenzhen Airport. Coinciding with this

Uber announces taxi services between Hong Kong and Macau

Uber has launched a new cross-border travel service linking Hong Kong and Macau, alongside the introduction of limited taxi rides in Macau through its app, expanding its footprint in one of the Pearl River Delta’s busiest travel corridors.

Urban planner urges transparency to build trust in LRT development

The extension of the light rapid transit (LRT) system from Seac Pai Van to Coloane Village has faced significant opposition from residents there, with social media discussions

Sham marriages on the rise despite risk of permit revocation

Despite the declaration that any Macau residency permit obtained through a sham marriage will be considered invalid, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) reported a

Guangdong braces for a record 1.2 billion passenger trips during Lunar New Year

Guangdong's cross-regional passenger trips during this year’s 40-day Spring Festival travel rush are projected to hit a record 1.159 billion trips, up 4.24% from 2025, the

Gov’t prepares for potential risks amid Nipah virus outbreak

An outbreak of the Nipah virus has recently occurred in West Bengal, India, and neighboring regions, and the Health Bureau (SSM) assures residents that the region

Cross-border traffic rose by 21% in 2025, ferries and flights dropped

Cross-border vehicular traffic grew by 21.1% year-on-year in 2025 to 11,133,988 trips, according to a statistics release from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Light

Jetfoil Madeira to be scrapped after 50 years of service

The Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group announced yesterday that the “Madeira,” the first Hong Kong-Macau Jetfoil to enter commercial service in 1975, has been relocated to its

15th Macau Literary Festival to feature cinema, theatre, and music

Macau will host the 15th edition of the Macau Literary Festival – The Script Road from March 5 to 15, returning to its historic base at

New committee and permanent secretariat to ‘reinforce defense of country’ interests

The Executive Council (ExCo) introduced a new bill yesterday to establish a National Security Committee (CDSE) to oversee all national security-related work. As explained by

Weather to warm midweek before cooling again this weekend

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau forecasted that temperatures are expected to gradually rise in the middle to latter part of the week, before cooling again over the weekend

Two hotels collaborate on ‘Check’ N Fly Service’ with the airport

Macau International Airport (MIA) launched the first phase of the “Check’ N Fly Service”, collaborating with Holiday Inn Express Macau City Centre and Crowne Plaza

Mbappé’s last-gasp penalty lifts Real Madrid to win over Rayo Vallecano

Real Madrid 2, Rayo 1 Kylian Mbappé came through for Real Madrid again, converting a penalty kick 10 minutes into second-half stoppage time to salvage a

Groups urge reforms on leave policies and employee benefits

Public consultation on adjusting maternity and annual leave in Macau has sparked calls from multiple sectors for stronger labor protections, including the introduction of mandatory holidays.

DSAL proposes a 90-day maternity leave and increased annual leave

During a public consultation held on Friday (Jan. 30) regarding amendments to the Labour Relations Law, the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) proposed increasing maternity leave to

45% consider changing careers due to salary, benefits, and work pressure

A recent survey by the Macau Federation of Students and the University of Saint Joseph’s (USJ) Faculty of Health Sciences found that 45% of registered workers in

SAR honors 28 individuals and organizations

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai on Friday presented awards to 28 individuals and organizations in recognition of their contributions to the Macao Special Administrative Region

Unemployment rate sees slight increase at end of 2025

The unemployment edged up slightly at the end of 2025, with the rate among local residents rising to 2.3% while underemployment remained stable, according to the Statistics and Census Service

Merchandise exports rise in 2025 despite trade deficit

Macau’s merchandise exports climbed 3.2% in 2025, boosted by strong re-exports to the Chinese mainland, while a 3.0% drop in imports left the city with a trade deficit

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