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Hong Kong travelers can now pay Macau bus fares using the AlipayHK “Companion Code” feature for up to two companions, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced yesterday. The fare
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart will be held in Macau for the third time from September 20 to 22 next year, the Macau Government Tourism
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have received reports of an online investment scam and a fake “law enforcement” impersonation case, with two victims losing a combined HKD1.3 million. An
Zhuhai Customs said it intercepted a traveler suspected of carrying cannabis into mainland China at Jiuzhou Port. The passenger entered through the “green channel” on Apr.19 and was
Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.06% year on year in March 2026 but fell 0.18% month on month, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). For
A 35-year-old Macau man was intercepted by customs on April 22 at the Hengqin Port inbound vehicle lane while attempting to smuggle cooked meal boxes into Macau, according
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau said Macau will be affected by easterly airflow, bringing generally fine daytime weather today. It added that a trough of low pressure over
The Transport Bureau said it will adjust and optimize bus routes and stop names in line with social development and changing passenger travel habits. It added that it
The director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, Xia
An over-height truck entered the underground tunnel on Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, first striking a height restriction sign before colliding with the tunnel ceiling and causing part
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has warned the public about scam calls falsely using its hotline number “2833 8808.” Authorities said several Hong Kong residents recently reported receiving
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) said a cold front has crossed the Pearl River Estuary, bringing northerly winds and falling temperatures to Macau. Heavy rain and several
A woman has lost HK$20,000 after falling victim to a suspected fake “police-prosecutor-court” scam, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said. The victim received a call on Monday from someone
The Tap Seac Craft Market will open its 2026 spring edition today, drawing local and regional artisans to showcase creative talent in handicrafts. The biannual event features a
A female resident has fallen victim to a suspected fake law enforcement scam, losing more than HKD473,000, police said. The Judiciary Police said they were alerted by mainland
The Macao University for Tourism Studies (UTM) and Tencent recently hosted a closed-door seminar at Tencent’s Binhai Building. The Macau Tourism Group seminar brought together university researchers, integrated
The University of Macau’s (UM) Advanced Research Institute in Hengqin recently hosted the 5th International Conference of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area on Regenerative Medicine, held across
Public Security Police uncovered two drunk driving cases, arresting a local man and woman. A man in his 50s struck a mainland female pedestrian at a crosswalk on
Electric motorcycle charging stations in public parking lots launched a “scan-to-charge” pilot on Monday, requiring users to access chargers via a mobile app. China Power Macau (CEM) staff
The Social Security Fund (FSS) reports that as of April 19, about 12,300 employers – roughly 49% of those required – have yet to make first-quarter contributions for
The University of Macau (UM) recently hosted a forum on the internationalization of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) regulation and the transformation of research outcomes. The event gathered over
Public Security Police (PSP) and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) inspected 445 construction sites, private buildings, commercial premises and industrial locations in March, intercepting 79 suspected undocumented workers.
The Health Bureau (SSM) yesterday reported six clusters of influenza-like illness, involving students who developed fever and respiratory symptoms such as cough starting Apr.17. A total of
A fire broke out on Saturday on the 20th floor of a residential building on Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, allegedly caused by a cat accidentally switching
A passenger was suspected of concealing 7.62 kilograms of silver pellets while attempting to enter mainland China via the Hengqin Port, and was intercepted by customs officers under
The Judiciary Police have busted a five-member counterfeit currency ring from mainland China that smuggled fake notes by carrying them on their persons. The gang mixed counterfeit bills
The Macao Orchestra has launched its first “Macao Young Musician Training Program,” offering 14 tuition-free spots for local residents aspiring to become professional musicians. The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC)
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will host three job matching sessions on April 23-24, offering 195 vacancies in the supermarket
Local authorities opened bids for the operation concession of six public car parks, with the Transport Bureau (DSAT) receiving 13 tenders, of which 12 were accepted and one
The Office of the Secretary for Transport and Public Works has appointed Mok Sou Tou as deputy director of the Transport Bureau (DSAT) on a one-year fixed-term basis,
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) said the SAR’s foreign exchange reserves stood at MOP242.2 billion at end-March 2026, based on preliminary estimates. This represents a 0.5% decrease
New approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both declined month-on-month in February, according to statistics released by the Monetary Authority of Macao.
A delegation from Srinakharinwirot University in Thailand recently visited the Macao University of Tourism (UTM), where both institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in
The Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) has received international recognition after winning first place in the “Best Intaglio Stamp” category at the World’s Best Stamps 2025
Macau will see increased showers and cloud cover later this week as a low-pressure trough moves toward the South China coast, according to the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau.
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