Environmental Protection Fun Station in Old Taipa Village to reopen

The Environmental Protection Fun Station in Old Taipa Village will reopen to the public on November 16. The station’s internal renovation, managed by the Environmental Protection Bureau, has

Drones banned in Macau during Grand Prix

The Civil Aviation Authority has implemented a drone ban throughout the Macau Peninsula until November 16, when the 72nd Grand Prix ends. This is according to regulations stipulated

Macau Grand Prix set to attract 500,000 visitors

The four-day Macau Grand Prix kicks off today, with the Macau Government Tourism Office announcing yesterday that the event is expected to draw around 500,000 visitors to the

Three residents lose MOP1.4 million in fake Taobao scams

Police reported three cases of online scams impersonating Taobao customer service, resulting in a combined loss of MOP1.4 million. One young man lost MOP 999,000 after receiving a

Drop in temperatures next week

Macau is set for a sharp temperature drop next week as the strongest northeast monsoon of the season hits the South China coast. From Monday, north winds will

Secretary for Security tours departments to assess working conditions

Chan Tsz King, the Secretary for Security, conducted visits across multiple frontline departments under his supervision following a leadership meeting on October 20, 2025. Over two weeks, Chan

Man nabbed for armed robbery of local elderly

A Filipino man was arrested by police on Monday on Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro, just days before he was set to board a flight home. The incident occurred

Tickets for Chinese opera performances go on sale

Tickets for the Beijing Opera performances at the Macao Cultural Centre on November 27 and 28 will be available for purchase today. The National Peking Opera Company, founded

Exhibition showcases Greater Bay Area heritage

A new exhibition at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou showcases the shared historical and cultural roots of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. Titled “Love and Memory of the

Police warn against Taobao payment scam texts

The Judiciary Police (PJ) warned the public yesterday about scam messages impersonating Bank of China Macau and ICBC Macau, falsely claiming “Taobao Payment Protection” enrollment or membership expiration.

Learning aid reaches 25,700 tertiary students

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) reported that for the 2024/2025 academic year, a total of 27,550 tertiary students registered for the learning allowance. Over 25,700 applicants

Legend Palace Casino to close after eight years of operation

Legend Palace Casino, located at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf and operated under Macau Legend Development, will cease operations on Nov. 12 after more than eight years, the government announced

Residential Property Prices Decline in Q3

The overall residential property price index fell 0.4% quarter-on-quarter to 191.6 in July-September, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The Macau Peninsula index declined

Female body found in Nam Van Lake under investigation

A female body was found floating in Nam Van Lake, near Avenida de Sagres, at around 8:28 a.m. yesterday, according to the Public Security Police (PSP). The Fire

Construction worker wages drop 4.7% in Q3

The Statistics and Census Service reported a 4.7% quarter-on-quarter decline in the real wage index for construction workers in the third quarter of 2025, after adjusting for inflation.

Patent boom positions GBA as China’s top innovation cluster

The China National Intellectual Property Administration reported this week that the nine mainland GBA cities now hold 817,000 valid invention patents and 8.52 million registered trademarks, about one-sixth

Global trade conference seals RMB2 trillion deals

The 2025 GBA Global Investment Promotion Conference, held 3 November in Guangzhou, resulted in 2,073 projects worth RMB 2.03 trillion (US $280 billion). The event brought together officials

Data-flow contract expands GBA digital integration

From 1 November, the “GBA Standard Contract for Cross-Boundary Data Flow” was officially extended to all sectors in the nine mainland GBA cities and Hong Kong. According to

New public housing project completed in Zone A

The A3 plot of Zone A’s public housing project has been completed and temporarily received, according to the Public Works Bureau website. Covering 11,668 square meters, the development

Two men arrested for smuggling meth through Macau

Police arrested two Malaysian men suspected of working for a cross-border drug trafficking group, using Macau as a transit point to smuggle methamphetamine. Authorities seized 718 grams of

Worker suspected of stealing over MOP260,000

A 42-year-old domestic worker is suspected of stealing over MOP260,000 in cash, gold, and diamond items from two employers since 2021. Police recovered some of the stolen property,

Senior officials take oath of allegiance to SAR

A total of 264 senior officials from the public departments and entities took their oaths of office yesterday at the China–Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform Complex.

MGTO hosts Japanese travel agents to boost tourism ties

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) hosted nearly 30 travel agents from Tokyo and Osaka from October 29 to November 1 to strengthen tourism cooperation and showcase Macao’s

Wholesale and retail trade sees downturn in 2024

The Wholesale & Retail Trade sector recorded receipts of MOP126.18 billion and expenditure of MOP115.39 billion in 2024, down 8.4% and 6.7% from 2023, with a gross surplus

Transport and communications sector posts growth in 2024

The Transport, Storage & Communications Sector recorded receipts of MOP28.65 billion and expenditure of MOP23.59 billion in 2024, up 7.5% and 8.3% year-on-year, with a gross surplus of

SSM: Flu cases still on the rise

The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported that around 25% of respiratory samples collected over the past two weeks tested positive for influenza, indicating active transmission. Clusters of cases

Second phase of Ruins of St. Paul’s bronze statue restoration pushed to 2026

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced that the second phase of the bronze statue restoration at the Ruins of St. Paul’s will now begin in early 2026, including

Qingmao checkpoint surpasses last year’s border crossing record

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) reported that, as of the end of last month, the Qingmao checkpoint had recorded a cumulative total of 30 million border crossers

Worker suspected of stealing employer’s gold jewelry worth MOP89,000

A 20-year-old domestic worker from Myanmar has been accused of stealing eight pieces of gold jewelry worth about MOP89,000 from her employer. The employer, who had hired the

Four arrested in casino credit scam

Police have arrested four suspects, three from Hong Kong and one local man, aged 36 to 67, for allegedly using forged bank records to obtain casino credit, causing

Driver nabbed with 126g of cannabis

A 35-year-old local man was arrested for allegedly smuggling cannabis into Macau and tested positive for drug use, facing charges of trafficking and consumption. The suspect, reportedly a

National Games torch relay on Sunday; traffic and drone controls in effect 

 The torch relay for the 15th National Games will take place on Sunday morning, starting from the Government Headquarters and concluding at the Ruins of St. Paul’s,

IAM sets up 136 temporary furniture collection stations

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will set up 136 temporary large-scale furniture collection stations across the city from November 1 to 7, including 109 on the Macau Peninsula,

Woman loses over HKD1.45 million in suspected online romance scam

A local middle-aged woman has reported losing more than HKD1.45 million in a suspected online romance scam, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said. The victim met a man on

Man falls victim to online investment scam

A middle-aged man reported losing MOP2.3 million in a suspected online investment scam. According to authorities, the victim saw investment tips on mainland stocks and funds in a

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