Tag: Briefs
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PSP reports record-breaking daily border crossings
The Public Security Police (PSP) reported a record 867,000 border crossings Feb. 7, marking the highest single-day total in the city’s history. Macau residents accounted for ... -
Vietnamese workforce nears 10,000
About 9,600 Vietnamese currently work in Macau, with roughly 85% employed as domestic helpers and the remainder in various industries, the Macau Overseas Vietnamese Association said. ... -
LRT to introduce QR-code ticketing
Macau’s light rail system is set to introduce QR-code ticketing for MPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and other major platforms, with new gates expected in the third ... -
PJ reports record increase in adolescent assistance
The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported a 64% increase in adolescent assistance cases last year, the highest on record. Most affected were secondary and university students, frequently ... -
DSI online and self-service kiosks temporarily halted
The Identification Services Bureau (DSI) will conduct a network system upgrade from midnight to 2 a.m. tomorrow. During this period, the “Electronic Identity” and “My Border ... -
New Neighborhood allows eligible residents to purchase two units
The sales policy for the Macau New Neighbourhood in Hengqin has been eased once again, allowing eligible Macau residents to purchase two residential units, starting Monday, ... -
UM, Tsinghua hold exchange program on sustainability
Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College of the University of Macau and Xiuzhong College of Tsinghua University jointly organised a four-day exchange programme under the theme “Sustainable ... -
MPU, Unibo sign dual doctoral degree agreement
Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) and the University of Bologna (Unibo) have signed an agreement to award dual doctoral degrees jointly. This agreement reflects the two universities’ ... -
GBA sets tone for 15th Five-Year Plan as 2026 opens
As China entered the opening weeks of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), Guangdong signalled the Greater Bay Area’s central role in stabilising growth and upgrading industry. ... -
GBA transport and logistics stay resilient despite global headwinds
From late December through early February, mainland reporting highlighted the resilience of GBA transport and logistics networks, even as global shipping and aviation faced softer demand ... -
Gov’t classifies chocolate snacks as less desirable options
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has mandated that school canteens and vending machines remove chocolate-containing snacks due to their caffeine content. In accordance with ... -
BOC Macau launches WeChat Mini program payment
Bank of China Macau launched its first BOC Pay WeChat Mini Program payment service this month, enabling seamless transactions within the WeChat ecosystem. According to reports, ... -
Mail to Portugal is expected to face delays
Mail and parcel services from Macau to Portugal are delayed due to severe weather from Storm Leonardo and the aftermath of Storm Kristin that struck several ... -
CCAC concludes inquiry into building in ZAPE, no wrongdoing found
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has concluded an inquiry into the construction project at Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues No. 465-513 (Land plot 134 of ZAPE) ... -
Chocolate drinks, snacks banned from schools due to caffeine concerns
A vending machine service provider recently shared on social media new regulations from the Education and Youth Development Bureau that mandate the removal of all chocolate ... -
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 ... -
Wynn, DSAL launch three resident training programs
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and Wynn Macau Limited have launched the “Wynn Elite Professional Integration Program”, offering 18 supervisory positions to Macau residents under a ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Hotels post higher occupancy in 2025
The hotel sector recorded solid performance in 2025, with official figures showing higher occupancy rates and a modest increase in guest arrivals, despite a decline in ... -
MGTO cracks down on illegal lodging
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said it is intensifying efforts to combat illegal lodging. From January 1 to 20, 2026, authorities conducted 19 joint operations, ... -
Sai Van Bridge to see early morning traffic restrictions for repairs
Traffic restrictions will be imposed on the Sai Van Bridge daily from midnight to 6 a.m. between Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 for expansion joint repairs ... -
Macao Union Medical Center reports smooth ER takeover
The Emergency Department of the Islands Healthcare Complex — Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), also known as Macao Union Medical Center, ... -
Azerbaijan waives visas for Macau passports for one year
Azerbaijan will grant visa-free entry to holders of Macau Special Administrative Region passports starting Feb. 2, 2026, for one year through Feb. 2, 2027, the Identification ... -
CEM announces 10% cut in public EV charging tariffs
Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM) will reduce public electric vehicle (EV) charging tariffs by about 10% starting 1 February. According to the company, the adjustment ... -
GBA Economy breaks through ¥15 trillion
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is on track to eclipse a ¥15 trillion combined GDP in 2025, a significant milestone underscoring deeper economic integration across ... -
Lantern Carnival and intercity connectivity
As part of Greater Bay Area cultural and tourism synergy, the 2026 GBA Lantern Carnival was unveiled in Hong Kong for its Nansha (Guangzhou) edition. Running ... -
Finance goes cross-border
Financial integration moved up a gear in the Greater Bay Area during the week, with Hong Kong and Macau reinforcing their niche roles inside China’s capital-market ... -
Derby Lau resigns as postal services chief, effective March 23
The Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) director, Derby Lau, has tendered her resignation, with the Official Gazette publishing a statement yesterday confirming her departure, effective ... -
China Development Bank issues first public policy bank bonds in Macau
The Monetary Authority of Macao announced yesterday that the Hong Kong branch of China Development Bank issued its first publicly offered policy bank bonds in Macau ... -
Woman detained for falsely accusing friend of stealing
A woman from mainland China in her 30s was arrested by the Judiciary Police for allegedly filing a false report claiming a friend stole MOP285,000 in ... -
Labor disputes drop 18% in first 11 months of 2025
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) reported 1,223 labor dispute cases from January to November 2025, down 18% year-on-year, involving 1,936 employees, a 32% decrease. Local workers ... -
PSP reports 910 violations at Hengqin Port in 2025
The Public Security Police (PSP) said it recorded 910 violations at Hengqin Port last year, including 82 cases of illegal parking in no-entry zones, along with ... -
PSP arrests man for street harassment
The Public Security Police (PSP) apprehended a 23-year-old mainland Chinese man on suspicion of sexually harassing a local woman in public. The incident occurred last Friday ... -
Air Macau resumes direct flights to Taiyuan
Air Macau will resume direct flights between Macau and Taiyuan starting tomorrow, with three weekly round trips on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The airline said the ...
