ID increases Macau Bridge fun walk participants

The opening of the Macau Bridge fun walk has generated significant excitement, prompting the Sports Bureau (ID) to increase participant slots from 10,000 to 17,000 due to overwhelming

Civil service exam tests 6,500 candidates

The comprehensive competency assessment for the Associate Degree Diploma and Higher Specialty Degree in Civil Service, known as “350,” commenced yesterday at 10 a.m at eight locations across

SMG warns of Tropical depression this week

As a tropical depression forms off the southeastern coast of China, moving toward Fujian, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned of potential thunderstorms until tomorrow with

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge opens new inspection hall

Macau’s Port at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HKZMB) will unveil its new vehicle inspection and release hall for outbound personnel starting at 3 p.m. Sept. 23. This facility,

MGTO partners with K-Pop star Miyeon international campaign

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has teamed up with K-pop star Miyeon from (G)I-DLE to launch the “Experience Macao Limited Edition” international campaign. This initiative features an

Tenders open for airport reclamation work

The Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) has announced tenders are now invited for reclamation and construction works at the local airport, with projects expected to commence in the second

Police arrest three over defrauding tourist MOP60

Police authorities arrested three individuals from mainland China for allegedly accosting pedestrians and defrauding a tourist of MOP60. On Sept. 16, officers patrolling Av. 24 de Juno encountered

F&B outlets report rise in July revenue

Receipts for restaurants and similar establishments rose 7.4% month-on-month in July, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Local Style Cafes, Congee & Noodle Shops; and Chinese

Electoral committee confirms sole candidate Sam Hou Fai

Sam Hou Fai will be the sole candidate in the upcoming Chief Executive Election, having secured 386 endorsements from the 400-member Chief Executive Election Committee. In a statement,

Labor bureau hosts job matching sessions for residents

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), working with the Macao Federation of Trade Unions, will hold three job matching sessions at the end of September, offering 149 job vacancies

Fire investigation underway near Taipa sports center

The Fire Services Bureau responded to a fire reported by the Fire Department at 9:24 a.m. yesterday. The greenery in the center of the roundabout at the Macao

MGTO invites local performers for CNY parade

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is inviting local performance groups to register for the 2025 Chinese New Year (CNY) parade. Scheduled to take place from Jan. 31

Cyclone alert issued for South China Sea

The Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau (SMG) has issued a warning that a low-pressure area east of the Philippines is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone as it

Applications open for vehicle replacement subsidies

The Macau government has launched the second application period for two funding schemes aimed at improving air quality and supporting the transition to electric vehicles. The subsidy scheme

PJ investigates suspected faulty street signs

Police have launched an investigation into reports of defective street name plates in Macau, Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak said. A specialized department is following up on

Residential property prices and transactions decline in August

The Financial Services Bureau (DFS) has released data indicating a substantial decline in residential transactions in August, with a month-on-month drop of 43%, according to the information provided.

Tropical cyclone expected in South China Sea

The Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau (SMG) has announced that a low-pressure area east of the Philippines is expected to intensify into a tropical cyclone as it moves into

Deposit protection limit set to increase

The government has announced a significant increase in the deposit protection compensation limit, raising it from MOP 500,000 to MOP 800,000, effective October 1, 2024. This adjustment marks

Macau on alert as Dengue spreads nearby

Health officials say Macau is in close contact with neighboring regions after three dengue fever cases were reported just across the border, according to director of Health

Rapid career expansion offered for residents

A new “first hire, then train” program unveiled by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and SJM Resorts will provide career training and 50 jobs for local residents. The

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