Tag: Briefs
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Hong Kong to launch public services kiosk in Macau
Hong Kong plans to open a public services kiosk in Macau, across the Pearl River Delta, enabling residents to access government services remotely, The Standard reports. ... -
Cross-border traffic via HZMB hits 100 million
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) Zhuhai port has seen cumulative passenger traffic exceed 100 million since opening. According to the port, it took over five years ... -
Elderly Man injured in suspected fall
A 68-year-old local man was seriously injured in a suspected accidental fall near Hang Fa Garden on Rua Alegre, suffering a forehead laceration with bleeding. The ... -
Yellow cold alert in effect as temperatures drop to 10.5 degrees
A yellow cold weather alert remains in effect, with the Taipa Grande meteorological station recording a low of 10.5 degrees Celsius as of 7 a.m. yesterday. ... -
Free childcare opens for disadvantaged families next Monday
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) will launch a free childcare program for vulnerable families on Jan. 12. Eligible households, including single-parent, disabled, or low-income families, must ... -
New phase for scrapping old diesel vehicles now open
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has launched the third phase of its subsidy program to phase out old diesel vehicles, accepting applications until Jan. 4, 2028, ... -
Police arrest three mainland suspects over illegal gambling loans
The Judiciary Police have arrested three mainland Chinese nationals suspected of providing unlawful loans for gambling and referred them for prosecution. According to the case, a ... -
November deposits fall as private sector loans dip
The Monetary Authority of Macau reported that resident deposits fell 0.7% month-on-month to MOP810.2 billion in November 2025. During the same period, local private sector loans ... -
Caritas receives over 15,000 calls on Lifehope hotline
Caritas Macau reported that its Lifehope Hotline and support hotlines handled 15,219 cases last year, covering emotional distress, marital issues, family conflicts, and health concerns – ... -
Cold weather spell persists through week
Macau continues to face cold, dry weather, with temperatures between 13-22 degrees Celcius under sunny skies and north- to north-easterly winds of force 3-4, the Meteorological ... -
Applications open for catering smart-upgrade scheme
Applications opened today for the Macau Catering Industry Smart Upgrade Program 2026, running through Jan. 23. Organized by the Macau Catering Industry Association and implemented by ... -
Advocates call for priority access to accessible taxis for seniors
Authorities plan to expand the taxi fleet by 800 vehicles in 2026, including an increase of accessible taxis from seven to 28. Advocates are urging taxi ... -
Gov’t reviews stall allocation at Grand Prix to support local SMEs
The Sports Bureau said there are currently no set limits on the ratio of local and non-local sales stalls at the Macau Grand Prix, and the ... -
UTM launches New Programs for 2026
The president of the Macao University of Tourism (UTM), Fanny Vong said the school has steadily expanded enrollment, admitting 952 students in the 2025–2026 academic year. ... -
Cross-border traffic surges in November
Macau saw significant growth in cross-border travel in November as cross-border vehicular traffic rose 15.1% year-on-year to 958,605 trips, with light passenger car trips climbing 16.3%. ... -
Export growth offsets falling imports in November trade
The SAR’s merchandise exports rose 0.9% year-on-year to MOP1.14 billion in November 2025, while imports declined 2.0% to MOP11.20 billion, leaving a trade deficit of MOP10.06 ... -
Hengqin Customs seize 60 smuggled mobile phones
Hengqin Customs intercepted a single-plate vehicle driver suspected of smuggling 60 used mobile phones into Hengqin. Authorities at Gongbei reported that during routine inspections of inbound ... -
Gov’t launches GBA training program for young doctors
The Health Bureau (SSM) has collaborated with four Greater Bay Area (GBA) hospitals to offer a clinical training program for young doctors from Macau to enhance ... -
DSAL opens applications for employment subsidy for disabled workers
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has opened the application period for the fourth-quarter 2025 Employment Income Subsidy Plan, supporting disabled individuals in the workforce and protecting ... -
Maritime Museum launches VR online exhibition
The Maritime Museum has opened a new thematic exhibition, “A Century of Vigilance,” commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Guia Lighthouse and the 10th anniversary of ... -
Updated minimum wage kicks in Thursday
Following the SAR government’s second biennial review under Law No. 5/2020, the minimum wage in Macau will increase to MOP7,280 per month starting Jan. 1, 2026. ... -
DSAL job matching sessions to offer 449 leisure industry openings
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) is partnering with the gaming operators to host job matching sessions in January, providing 449 vacancies amid tourism growth. Positions span ... -
MGM’s Kenneth Feng takes CEO helm
In an announcement detailing a change to its leadership, MGM China Holdings Ltd. announced Dec. 19 that President and COO Hubert Wang is departing after 14 ... -
Police impersonation scam costs women MOP1.52 million
Two young women lost a combined MOP1.52 million in separate scams by fraudsters posing as police officers, the Judiciary Police recently reported. In early September, a ... -
SMG forecasts midweek warming
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) predicts temperatures will gradually rise midweek with increasing cloudiness, before dropping again later under the influence of the northeast monsoon, ... -
Zhuhai to let three children ride free per adult
Yesterday, Zhuhai authorities announced new “Zhuhai Public Bus and Trolleybus Riding Rules,” effective next month for five years, expanding free rides for families. According to the ... -
GBA intangible cultural heritage projects and calligraphy works on display
The Greater Bay Area Traditional Culture Promotion Association is presenting 70 works at the Galeria Lisboa gallery at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, focusing on calligraphy art and ... -
Smart Go app updated to version 2.2.0
The Transport Bureau has updated the “Macao Smart Go” app to version 2.2.0 with new features and optimizations. Updates include Macau Light Rapid Transit (LRT) arrival ... -
SSM launches new community health training unit
The Health Bureau (SSM) is launching another unit of the “Community Health and Wellness Training Course” aimed at local healthcare personnel at the Family Medicine Training ... -
Union Hospital introduces First PET-MR, SPECT-CT systems
The Macao Union Hospital has introduced Macau’s first Positron Emission Tomography–Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PET-MR) scanner and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography–Computed Tomography (SPECT-CT) imaging equipment. The ... -
Local mortgage approvals rise in October despite balance declines
New residential mortgage loan (RML) approvals in Macau climbed 4% month-on-month to MOP1.18 billion in October 2025, driven by a 6.2% increase for residents to MOP1.15 ... -
Taipa Market’s new ‘Food + Creative Zone’ officially opens
The renovated “Food + Creative Zone” at Taipa Market officially opened Monday. The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) upgrade reorganized stall layouts, enhanced the facade with Portuguese-inspired ... -
Students win second place in national constitution contest
A Macau team organized by the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) won multiple second-place awards in the 10th National Student “Learn the Constitution, Speak the ... -
Christmas Market opens at Tap Seac with extended hours
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is running a 17-day Christmas market at Tap Seac, open daily from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., extended to midnight on ... -
French poultry products banned in Macau
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is monitoring H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks in France’s Loir-et-Cher and Somme departments. Poultry meat and products from these regions are banned ...
