New bus links Areia Preta Health Center to Hotel Lisboa

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) launched a new circular bus route yesterday, linking the Areia Preta Healthcare Center to the Hotel Lisboa area. Named “2AS,” this new bus route

36 organizations participate in cybersecurity drill

Macau conducted a two-day cybersecurity drill this week, with participants from the government and critical infrastructure operators in the financial sector. The exercise, led by the Cybersecurity Incident

Local investment teams visits GBA

In collaboration with the Hengqin Guangdong-Macau Deep Cooperation Zone, the Investment Promotion Bureau has embarked on a five-day tour across six cities in the Greater Bay Area to

DSPA launches ecological activities

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) invites the public to register for a series of ecological activities throughout September, starting today (Aug. 27). For more details, interested participants can

Consumer inflation accelerates to 0.82%

Consumer prices rose 0.82% in July compared to the same month last year, government data shows. While prices for education, miscellaneous goods and health increased notably from

80% of schools to begin new year Sept. 2

The Education and Youth Development Bureau has announced about 80% of non-tertiary schools will begin the new academic year on Sept. 2, with the remaining schools starting on

Customs cracks down on smuggling

In the first 22 days of this month, Macao Customs intercepted eight cases of items being smuggled out of the city at the Qingmao and Border Gate checkpoints.

Young man loses MOP6,000 in credit card fraud

A local resident has reported a significant financial loss after his credit card information was allegedly stolen and used for unauthorized purchases. The victim, a young man, reported

Hong Kong man rescued after drowning incident

A 56-year-old man from Hong Kong is recovering after a near-drowning at the Parisian Hotel in Cotai. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. last Friday (23 Aug), when

Unidentified body found floating in Macau waters

The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported that a body was discovered floating in the sea near the “Gate of Understanding” yesterday. According to authorities, the body was found around

HK fashion fair to showcase Macau talent

The CENTRESTAGE fashion show opening will occur Sept. 3 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, featuring renowned designer Robert Wun. This year’s CENTRESTAGE event, running from Sept. 4

Pilot training program boosts local hiring at Air Macau

More than 40% of pilots at Air Macau are now locals, thanks to its pilot training program, according to data from the airline. This marks the seventh edition

Elderly man dies after fall

Authorities are investigating the death of an elderly man found lying on a platform on Rua da Bacia Sul in the Macau Peninsula yesterday at 7:07 a.m. Firefighters

Int’l Fireworks contest kicks off September

The 32nd International Fireworks Display Contest will illuminate the Macau skyline from Sept. 7 to Oct. 6, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China and

Green schools and shops honored for environmental efforts

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has announced the winners of its annual Green Schools and Green Supermarkets Award Scheme for sustainability. A total of 54 schools participated in

Ho Iat Seng’s son leaves FDCT board

Jason Ho Kin Tong’s tenure as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Fund for the Development of Science and Technology (FDCT) will come to an

Nearly 16,000 still need to apply for pension fund payout

Funds for the extraordinary distribution of budget surpluses from Macau’s non-mandatory central pension scheme for 2024 will be deposited Sept. 25 at the earliest, according to the Social

MGM adds hospitality veteran to board

MGM Resorts International has appointed Keith Barr, former CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, to its Board of Directors. With over 30 years in the industry, Barr is

Mass wedding in Beijing to include couples from SARs

A mass wedding ceremony will see 5,000 couples, including newlyweds from Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan, participating in Beijing on Sept. 22. Organized by the All-China Women’s Federation

Fiscal reserve rebounds to 91% of peak at MOP602.74 billion

Macau’s fiscal reserve bounced back to over MOP602.74 billion in June, reaching 91% of its record high of MOP663.56 billion in February 2021, according to the Monetary Authority

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