Tag: Briefs
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E-commerce sales surpass MOP20 million during ‘618 Shopping Festival’
Macau merchants recorded over MOP20 million in sales on Taobao during the recent 618 Shopping Festival, signaling rapid growth in the city’s e-commerce sector, the Macau ... -
Five injured in bus, dump truck collision
A traffic accident occurred this morning around 10 a.m. near Wynn Palace, involving a dump truck and a bus. Fire authorities reported that five passengers aged ... -
Two students lose over HKD2.5 million to fraud scheme
Two mainland female university students studying in Macau fell victim to a fake “public security and legal” scam, losing more than HKD2.5 million combined. Police said ... -
Gov’t plans to expand student hearing checks
The Health Bureau (SSM) announced plans to implement regular hearing screenings for schoolchildren, addressing common ear infections that can affect early childhood hearing. First-grade students currently ... -
Pilot program tracks elderly residents’ steps
The government is trialing a support service for elderly residents living alone, using a mobile application to monitor daily steps and identify unusual patterns that may ... -
UM joins UNESCO network on Portuguese heritage
The University of Macau (UM) officially became a member of the UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Dialogue on Heritages of Portuguese Influence network, hosted by the University ... -
Mortgage approvals fall while commercial loans rise in August
New residential mortgage loans (RMLs) approved by banks fell 22.2% month-on-month to MOP820.82 million in August 2025, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao. Loans to ... -
Police target suspected prostitution and traffic violations
The Public Security Police have continued their crackdown across the city, inspecting multiple massage centers and increasing checks in various districts over the past two days ... -
Mainland student loses HKD400,000 in ‘fake police’ scam
A mainland Chinese male university student studying in Macau reportedly lost around HKD400,000 after falling victim to a scam impersonating law enforcement authorities. According to the ... -
Public hospital performs first artificial heart implant
A joint team from Conde de São Januário Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University successfully completed Macau’s first artificial heart implantation, as cited ... -
Chiang Ngoc Vai appointed as director of DSAT
Chiang Ngoc Vai has been appointed director of the Transport Bureau (DSAT) for a one-year term, according to a dispatch signed by Secretary for Transport and ... -
Man arrested for alleged sexual harassment
A mainland Chinese man in his 40s has been arrested by the Public Security Police for allegedly sexually harassing a female passerby. The 20-something victim reported ... -
Chief Executive reaffirms support for Macau Red Cross
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai attended a reception celebrating the 105th anniversary of the Macau Red Cross, reaffirming the government’s commitment to humanitarian work and vulnerable ... -
Liu Xianfa meets new US Consul General
On October 10, Commissioner Liu Xianfa received a courtesy call from the new US Consul General in Hong Kong, Julie Eadeh. During the meeting, Commissioner Liu ... -
Two students lose nearly HKD1.4 million to fake ‘public security’ scams
Two mainland female university students studying in Macau fell victim to fake “public security and judicial” scams, losing nearly HKD1.4 million in total. According to the ... -
8th Legislative Assembly to hold first plenary session Thursday
The inaugural plenary session of the 8th Legislative Assembly (AL) is scheduled for Thursday at 3 p.m. Key items on the agenda include the election of ... -
Chikungunya cases prompt seven-day mosquito prevention campaign
The Health Bureau announced the immediate launch of a seven-day “Healthy Community – Citywide Stagnant Water Cleanup” campaign following the confirmation of two local Chikungunya fever ... -
Two women scammed out of MOP55,600 by fake ‘customer service’
Two local women were duped out of a total of MOP55,600 after falling victim to phone scams by fraudsters posing as “Taobao customer service” representatives, the ... -
Southeast Asian Food Carnival returns next week
The 25th Southeast Asian Food Carnival will take place from Oct. 23 to Oct. 26 around Rotunda de Carlos da Maia (Three Lamps), featuring 15 food ... -
Man poses as casino host, defrauds gambler of HKD51,000 in chips
A 37-year-old mainland man has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a casino host and defrauding a gambler of HKD51,000 worth of chips, the Judiciary Police (PJ) ... -
Guangdong students’ tuition and supplies subsidy results released
The Education and Youth Development Bureau announced the 2024/2025 school year tuition and learning supplies subsidy approvals for students studying in Guangdong. Students with conditional applications ... -
2025 marathon, half marathon registration now full
Following the announcement of the 2025 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon, set for December 7 at 6 a.m. at the Olympic Sport Centre Stadium, registration for ... -
Dementia cases in show younger trend
Caritas Macau has said that the city currently has about 6,000 confirmed dementia cases. The organization noted that as public awareness of dementia grows, more people ... -
Restoration of bronze statues at Ruins of St. Paul’s underway
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will carry out the second phase of restoration on the four bronze statues on the second tier of the Ruins of ... -
Macao Union Hospital, PUMCH complete 14 complex eye surgeries
Macao Union Hospital, in partnership with Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), has completed 14 complex ophthalmology surgeries, according to a statement. Led by PUMCH cataract ... -
Five locals fall victim to hairy crab Facebook shopping scams
With the hairy crab season in full swing this month, five residents have fallen victim to online shopping scams, each reporting losses ranging from several hundred ... -
UM delegation strengthens ties with Australian universities
A University of Macau (UM) delegation, led by vice rector Rui Martins, visited multiple Australian universities to deepen institutional cooperation. The delegation met with leaders from ... -
Hengqin sees surge in visitors during Golden Week
During the eight-day National Day-Mid-Autumn holiday (Oct. 1-18), Hengqin welcomed 390,000 visitors across its attractions. Border checkpoints recorded 836,000 inbound and outbound travelers, averaging over 104,000 ... -
Customs crackdown seizes thousands of smuggled obscene books
The Gongbei Customs arrested 21 people and dismantled five criminal gangs since 2023, preventing nearly 25,300 obscene books from being smuggled into mainland China. Operations, conducted ... -
Jewelry store suspected of fake card transactions
Authorities are investigating a jewelry store near Cotai casinos suspected of facilitating fake card transactions to help gamblers withdraw cash, involving illegal money exchange. Preliminary police ... -
Man arrested for assaulting high school girl
A man in his 20s in Macau was arrested for allegedly punching and verbally abusing a high school girl on the street, claiming he acted out ... -
MPU launches ‘One Test, Multiple Certificates’ program
A new cross-border certification program for construction workers has been launched, allowing professionals in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) to earn credentials recognized in Guangdong, Hong ... -
Rua dos Mercadores to close to vehicles; route 18 rerouted
Authorities have announced a one-month vehicle ban on Rua dos Mercadores starting today for an underground utility pipeline and road excavation project. During the closure, Rua ... -
Woman arrested for allegedly keeping found cash and casino chips
A mainland Chinese woman in her 60s was arrested by the Public Security Police for allegedly keeping more than MOP145,000 she reportedly found during a visit ... -
Security, cleaning services see revenue growth in 2024
Receipts and expenditure for property management, security, and cleaning services rose in 2024, reflecting steady growth, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Security Services, ...
