Tag: Briefs
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Residential property prices fall in June–August 2025
Macau’s overall residential property price index dropped to 192.4 in June–August 2025, down 0.8% from May–July, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The index ... -
Construction scaffolding collapses onto footbridge
Due to Typhoon Signal No. 8, scaffolding on the exterior of a building along Av. de Artur Tamagnini Barbosa, currently under demolition and reconstruction, collapsed onto ... -
Students targeted in online gold scam
Two mainland female university students studying in Macau narrowly avoided major financial losses in separate suspected fraud cases. One student received a transfer request of RMB800,000 ... -
Police Seize HKD80,000 in Fake Notes in Casino Fraud Case
A 40-year-old unemployed man from mainland China is under investigation for using counterfeit Hong Kong dollars while exchanging money with a casino patron. The Judiciary Police ... -
Gov’t HQ to hold Open Day in October
The Government Headquarters will open its doors to the public on October 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., inviting visitors to explore the Avenida da ... -
Online services launched for TNR’s criminal record certificate renewals
The Identification Services Bureau (DSI) introduced a new digital service yesterday, allowing non-resident workers (TNRs) to reapply for Certificates of Criminal Record via the ‘Macao One ... -
Black Eyed Peas return to Macau after 18 years
The Black Eyed Peas will perform in Macau on November 21 at the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue, marking their first appearance in the city in nearly ... -
Woman reports HKD3.5 million loss in phone scam
A Macau woman lost about HKD3.5 million after allegedly falling victim to a phone scam by fraudsters posing as mainland judicial authorities. Police said the victim ... -
Cleanup underway at Hac Sa Beach
The Marine and Water Bureau said debris continues to wash up on Hac Sa Beach and nearby coasts following the recent typhoon, with efforts underway to ... -
Sai Van Bridge set for major maintenance works
The Public Works Bureau has launched an open tender for maintenance on the Sai Van Bridge, in service for over 20 years. Heavy daily use and ... -
Gov’t reclaims over 31,000-square-meter state land in Cotai
The government has reclaimed a 31,020-square-meter plot of state-owned land near the Macau East Asian Games Dome in Cotai through a cross-departmental operation. The site, located ... -
DSAT considers expanding half-hour parking fee system to more public parks
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) reported that the half-hour parking fee system has produced positive results and received widespread public approval. It plans to gradually expand this ... -
New typhoon should not impact Macau
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced that a new typhoon formed east of the Philippines yesterday, adopting a western path. At 2 p.m. yesterday, the ... -
Park sections to close temporarily for 72nd Grand Prix construction
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will temporarily close sections of several parks to facilitate construction and safety preparations for the 72nd Macau Grand Prix. A section ... -
CTT promotes the World Stamp Exhibition MACAO 2026 in Korea
Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) attended the Philakorea 2025 World Stamp Exhibition in Seoul, South Korea, earlier this week. The CTT aimed to promote “Macao ... -
Young engineers compete in DSAL challenge
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) concluded its “Electronics and Electrical Installation Technology Challenge for Young Future Engineers” earlier this month. The competition, held in July and ... -
DSAL and enterprises offer 148 jobs
Starting Monday, Sept. 29, the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will hold three sector-specific job matching sessions. Galaxy Entertainment ... -
Nurseries can apply for IAS video surveillance program
Registration for the Social Welfare Bureau’s “Daycare Video Surveillance Program” is now open. The program allows daycare centers to install IAS-approved video surveillance systems in non-sensitive ... -
Man attacks pedestrian with utility knife after argument
A 60-year-old man allegedly stabbed a mainland worker in his 50s in the back following a confrontation on Monday morning near Portas do Cerco pedestrian area. ... -
Two men arrested for aiding local syndicate
The Judiciary Police arrested two 41-year-old men suspected of helping a scam syndicate collect and launder money locally. Earlier this year, a victim lost about MOP2.45 ... -
CEM plans EV charging upgrades
The Electricity Customer Advisory Committee reviewed CEM’s plans for the city’s electric vehicle infrastructure, which currently includes 62 public car parks and numerous streets with over ... -
Gov’t to launch film-themed website to promote local culture
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced that a “Macau Film and TV Thematic Website” will launch in 2026, showcasing popular filming locations and culturally distinctive community ... -
Luís Gomes to transition from Sports Bureau to FSS leadership
Luís Gomes, head of the Sports Bureau, will leave his post tomorrow, Sept. 19, after being appointed vice-chairman of the Social Security Fund’s Administrative Committee for ... -
Customs seizes 141 phones in smuggling cases
Customs intercepted eight suspected smuggling cases at the Border Gate and Qingmao checkpoints, seizing 141 used mobile phones, between Sept. 7 and Sept. 11. Eight individuals, ... -
Manufacturers show slight optimism on exports
Manufacturers reported a cautiously positive outlook for exports in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Main export sectors included ... -
Financial reserves reach MOP650 billion
The city’s financial reserve closed July at over MOP650 billion, up 0.43% from June, an increase of MOP2.8 billion, according to the Monetary Authority of Macau. ... -
UTM marks 30 years and advances cooperation zone expansion
The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) marked its 30th anniversary earlier this week, announcing that plans for a new campus in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone ... -
Two libraries to extend nighttime service starting October
Starting Oct. 1, the Bairro da Ilha Verde and Wong Ieng Kuan public libraries will remain open until midnight daily, including public holidays, the Cultural Affairs ... -
Seven fall victim to Alipay scam in single day, losing MOP345,000
The Judiciary Police reported receiving seven cases of telephone scams in a single day, in which victims lost a total of MOP345,000. Six of the victims ... -
Local woman loses RMB375,000 in online romance scam
A local woman has reported losing over RMB375,000 in an online romance scam, according to the Judiciary Police. The middle-aged victim met a man on a ... -
Gov’t opens public consultation on 2026 Policy Address
The SAR government will begin collecting public opinions today on the 2026 Policy Address, with a consultation period of one month. Residents can submit feedback via ... -
Hengqin Port cross-border travelers Surpass 20 million
Gongbei Customs announced that as of last Friday (Sept. 12), the number of travelers passing through Hengqin Port this year exceeded 20 million, up 33.5% year ... -
Tropical depression forms east of Philippines, Signal No. 1 possible
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) reported that a low-pressure area east of the Philippines has developed into a tropical depression. Based on current forecasts, the ... -
Cotai Hospital to hold Public Open Day
The Macao Union Hospital will host a public open day on Saturday in celebration of its first anniversary. Online registration is open until today on a ... -
Man reports HKD639,000 loss in online investment scam
A man reported to the Judiciary Police that he may have fallen victim to an online investment scam, losing HKD639,000. According to authorities, the victim was ...
