Gongbei port records highest single-day arrivals

According to statistics from the Gongbei Border Inspection Station, over 386,000 passengers passed through Gongbei Port yesterday, marking the highest single-day passenger flow in four years. The station

Non-residents’ deposits increase to MOP344b

The broad money supply (M2) retreated 0.6% in June to MOP751.5 billion. Resident deposits decreased 0.6% to MOP730.5 billion, while non-resident deposits increased 4% to MOP343.6 billion. According

LRT sees increase in passenger numbers in July

The Light Rail Taipa Line carried an average of 13,200 passengers per day in July, a 1,600 passenger increase from the previous month. The figure  is a

Tourist figures meet MGTO’s expectations

The tourism sector anticipated approximately 3.02 million visitors in July, aligning with their earlier projections. Cheng Wai Tong, deputy director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), highlighted

Falling glass injures passenger getting off the bus

A piece of glass fell from a residential unit and hit a passing bus near Riviera Garden around 6 p.m. yesterday. The glass struck a 22-year-old Macau resident

Zone A sports facilities to cost up to MOP270m

21 companies have submitted bids to build a recreational and sports facilities building on Lot A9 of Zone A. The proposed prices for the project vary from MOP241

Slaughterhouse concession renewed

The concession agreement governing the operation of Macau Slaughter House Ltd. has been extended for an additional five years. As per a notification from the Financial Services Bureau,

Over 30 specialist doctors for chronic diseases

The Health Bureau currently employs 34 specialist physicians to address the main chronic diseases in the community, such as hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. This assurance was

Exports to the Belt and Road Countries double in H1

External merchandise trade totaled MOP70.70 billion in the first half of 2024, down by 9% compared to the same period last year (MOP77.69 billion), according to data from

3,000 hotel rooms underway

The ongoing construction of five new hotels in Macau is expected to add nearly 3,000 hotel rooms to the region, according to data from the Land and Urban

MPU wins innovation competition

Macau Polytechnic University (MPU) won first place in the finals of the 19th Cross-Strait, Hong Kong and Macau College Student Computer Innovation Competition held from July 24 to

Operation Thunder crackdown continues

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) is continuing its “Thunder 2024” anti-crime patrol operation, which seeks to improve the public security environment and prevent illegal activities throughout the

PJ boost crime prevention efforts

According to a press release published by the Judiciary Police (PJ), crime prevention initiatives are being carried out across the city, focusing on local businesses. In July, officers

Anti-terrorism bill underway

Confirmation from the Office of the Secretary for Security regarding the government’s efforts towards anti-terrorism legislation has come, following an inquiry by legislator Lei Chan U last month.

Man falls victim to AI-generated nude video

A local man is suspected to have fallen victim to blackmail involving a fabricated “nude video” created using artificial intelligence, following an online interaction with a female user.

Domestic worker commits suicide in new employer’s house

The Judiciary Police (PJ) is investigating the recent alleged suicide of a woman in the bathroom of a residence in Coloane. The woman was taken to the Conde

Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected

Macau is bracing for persistent showers and thunderstorms until tomorrow, as a low-pressure trough affects the region. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has reported the area near

Public housing construction completed in Taipa

The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has announced the completion of public housing construction on Avenida de Guimarães in Taipa, and the project has been temporarily accepted.  The

Collision involving bus and taxi injures four individuals

In Taipa yesterday, a collision between a bus and a taxi took place, resulting in injuries to four individuals who were subsequently transported to the hospital. The incident

IAM food safety inspections with a 99.8% approval rate

The Municipal Affairs Bureau’s (IAM) routine food safety inspections have returned an approval rate of 99.8%, the bureau has noted in a press statement. In the second quarter

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