Tag: Briefs
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Cotai EV supercharger passes tests, set to open in early 2027
An electric vehicle supercharging station in Cotai has completed testing and is expected to open to the public in early 2027, according to the Environmental Protection ... -
Au Kam San national security case set for Wednesday, closed-door hearing
Court authorities have confirmed that the Court of First Instance (TSI) will hear the national security case involving Au Kam San behind closed doors on Wednesday, ... -
Macau braces for potential record El Niño and wetter winter
The local observatory has forecast that the current El Niño will peak by year-end, possibly reaching “super-strong” intensity and becoming the strongest on record, lasting until ... -
237 lift inspections completed in first half
The Lands and Urban Construction Bureau completed 237 inspections of lifts and other lifting equipment in the first half of 2026, with more than 99% passing. ... -
Xia Baolong visits Jiangmen on Greater Bay Area integration
Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council, visited Jiangmen in the Greater Bay Area on Wednesday to discuss ... -
Hong Kong cigar smuggler intercepted at HZMB
Customs officers seized 358 cigars hidden in a Hong Kong-registered vehicle at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge on Aug. 26. According to the Customs announcement, Gongbei Customs ... -
Two held in casino exchange bust
Police seized HKD219,000 in cash and casino chips and RMB1,000 in two suspected illegal currency exchange cases during a casino inspection in central Macau yesterday. The ... -
Beijing mourns death of former Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa
The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO) expressed “deep sorrow” over the death of Tung Chee-hwa, former vice chairman of the National Committee of the ... -
26th Macau Food Festival to run from Nov. 20 to Dec. 6 with 150 vendors
The 26th Macau Food Festival will run for 17 days from Nov. 20 to Dec. 6, featuring around 150 local food and beverage vendors. Organizers are ... -
Autumn arrives with northeast monsoon, rainy weekend ahead
A northeast monsoon will reach the southern coast of China tomorrow, marking the start of a seasonal transition, the weather bureau said. Dry and comfortable weather ... -
Man arrested after allegedly filming women on bus
A man in his 20s has been arrested for allegedly secretly filming two women on a bus, with police finding more than 1,000 videos of women’s ... -
Union Medical Centre marks two years with open day
The Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital marked its second anniversary with a public open day that drew about 600 visitors. The event ... -
MGTO uncovers two illegal accommodations
Police uncovered two illegal hotels in the Taipa and NAPE following reports received last month. Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) confirmed that both units were illegally ... -
18 students with flu-like illness confirmed across three schools
The Health Bureau (SSM) confirmed that 18 students across three local schools have contracted influenza-like illnesses, with testing identifying 10 cases of influenza A. No severe ... -
DSAL to offer 345 IR jobs this month
The six integrated resort operators are offering 345 job vacancies through a September job-matching initiative organized by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL). Registration runs from Sept. ... -
Rua de Entre-Campos car park opens with 86 spaces
A temporary public car park on Rua de Entre-Campos will open at 10 a.m. today, offering 86 parking spaces with a 15-minute free grace period and ... -
New leisure facilities and bus terminal planned for Zone A
New Urban Zone A will see the development of jogging trails, cycle paths and other leisure facilities, alongside a bus terminal on Plot B5, as part ... -
Qingmao Checkpoint processes over 140 million crossings, daily average hits 105,000
The Qingmao Checkpoint has processed more than 140 million passenger crossings since its opening, with this year’s figures reaching a new high. As of the end ... -
Falling wire from ninth floor hits two children
Two children were injured yesterday when a piece of wire fell from a ninth-floor unit on Avenida de Sidónio Pais, near the Fung Yu Building. A ... -
Police arrest Hong Kong man for alleged cocaine trafficking
A 37-year-old man from Hong Kong was arrested Wednesday night in Macau after the Judiciary Police seized 52.11 grams of cocaine as he entered the city ... -
Hac Sa Beach closed to swimmers over jellyfish sightings
The Marine and Water Bureau has closed Hac Sa Beach to swimmers after jellyfish were spotted in the water. The bureau raised the red no-swimming flag ... -
Man dies after being struck by car in Zone A
A local man in his 60s died after being struck by a car in Zone A on Friday afternoon. Public Security Police received a report at ... -
Hengqin cargo station project tops out
The Macau International Airport Hengqin Upstream Cargo Terminal has completed its main structural work and is expected to be fully constructed by the end of 2026, ... -
LRT gates get e-payment upgrade
Macau’s Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system has begun replacing its fare gates this month to accept multiple electronic payment methods.The new gates, which support Macau Pass, ... -
Mainland man caught charging tourists for photos in Cotai
Public Security Police Force (PSP) officers on patrol in Cotai on Aug. 22 intercepted a man in his 30s from the mainland who was found holding ... -
Over four tons of food waste left by stray feeding in two years
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has said that food scraps left by people feeding stray animals remain a persistent problem, with more than four tons of ... -
Risk slopes hold steady at 298, high-risk sites fall to one
Macau recorded 298 risk slopes as of July this year, three more than last year, with high-risk sites down to just one in Coloane, according to ... -
Oxfam TowerRun returns Nov. 15 with ‘You Fund I Run’ theme
Oxfam Macau has launched registrations for the 13th Oxfam TowerRun, set to take place on November 15 at the Macau Tower. Themed “You Fund I Run,” ... -
Money supply rebounds in July
Macau’s broad money supply rebounded 1.5% month over month to MOP860.5 billion in July, according to Monetary Authority of Macao data released Thursday. Resident deposits rose ... -
Shopping carnival, children’s fair to open at Fisherman’s Wharf
The Shopping Carnival and Children’s Products Exhibition will run for three days from Sept. 4 at Fisherman’s Wharf, featuring more than 100 exhibitors, over 10% from ... -
IAS to provide extra aid to 1,900 families
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) will provide an additional full month of regular assistance payments to about 1,900 beneficiary families starting today to ease financial pressure ... -
Body found in waters near NAPE
A middle-aged non-resident woman was found dead in the sea near One Central Macau on Thursday morning, authorities said. Macau Customs discovered the body and transported ... -
DSAL job fairs target five sectors with 150-plus openings
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will host five industry-specific job matchmaking sessions in mid-September, offering more than 150 ... -
Ecological zones open for September activities
Registration opened this week for ecological activities in the city’s Ecological Zones this month. The activities are run by the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA), and spaces ... -
WhatsApp scam targets users with fake security alerts
The Judiciary Police have warned of a WhatsApp scam targeting users through fraudulent messages sent from business accounts. Victims are falsely told their accounts are high-risk ...
