Tag: Briefs
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Over 100 cataract surgeries performed at Cotai Hospital
In the past month, more than 100 patients have undergone cataract surgery at Cotai Hospital. According to a statement, since mid-July, three surgeons from both Macau ... -
Public revenue reaches nearly MOP62 billion
Between January and July, total public revenue reached approximately MOP61.8 billion, with 86.2% coming from the gaming sector, the highest proportion in recent years. Data from ... -
Patrick Dumont named Sands China non-executive director
Sands China Ltd announced the appointment of Patrick Dumont, president and COO of its parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS), as a non-executive director effective ... -
Woman loses HKD300,000 in suspected online investment scam
A middle-aged local woman has reportedly lost HKD300,000 in a suspected online stock investment scam, the Judiciary Police said. In April, she clicked on an investment ... -
Truck caught smuggling 4,500 counterfeit phones via HZMB
Gongbei Customs recently intercepted a cross-border truck suspected of smuggling 4,579 counterfeit mobile phones involving three brands. The phones, all bearing unauthorized brand logos, were found ... -
Inaugural ‘ZAPE Taste Jam’ market launches this Friday
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the Macau Association of Returned Overseas Chinese are hosting the first-ever “ZAPE Taste Jam” market from this Friday through ... -
Residents can now access chronic disease screening using medical vouchers
The Health Bureau (SSM) announced the launch of the “Chronic Disease Screening Program” yesterday. Macau residents aged 18 and older can now visit designated private clinics ... -
Property price index falls 3% in Q2
The overall residential property price index fell to 196.1 in the second quarter of 2025, down 3.1% from the previous quarter, according to the Statistics and ... -
Police detain four for illegal activities
The Public Security Police (PSP) conducted a raid involving 46 officers, inspecting multiple karaoke bars and pubs across districts, focusing on suspicious individuals in ZAPE. Four ... -
Registration for Art Macao ‘Children Tours’ now open
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has launched “Children Tours” for Art Macao 2025, aimed at kids aged 4 to 10. From September 2 to October 17, ... -
MICAF’s mark collection activity held until Aug. 31
The 2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival’s mark collection activity, “MICAF, MICAF, Where Are You?” runs until August 31. Children and adults collect magical marks at ... -
Air Macau warns against fraudulent ticket scams
Local carrier Air Macau warns travelers of fake social media accounts pretending to be local travel agencies promoting fake airfare deals. These counterfeit pages steal personal ... -
IAM bans poultry imports from UK bird flu zones
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has suspended import applications for poultry and related products from Breckland in Norfolk, England, and Aberdeenshire, Scotland, following outbreaks of highly ... -
Local woman loses MOP1.14 million in phone scam
A young local woman has reportedly fallen victim to a phone scam impersonating mainland law enforcement, resulting in a loss of nearly MOP1.14 million. According to ... -
Five detained in public security operation
As part of a recent enforcement sweep, the Public Security Police detained three men for overstaying their visas and two women suspected of engaging in prostitution. ... -
Customs seizes smuggled frozen chicken feet
The Customs Service (SA) recently seized 500 kilograms of frozen chicken feet, valued at approximately MOP25,000, during a raid on a parallel-trading operation in the northern ... -
Two batches of prenatal supplements recalled
Two batches of “Prenatal Vitamin DHA Softgels” produced by Earth’s Creation USA have been recalled after black spots were found on the capsules. The affected products, ... -
Labor bureau to host job fairs offering 419 vacancies
The Labour Affairs Bureau, in partnership with the Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), is organizing three industry-specific job matching sessions in the third week of ... -
Wynn Macau offers 14 jobs with onboarding and training
Wynn Macau and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) have launched the “Wynn Hotel Service Career Development Program” to support local employment in the hotel industry. Starting ... -
GBA youth camp blends sport, tech and sustainability
China News Service reported yesterday that the 2025 GBA Youth Sports & Culture Camp concluded after a sixday, fivenight programme across Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The camp ... -
National Games hailed as Greater Bay milestone
An SCMP editorial (5 Aug) argues that the 15th National Games, cohosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau from 9–21 Nov, will be a “landmark test” of Hong Kong’s organising capacity and ... -
Swire Pacific pledges continued GBA investment despite profit drop
Hong Kong conglomerate Swire Pacific reported yesterday that underlying firsthalf profit slipped 2 % to HKD5.5 bn ($700 m), while consolidated profit fell 79 % because of fairvalue losses on investment properties. ... -
Torch design unveiled ahead of National Games
Shenzhen recently held the 100-day countdown for the 15th National Games, Paralympic Games, and Special Olympic Games, unveiling the torch named “Zhanfang” (Blossom). Designed by He ... -
Domestic worker arrested for possessing cocaine worth MOP4 million
A 38-year-old Indonesian domestic worker was arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) for allegedly receiving drug parcels linked to a transnational trafficking ring. Authorities seized 2,160 ... -
MGTO’s social media accounts reach over 10 million
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has grown its online presence since 2009 with 28 social media accounts, reaching over 10 million followers by July 2025. ... -
UTM students pioneer culinary and tech solutions for tourism
University of Tourism (UTM) students in Tourism Business and Hotel Management completed three projects applying their studies to real challenges. According to a statement, they helped ... -
Qingmao Port hits 100 million passengers
The Qingmao Port has surpassed 100 million cumulative travellers since opening in September 2021, the Public Security Police announced Monday. Its 24-hour, innovative customs system streamlines ... -
DSAL to host job fair with nearly 1,400 openings this month
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will host a job fair from August 20 to 22 at the Macau Forum, offering nearly 1,400 job openings across 470 ... -
Gov’t announces increase in old-age and disability subsidies
The government announced yesterday that it will adjust the amounts of the old-age and disability subsidies. The announcement was published in the government’s official gazette. The ... -
CE wants UM to lead development of the Macau-Hengqin Education Town
The University of Macau (UM) held a joint meeting of the University Assembly and University Council for the 2024/2025 academic year, led by Chief Executive (CE), ... -
CE pushes for project advancements in the Cooperation Zone
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai announced that the government will further review its commitment to developing the Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. This includes ... -
UM’s Portuguese Language Summer Programme attracted over 400
The University of Macau’s (UM) Department of Portuguese held a closing ceremony for the 39th Portuguese Language Summer Programme, showcasing participants’ learning through cultural performances. The ... -
23rd Fringe Festival to take to the streets next month
The Cultural Affairs Bureau will organize the 23rd Macao City Fringe Festival from September 5 to 28. Aiming to allow the public a “leisurely stroll around ... -
Construction workers’ wages fluctuated in Q2
The Statistics and Census Service reported that the wage index for construction workers fell by 1.9% from the previous quarter in the second half (Q2) 2025, ... -
MGTO ‘optimistic’ on annual visitor count
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced on Friday that the overall tourism performance for July and August has been “positive”. Provisional data indicates that approximately ...
