Gov’t cracks down on illegal construction

The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) recently demolished an unauthorized roof in Macau as part of ongoing efforts against development that occurs without requisite permits. The bureau

Gov’t busts 185 illegal drivers

The Labour Affairs Bureau and Public Security Police have intensified efforts to combat illegal employment, with 185 people caught working as unauthorized drivers since January 2023. The bureau

Hengqin Port sees over 10 million travelers

The Hengqin checkpoint saw a total of 10.42 million travelers, marking a 44% increase during the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year. Vehicle movement also experienced

Hong Kong to welcome new giant pandas

Hong Kong will soon receive a new pair of giant pandas as a present from the central government to commemorate the 27th anniversary of the region’s establishment. The

Colorful summer carnival in Shenzhen

One of China’s original theme parks, Shenzhen Splendid China Folk Village, launched its colorful summer carnival last week. The event, which will run until Sept 1, offers visitors

Guangzhou-Budapest route marks first direct GBA flight to Hungary

A new direct air route was established between Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in south China, and Budapest in Hungary last week. The inaugural flight, CZ649, departed

Mainland man arrested for in-flight theft

A mainland Chinese man was arrested for stealing passengers’ belongings during a flight from Singapore to Macau, causing losses totaling MOP23,000. After preliminary investigations, the suspect was indicted

Monetary indicators show mixed trends in May

Macau’s broad money supply (M2) grew 1.4% in May, even as currency in circulation and demand deposits declined, according to the latest statistics from the Monetary Authority of

Gov’t recover parcel of land in Zone B

Yesterday, the SAR government initiated a collaborative clearance effort involving various departments to reclaim a parcel of state-owned land, spanning approximately 27,000 square meters in Zone B, that

Advertising revenue recovers to 80% of pre-pandemic levels

The current revenue of the local advertising industry is estimated to have recovered to about 80% of 2019 levels, said Eric Ho, chairman of the Association of Advertising

Woman abandons newborn baby at apartment door

A non-resident worker was arrested for allegedly abandoning her newborn baby girl at an apartment in Patane. The Judiciary Police said the baby was wrapped in a cloth

CPPCC members discuss the SARs’ roles in China’s development of open economy

The National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held a virtual consultation session last week to discuss the roles of Hong Kong and Macau in

PJ warns of phishing SMS scams

The Judiciary Police (PJ) is again urging the public to be cautious of phishing SMS messages that purport to be from local telecommunications companies. The messages said that

Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute begins operations

The newly formed Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPCI) began operations yesterday following a merger. The organization combines the Trade and Investment Promotion Institute and Forum Macau’s permanent secretariat.

Marriage process goes digital

Macau’s amended civil code has taken effect, bringing a more digital marriage registration system. The changes include an upcoming “Marriage in One Step” online application program allowing residents

Applicants can now pick public housing for elderly online

Starting July 8, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) will allow eligible applicants to choose their preferred public senior living apartments either online or in person. Those with individual

MGTO unveils roadshow in Malaysia for second consecutive year

Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will roll out a four-day “Experience Macao Malaysia Roadshow” at the popular Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall in Kuala Lumpur from July 5 to

Zhuhai unveils plans for massive entertainment complex at border gate

Local authorities in Zhuhai have announced plans to transform several bustling streets near the Zhuhai-Macau border into a new entertainment and tourism hub.  The 580-meter redevelopment project, led

‘Youth employment expo 2024’ is accepting online reservations

The Labour Affairs Bureau, Macau Chinese New Youth Association, Macau Chinese Students Federation, and Macau Youth Development Service Center are hosting the “Youth Employment Expo 2024” from July 12

Int’l children’s arts festival hosts music camp

The Cultural Affairs Bureau and Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. are co-hosting the “1st Macao International Children’s Arts Festival - Music Camp” from August 16-21, featuring world-renowned violinist Joshua

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