Tag: Briefs
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CE: PLA vital to safeguarding ‘One country, two systems’
The Chief Executive, Sam Hou Fai, has stated that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Macao Garrison has consistently bolstered confidence in, and safeguarded, the successful practising ... -
Mosquito control stepped up, bottled water safety monitored
The Municipal Affairs Bureau has increased mosquito control at markets, hawker areas, and parks from twice to three times monthly starting July, with additional inspections targeting ... -
Withdrawal of funds from Central Provident Fund starts today
Applications for withdrawing the 2025 special allocation from the budget surplus under the Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund System will be accepted starting today. Seniors who have ... -
MGTO attends 65th APEC meeting in Korea
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) attended the 65th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Tourism Working Group Meeting, held in Korea from July 29 to 31. This ... -
PJ officer suspected of drunk driving, disciplinary probe launched
A judicial police investigator in his 30s is suspected of drunk driving while off duty. The Judiciary Police (PJ) said it has launched an internal disciplinary ... -
UM organizes science summer camps
The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at the University of Macau (UM) hosted the 2025 FST Summer Camp Series. Over 520 students from more than ... -
DSAL to host three job matching sessions with 224 vacancies
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), in partnership with the Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), will hold three job matching sessions in early August, offering 224 vacancies ... -
Working group holds another beach clean-up to promote coastal hygiene
The city’s environmental hygiene task force held a beach clean-up during the weekend at Cheoc Van Beach, following a similar event at Hac Sá on July ... -
Success Universe boosts financial support for Ponte 16 Resort
Success Universe Group is increasing its financial support for its Macau resort Ponte 16, with new filings indicating total exposure could reach HKD839 by 2025. The ... -
Hotel housekeeper arrested for suspected theft of guest’s chips
A Filipino hotel housekeeper in his 30s has been transferred to the Public Prosecutions Office for suspected theft of HKD63,000 in gaming chips from a hotel ... -
Gambler suspected of using fake transfer screenshot to cheat money changer
A mainland Chinese man in his 30s is suspected of defrauding a money changer by using a fake transfer screenshot to obtain HKD60,000 in gaming chips. ... -
Merchandise trade sees 4.3% decline in first half
The merchandise trade totalled MOP67.20 billion in the first half of 2025, down 4.3% year-on-year, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Exports rose slightly ... -
Mail delivery services to Portugal and Thailand may be delayed
The Post and Telecommunications Bureau stated that it has received notifications from Thailand Post and Portugal Post that mail services exported to Thailand and Portugal are ... -
Low-pressure trough to bring thunderstorms and heat warning
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) warns that a low-pressure trough will bring increased cloudiness, sudden showers, and thunderstorms over the next few days. Until tomorrow, ... -
Traffic Restrictions for Sewer Work at Catholic Center
Starting July 31 through August 30, major traffic restrictions will be in place on Avenida da Praia Grande and Rua do Campo to allow sewer connection ... -
Technical glitch halts The House of Dancing Water
The House of Dancing Water at City of Dreams has suspended performances just two months after its anticipated return. Performances from July 24 to 28 have ... -
Tourist caught after taking lost handbag worth MOP140,000
A mainland tourist has been intercepted by local police after allegedly taking a lost handbag outside a hotel in the peninsula. The bag, valued at around ... -
Customs seizes 11 smugglers
Customs recently intercepted 11 cross-border traders, including seven who tried to smuggle a total of 136.5 kilograms of unquarantined plant branches and leaves into Macau. The ... -
Local woman loses over HKD950,000 in phone scam
A local woman lost over HKD950,000 in a phone scam impersonating law enforcement, the Judiciary Police reported. In early July, she received a call from a ... -
Inflation slightly rises 0.25% in June, driven by recreation and dining costs
The Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.25% year-on-year in June and edged up 0.04% month-on-month, according to the Statistics and Census Service. The annual increase ... -
Two workers injured in cement panel accident
Two mainland Chinese workers were injured in an industrial accident in Cotai according to emergency services. The Fire Services Bureau said the men were struck by ... -
500 additional slots added for SME digitalization support scheme
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) announced that it received 1,691 applications for the first phase of the 2025 SME Digitalization Support Service Scheme, exceeding ... -
Local enterprises offered 80% discount to exhibit at MIF 2025
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) is offering Macau enterprises an 80% discount on booth fees, lowering the cost to MOP2,700 for the “Macao Local ... -
Financial reserve grows MOP8 billion in May
Data released by the Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM) in the Official Gazette (BO) showed that as of May 31, 2025, applications of the reserve had generated ... -
New legislation enables hotels to expand medical offerings
The government is planning to allow hotels to operate “day hospitals” as part of its strategy to diversify the economy beyond casino gambling. This initiative falls ... -
CCAC sees drop in public sector bribery
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has reported a decline in bribery cases involving public officials abusing their power. Most recent cases relate instead to general misconduct, ... -
Ant Bank (Macau) and HKGX launch digital gold trading platform
Ant Bank (Macau) and Hong Kong Gold Exchange (HKGX) have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a one-stop service system for gold trading. The platform ... -
Two locals scammed in online investment fraud
Two middle-aged Macau residents have fallen victim to suspected online investment scams, losing MOP12 million and MOP1.05 million, respectively, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported. Both were ... -
DSAL inspects 13 construction sites after typhoon
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) inspected 13 construction sites earlier this week to ensure safety compliance after Typhoon Wipha. Contractors are urged to conduct thorough safety ... -
Gov’t commissions study on increasing leave benefits,
The Labour Affairs Bureau has commissioned an independent third party to study increasing maternity and annual leave, with plans for public consultation and discussion at the ... -
Customs seize seven smuggling cases involving concealed goods
Customs authorities intercepted seven smuggling cases from July 12 to 17, involving vehicles and individuals attempting to transport undeclared items across borders. At the Border Gate, ... -
IC to host ‘Book for Book’ swap this weekend
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is hosting the “Book for Book” swap on July 26–27 at Rotunda de Carlos da Maia to promote reading habits in ... -
Macau reports this year’s first chikungunya case
Macau has reported its first imported case of chikungunya fever this year, following an outbreak in eastern Foshan, according to the Health Bureau. Health authorities have ... -
Worker suffers finger amputation in workplace accident
A 54-year-old male non-resident worker suffered an amputation of a finger on his right hand in a workplace accident in the waters near Ilha Verde. The ... -
581 SMEs approved for MOP130m in loan interest subsidies
The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Bank Loan Interest Subsidy Program for the current fiscal year was launched on April 22. As of July 16, the ...
