Tag: Briefs
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UM team wins second prize at Huawei ICT Competition
A student team from the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at the University of Macau (UM) won second place in the Computing Track at the ... -
Macao Pavilion promotes local film industry at FILMART
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has organized Macau’s participation in the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) 2025, setting up a “Macao Pavilion” to ... -
New leadership at DSAL sworn in
Chan Un Tong, director of the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), and Chan Tze Wai, deputy director, took their oaths of office yesterday, in a ceremony presided ... -
Man suspected of theft at border crossing intercepted by police
An unemployed man in his 50s, holding a Special Stay Permit, is suspected of stealing over MOP500 from a backpack near the breezeway at the border ... -
Electrician injured in suspected electrical short circuit
A 36-year-old electrician was hospitalized yesterday with burns after a suspected short circuit occurred while he was working at Edif. Jardim Iat Lai. The incident took ... -
Future Bright Group sees profit decline in 2024
The Future Bright Group, owned by entrepreneur Chan Chak Mo, reported a significant drop in profits, from MOP48.6 million in 2023 to just MOP6 million in ... -
Police warn against Macau Pass phishing scam
The police have issued a warning about phishing websites impersonating Macau Pass to steal personal and credit card information. Scammers have been posting fake messages on ... -
Water supply gradually restored in Taipa
The Macao Water Supply Company Limited announced that normal water supply is gradually being restored following the repair of a burst pipe at Avenida Dr. Sun ... -
Tourist suspected of theft at casino
A South Korean man in his 40s is under investigation for allegedly stealing HKD24,000 in cash from another South Korean tourist in Macau. According to police, ... -
Subsidized housing selection process begins
The selection process for subsidized housing units in Zone A has begun, with 98 units chosen in the first week (March 4–10). According to the Housing ... -
Mortgage and commercial loan approvals surge in January
New approvals for residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) in Macau increased in January 2025, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao. ... -
CE plants tree on Arbor Day
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai observed Arbor Day yesterday by planting a 3-meter-tall Machilus chinensis tree on the Taipa Pequena 2000 Circuit. Accompanied by local officials, ... -
Elderly woman loses HKD420,000 in phone scam
An elderly woman lost HKD420,000 to a “Guess Who” phone scam. She received a call last Thursday from someone posing as her son, claiming he was ... -
2025MIECF expands global reach with increased participation
The 2025 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2025MIECF) will take place from March 27 to 29, drawing exhibitors and traders from nearly 40 countries ... -
FSS urges beneficiaries to provide annual proof of life
The Social Security Fund (FSS) is reminding approximately 168,000 old-age and disability pension beneficiaries to submit their annual proof of life by the end of March ... -
Scholarship application for 2024/2025 academic year announced
The Education Fund released the list of conditionally accepted scholarship applications under the “Higher Education Scholarship Financing Scheme” yesterday. Applicants can view the results on the ... -
Foreign worker loses RMB50,000 in online loan scam
A male foreign worker fell victim to an online loan scam after responding to an advertisement. He registered an account and applied for a loan of ... -
H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in UK prompts import restrictions
An outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has been reported in Herefordshire, UK. In response, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has announced that it will ... -
Woman found dead in Seac Pai Van apartment
A woman was found dead in an apartment in Seac Pai Van yesterday, with an alleged bottle of drugs discovered at the scene. Her friend, unable ... -
MGTO reconnects with Europe
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) participated in the ITB Berlin last week, marking its return to the premier travel trade show post-pandemic. MGTO Director Maria ... -
Macau to begin protective backfilling of archeological site
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will commence protective backfilling of archaeological remains at the excavation site on Rua de D. Belchior Carneiro today. This initiative follows ... -
Residential property prices decline
The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) reported a 1.3% decrease in the overall residential property price index for November 2024–January 2025, reaching 204.2. The index for ... -
Coloane Sewage treatment upgrade to begin this Q1
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) announced that upgrading works for the Coloane sewage treatment facility will begin in the first quarter of 2025. Efforts are also ... -
Elderly accused of repeated sexual harassment
A man in his 60s is under investigation for allegedly sexually harassing a woman on three separate occasions. Police received a report from the victim, a ... -
Hong Kong man arrested in MOP100,000 phone scam
Police uncovered a “Guess Who” telephone scam and arrested a 46-year-old Hong Kong man suspected of receiving fraudulent payments. An elderly resident lost MOP100,000 after a ... -
Macau and Thailand strengthen cooperation to expand job opportunities
Macau and Thailand have announced an expanded collaboration to increase employment opportunities for Thai workers in the SAR’s hospitality, gaming, and wellness sectors. Recently, the Minister ... -
ISAF recalls TCM product for excess pesticides
The Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau (ISAF) has recalled a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) product due to excessive pesticide levels, according to ISAF. The issue was detected by ... -
Man loses HKD600,000 in virtual currency scam
A local man has reported a loss of HKD600,000, suspected to be the result of a virtual currency scam, according to police. In December 2024, the ... -
IC to enhance public libraries with smart technology
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) stated that it aims to enhance public libraries by adopting emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, and ... -
Court sentences Customs officer for drunk driving
A Customs officer was sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, and 240 days of suspension for drunk driving on his way to work. ... -
AMCM warns public of fake websites and phishing scams
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) has issued a warning regarding fake websites and phishing scams targeting the public. Following a request from AMCM, Industrial and ... -
Police uncover false employment scheme, arrest two men
Police have uncovered a false employment case involving a local restaurant owner in his 50s and a man in his 40s posing as a foreign employee. ... -
Woman suspected of making false rape accusations
A 25-year-old woman from the mainland has been sent to the Public Prosecutions Office for investigation after being suspected of making false rape accusations. The woman ... -
Eligible households start selecting units from 2019 competition
The Housing Bureau (IH) is notifying eligible households from the 2019 affordable housing competition to select their units starting today. This final competition under the previous ... -
Green Week aims to inspire environmental stewardship
Macau’s 44th Green Week, organized by the Municipal Affairs Bureau, will take place from March 15 to 23, with the theme “Passing on the love of ...
