Authorities test emergency typhoon plans

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSAMA) conducted an emergency response drill recently to test its infrastructure’s ability to handle typhoon conditions. The exercise simulated power outages and flooding during

Hotel Central soft opening May 1

Iconic Hotel Central will have a soft opening on May 1 after roughly five years of renovations, according to a press release. The hotel, located on Macau’s main

Trade down 7% in Q1

External merchandise trade totaled MOP35.89 billion in the first quarter of 2024, down 7% compared to the same period last year (MOP38.60 billion), according to data from the

SSM warns on rising flu cases

The latest data from the Health Bureau (SSM) indicated a 14.9% increase in flu cases last week, signaling an outbreak of the influenza virus. The bureau has emphasized

Gov’t approves five private housing projects in Q1

During the first quarter of 2024, five private housing developments have been granted the necessary licenses for construction, which will provide 266 housing units. Data from the Land and

Funding for voluntary central pension scheme signed

A total of 7,000 patacas will be disbursed in 2024 to eligible individuals with individual accounts under the non-mandatory central pension scheme, according to the Official Gazette. This decision

Macau partners with Meituan for ‘Joyful Meeting’ promotion

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and e-commerce platform Meituan yesterday launched the ‘Joyful Meeting’ initiative to promote Macau’s tourism and community economy both online and in-person. The promotion

HZMB receives over 10 million vehicles

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) saw over 10 million inbound and outbound vehicles pass through its Zhuhai port to about 4 p.m. Saturday, since it opened to public

Inflation up 1% in march

The composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the SAR for March 2024 grew 1.09% year on year, according to the information released by the SAR’s Statistics and Census

Red Market reorganization nears completion

The reorganization works of the Red Market is nearing completion, according to the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM). More than 120 stalls will begin returning in late May with

Gov’t expands coverage of medical vouchers to Hengqin

Macau authorities have implemented a new regulation that expands the coverage of medical vouchers to Hengqin where permanent residents will receive electronic vouchers worth MOP600 each, which will

Gov’t proposes eviction measure for squatters

The government has put forward new legislation aimed at addressing the issue of squatting due to rent arrears, as announced by the Executive Council Friday. The proposed changes

Korean Air to launch daily flights between Incheon and Macau

Korean Air Lines will introduce daily flights between Incheon, South Korea and Macau starting July 1.The evening flights will depart Incheon International Airport at 9:15 p.m., arriving at

ID closes Tamagnini Barbosa swimming pool due to poor water quality

The Sports Bureau (ID) has announced the impromptu closure of the Tamagnini Barbosa Sports Centre swimming pool to the public. The temporary closure is effective immediately until further

Macau to feature pavilion dedicated to the ‘City of Shows’ at MITE

The local government is championing Macau’s bid to become a “City of Shows” by introducing a dedicated pavilion on this theme at the 12th Macao International Travel (Industry)

Police arrests student suspected of engaging in fraudulent activities

A college student from the mainland was apprehended by police, who believed him to be working for a mainland criminal organization and coming to Macau to engage in

Unstable weather to continue

Macau will see more unstable weather this weekend. This is due to the influence of an unstable airstream brought on by a trough of low pressure. A statement

China and Lusophone countries formulate new cooperation plan

China and Portuguese-speaking countries (PSC) have adopted a three-year action plan to enhance cooperation in emerging sectors such as the digital economy and the blue economy, while also

Record-breaking rainfall hits south China

South China has experienced unprecedented levels of precipitation, with amounts more than doubling the average for this period, marking it the second-highest since 1961. Meteorologists attribute this surge

China Southern Airlines opens new route  between China and Frankfurt

China Southern Airlines has launched a new direct flight connecting Shenyang, Liaoning, with Frankfurt, Germany. This marks the first direct route from China’s northeastern region to Germany and

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