Tag: Briefs
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DSAL to hold five job-matching sessions
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will hold five industry-specific job-matching sessions in early September, offering nearly 400 positions ... -
86 suspected illegal workers found in July
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) detained 86 people last month on suspicion of illegal work in Macau, according to the force’s monthly report. Police found ... -
Inflation rises 1.12% in July
Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.12% year over year in July, while edging down 0.01% from June, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). ... -
Tap Seac Pool renovation expected to start in 2027
The Tap Seac Swimming Pool renovation project was approved by the Land and Urban Construction Bureau in May, with preparations for a public tender now underway, ... -
Yellow hot weather alert issued as tropical storm lingers
A yellow hot weather alert has been issued for Macau, with very hot conditions and occasional showers expected today. At 11 a.m. yesterday, Tropical Storm Narra ... -
IAS planning caregiver support center in northern district
The Social Affairs Bureau (IAS) is working with a community organization to establish a caregiver support center in the northern district this year, offering personalized and ... -
Gongbei Port sees 79 million crossings so far this year
More than 79 million passenger crossings have been recorded at Gongbei Port since the beginning of the year, according to Gongbei Customs. The authority said average ... -
Several public car parks to undergo maintenance
Several public car parks will temporarily adjust operations due to maintenance work starting Aug. 22, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced. On Saturdays from Aug. 22 to ... -
Financial reserve grows by over MOP37 billion in first half of 2026
Macau’s financial reserve grew by more than MOP37 billion in the first half of 2026, reaching over MOP704 billion by the end of June, according to ... -
Mainland woman dies after being struck by taxi
An approximately 80-year-old mainland woman died after being struck by a taxi near Praça Ferreira Amaral on Monday afternoon. Police said the accident occurred shortly after ... -
LT Game rolls out Steam & Fortune roulette in Macau
Marking a significant expansion in its home market, LT Game has launched its Steam & Fortune electronic roulette game in Macau casinos following regulatory approval earlier ... -
DSAL, SJM launch facilities training scheme
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and SJM Holdings Limited launched a “Facility Management Technician Special Scheme” yesterday. The training program will accept applications through August 28 ... -
Macau braces for thunderstorms as low-pressure trough approaches
A low-pressure trough over the northern South China Sea may develop into a low-pressure system, bringing strong winds, frequent showers, and thunderstorms to Macau from the ... -
Mainland woman arrested for fruit-sale scam targeting elderly
A mainland woman in her 50s was arrested for allegedly defrauding an 80-year-old local woman of MOP1,000 by “giving incorrect change” while pretending to sell fruit. ... -
Mainland man arrested for stealing HKD150,000 in chips after gambling loss
A 42-year-old mainland man was arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) for allegedly stealing HKD150,000 in chips he had lost on a casino table in Cotai. ... -
Friday deadline for public housing shop leases
Applications close Friday for the Housing Bureau’s (IH) latest tender offering 25 commercial spaces across public housing estates, with monthly rents ranging from MOP 3,000 to ... -
Qatar waives visa fees for Macau passport holders
Macau SAR passport holders can now obtain a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival in Qatar, following an announcement by the Macao SAR Government Tuesday. The ... -
DSAL launches training program for restaurant operations supervisors
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has launched a training program with Sands China Limited to address local manpower needs in the restaurant industry. The program offers ... -
CAM granted rights to manage Taipa ferry aviation zone
The Macau International Airport Company (CAM) has been granted legal authority to manage and operate the aviation-designated zone at Taipa’s ferry terminal. The executive order, signed ... -
Seng Ioi Man appointed president of Court of Second Instance
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has appointed Judge Seng Ioi Man as president of the Court of Second Instance for a renewable three-year term, effective Sept. ... -
Two tunnels to close overnight Thursday for maintenance
The Taipa and Guia tunnels will close to traffic in phases during the early morning hours of Aug. 20 and 21 for monitoring and cleaning work, ... -
Joint one-stop’ automated border access introduced
Residents of Macau and Hong Kong are now able to use a single travel permit for automated border crossings in both directions at three key ports, ... -
Gov’t notice board uses AI-generated district emblem, raising legal concerns
A Taipa government notice board has drawn criticism after a netizen pointed out that its district emblem appeared to be AI-generated, featuring blurred details and irregular ... -
Finance bureau warns of scam messages impersonating officials
The Financial Services Bureau has warned residents about scam calls and text messages impersonating the bureau and falsely claiming recipients have outstanding tax payments. The messages ... -
Friendship Bridge night closures set for A3 Bridge works
The Friendship Bridge will be partially closed from midnight to 5:30 a.m. daily from August 18 through 24 for the third phase of steel box girder ... -
Chief Executive mourns former premier Zhu Rongji
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai expressed profound sorrow on behalf of the Macao Special Administrative Region over the death of former State Council Premier Zhu Rongji, ... -
Macau to send 85 athletes to Asian Games in Nagoya
Macau will send 85 athletes to compete in 15 sports at next month’s Asian Games in Nagoya, acting Sports Bureau (ID) president Lei Si Leng said ... -
Motorcycle salesman suspected of misappropriating MOP450,000 in deposits
A motorcycle dealership salesman is suspected of misappropriating MOP450,000 in deposits from 11 customers to repay gambling debts and fund further gambling, police said. The 34-year-old ... -
Environmental cooperation expands
Hong Kong and Shenzhen held their annual Joint Working Group on Environmental Protection meeting in Shenzhen on Aug. 7. Officials discussed cooperation on marine pollution control, ... -
Brazil opens Greater Bay Area office
Brazil’s trade and investment promotion agency, ApexBrasil, officially opened its Greater Bay Area office in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District. According to the Shenzhen municipal government, the office ... -
AI and robotics cooperation promoted
Officials from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau participated in a regional conference promoting cooperation in artificial intelligence and robotics. More than 200 representatives from enterprises, research ... -
TUI Judge Azedo to retire next week
Court of Final Appeal (TUI) Judge José Maria Dias Azedo is to retire from his duties effective Aug. 18, the day on which he reaches the ... -
Macau records 38.3 degrees as heatwave persists
Macau recorded its highest temperature of the year at 38.3 degrees Celsius at the Outer Harbour station as hot weather persisted under the influence of Typhoon ... -
Man loses MOP320,000 in fake police scam
A middle-aged man lost MOP320,000 after falling victim to a telephone scam involving callers posing as mainland Chinese police officers. The victim was told his identity ... -
Police warn of fake credit card fee refund scam
Judiciary Police have warned residents about phishing text messages falsely claiming that a MOP1,050 credit card annual fee paid in 2025 is eligible for a full ...
