Public library upgrade to impact services during CNY

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will upgrade the information system of the Public Library from 8 p.m. on January 28 until 11:59 p.m. on January 31, coinciding with

SMG issues low-temperature warning

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has issued a yellow low-temperature warning as the region braces for a prolonged cold spell. Residents are urged to take necessary precautions

UK poultry imports officially banned due to avian flu

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has announced a ban on poultry meat and products from East Sussex and Shropshire, UK, due to a highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza

Strong winter monsoon to bring cold weather for CNY

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau predicts a strong winter monsoon will hit the South China coast on Sunday, bringing significant temperature drops and extremely dry weather early next

UTM  to launch PhD in Cultural Studies

The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) will introduce a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cultural Studies program in the 2025/2026 academic year. The program aims to enhance cultural

DSAMA enhances safety inspections ahead of CNY

As the Chinese New Year (CNY) approaches, the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) is enhancing its “Spring Festival Maritime Safety Operation” to address potential hazards in local waters.

Wynn announces salary increments for staff

Wynn has announced salary increments for its workers, joining the announcements previously made by the other five gaming concessionaires. Following their counterparts, Wynn will also increase the salaries

Manteigaria to open doors today

The “Manteigaria” – Factory of traditional Portuguese “Pastéis de Nata” is opening its doors today in Macau, the local branch announced. According to the information, the local store

65-year-old man arrested for stealing MOP24,000

A 65-year-old man with a history of theft was arrested in Toi San earlier this week after being linked to two shoplifting incidents in December and January. The

FDCT highlights new sci-tech development initiatives

The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) held a briefing on the 2025 “Project Funding Plan” to clarify the funding strategy. The event drew about 300 attendees, including

Sam Hou Fai meets with CAEL, urging fair elections

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met with Seng Ioi Man, the chairman of the Electoral Affairs Committee for the Legislative Assembly Elections (CAEL), and five other committee members.

MGTO reaches out to mainland authorities ahead of CNY

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is engaging with mainland tourism authorities to prepare for the Lunar New Year Golden Week, which runs from January 28 to February

MPU professor named among world’s most cited researchers for fourth year

Leyi Wei, a Visiting Coordinating Professor at the Center for Artificial Intelligence-Driven Drug Discovery at Macau Polytechnic University, has been recognized in Clarivate’s “Highly Cited Researchers” list for

Macau and Zhuhai strengthen construction ties at safety exchange event

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), in collaboration with Zhuhai’s Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau and the Zhuhai Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone, hosted the “Zhuhai-Macao Construction Safety Visit and

TIS held its annual charity concert

The International School of Macao (TIS) held its annual music concert, “TIS x RCM Charity Concert 2025,” in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Macau (RCM) at the

New Hawker Management Regime set to launch

Macau’s “Hawker Management Regime” will take effect on March 1, as the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) promotes the new law. IAM held three explanatory sessions to brief the

DSPA launches initiative to collect ‘Lai Si’ envelopes

Despite collecting approximately 16.21 million “lai si” envelopes over the past eight years, the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) reveals that only about 3.83 million—roughly 23.6%—have been reused. DSPA

Mong-Ha Villa launches CNY celebration

The Mon-Ha Villa, a Portuguese-style landmark, has reopened its doors to the public following a major renovation. On Saturday, the venue kicked off its Chinese New Year (CNY)

Non-mandatory provident fund accounts earned 4.43% in 2024

The Social Security Fund (FSS) announced that the government-managed sub-accounts of the Non-mandatory Central Provident Fund accumulated a return of 4.4337% in 2024. This annual interest return has

Foreign exchange reserves reach MOP235 billion

The region’s foreign exchange reserves reached MOP 235.0 billion at the end of December 2024, marking a 1.0% increase from MOP 232.6 billion the previous month, according to

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