Fiscal revenue not as optimistic as expected: Tai Kin Ip

Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip stated that the gross gaming revenue (GGR) has yet to reach the target of 20 billion patacas

Residents concerned over security as authorities crack down on illegal lodgings

Amid recently uncovered illegal lodging operations in NAPE and Taipa, residents are raising concerns about potential security risks in their neighborhoods. Some residents have urged the

Non-resident worker recruitment requests decline by 13%

The number of recruitment requests for non-resident workers dropped by nearly 13% in 2024, following a significant surge in 2023, according to the Labour Affairs

Elderly woman hospitalized after stray dog attack in Coloane

A 61-year-old woman was bitten by a stray dog in Coloane yesterday morning at around 8 a.m. The local resident sustained a laceration on her left thigh

Earthquake compounds humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000

The death toll in last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has passed 2,000, state media said as accounts of some people’s last moments emerged: Two hundred

Casino revenue slightly increases to MOP19.7b in March

Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in March totaled MOP19.66 billion, representing a marginal year-on-year increase of 0.8% from the MOP19.50 billion recorded in March 2024. Official

Swimming pool fees for minors and seniors reduced

The Sports Bureau (ID) said it had adjusted the entry fees for swimming pools operating under the bureau. The measure reduces the costs for residents under 18

Macao Museum closed to the public due to emergency repairs

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) stated that the Macao Museum, located on Mount Fortress near the Ruins of St. Paul’s, is closed to the public. According to IC,

CAEAL calls on voters to update addresses by May 31

The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Elections (CAEAL) asks all registered voters who have changed addresses to update their home addresses by May 31. This measure aims

Over 80 provisional licenses issued as veterinary business regulations take effect

With the transitional period under the “Law on Veterinary Clinical Care and Commercial Activity of Animals” ending on March 31, all veterinary clinics, breeding, sales, and boarding facilities

Gov’t reclaims illegally occupied land in Taipa

The government yesterday carried out an interdepartmental eviction operation to reclaim a state-owned land illegally occupied, covering approximately 1,111 square meters. The land, located between Rua Fernão

Three arrested in drug-related cases

The Judiciary Police have cracked two drug-related cases, arresting a construction worker and two cleaners for alleged drug trafficking, drug use, and possession of drug paraphernalia. One of

Man detained for casino chip fraud

A 38-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly posing as a money changer and defrauding a mainland gambler of HKD300,000 in casino chips. He has been charged with

Applications open for youth consultative group

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) is organizing a youth consultative group, with one of the key criteria for enrollment being a strong recognition of the

Forum focuses on innovative solutions to global challenges

The “First Clare Hall, University of Cambridge – University of Macau Forum 2025” took place earlier this week at the University of Macau (UM), co-hosted by

Chinese military launches large-scale drills around Taiwan

The Chinese military announced large-scale drills in the waters and airspace yesterday that include an aircraft carrier battle group, as it again warned the self-ruled island

Brazil’s Lula to meet Xi and Putin amid global trade war fears

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Moscow and China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing, two important partners for the South American

Trump dubs April 2 ‘Liberation Day’ for his tariffs

As the trade wars launched by U.S. President Donald Trump continue to escalate, all eyes are on Wednesday. Trump has repeatedly called April 2

1982 Argentina invades Falklands

Argentina has invaded the British territory of the Falkland Islands in the south Atlantic. The islands, off the coast of Argentina, have been a cause of

Carson Kelly becomes first Cubs player to hit for the cycle in 32 years

Carson Kelly had come close to hitting for the cycle, yet that elusive triple kept holding him back. He had just two triples over a 10-year

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