SSM expresses concerns over rising obesity rates among residents

The Health Bureau (SSM) stated that the average life expectancy of Macau residents reached 83.3 years last year, but there is growing concern regarding the increasing

Survey links increased internet use to weaker self-management in minors

A survey titled “Special Report on the Digital Literacy of Minors in Macao 2024” noted that as internet users age and their average daily internet usage time

Associations call on gov’t to address growing stray dog problem

Several associations are urging the government to take immediate action as the increasing stray dog population in Coloane poses risks to public safety and environmental hygiene.

IAM to build pumping station, box-culvert project for flood prevention at Taipa Old Village

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will soon build a water pumping station and a box culvert at Taipa Old Village. The IAM presented the

Analysts expect April to be another ‘flat’ month on GGR

Senior analyst for Global Gaming at investment research company Seaport Research Partners, Vitaly Umansky, noted in a report on Tuesday that the firm expects another “flat”

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are still targets of hatred

Up until 2020, Anna Wong had gone her entire adulthood in Los Angeles without ever facing blatantly racist abuse for being Asian. After COVID-19 hit, she

MPay users now able to access Guangzhou transport services

MPay users can now use their accounts for travel on the Guangzhou Metro, buses, ferries, and various other public transport routes in Guangzhou, as well as

Gaming sector urged to stay neutral in elections

The Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEL) and the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau yesterday met with gaming operators and junket representatives to emphasize election neutrality. Authorities reiterated that gaming companies

Man suspected of filing false report after gambling loss

A 41-year-old mainland man allegedly filed a false theft report after losing money at a casino. Police investigations revealed inconsistencies between his claims and his actual activities. He

Six arrested in loan sharking case

Police have busted a loan sharking operation, arresting six mainland Chinese suspects aged 29 to 35. The group had distinct roles, with some persuading victims to borrow HKD100,000

Macao Museum reopens to public after emergency repairs

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) stated that the Macao Museum, which was temporarily closed on Monday due to emergency maintenance, has reopened. According to the IC, the cultural

Entrepreneurship competition opens for application

The Macao Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition is now accepting applications until June 11, with new award categories and a total prize pool of nearly one million patacas.

SARs’ anti-corruption watchdog hold training program in Brazil

For the first time, the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) and its Hong Kong counterpart, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), have held a joint training

Man rescued from rubble in capital as civil war complicates relief efforts

Rescue crews in Myanmar pulled a 26-year-old man out alive from the rubble of the capital city hotel where he worked early yesterday, but most teams were finding

High waves cause damage on Sydney waterfront

Sydney beachfront properties were flooded and coastal infrastructure damaged after a large swell combined with a king tide to batter the Australian shore, officials said. Several

Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim

1996 ‘Unabomber’ suspect arrested

Police in the United States have arrested a man they believe to be the notorious “Unabomber” who has killed three people and maimed 23 others. The

The Quina of Longtan

Stone tool discovery in China shows people in East Asia were innovating during the Middle Paleolithic, like in Europe and Middle East N

Tax evasion trial for Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti opens in Spain

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti arrived at a Spanish court yesterday for the opening of his trial on tax evasion charges. Spanish prosecutors have accused the

Restaurant chain Hooters goes bust and files for bankruptcy protection

H ooters is going bust. The U.S. restaurant chain, known for chicken wings and its skimpy “Hooters Girls” wait-staff outfits, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

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