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Formulaic AI-generated microdramas risk stifling human creativity and innovation, a Beijing professor has warned at a forum in Macau. Zhang Lanshan, a professor at the School of Digital Media and Design Arts …

Au Kam San was convicted of subversion and other offences under Macau's National Security Law following a trial that wrapped up in three days behind closed doors.

The United States has said it “strongly condemns” last week’s sentencing of pro-democracy activist and former lawmaker Au Kam San in the Chinese territory of Macau. Au was convicted of subversion and …

With “Black October” cyberattacks, restrictions on AI banking agents and multibillion-dollar investment plans dominating technology headlines, the Times sought an assessment of what the disorder means for Macau. In an exclusive interview, …

Macau aims to have 1,751 surveillance cameras citywide by the end of this year, with 40 more to be installed in New Urban Zone A in addition to the 10 already operating, …

Interest among local young people in pursuing careers in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area continues to rise, with the government’s career funding scheme for the region receiving more than 900 applications, …

The number of newly registered companies reached 1,513 in the third quarter, with 77.1% having registered capital of less than MOP50,000, according to the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC). The companies had …

A new border crossing linking the University of Macau’s Hengqin campus with Macau is expected to begin operating before the third quarter of 2028, with authorities planning a barrier-free clearance system for …

The Legal Affairs Bureau (DSAJ) has introduced several new online services to expand access to public services for both Macao One Account users and non-users, including those living outside the territory. According …

The Education Fund will move all student loan and scholarship repayments to an online system from Jan. 1, 2027, replacing existing payment methods such as online banking and mobile payment apps, the …

Figures from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions and the Taiwan region have described the fifth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee as profoundly …

China’s global policies could offer an alternative to Western approaches to tackling international challenges, speakers at a forum in Macau have said, noting that the nation’s development and achievements are most acutely …

The 2026 International Forum on Mutual Learning among Civilizations opens in China's Macao Special Administrative Region on Monday.

Digital innovation is emerging as a key driver of growth across the Asia-Pacific, offering new ways to strengthen regional connectivity, narrow development gaps and promote inclusive growth.

Macau’s population continued to expand in the third quarter of 2026 despite a sustained decline in newborns, with incoming residents offsetting the shrinking number of births and adding to the city’s changing …

The 2026 Community Spending Rewards scheme has injected MOP543 million into the market in its first three weeks, with MOP113 million in electronic vouchers redeemed and MOP27.03 million in card-based spending, the …

Nearly 94% of residents said they would take action if they encountered a food safety problem, but only 28.5% would report it to the government, according to a survey by the Macau …

The overall residential property price index fell 4.7% quarter over quarter to 183.3 in the third quarter of 2026, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Prices of existing homes dropped …

Police intercepted 20 vehicles suspected of illegal modifications and recorded 13 speeding violations during a weeklong operation from Oct. 31 to Nov. 7 ahead of the Macau Grand Prix. The vehicles included …

The latest vindictive prosecutions and harsh sentences in Hong Kong and Macau are further testimony to China’s ruthless suppression of dissentOne is internationally famous – he was once dubbed “the Face of …

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 —A 73-year-old retiree lost RM179,490 after falling victim to a Macau scam involving fraudster...

Chief Executive John Lee on Saturday urged young people to be curious and courageous as Hong Kong hosts the third Youth Development Summit. In a video speech for the summit, themed "Pioneering …

The International Forum on Mutual Learning among Civilizations 2026 will open in China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on November 9, bringing together nearly 300 representatives from over 20 countries for two …

Au Kam San, a former lawmaker in China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), was sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison on Friday in the SAR's first national security case.

Au Kam San co-organized annual vigils for victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing, something previously tolerated in Macao.

Former Macau lawmaker Au Kam San was once a leading figure in the Chinese casino hub’s fight for democracy, but will spend the next decade behind bars after he was found guilty …

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Macau’s Court of First Instance found Au Kam San guilty of subversion, collaborating with foreign groups or individuals in activities threatening national security, and breaching secrecy laws.

Former lawmaker Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison today after being convicted of subversion, two counts of establishing links with organizations outside Macau to commit …

A court in the Chinese territory Macau convicted on Friday ex-lawmaker and democracy campaigner Au Kam San of several offences including subversion, sentencing him to 12 years and six months in prison. …

Secretary for Justice Paul Lam has called on legal practitioners from the two SARs to obtain Greater Bay Area (GBA) practice qualifications to tap into the area's limitless opportunities. The GBA lawyers’ …

Former Macau lawmaker Au Kam-san has been convicted on five out of seven charges in the city’s first national security trial, with the court handing him a 12½-year prison sentence. The Court …

Local residents want stronger support for starting and raising families, with housing assistance, stable employment and more flexible childcare arrangements emerging as main concerns in a new survey. Most respondents want parents …

Nearly 85% of residents surveyed who have attended concerts in the city have also traveled abroad or to other regions to watch live performances, according to a new industry report. The findings …

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic Starworld Macau, a special commemorative dinner was hosted at its crown jewel, Feng Wei Ju. Holding two Michelin stars, this esteemed restaurant is celebrated …

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited saw profitability collapse in the third quarter (Q3) of this year, with net income attributable to shareholders plunging from USD74.7 million (MOP603.5 million) a year earlier to …

Macau’s tourism industry should expand into preventive healthcare and longevity services, medical and business leaders said Thursday at the inaugural Greater Bay Area Health and Longevity Summit. Melco chairman and CEO Lawrence …

The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) announced that the government had carried out a joint interdepartmental operation to reclaim four state-owned plots of land along Estrada do Canal dos Patos in …

The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) has won first place in the Excellence in Digital Community Engagement category at the 2026 Sharjah Government Communication Award for its internally developed WeMust …

Macau recorded fewer typhoons than usual this year due to El Niño, but the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau has not ruled out further storms affecting the city before year-end. The bureau said …