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Two stories about Macau passports have surfaced in recent weeks, and together they raise something more interesting than either does alone: who gets to decide what a Macau document – or a …

All four local universities included in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027 improved their positions, according to the latest rankings released by global higher education research organization Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The …

* Charged Down — Less than a year after switching to electric bikes, some delivery riders are considering a return to petrol-powered bikes over reliability concerns, the Times has learned * Ponte …

Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tianjin Haihe Media Group, in a bid to boost bilateral collaboration in areas such as talent exchange and events. …

Macau’s gaming revenue is expected to grow by less than 1% in 2026, according to separate brokerage assessments, with weaker high-end demand prolonging the market’s downturn. Seaport Research Partners forecasts annual gross …

Two universities developing a joint campus in Hengqin accounted for most of the Macao Foundation’s (FM) more than MOP1.93 billion in grants distributed in the third quarter, as funding for the project …

The Islands Healthcare Complex is taking on a growing share of the public healthcare workload, performing nearly three in 10 public-sector surgeries and handling more than 15% of emergency services by August, …

Seven children and young people have been placed in foster families since Macau’s foster care service began, with figures standing at June 2026, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) said, adding that recruitment …

A Macau special administrative region (SAR) passport holder was refused boarding on a flight to Mexico despite being eligible for visa-free entry, prompting the Identification Services Bureau (DSI) to confirm with Mexico’s …

Macau residents can now access 61 additional government services through remote service counters linking the SAR and the Hengqin Cooperation Zone. Announced Tuesday, the new services cover social security, immigration, driving, taxation, …

Macau will begin surveying building conditions around St. Paul’s Ruins on Nov. 4, starting with properties in the Rua dos Ervanários and Rua da Palha areas, as part of efforts to support …

China’s central authorities have urged Macau and Hong Kong to align their development plans with the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan, strengthen governance and contribute more actively to national development. In an article …

Plotio Racing Team’s Bayern Yip Claims Guest Star Trophy at TCR World Tour Chengdu Round TAIPEI, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Kumho FIA TCR World Tour visited Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit …

Hong Kong police arrested a man on suspicion of furious driving after a 10-hour manhunt sparked by a hit-and-run crash at a cross-boundary checkpoint in the early hours of Monday. Police said …

Beijing’s office overseeing Hong Kong affairs has called on the city to improve its systems for nurturing, appointing and managing governance talent as a way to bring in more personnel with integrity …

After three cycles of dossier-based selections, 2026 will mark the much-anticipated return of the Bocuse d'Or ...

In a recent spoken inquiry at the Legislative Assembly (AL), lawmaker Lam Lon Wai has called on the government to assess whether the city’s land border crossings can handle rapidly rising vehicle …

As the city prepares to mark the milestone anniversary next year, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes said that Macau’s decade as a UNESCO Creative City of …

Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai has described elderly residents who remain active and socially engaged as embodying the “Vibrant Macau” vision. He recounted his decades-long relationship with his barber in a …

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has pledged to improve the anti-slip performance of road markings, manhole covers, and bridge expansion joints following safety concerns raised by lawmaker Leong Pou U after a motorcycle …

The first four mainland yachts arrived in Macau under the Guangdong-Macau yacht free-travel scheme, in a ceremony marking a new stage of two-way exchanges and connectivity between the two places. The Marine …

Government ministers, academics, and business leaders gathered at a Hong Kong auditorium for a two-day summit last week to discuss an ambitious project: building three universities towns in a sprawling area near …

Men’s doubles pair Aaron Tai-Yap Roy King and mixed doubles duo Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing lose to European rivals in hard-fought three-game matches in Germany.

The new film Caravan of Gratitude – which invites audiences to better understand the Chinese values of filial respect through a moving, visually immersive narrative – is set to hit theaters in …

Gang Aoping: HKSAR govt. responded to Tai Po fire with accountability

MACAO, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On October 30, the 16th China (Macau) International Automobile Exposition opened at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo. Under the theme “Where Craft Meets Technology,” GAC presented …

In Macau, breast cancer awareness is increasingly being advanced not only by hospitals and advocacy groups but also by small businesses, survivors, and community organizations willing to make the issue visible. From …

MGM China reported record third-quarter (Q3) revenue and its highest-ever share of Macau’s gaming market, though earnings growth lagged sales growth. Revenue rose 4.9% year over year to HKD8.93 billion for the …

The Health Bureau (SSM) said it will continue assessing Taipa’s population growth and medical needs and optimize resources in the district in response to lawmaker Leong Hong Sai’s concerns about insufficient healthcare …

Macau Customs Service (SA) intercepted 30 suspected smuggling cases in one week, seizing cigarettes, e-cigarettes, silver pellets, and other goods worth an estimated MOP1.48 million as authorities intensified border enforcement under Operation …

Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai expressed deep sorrow at the death of former Vice-Premier Liu Yandong and, on behalf of the Macau SAR, extended condolences to her family. Liu, a former …

The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded its fifth plenary session on Thursday in Beijing with a communique issued.

The 42nd-ranked Malaysian singles shuttler was beaten by Japan’s world No 7 Kodai Naraoka in three games.

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Macau’s planning population has been revised down to about 783,000 by 2040 under the government’s amended Urban Master Plan (2020-2040), which also earmarks land for three major public construction projects. The revised …

Macau can bridge ASEAN and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) by improving certification services and connectivity, business and diplomatic leaders said during a panel at the 31st Macau International Trade …

Despite four consecutive months of year-over-year declines, CreditSights said Macau casinos can still meet the government’s MOP236 billion (US$29.2 billion) gross gaming revenue (GGR) target for 2026 in its latest report. The …

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) continues to build a “15-minute community elderly service circle” in line with its aging-in-place policy, using Seac Pai Van as a pilot site. An information zone will …

Macau wants a place on the Muslim travel map, and it should. The city has the hotels, food culture and connectivity to compete. What it still needs, despite a promising start, is …

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said that over the past five years, greening efforts have expanded green space under its management by 10.3% and increased tree numbers by 8.1% compared with 2020, …