2nd phase restoration of Ruins of St. Paul’s bronze statues complete: IC
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement yesterday that the second phase of restoration and maintenance work on the bronze statues of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ruins of St. Paul’s façade has been completed, with the archaeological site behind the landmark now reopened to the public. The statement said the restoration had been carried out since last year by the “Centre for the Preservation and Transmission of the Cultural Heritage of the Palace Museum in
February 12, 2026
Catholic Centre set to open in next quarter
The redevelopment of the Catholic Centre at the junction of Avenida da Praia Grande and Rua do Campo is nearing completion, the Macau Catholic Centre announced in a statement yesterday.The 17-storey building is undergoing final refinements and government approvals. It is expected to officially open in the mid-to-late second quarter of this year, the statement said, coinciding with the 450th anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Macau.According to the statement, the centre will integrate a
February 12, 2026
MOC inspects Macau’s agricultural supply from Chinese mainland
The Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced in a statement yesterday that Ministry of Commerce (MOC) Department of Foreign Trade Deputy Director General Li Na led a delegation to Macau yesterday for an inspection tour focused on ensuring a stable supply of agricultural and ancillary products.According to the statement, the delegation conducted on-site visits to assess the supply situation of such products from the Chinese mainland to Macau. Delegation members included representatives
February 12, 2026
Drummond Money-Coutts brings magic to Macau
Interview by Rui Pastorin English magician and mentalist Drummond Money-Coutts (aka DMC) is set to bring his tricks and illusions to Macau later this month, with shows scheduled to take place for his Macau debut at Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) and Grand Lisboa from February 19 to 24.Celebrated in his craft and having had performances of various sizes across continents, magic lovers might know Money-Coutts for shows including the Netflix 2018 series “Death By Magic”,
February 12, 2026
2nd phase restoration of Ruins of St. Paul’s bronze statues complete: IC
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement yesterday that the second phase of restoration and maintenance work on the bronze statues of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ruins of St. Paul’s façade has been completed, with the archaeological site behind the landmark now reopened to the public. The statement said the restoration had been carried out since last year by the “Centre for the Preservation and Transmission of the Cultural Heritage of the Palace Museum in
February 12, 2026
Catholic Centre set to open in next quarter
The redevelopment of the Catholic Centre at the junction of Avenida da Praia Grande and Rua do Campo is nearing completion, the Macau Catholic Centre announced in a statement yesterday.The 17-storey building is undergoing final refinements and government approvals. It is expected to officially open in the mid-to-late second quarter of this year, the statement said, coinciding with the 450th anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Macau.According to the statement, the centre will integrate a
February 12, 2026
MOC inspects Macau’s agricultural supply from Chinese mainland
The Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced in a statement yesterday that Ministry of Commerce (MOC) Department of Foreign Trade Deputy Director General Li Na led a delegation to Macau yesterday for an inspection tour focused on ensuring a stable supply of agricultural and ancillary products.According to the statement, the delegation conducted on-site visits to assess the supply situation of such products from the Chinese mainland to Macau. Delegation members included representatives
February 12, 2026
Drummond Money-Coutts brings magic to Macau
Interview by Rui Pastorin English magician and mentalist Drummond Money-Coutts (aka DMC) is set to bring his tricks and illusions to Macau later this month, with shows scheduled to take place for his Macau debut at Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) and Grand Lisboa from February 19 to 24.Celebrated in his craft and having had performances of various sizes across continents, magic lovers might know Money-Coutts for shows including the Netflix 2018 series “Death By Magic”,
February 12, 2026
Citywide CCTV system now covers Zone A
The Unitary Police Service (SPU) announced in a statement yesterday that 10 new cameras of the police forces’ citywide CCTV surveillance system have come into operation in the Zone A new urban area, raising the total number of cameras in the system to 1,711.The 10 new cameras are the first ones installed in the 1.38-square-kilometre land reclamation area.Zone A, a new land reclamation area primarily being developed for public housing projects, is located between the peninsula’s
February 12, 2026
Police nab local man for drunk driving
The Public Security Police (PSP) apprehended a local man on Tuesday for drunk driving, with his blood alcohol concentration standing at 1.46 grams per litre, PSP spokesman Wong Chi Weng said during a regular press conference yesterday.Wong identified the suspect as a technician in his forties surnamed Ho.According to Wong, PSP officers conducting a vehicle check early Tuesday morning in Istmo de Ferreira do Amaral (關閘馬路), stopped the motorcycle driven by Ho. Upon inspection, the
February 12, 2026
Macau aviation regulator imposes no-fly zone for drones during 2026 CNY drone & firework displays
The Civil Aviation Authority of Macau (AACM) announced in a statement yesterday that unmanned aircraft flights will be prohibited across the Macau peninsula on February 15, 17, 19, 23, and March 3, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. to ensure safety during the “2026 Chinese New Year Drones and Fireworks Displays” on those days. The three-hour drone ban each time over the peninsula, published in the Official Gazette (BO) No. 46, Series II, yesterday, is based on Article 66 of the Air Navigation
February 12, 2026
Police bust illegal currency exchange dealer
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a man from the Chinese mainland on Sunday for engaging in illegal currency exchange activities, PJ spokesman Chao Teng Hin said during a regular press conference yesterday.Chao identified the suspect as a 33-year-old male surnamed Meng who claimed to be jobless.According to Chao, PJ officers on patrol in a casino in Cotai on Sunday evening witnessed Meng engaging in an illegal exchange deal with a middle-aged local male gambler. Chao noted that Meng and the
February 12, 2026
Sands China sets new record with 7 Forbes Five-Star Hotels under one roof
Seven of integrated resort operator Sands China’s hotels have a Five-Star accolade in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide, among which are The Londoner Macao’s 313-suite Paiza Grand and The St. Regis Macao receiving the ratings for the first time.In a statement yesterday, the integrated resort operator noted that Paiza Grand received the award in its first year of operation. With its accolades, Sands China has “the most Forbes Five-Star hotels under one roof, world-wide”, the statement
February 12, 2026
Editorial: National alignment key to success of Macau’s 3rd Five-Year Plan
Considering that the central authorities’ 15th Five-Year Plan and Macau’s Third Five-Year Plan are getting off the ground at a gallop in the run-up to the Year of the Horse, it is the right moment to reflect on the importance of making sure that the national plan and the two regional plans – Hong Kong has finally come up with its 1st Five-Year Plan – are aligned with each other. I am convinced that national alignment is the key to success for the two regional plans. This editorial
February 9, 2026
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Editorial: National alignment key to success of Macau’s 3rd Five-Year Plan
Considering that the central authorities’ 15th Five-Year Plan and Macau’s Third Five-Year Plan are getting off the ground at a gallop in the run-up to the Year of the Horse, it is the right moment to reflect on the importance of making sure that the national plan and the two regional plans – Hong Kong has finally come up with its 1st Five-Year Plan – are aligned with each other. I am convinced that national alignment is the key to success for the two regional plans. This editorial
February 9, 2026
Drummond Money-Coutts brings magic to Macau
Interview by Rui Pastorin English magician and mentalist Drummond Money-Coutts (aka DMC) is set to bring his tricks and illusions to Macau later this month, with shows scheduled to take place for his Macau debut at Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) and Grand Lisboa from February 19 to 24.Celebrated in his craft and having had performances of various sizes across continents, magic lovers might know Money-Coutts for shows including the Netflix 2018 series “Death By Magic”,
February 12, 2026
From LAB to LIFE: Macau Teenagers Develop Protein-Based Flame Retardant Coating: Pui Ching Middle School Students' Research
Analysis by iGEM team of Pui Ching Middle School Pui Ching–Macau, the city’s first high-school iGEM team, has explored an eco-friendly, safe, and sustainable biological flame-retardant coating. Their work has been published in the international journal Synthetic and Systems Biotechnology and earned them a Gold Medal at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition.* A flame can only form when three essential elements are present:
February 3, 2026
2nd phase restoration of Ruins of St. Paul’s bronze statues complete: IC
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement yesterday that the second phase of restoration and maintenance work on the bronze statues of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ruins of St. Paul’s façade has been completed, with the archaeological site behind the landmark now reopened to the public. The statement said the restoration had been carried out since last year by the “Centre for the Preservation and Transmission of the Cultural Heritage of the Palace Museum in
February 12, 2026
Citywide CCTV system now covers Zone A
The Unitary Police Service (SPU) announced in a statement yesterday that 10 new cameras of the police forces’ citywide CCTV surveillance system have come into operation in the Zone A new urban area, raising the total number of cameras in the system to 1,711.The 10 new cameras are the first ones installed in the 1.38-square-kilometre land reclamation area.Zone A, a new land reclamation area primarily being developed for public housing projects, is located between the peninsula’s
February 12, 2026
Police nab local man for drunk driving
The Public Security Police (PSP) apprehended a local man on Tuesday for drunk driving, with his blood alcohol concentration standing at 1.46 grams per litre, PSP spokesman Wong Chi Weng said during a regular press conference yesterday.Wong identified the suspect as a technician in his forties surnamed Ho.According to Wong, PSP officers conducting a vehicle check early Tuesday morning in Istmo de Ferreira do Amaral (關閘馬路), stopped the motorcycle driven by Ho. Upon inspection, the
February 12, 2026
Macau aviation regulator imposes no-fly zone for drones during 2026 CNY drone & firework displays
The Civil Aviation Authority of Macau (AACM) announced in a statement yesterday that unmanned aircraft flights will be prohibited across the Macau peninsula on February 15, 17, 19, 23, and March 3, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. to ensure safety during the “2026 Chinese New Year Drones and Fireworks Displays” on those days. The three-hour drone ban each time over the peninsula, published in the Official Gazette (BO) No. 46, Series II, yesterday, is based on Article 66 of the Air Navigation
February 12, 2026
Police bust illegal currency exchange dealer
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a man from the Chinese mainland on Sunday for engaging in illegal currency exchange activities, PJ spokesman Chao Teng Hin said during a regular press conference yesterday.Chao identified the suspect as a 33-year-old male surnamed Meng who claimed to be jobless.According to Chao, PJ officers on patrol in a casino in Cotai on Sunday evening witnessed Meng engaging in an illegal exchange deal with a middle-aged local male gambler. Chao noted that Meng and the
February 12, 2026
Sands China sets new record with 7 Forbes Five-Star Hotels under one roof
Seven of integrated resort operator Sands China’s hotels have a Five-Star accolade in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide, among which are The Londoner Macao’s 313-suite Paiza Grand and The St. Regis Macao receiving the ratings for the first time.In a statement yesterday, the integrated resort operator noted that Paiza Grand received the award in its first year of operation. With its accolades, Sands China has “the most Forbes Five-Star hotels under one roof, world-wide”, the statement
February 12, 2026
MGM brings Singapore’s Chatterbox Café to Macau
MGM has opened the first Macau outpost of Singapore-based dining brand Chatterbox Café, according to a statement issued by the integrated resort on Tuesday.The restaurant celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday. According to the statement, Chatterbox has a legacy spanning over five decades and is known for blending authentic Singaporean flavours with contemporary culinary techniques.The opening ceremony was attended by Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings
February 12, 2026
Catholic Centre set to open in next quarter
The redevelopment of the Catholic Centre at the junction of Avenida da Praia Grande and Rua do Campo is nearing completion, the Macau Catholic Centre announced in a statement yesterday.The 17-storey building is undergoing final refinements and government approvals. It is expected to officially open in the mid-to-late second quarter of this year, the statement said, coinciding with the 450th anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Macau.According to the statement, the centre will integrate a
February 12, 2026