Macau govt accepts 46 bids for 14 taxi-operating company licences
Top bid of 6.23 million patacas – 1 bid axed The Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced in a statement last night that by the submission deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, it had received 47 bids for its public tender for the granting of 14 new eight-year company licences each of which will be allowed to operate up to 50 common taxis.The statement said that after DSAT officials unsealed the 47 submitted bids and assessed their validity and eligibility in a meeting yesterday, the bureau
July 10, 2026
AI summit aims to boost Macau financial & technology sectors
The “AI-Era Optical Communication and Optical Interconnect Industry Investment Summit” concluded at Grand Hyatt Macau yesterday, with the aim of reinforcing technology and financial-industry exchanges and cooperation across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau, while driving innovation in the local modern financial sector and supporting the city’s appropriate economic diversification, according to a statement by the organiser Haitong International Securities Group Limited. The one-day
July 10, 2026
Manulife marks 30 years in Macau with retirement milestone, customer lucky draw
Manulife Macau celebrated yesterday at Grand Lisboa Palace in Cotai its 30 years of operations in Macau and the first anniversary of its participation in the city’s Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund (CPF) System, while launching a citywide lucky draw for customers. The twin milestones reflect its long-term commitment to helping Macau residents strengthen their financial resilience through insurance, health protection and retirement planning. Since entering the Macau market in 1996,
July 10, 2026
Macau's Sands China garners 14 awards at ‘Employee Experience Awards HK 2026’
Sands China recently garnered 14 awards, including the “Employee Experience Awards Grand Winner”, at the Employee Experience Awards Hong Kong 2026, being the company with the most awards this year “among many notable organisations from different sectors”, the integrated resort operator said in a statement earlier this week.The “Employee Experience Awards” was established by Human Resources Online, a human resources platform in Asia, and is the region’s only peer-reviewed HR awards
July 10, 2026
Macau govt accepts 46 bids for 14 taxi-operating company licences
Top bid of 6.23 million patacas – 1 bid axed The Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced in a statement last night that by the submission deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, it had received 47 bids for its public tender for the granting of 14 new eight-year company licences each of which will be allowed to operate up to 50 common taxis.The statement said that after DSAT officials unsealed the 47 submitted bids and assessed their validity and eligibility in a meeting yesterday, the bureau
July 10, 2026
AI summit aims to boost Macau financial & technology sectors
The “AI-Era Optical Communication and Optical Interconnect Industry Investment Summit” concluded at Grand Hyatt Macau yesterday, with the aim of reinforcing technology and financial-industry exchanges and cooperation across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau, while driving innovation in the local modern financial sector and supporting the city’s appropriate economic diversification, according to a statement by the organiser Haitong International Securities Group Limited. The one-day
July 10, 2026
Manulife marks 30 years in Macau with retirement milestone, customer lucky draw
Manulife Macau celebrated yesterday at Grand Lisboa Palace in Cotai its 30 years of operations in Macau and the first anniversary of its participation in the city’s Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund (CPF) System, while launching a citywide lucky draw for customers. The twin milestones reflect its long-term commitment to helping Macau residents strengthen their financial resilience through insurance, health protection and retirement planning. Since entering the Macau market in 1996,
July 10, 2026
Macau's Sands China garners 14 awards at ‘Employee Experience Awards HK 2026’
Sands China recently garnered 14 awards, including the “Employee Experience Awards Grand Winner”, at the Employee Experience Awards Hong Kong 2026, being the company with the most awards this year “among many notable organisations from different sectors”, the integrated resort operator said in a statement earlier this week.The “Employee Experience Awards” was established by Human Resources Online, a human resources platform in Asia, and is the region’s only peer-reviewed HR awards
July 10, 2026
Macau SAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai chairs leading group for Cooperation Zone in Hengqin
The Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government is committed to implementing the content of the important speeches and instructions of President Xi Jinping and the central authorities, regarding the development of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, according to a statement by the Macao Government Information Bureau (GCS) yesterday. The statement added that “the MSAR Government does so, as it welcomes the approaching important milestone of the Cooperation
July 10, 2026
Macau police nab 2 men collecting ‘guess who I am scam’ proceeds for HK gang
5 victims in Macau lose 413,000 patacas The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested two men, from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, for assisting a gang in Hong Kong to collect fraudulently obtained money through a ‘guess who I am’ phone scam.At least five female senior citizens in Macau were defrauded by the gang, with total losses amounting to 413,000 patacas.The case was announced by PJ spokeswoman Leong Sok Man and senior PJ investigator Orlando Lam Iek during a special press
July 10, 2026
Macau businessman defrauds banks of 620,000 patacas with bogus credit-card transactions: police
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have cracked a case of computer fraud and money laundering involving point-of-sale (POS) terminals, arresting a local businessman. The case involved using overseas credit card details to conduct fraudulent transactions, with the man defrauding card-issuing banks of about 620,000 patacas through bogus transactions made via the POS terminals.The case was announced by PJ spokeswoman Leong Sok Man during a special press conference yesterday.The suspect is a 39-year-old
July 10, 2026
July 9, 2026 Statement by Lower Court of the Macao SAR
First national security case pre-trial complete, transferred to Lower Court for scheduling The Criminal Preliminary Investigation Court of the Lower Court (TJB) on July 2 heard a pre-trial application filed by suspect Au Kam San regarding the indictment brought against him by the Public Prosecutions Office (MP).During the pre-trial proceedings, due to the necessity of protecting national security interests and following a binding review opinion issued by the Committee for Safeguarding
July 10, 2026
Macau's diesel subsidy scheme ends today
Considering the recent stabilisitation of the international geopolitical situation and following a comprehensive analysis and consideration of the prudent use of public finances, the Macau Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) announced in a statement on Wednesday that the government’s diesel subsidy scheme ends at 23:59 today.Meanwhile, a subsidy programme for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and petrol will end on July 25.The statement noted that due to global fuel price
July 10, 2026
Editorial: Macau proves that cultural heritage is both object and subject of tourism
Following this past weekend’s 13th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Tourism Ministerial Meeting—hosted by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in its Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR), one of the world’s most tourism-dependent economies—I have done quite a bit of thinking and reading about the role of cultural heritage as both an object and a subject of tourism.After covering Macau’s tourism industry firsthand for over four decades, I am convinced that cultural
June 29, 2026
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Editorial: Macau proves that cultural heritage is both object and subject of tourism
Following this past weekend’s 13th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Tourism Ministerial Meeting—hosted by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in its Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR), one of the world’s most tourism-dependent economies—I have done quite a bit of thinking and reading about the role of cultural heritage as both an object and a subject of tourism.After covering Macau’s tourism industry firsthand for over four decades, I am convinced that cultural
June 29, 2026
‘Here and Now’ Macau exhibition presents 24 works tackling concept of time
A new exhibition kicked off at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery on Tuesday evening, this time presenting the decade-long artistic journey from 2016 to 2026 by Macau-based artist Liang Yurong (梁裕榮), with time playing a central role.Aptly titled “Here and Now”, the free-admission solo showcase brings together 24 works comprising oils and mixed media. Among them are signature pieces, including “Still Life Sketch,” “Self-Portrait,” “Heart Imprint: Triptych,” “Macau’s
July 9, 2026
Macau students shine at English national competition in Wuxi
The 22nd FLTRP Cup National English Competition for Schools recently concluded in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, showcasing the linguistic talent, critical thinking and cultural awareness of outstanding students from across the country. Among the standout competitors was a delegation from Macau Saint Paul School.According to the Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP), the competition aims to comprehensively develop students’ language competence, critical thinking, communication
June 22, 2026
Macau govt accepts 46 bids for 14 taxi-operating company licences
Top bid of 6.23 million patacas – 1 bid axed The Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced in a statement last night that by the submission deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, it had received 47 bids for its public tender for the granting of 14 new eight-year company licences each of which will be allowed to operate up to 50 common taxis.The statement said that after DSAT officials unsealed the 47 submitted bids and assessed their validity and eligibility in a meeting yesterday, the bureau
July 10, 2026
Macau SAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai chairs leading group for Cooperation Zone in Hengqin
The Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government is committed to implementing the content of the important speeches and instructions of President Xi Jinping and the central authorities, regarding the development of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, according to a statement by the Macao Government Information Bureau (GCS) yesterday. The statement added that “the MSAR Government does so, as it welcomes the approaching important milestone of the Cooperation
July 10, 2026
Macau police nab 2 men collecting ‘guess who I am scam’ proceeds for HK gang
5 victims in Macau lose 413,000 patacas The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested two men, from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, for assisting a gang in Hong Kong to collect fraudulently obtained money through a ‘guess who I am’ phone scam.At least five female senior citizens in Macau were defrauded by the gang, with total losses amounting to 413,000 patacas.The case was announced by PJ spokeswoman Leong Sok Man and senior PJ investigator Orlando Lam Iek during a special press
July 10, 2026
Macau businessman defrauds banks of 620,000 patacas with bogus credit-card transactions: police
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have cracked a case of computer fraud and money laundering involving point-of-sale (POS) terminals, arresting a local businessman. The case involved using overseas credit card details to conduct fraudulent transactions, with the man defrauding card-issuing banks of about 620,000 patacas through bogus transactions made via the POS terminals.The case was announced by PJ spokeswoman Leong Sok Man during a special press conference yesterday.The suspect is a 39-year-old
July 10, 2026
July 9, 2026 Statement by Lower Court of the Macao SAR
First national security case pre-trial complete, transferred to Lower Court for scheduling The Criminal Preliminary Investigation Court of the Lower Court (TJB) on July 2 heard a pre-trial application filed by suspect Au Kam San regarding the indictment brought against him by the Public Prosecutions Office (MP).During the pre-trial proceedings, due to the necessity of protecting national security interests and following a binding review opinion issued by the Committee for Safeguarding
July 10, 2026
AI summit aims to boost Macau financial & technology sectors
The “AI-Era Optical Communication and Optical Interconnect Industry Investment Summit” concluded at Grand Hyatt Macau yesterday, with the aim of reinforcing technology and financial-industry exchanges and cooperation across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau, while driving innovation in the local modern financial sector and supporting the city’s appropriate economic diversification, according to a statement by the organiser Haitong International Securities Group Limited. The one-day
July 10, 2026
Macau's diesel subsidy scheme ends today
Considering the recent stabilisitation of the international geopolitical situation and following a comprehensive analysis and consideration of the prudent use of public finances, the Macau Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) announced in a statement on Wednesday that the government’s diesel subsidy scheme ends at 23:59 today.Meanwhile, a subsidy programme for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and petrol will end on July 25.The statement noted that due to global fuel price
July 10, 2026
Macau observatory predicts hotter weather ahead, temperatures to rise up to 35°C tomorrow
The local observatory announced on its website yesterday that the city is set to experience high temperatures in the next few days, warning against heatstroke.Accordingly, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has issued its Yellow hot weather alert, the lower of its two-level hot weather alert warning system, indicating “very hot” weather in the city.The highest level is Orange, which indicates that it is “extremely hot in Macau”.The statement noted that temperatures are
July 10, 2026