Macau population rises to 686,500 in June – 22,553 per km2

Macau’s population rose by 600 year-on-year to 686,500 at the end of the first half of the year, resulting in a population density of 22,553 per km2, one of the world’s highest, based on Macau’s current land area of 33.4 km2, according to official demographics released on Friday.At the end of 1999, Macau’s population stood at 438,100 and its land area at 23.8 km2 – a population density of 18,407 per km2.Females accounted for 54.0 percent of the population at the end of June. Male

August 10, 2026 | BY admin

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Businessman remanded for attempted murder of girlfriend, illegal weapons: Macau prosecutor

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested a mainland Chinese man for illegal weapon possession and the attempted murder of his girlfriend, PJ spokesman Chao Teng Hin said during a special press conference held at PJ headquarters in Zape on Friday.He was remanded in custody on Saturday. Chao identified the suspect as a 41-year-old businessman surnamed Chen, and described the victim as a middle-aged mainland woman.According to PJ spokesman Leong Kuok Hei, the incident occurred at around 10:00

August 10, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Zhuhai's Gongbei Customs seizes 8,000 cigarettes at HZMB

Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs announced in a statement on Friday that its officers seized 8,000 cigarettes at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Zhuhai Port (checkpoint) on July 31.According to the statement, on that day, while conducting a routine inspection of outbound passenger vehicles, customs officers noticed that a Guangdong-Hong Kong dual-plate passenger vehicle driver was behaving suspiciously and therefore stopped the car for inspection.Upon further inspection, customs officers

August 10, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Flights cancelled in Macau; check updates before departing

Multiple flights at the local airport have been cancelled due to Tropical Cyclone “Dolphin”, with 30 flights cancelled yesterday and two more scheduled to be cancelled today, according to a statement by the Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) over the weekend.  Dolphin landed in Zhejiang Province yesterday, moving further inland this week. According to the statement, passengers are urged to confirm the latest flight status with their airlines before departing for the

August 10, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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A solo masterclass: British jazz legend Martin Taylor opens Macau's Barra Slow Festival

Review by William Chan        British jazz guitar legend Martin Taylor delivered a captivating performance at Navy Yard No. 2 last Wednesday evening as the prelude concert for the Barra Slow Festival.The night kicked off with local guitarist Chan Hon Chong and his quartet, who delivered a 20-minute set of original compositions from his album Travelling Coffee. Having heard the material before, I found Chan’s meticulous, complex contemporary arrangements

August 10, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau's LRT stations transform into Beyblade battle arenas for summer tournament

Several Light Rapid Transit (LRT) stations were transformed into Beyblade* battle arenas yesterday as the one-day “Speed on Rails – Beyblade Tournament” brought competitions and interactive activities to passengers and visitors alike during the summer holidays.Organised by Macao Light Rapid Transit Corporation, Limited (MLM) in collaboration with local toy company SWAP, the event ran from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. across several LRT stations, with Barra Station serving as the main

August 10, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Senior dies day after struck by public bus: Macau police

A local man in his seventies died in hospital on Friday afternoon, one day after he was hit by a public bus when he dashed into the road in Fai Chi Kei, authorities have announced.According to a statement released on Friday, the Public Security Police (PSP) received a report at 4:46 p.m. on Thursday regarding the accident. The senior citizen was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment, where he was pronounced dead at 2:44 p.m. on Friday after life-saving efforts failed.Police said on

August 10, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Beyond the ‘overcapacity’ narrative: China’s industrial rise in perspective

Analysis        BEIJING – As China continues to upgrade its manufacturing base and scale up production in sectors ranging from electric vehicles to renewable energy equipment, some Western countries once again revived claims of Chinese “overcapacity” to justify new tariffs and investment restrictions.Yet the latest round of accusations goes beyond questions of production capacity, reflecting growing concerns in some economies over industrial

August 10, 2026 | BY admin

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Mainlander arrested by Macau police for attempted murder of girlfriend, illegal weapons

 The Judiciary Police (PJ) has arrested a man from the Chinese mainland for illegal weapon possession and the attempted murder of his girlfriend on Wednesday, PJ spokesman Chao Teng Hin said during a special press conference held at PJ headquarters in Zape today. Chao identified the suspect as a 41-year-old businessman surnamed Chen, and described the victim as a middle-aged mainland woman. According to PJ spokesman Leong Kuok Hei, the incident occurred at around 10:00 p.m. on

August 7, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Guangdong-Macau fair: 49 deals signed on day 1

The opening ceremony for the four-day 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (GMBPF) took place yesterday at The Venetian Macao, witnessing the signing of 49 cooperation projects on-site, according to a statement by the organisers. Covering big health, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), sports, catering, and kitchen equipment, these agreements demonstrate the platform’s pragmatic and efficient role in business matching, the statement

August 7, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau police arrest mainlander for attempted homicide & illegal weapon possession

Police suspect ‘relationship dispute’ as motive The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced in a statement yesterday that they arrested a man from the Chinese mainland on Wednesday for attempted homicide and possession of an illegal weapon.According to the statement, at 10:02 p.m. on Wednesday, the PJ received notification from the Public Security Police Force (PSP) that a serious assault had occurred outside a hotel in Cotai, and that a woman had been injured and taken to hospital for

August 7, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau heat shelter opens amid Yellow hot weather alert

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) opened its heat shelter yesterday after the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) issued a Yellow hot weather alert, urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.The shelter is located on the ground floor of the Bairro da Ilha Verde Building, at 34 Rua Leste da Ilha Verde (青洲東街34號青洲坊大廈E1的避暑中心).The Yellow alert is issued by the observatory when the weather is forecast to be “very hot”. It is activated

August 7, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau police arrest 2 middle school students for theft

The Public Security Police (PSP) arrested two junior high school students last Saturday and on Monday for theft, PSP spokesman Wong Chi Weng said during a regular press conference yesterday.Wong said that the duo, who attend different schools but are friends, are surnamed Cheng and Chio.According to Wong, last Saturday, the Public Security Police received a report from a local man stating that a bicycle, a helmet, and a pair of shoes had been stolen from a parking space in a residential

August 7, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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First-store scheme aids Macau debut: exhibitors

Representatives of businesses participating in the “Scheme for Supporting the Development of Macao First-Store Economy” say that the initiative has encouraged investment in the city, with financial support and policy incentives helping new brands establish themselves in the local market.Speaking to the media during the 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (GMBPF) at The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo Hall A’s Business Matching Area yesterday, representatives from newly established

August 7, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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