This year’s MGM Artistic Swimming Elite Extravaganza & Macao Open Competition takes place from 20 to 22 June and features Olympic athletes

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The news desk at Macao News works diligently to bring you all the latest happenings as quickly as possible. Staff reporter duties are shared by Kenny Fong, Amanda Saxton, Sara Santos Silva and Erico Dias, working under the direction of managing editor Aidyn Fitzpatrick.
Area loss nearly doubled compared to the same month last year, driven mostly by fires that ripped through the dry forest
A burgeoning population, poor infrastructure and climate change have pushed the city of 7 million into a water crisis
Gaode’s ride-hailing function operates in a way similar to Uber and Didi, but appears to only apply to participating local black taxis
The current bout of scorching weather began over the weekend, resulting in the mercury hitting as high as 35.6ºC in the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal yesterday
The 72nd edition of the Macau Grand Prix will take place from 13 to 16 November and will feature seven races, four of which are FIA sanctioned
Chinese authorities have established an agreement to sell confiscated cryptocurrencies through licensed exchanges in Hong Kong
Macao’s overall residential property price index rebounded slightly in the February-April period, compared with January-March
Last Friday saw a cohort of decorated chefs from across East Asia gather at Macao University of Tourism to ‘ignite inspiration in the next generation of culinary leaders’
Freight fees have soared following China and the US’ tariff truce last month, reigniting trade between the two countries
Evangelical Brazilians are challenging Catholic dominance that in numbers and in social power, emerging as a significant cultural and political force
Locals are snapping up the round, flat loaves of the protein-packed, nutrient-rich Küllüoba bread from Halk Ekmek bakery