After the confirmed attack, maritime authorities in Vilanculos district – a favourite of foreign tourists – issued a temporary ban on diving and swimming
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The latest update means eligible Macao residents living in Guangdong and Fujian are entitled to subsidies of up to 1,000 patacas for medical care
Former Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng and former Legislative Assembly president Kou Hoi In will each receive a Grand Lotus Medal of Honour for their contributions to the SAR
The mercury is expected to drop to just 9°C on Saturday night, though day-time temperatures are staying relatively balmy
The second edition of sailing’s Macao Match Cup will take place 14-18 January, opening the World Match Racing Tour with a US$100,000 prize purse
Macao’s annual gross gaming revenue last year represented a jump of 9.1 percent year-on-year
The city’s main countdown concert, from 10 pm till 10 minutes past midnight, is set to attract around 10,000 spectators, prompting authorities to implement crowd control measures
The Antuoshan Public Cultural Centre comprises a grand theatre, a concert hall, four black-box theatres, and various 24-hour public spaces
China’s athletes won 146 major international titles in 2025 across 31 sports, with 47 coming from Olympic disciplines
According to Taste Atlas, Macao’s must-try dishes include serradura, African chicken, pork chop bun and minchi
Improving diet and fitness routines are the most popular vows for 2026, with a significant spike in those planning to quit smoking or drinking
Hotels with a five-star rating were the busiest, reporting an average occupancy rate of 94 percent for the month, up 2.5 percent year on year