MGM Partners with Yuewen to Boost MICE Economy and Creative Industries through IP-driven Innovation in Macau

The Spectacle at MGM COTAI will display Yuewen’s popular IP on the LED screen installation during the period of “Discover New Worlds, Yuewen IP Tour Festival at Macau” to

Iao Hon redevelopment may be reconsidered as gov’t says social, affordable housing adequate

Macau authorities said the city will have an adequate supply of social and affordable housing over the next five years, raising the possibility of revising or repurposing

Gov’t targets low-carbon growth at MIECF Forum

Macau will prioritize carbon cuts and pollution controls as part of its Environmental Protection Plan for 2026–2030, aligning with national goals, Economy and Finance Secretary

Hong Kong’s The Chairman crowned No.1 at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

Hong Kong celebrated a historic night on March 25, 2026, as it hosted the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony for the first time. More than

Easter and Ching Ming holidays lift short-haul travel from mainland

The city’s travel sector is seeing a marked increase in short-haul tours from mainland China during the combined Easter and Ching Ming holidays, while long-haul

Educators say unemployment stems from expectations mismatch, not lack of jobs

Officials and educators are framing unemployment not as a lack of jobs, but as a mismatch between graduate expectations and market realities, said the vice-rector of

Trump to travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip May 14-15

President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for a rescheduled summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15, the White House announced yesterday (Macau time). Trump

Gov’t to announce consumption scheme today

The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) will hold a press conference today to announce the “2026 Community Consumption Grand Prize,” aimed at boosting local spending and supporting

Bank job fair opens with entry-level salaries of MOP15,000–30,000

A banking job fair for local residents is underway on the third floor of the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Center until 7:30 p.m. today, featuring nearly 200

Domestic row forces evacuation after gas smell detected

A domestic dispute on Wednesday evening prompted police to evacuate residents on the couple’s floor and cordon off the residential building after officers detected a smell of natural

Man arrested for gambling fraud

A 21-year-old mainland man was arrested for allegedly defrauding a middle-aged woman of about MOP 255,000 by claiming to teach gambling skills. According to the Judiciary Police, the

Shuttle bus arrangements at the Border Gate

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has begun implementing changes to the pick-up and drop-off points for hotel shuttle buses at the Border Gate. Starting this week, some buses have

IAS to pilot emotional education programme at two childcare centres

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) confirmed yesterday that a midyear pilot will introduce emotional education into childcare services at roughly two centers. Wilson Hon,

Two local universities featured in QS rankings

Two Macau higher education institutions appear in the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings, with one securing its first-ever placement in two disciplines. The two institutions

Jetfoil Conservation Group bids farewell to ‘Horta’

The Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group (JCCG) has announced in a statement that the retired Jetfoil “Horta” has entered its final stage and is set to

Sam Hou Fai discusses Macau-Hainan cooperation at Boao Forum

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai participated in the plenary session of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 today, attending a keynote address by Zhao

Intoxicated passenger arrested after trying to seize bus wheel

Police arrested a local man after he allegedly grabbed the steering wheel of a moving bus while reportedly intoxicated. The Public Security Police Force (PSP)

Female inter-school championship delivers first results

Kicked off mid-month, the first-ever female inter-school football championship has seen its first rounds of matches, delivering results for Groups A and B. In

Extreme weather drives majority of China’s worst disasters, expert says

He Kebin As the nation ramps up “zero-waste cities” to hit climate goals, He Kebin, professor at Tsinghua University’s School of Environment, warned at the opening

Where Every Sip Tells a Story – A letter from Bar Patuá

Jacob Chen, Head Mixologist of Taipei’s celebrated Lab (No. 57 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025) Some bars serve drinks. Bar Patuá serves stories. Tucked away in a

One Bay, Many Speeds

ANALYSIS China's Greater Bay Area is often described in shorthand as a regional integration project. That framing is no longer sufficient. What is unfolding

Pop Mart shares sink despite revenue surge, as analysts say Labubu reliance worries investors 

Labubu doll maker Pop Mart’s shares sank nearly 23% on Wednesday despite robust revenue, with analysts pointing to investor concerns over the Chinese toy company’s ability to

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers as Iran war disrupts energy supplies 

This aerial view, taken Jan. 19, 2025, shows the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant in the Philippines,which has never produced a single watt of energy Nuclear power is

Iran and the US harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on the Strait of Hormuz

A woman who fled Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon sits outside a tent used as a shelter in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday Iran and the United States

As juries turn against social media for harming kids, Big Tech’s invincibility starts to show cracks 

Lori Schott, center, is embraced as she holds up a photo of her daughter Annalee Schott, after the verdict in a landmark trial over whether social media platforms deliberately

1989 Millions of Russians go to the polls

Millions of Russian voters have gone to the polls, with early results suggesting that a number of Communist candidates have been rejected by the electorate. The

Gosling, Lord and Miller make science fun in ‘Project Hail Mary’

Ryan Gosling and and Sandra Hüller in a scene from “Project Hail Mary” (Amazon MGM Studios) It’s been a minute since we’ve had a big-screen

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea realizes lifelong dream with solo jazz album

“Honora” by Flea (Nonesuch Records) On his first ever solo album, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ eccentric bassist Flea is full of surprises. He opens with

Students cram in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw as musicians play

Violinist Hyunjin Cho and cellist Efstratia Chaloulakou perform for students studying with music at  Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Netherlands, earlier this month From the stage of

Celine Dion set to perform in Paris two years after triumphant Olympics appearance

Near, far, wherever she is … Celine Dion is heading back to Paris. Confirming clues that have been popping up, tantalizingly, on posters around the French capital, a person

Chatbot confessions: A mental health crisis in the making

Nadia Shaw Picture this: Your teen, midmeltdown, seeks solace in a chatbot, texting it instead of telling you. It’s not just a Macau thing – it’s global,

Friday, March 27, 2026 – edition no. 4920

* Plenty of Roofs — Gov’t says social and affordable housing will meet demand for the next five years, driving a rethink of Iao Hon redevelopment * Environment

Dementia cases could reach five-digit levels within a decade

Macau, now in a severe aging phase with 14% of residents aged 65 or older in 2023, could see dementia cases rise from an estimated 6,000

Office jobs scarce as service roles dominate hiring market: HR executive

Jacinta Ho A gap between the supply of graduates and the types of jobs available is shaping Macau’s labor market, where high-turnover service roles dominate hiring while

Citi: GGR on track for MOP22 billion in March

Citigroup analysts forecast that Macau’s gaming revenue will climb 12% year-on-year in March to MOP22 billion (USD2.75 billion). In a recently released note, Citi’s George Choi

IC plans international art museum as pipeline to boost local talent

Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) president Leong Wai Man said the government is developing an International Contemporary Art Museum to support multiple sectors and establish an education

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