China adopts an ethnic unity law that critics say will cement assimilation

Ethnic minority delegates wave as they leave after the opening session of the NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing China adopted a

Chalamet shows ignorance in claiming ‘no one cares’ about opera and ballet: Dudamel

Timothée Chalamet received his third Academy Award nomination, for “Marty Supreme” Famed conductor Gustavo Dudamel said Timothée Chalamet showed ignorance when the Oscar-nominated actor claimed

Social organization endorses IR operators for proactive maternity leave initiatives

The Women’s General Association of Macau submitted its written recommendations to the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) yesterday, urging more small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to

Wynn resumes work on UAE project

Wynn Resorts has resumed construction of its luxury resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Earlier this month, following Iranian attacks on UAE sites including Dubai

Property chairman urges less gov’t intervention in housing market

The chairman of the Macau General Association of Real Estate, Ip Kin Wa, has called on the government to hold back from intervening in the current

Unauthorized currency conversion can result in fines of up to MOP10 million

The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) has announced that it recently conducted investigations, in collaboration with the Judiciary Police (PJ), at six shops primarily serving foreign workers in

Phase 2 of South Coast Promenades set to open soon

The Municipal Affairs Bureau announced yesterday that Phase 2, Section 2 of the promenades along the South Coast of Macau Peninsula, extending between Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge

DSEDJ increases support for student counseling teams

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) announced it is boosting resources for student counseling teams in the 2025/2026 school year, raising personnel service costs by around 3%

IC invests MOP3.8 million into Macao International Parade this year

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced yesterday that it is investing MOP3.8 million in the 2026 Macao International Parade, which will feature 1,600 participants – 200

Two new local entrants on the Michelin Bib Gourmand this year

A Lorcha The Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau has, as usual, unveiled the Bib Gourmand awardees ahead of the year’s bigger awards that will take place

MGTO’s food carnival sees 14% budget boost and ZAPE zones

The “2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” opens March 20 with a 14% budget increase and expanded highlights, MGTO director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes

Impact on international arrivals expected to be minimal amid fluctuations in oil prices

While the local airport operator in Macau has reported that no airlines have announced plans to increase surcharges amid ongoing instability in the Middle East

Association calls for quieter community spaces

Residents have raised concerns about noise issues in older districts on the Macau peninsula during a monthly community reception organized by the Women’s General Association

CBRE: Marketing overhaul could boost SJM outlook

SJM Holdings Ltd’s “new marketing team” and property investments could deliver upside to 2026 performance expectations, even as the casino operator lags behind Macau’s

Four Seasons Hotel Macao launches ‘Awakening March’ spring campaign

Four Seasons Hotel Macao has launched its “Awakening March” campaign, a multi-sensory celebration showcasing seasonal cuisine and wellness offerings. Central to the initiative is Michelin-starred Zi Yat

Galaxy wins HR awards for talent development

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has received three human resources awards this year, underlining its commitment to developing the next generation of integrated resort professionals, the gaming operator announced

Assessing Hengqin’s role as a hub for expanding Macau’s high-quality education

ANALYSIS This year’s “Two Sessions” in Beijing once again underscored the central government’s focus on technological innovation, talent development and regional integration. Within that broader

Macau Customs calls for safeguarding connectivity within and beyond the GBA

On the Agenda Macau Customs director-general Adriano Ho has called for advancing the “three connections” at border ports to improve efficiency and quality of cross-border

Ships identify themselves as Chinese to avoid Iranian attacks

Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan Some commercial ships near or in the Strait

Lawmakers pass law to manage pledge of $350 billion in US investments

South Korean lawmakers yesterday passed a law to implement a pledge of $350 billion in U.S. investments Seoul made last year to avoid the Trump

Iran’s secretive top leader vows to keep up attacks in his first statement

A woman sits on rubble across from a residential building damaged in Tehran, yesterday Iran’s new supreme leader released his first statement since succeeding his

Starmer’s pick of Epstein ‘pal’ as top British envoy haunts PM

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street News that Prime Minister Keir Starmer ignored warnings of senior advisers and appointed Jeffrey Epstein’s pal

1979 Grenada leader ousted by coup

A coup in the Caribbean island of Grenada has toppled the country’s controversial Prime Minister, Sir Eric Gairy. Sir Eric was at the United Nations in New

‘Undertone,’ a paranormal podcast turns perilous

Writer-director Ian Tuason’s feature debut, the sonic-driven horror “Undertone,” has, at least at the outset, an appealingly stripped-down quality. The 30-something Evy Babic (Nina

Mars is for lovers on his first album in 10 years

“The Romantic” by Bruno Mars (Atlantic Records) Bruno Mars is back — did you miss him? The 16-time Grammy Award-winning Mars is an undisputable

Taste from Chengdu Artistic Feast

This month, MGM continues its acclaimed “Gastronomic Journey with Star Chef series, further enriching Macau’s stature as the Creative City of Gastronomy. Following the success

Beyond the Glass

Qura Bar presents SALON DE QURA, launching on 16 March: a museum gallery of taste — a new cocktail experience that transforms the bar into a

Crude can jump to $150 per barrel, analysts say as no clear end in sight for the Iran war

With no clear end in sight to the war involving Iran, oil prices surged yesterday, pushing Brent crude briefly above $100 per barrel and sending global stocks

China positions itself as force for global stability at its congress

Ken Moritsugu, MDT/AP While much of the world’s attention is focused on the Iran war, China is pressing ahead with national priorities that carry global repercussions.

Friday, March 13, 2026 – edition no. 4910

* Ethnic unity — China adopts ethnic unity law to foster ‘a stronger sense of community,’ but critics fear stronger assimilation * Oscars: Who are the favorites to

Middle East tensions disrupt GBA airlines, spike fuel costs

Cathay Pacific has extended cancellations of daily passenger and cargo flights to Dubai and Riyadh through March 31 amid escalating Middle East tensions, while Hong Kong

Home accidents on the rise, with 10 documented fatalities reported

While no home accident-related deaths were recorded over the past three years, the Health Bureau (SSM) says home accidents have been on the rise, signaling

Forum Macau aims to strengthen role as China-PLP trade hub

Ji Xianzheng The Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (PLPs) – Macau (Forum Macau) aims to

Watchdog uncovers alleged bribery, abuse of power involving prison guards

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has uncovered suspected corruption involving two prison guards linked to the smuggling of contraband into a local correctional facility.

Global experts praise China’s plan for shared progress

China's commitment to high-quality development and its emphasis on dialogue and long-term planning underscore its role as a key contributor to world stability and development, experts

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