DSOP projects under PIDDA achieve 95% budget execution in 2025

The projects listed in the 2025 government’s Investment and Development Expenditure Plan (PIDDA) under the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) have reached a budgetary completion rate of

Macau logs nearly 666,000 arrivals over Ching Ming–Easter holiday period

A total of 665,918 visitors entered Macau during the Easter and Ching Ming holidays, with mainland China remaining the primary source market and contributing more than 70%

Failure in LRT system causes delays on Taipa Line

A failure in the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system yesterday morning caused delays on the Taipa Line, the LRT Company informed on its website. According to

Merchants hope for spending boost as community consumption campaign set to kick off

Macau kicks off a new round of its community consumption campaign tomorrow, April 10, aiming to stimulate local spending and support businesses facing unstable customer traffic

Police complaints jump 20% in 2025

A 20% rise in complaints against police in 2025 reflects the surge in visitor numbers, not a decline in service quality, city authorities said. The Security Forces

US, Israel and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire but attacks resume

Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire, an 11th hour deal that allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to pull back from his

Consumer confidence falls slightly in Q1 amid cautious sentiment

Macau's consumer confidence edged lower in the first quarter of 2026, with the overall index falling to 96.78, down 0.77 points or 0.79% from the

Macau achieves robotic surgery breakthrough

Medical professionals conducted the city’s first robotic pancreatic surgery this month, successfully removing a rare insulinoma tumor while preserving the patient’s spleen. Academician Zhao Yuping’s team, supported by

Kindergarten admission list released for new academic year

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) released the list of students admitted to kindergarten under the central registration system for first-time preschool enrollment yesterday. It noted that

14 taxi driver licenses revoked amid 1,224 complaints

Macau’s taxi fleet stood at 1,458 vehicles at the end of last year, according to the Transport Bureau (DSAT). Conventional black cabs accounted for 1,258 vehicles, alongside 200

G2E Asia, Asian IR Expo return with focus on tech and non-gaming innovation

Vera Ng and Yip Je Choong Macau is set to host the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia and the Asian Integrated Resort Expo (Asian IR

CURB launches eighth edition of ‘On the Move,’ bringing bicycles to Coloane

The CURB – Center for Architecture and Urbanism has presented the eighth edition of “On the Move” (OTM), a project that merges architecture, artistic production, and

PSG Academy Macau Youth GBA Tournament wraps up third edition

The third edition of the Paris Saint-Germain F.C. (PSG) Academy Macau Youth Greater Bay Area (GBA) Tournament was held in Macau over the weekend.

April’s Hottest Dining Spot: Chef Dave Pynt Returns for Grill 58 Takeover

One of April’s most anticipated culinary moments in Macau is set to unfold at Grill 58, MGM COTAI, as acclaimed Australian Chef Dave Pynt returns for

Macau braces for May Day visitor surge

Macau is set to see up to 170,000 visitors per day during the May Day holidays, driven by strong post-Qingming travel demand, Andy Wu, president of the Macau

Banks post 14.3% profit growth in first two months

Macau banks’ profits rose 14.3% year-on-year to MOP2.714 billion in January–February, driven by higher net interest income, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao. Net interest margin climbed

SME credit activity hits lowest level since H1 2017

Outstanding loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Macau have dropped to their lowest level since the first half of 2017, according to new

CBRE: GGR forecast to exceed estimates on strong demand

Driven by resilient consumer demand and tourism investments, CBRE analysts say that Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) is poised to exceed 2026 forecasts. The analysts

Poly MGM Museum launches new phase of ‘Silk Roads Beyond Borders’ exhibition

The Poly MGM Museum will unveil a new phase of its “Silk Roads Beyond Border” exhibition on April 11, marking the Asia debut of selected Venetian masterpieces and rare

Spotlight to launch ‘The World on a Plate’ series with Thai buffet

From April 10 to May 8, Studio City’s Spotlight will present the first installment of its “The World on a Plate” series with “The Taste of Thailand Buffet,”

Taiwan opposition leader arrives in mainland-China on what she calls a ‘journey to peace’

In this photo released by KMT, leader Cheng Li-wun (left) toasts with China’s Director of Taiwan Affairs Office Song Tao during a dinner gala in Shanghai, Tuesday

Firm files arbitration against Maersk, saying it schemed with Panama over port takeover

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based conglomerate started arbitration proceedings against Danish logistics and port group Maersk, accusing the company of aligning with Panama in a

North fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea yesterday in its second launch event in two days, South Korea’s military said, hours after

China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to explore a ‘comprehensive solution’

China’s government said Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed not to escalate their conflict and to “explore a comprehensive solution” after several weeks of cross-border fighting between

Decorated veteran remains behind bars on Afghan war crime charges

Ben Roberts-Smith arrives at the Federal Court in Sydney (2021) Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, did not apply for bail when the war

1999 President of Niger ‘killed in ambush’

The president of Niger, Ibrahim Bare Mainassara, has been shot dead in an apparent coup attempt. However, his death has been described as a “tragic accident” by

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Oatman Highway, historic Route 66, near Oatman, Ariz There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or

Arsenal beats Sporting Lisbon on Havertz’s late goal in quarterfinals

Arsenal’s Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring his sides goal Sporting 0, Arsenal 1 A second straight Champions League semifinal is in sight for Arsenal.

What to know about Offset, the rapper who was shot outside a Florida casino

Law enforcement is investigating who may have shot Offset, a former member of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, outside a Florida casino Monday. Police

Markets surge worldwide as oil plunges toward $90 following ceasefire between US, Israel and Iran

Stock markets are surging worldwide, and oil prices are plunging back toward $90 per barrel after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to force a

As new consumption drive launches, a question emerges: time to make it permanent?

Yuki Lei As a new round of Macau’s Community Consumption Rewards Program launches tomorrow, four years after similar pledges to boost consumer confidence first emerged, one must

Thursday, April 9, 2026 – edition no. 4926

* Spending big, seeing less? — MOP14 billion poured into public works as PIDDA execution hits 95%, but real progress remains hard to verify * Holiday rush, soft

POLY MGM MUSEUM Unveils New Phase of Silk Roads Beyond Borders:

The POLY MGM MUSEUM will unveil a new phase of its Silk Roads Beyond Borders exhibition on April 11, 2026, reinforcing Macau’s role as a vital pivot for cultural exchange

Failure in LRT system causes delays on Taipa Line

A failure in the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system this morning caused delays on the Taipa Line, the LRT Company informed on its website. According to the notice, the cause of

Macau logs 665,918 arrivals over Easter-Ching Ming holiday period

  A total of 665,918 visitors entered Macau during the Easter and Ching Ming holidays, with mainland China remaining the primary source market and contributing more than 70% of overall arrivals. During

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