Fuel price surge forces Air Macau to cancel another 400 flights

Air Macau canceled more than 400 flights for May and June, contributing to a slowdown in passenger traffic at Macau International Airport during the first three

Celebration brings support for local SMEs through Macau-Myanmar water festival

This year’s Association of Macau Myanmar Overseas Chinese Water Festival provided support for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the “Three Lamps” district, as the

Indian consulate plans to expand services in Macau, says consul general

Consul General Rajesh N. Naik The Consulate General of India in Hong Kong and Macau plans to expand its range of services in Macau as part of

Planned community shuttle buses seen boosting economy despite unclear traffic impact

Macau authorities have drafted a plan to introduce community shuttle buses during the upcoming May Day Golden Week and on weekends, a move that a Transport

A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record 

Runners take pictures of a humanoid robot in the second Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing, yesterday A humanoid robot that won

Casino revenue steady despite quarterly dip, says insider

Macau's first-quarter gaming revenue rose 14.25% year-on-year to MOP 65.873 billion but edged down 0.28% from the previous quarter, with industry insiders predicting minimal fluctuations ahead.

CE to promote Macau’s ‘One country, two systems’ model during Europe tour

Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai intends to use his first major overseas trip since taking office to assert that Macau, a former Portuguese colony, will

CE urges youth in Portugal to contribute to national development

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met on the evening of April 18 (Lisbon time) with around 110 Macau students currently studying in the country, reaffirming the

Gov’t cloud systems repel four million monthly cyberattacks

As Macau accelerates its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to modernize public administration, authorities have revealed that the government’s cloud computing centre blocks, on average,

Drug registry records 132 cases in 2025, down 10.8%

Macau’s central drug registry recorded 132 cases in 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 10.8%, according to the Social Welfare Bureau. Among the cases, two involved

Melco employees take part in National Security Education Exhibition visits

Melco Resorts & Entertainment senior executives and management members, led by chief advisor Kent Wong, attended the opening day of the annual National Security Education Exhibition last week.

MGM Hosts Songkran gala as Thai visitor market continues to grow

MGM hosted its fourth “Amazing Songkran in Macau” gala dinner at MGM Cotai last week, bringing together more than 250 Thai guests as part of its ongoing efforts

Economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war 

Foreign visitors try out the AI-powered glasses by iFLYTEK at the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou,in southern China’s Guangdong province, last week China’s economy accelerated in

Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire nears expiration 

The sun rises behind tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday I ran doubled down on its

Gout Gout wins 100 meters at Australian junior track titles but misses national record 

Gout Gout, right, waves while winning the junior 100-meter race at the Australian Athletics Junior Championship in Brisbane, Saturday Talented sprinter Gout Gout waved to

Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers. Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30 

President Donald Trump on Saturday signed a bill extending a controversial surveillance program until April 30, a short-term renewal that sets up another showdown in Congress. The bill was

Is Macau’s non-gaming push realistic, or just ambitious branding?

Lynzy Valles Macau has long been under pressure to diversify its economy beyond gaming. Integrated resort operators have pledged billions in non-gaming investment, and the government has

Monday, April 20, 2026 – edition no. 4933

* Rough Air — Air Macau cuts over 400 flights in May and June as jet fuel prices double * Culture | Celebration brings support for local SMEs

1972 Apollo 16 safely on Moon after engine crisis

The Apollo 16 mission has landed on the Moon after a seven-hour crisis that nearly aborted the mission altogether. Astronauts John Young and Charles Duke became the

CE to promote Macau’s ‘One country, two systems’ model during Europe tour

Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai intends to use his first major overseas trip since taking office to assert that Macau, a former Portuguese colony, will act as a global

Anton Tai removed from office, CE says a replacement is being proposed to the central gov’t

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, has been removed from his post, the State Council announced yesterday (April 16). According to a statement

Workers prioritize mental health, career growth over pay, survey finds

As workplace stress continues to surge, Macau employees are placing psychological resilience and professional development ahead of salary raises, a recent survey conducted by the

Curated Haute Cuisine 

Executive Chef Helder Sequeira   Designed for connoisseurs with bespoke tastes and refined sensibilities, Wynn introduces “The Curated Table” – a new benchmark in

Macau suppliers pivot to Southeast Asia as Middle East tensions triple shipping times

Geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East has tripled delivery times for European imports to Macau, forcing local suppliers to accelerate a shift toward Southeast Asian markets

ZAPE retail rents halve as satellite casino exit weakens demand

The retail property market in the ZAPE district has fallen further into strain following the full withdrawal of satellite casinos at the end of last

Sam Hou Fai kicks off EU tour to visit Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium

Sam Hou Fai meets with Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegroat the Government Headquarters, Sept. 10, 2025 Starting today, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai will lead

UM research shows construction workers face sleep, pain and anxiety issues

A recent University of Macau (UM) study has raised concerns over the physical and mental well-being of construction workers in Macau, finding that sleep disorders, chronic pain,

First young musician training program opens recruitment for 14 spots

The Macao Orchestra has launched its first “Macao Young Musician Training Program,” offering 14 tuition-free spots for local residents aspiring to become professional musicians. The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC)

DSAL offers over 190 job openings in April

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will host three job matching sessions on April 23-24, offering 195 vacancies in the supermarket

DSAT receives 13 bids for operation of six public car parks

Local authorities opened bids for the operation concession of six public car parks, with the Transport Bureau (DSAT) receiving 13 tenders, of which 12 were accepted and one

SSM preps for peak mosquito season

As the territory enters its peak mosquito season, the risk of individual cases or community outbreaks from Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which transmit diseases like dengue, will

DSAT moves to legalize ride-hailing as taxi study gets underway

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has commissioned professional and academic institutions to assess how many taxis Macau needs and what level of service the public should expect,

‘Experience Macau’ roadshow launches in Madrid

The “Experience Macau Roadshow in Madrid” will take to the streets of the Spanish capital from today until April 21. The event is the first large-scale

Sands China organises staff visit to 2026 National Security Education Exhibition

Sands China Ltd. organised 50 management team members to visit the 2026 National Security Education Exhibition Thursday at the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform Complex in

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