Celebration of Italian Fine Wines: Vino Condiviso 2026 Macau, Viva Italia!

What’s more indulgent than lingering over vibrant Italian wines with friends on a summer evening? On May 29, MGM welcomes the highly anticipated wine tasting extravaganza

Trump offers platitudes while Xi warns of possible confrontation during meeting

Chinese leader Xi Jinping offered stark warnings about avoiding possible clashes between his nation and the U.S. yesterday, and even cautioned visiting President Donald Trump that

AI reshaping broadcasting, betting and sports

Paul Devlin of Amazon Web Services Artificial intelligence is moving from a niche tool to a central part of sports, betting and live-event production, Paul Devlin of

Thai and Portuguese Culinary Reunion –  A Critical Reckoning

Five centuries before this dinner, Portuguese navigators anchored off Ayutthaya. They brought firearms, Christian missionaries—and the chili. That single introduction rewrote Thai gastronomy forever. The

LRT ridership ‘grows steadily’ with 80% jump in passengers

The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) ridership jumped about 80% last year to 9.62 million passengers, a trend the operator described as “growing steadily,” as train trips

Two-time Macau winner at risk of missing GP

Two-time Macau Grand Prix winner Davey Todd is at risk of being forced to sit out this year’s event. The possibility arises after Todd was

Economy remains stable despite external uncertainties: association

The local economy continued to show “resilience and stability” in March and April despite ongoing external uncertainties and shifting consumer behavior, according to the latest economic climate

MGTO receives long-standing membership award at PATA summit

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) received the “Long-Standing Membership Award” at the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Korea in recognition of its decades-long contribution to tourism development

Security guard investigated for damaging shop light fixture

A Nepalese male security guard was summoned by the Public Security Police Force after allegedly smashing a dessert shop’s hanging lamp cover while under the influence of alcohol

Macao Water warns public over fake bill payment SMS scam links

Macao Water has warned residents about fraudulent SMS messages containing payment links, after reports that some users were directed to fake websites closely resembling the company’s official platform.

Gov’t rolls out expanded Happy Family Month, extends reach to Hengqin

In the lead-up to the United Nations (UN) International Day of Families, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced yesterday at a press conference for the 2026

Hypertension control rate hits 49% as 150,000 residents live with condition

Macau's hypertension control rate stands at 49% of the total population, though the treatment control rate was 66.5% in 2025, with health authorities citing medication adherence

MGTO ramps up promotions, services ahead of uncertain summer tourist season

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) stated that international uncertainties make it difficult to estimate summer visitor growth, though proactive measures are underway – including stepped-up promotions, enhanced

38 outdoor café permits approved since last August

Applications for outdoor café seating have been accepted since last August, with the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) reporting on Wednesday that 38 permits have been approved to date.

Parent-Child Sports Day opens registration for 1,100 teams

The 2026 Parent-Child Sports Day will be held on June 7 at the Olympic Sports Center Stadium and Indoor Pavilion in Taipa, with registration open until noon on

Elderly loses RMB44,000 in suspected online dating scam

A male elderly resident has reportedly lost RMB 44,000 after falling victim to a suspected online dating scam. The Judiciary Police (PJ) said the victim met a woman

Qualifying races kick off for Roadsport and GT Challenge

Qualification races for the Roadsport and GT Challenge categories ahead of this year’s Macau Grand Prix got underway last weekend at the Zhuhai International Circuit, marking the

The Power of One: The Single-Person Army

Analysis The Solopreneur might be a novel word to most, but this is hackneyed compared with the One Person Company model. Unlike a sole

Senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate

Philippine Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity has fled from the Senate, where

BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices and divisions test the bloc’s unity

Foreign ministers from the BRICS nations began a two-day meeting in New Delhi yesterday as the expanding bloc faces divisions over the war in Iran,

Ship is reported seized off the coast of the UAE and is heading toward Iran

A ship anchored off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates has been seized and is heading toward Iranian territorial waters, the British military said

Trump’s talk of 51st US state met with near-silence in Caracas

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez Twice this week, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in turning Venezuela into his country’s 51st state. The latest

1954 Queen returns after lengthy voyage

The Royal Family has returned safely from their six-month tour of the Commonwealth to a rapturous welcome in London. Thousands flocked to the banks of the

‘Is God Is’ unleashes unapologetic female rage

Kara Young (left) and Mallori Johnson in a scene from “Is God Is” (Amazon MGM Studios) Playwright Aleshea Harris says something was missing when she

On ‘Dancing On The Wall,’ desire and dread meet on the dance floor

“Dancing On the Wall” by MUNA (Saddest Factory Records) Four years since their last project, Muna — the Los Angeles-based synth pop band composed of

Doctor on ship who helped care for passengers leaves medical isolation unit

Nebraska Medicine’s Davis Global Center An oncologist traveling on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak has been cleared to leave a

UK leadership contenders expected to launch bids to unseat prime minister after days of maneuvering

Efforts to unseat British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are likely to break out into open rebellion yesterday, with one potential rival expected to announce his bid for the job and

Only cooperation with China serves US interests

Zhu Feng, China Daily US President Donald Trump’s visit to China comes at a pivotal moment, with conflicts in Ukraine and the Strait of Hormuz adding instability

Friday, May 15, 2026 – edition no. 4951

* Partners, not rivals — Xi Jinping says China and the US should find the right way for major countries to coexist in the new era, warning against confrontation

Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning

Eric and Lara Trump, followed by Elon Musk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang walk from

SAFP headcount reduced by 146 positions, but bureau vows no job losses

SAFP director Leong Weng In and Secretary for Administration and Justice Wong Sio Chak The government has proposed reducing the number of established positions at the

Asia gaming operators navigate shifting demand, regulation and competition

Gregory Hawkins, Kenneth Feng and Walter Power Casino operators across Asia are facing a more fragmented growth landscape, as shifts in customer behavior, regulatory priorities, and

MOP700 medical vouchers to include Guangdong clinics starting June

Macau's 17-year-old Healthcare Subsidy Scheme has met expectations, authorities said, announcing that the subsidy amount will remain at MOP700, with this year’s vouchers available for

DSAL rejects claims TNRs are distorting labor market

Despite accounting for almost 50% of Macau’s total workforce, non-resident workers (TNRs) are not skewing the market, officials from the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) said yesterday.

DSAL says local employment remains stable amid labor challenges

The series of measures promoted by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), aimed at reducing the unemployment rate and promoting the career advancement of local workers, has

Stable Sino-US ties linked to global outlook

United States President Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit to Beijing and his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping are fueling a high sense of anticipation

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