High-speed rail project to begin this year, marking Macau’s first in national network

The Macau delegation to the National People’s Congress (NPC) has urged Beijing to expedite the construction of the Shenzhen-Zhuhai-Macau high-speed rail line, with Zhuhai authorities confirming

Water use expected to rise 3% this year

Overall water consumption is expected to increase around 3% this year, driven by residents gradually moving into public housing units in Zone A and buildings in

Owners of ‘three-nil’ buildings urged to discuss tailored management models

In response to ongoing public concerns about “three-nil” buildings – those lacking management, maintenance, and security – local authorities have announced that property owners can

Customs arrests two attempting to leave Macau illegally by boat

The Customs Service (SA) intercepted a wooden sampan carrying two men who were attempting to exit Macau illegally. According to an SA report, the men

Beijing tightens the IPO gate to Hong Kong

China is quietly tightening one of the most lucrative pipelines feeding Hong Kong’s capital markets, and the ripple effects could be felt from boardrooms in Beijing

Trump team applying pressure to media: Tell the war’s story the way we see it

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, Sunday Through lectures, scoldings and outright threats, President Donald Trump and his aides are ratcheting

CE, Guangdong CPC Secretary discuss cooperation

Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai led a Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) government delegation to Guangzhou to meet with the Secretary of the Guangdong

JD.com expands Macau push with RMB200 million voucher campaign

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is stepping up its expansion in Macau, rolling out a RMB200 million consumer voucher campaign aimed at attracting local shoppers and boosting market

Macau sees nearly 60% decline in births over past decade

The number of newborns in Macau has fallen by nearly 60% over the last decade, prompting pressure on local legislators and labor groups to enact expanded

Melco Resorts announces soft opening for REM luxury suites

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. announced Tuesday plans for a soft opening in the second half of 2026 for REM, its new luxury hotel project at

Gaming employed 53,272 at the end of 2025

The local gaming sector employed 53,272 people at the end of 2025, according to statistics from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) on manpower needs and

MGM expands Macau suites, sees growth opportunities in Japan

As part of a push into premium mass gaming that has doubled the company’s market share since pre-COVID levels, MGM Resorts International plans to launch

Juni Kang and Yumeka Oda top FISE Champions

The three-day skateboarding event brought together leading international riders at a custom Fusion Park in the Studio City Event Center to promote Macau as a leading destination for

Grand Resort Deck reopens Apr. 3

Galaxy Macau’s Grand Resort Deck, accredited by Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia as “Macau’s Best Hotel Pool 2025,” will reopen next month. The deck spans 75,000

Ecosystem for unicorns can unleash their potential

China’s Government Work Report emphasized nurturing unicorn companies. The 21st Century Business Herald spoke to Cai Jiming, professor of economics and social sciences at Tsinghua

Zelenskyy will discuss Russia-Ukraine war with Starmer and NATO chief in London

Sappers examine the site of a Russian missile strike which hit a post office storehouse in Zaporizhzhia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in London yesterday

1974 Violent border clashes at Golan Heights

Two Israeli soldiers have been killed and three others injured in the worst day of violence along the Golan Heights in three months. Initial reports say

Venezuela rallies past Italy and will face US for world title

The Venezuela team celebrates after defeating Italy at a World Baseball Classic semifinal game Venezuelan players danced in the dugout before the first pitch, then

Len Deighton, author of bestselling spy thrillers, dead at 97

This Jan. 9, 1973 file photo shows late British author Len Deighton Len Deighton, a prolific writer whose tough, stylish spy thrillers featured on bestseller

Iran war pushes countries into energy triage as they conserve power and curb soaring prices

The escalating war with Iran is pushing parts of the world into energy triage, forcing governments to choose where to cut demand or absorb costs, while prioritizing

Too late for talks? Lebanon breaks a taboo amid war

Kareem Chehayeb, MDT/AP With airstrikes rocking Beirut and Israeli troops advancing against Hezbollah, Lebanon’s government has broken a taboo by proposing the first direct talks with Israel

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – edition no. 4913

* North Express — High-speed rail project to begin this year, marking Macau’s first link to the national network * Macao Water | Water use expected to rise

Chief Executive signals key role for Macau in regional development initiatives

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has credited the Chinese government’s “firm” leadership for the region’s steady economic growth last year, highlighting a record-high number of visitors.

Population inches up as elderly share grows

Macau’s population saw only a slight increase last year, rising 0.1% to 688,900 at the end of 2025, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).

Customs seizes 138 kilograms of silver granules worth MOP3 million

The Customs Service (SA) has conducted an operation to crack down on people transporting silver granules illegally across the border. According to an SA

AMCM warns about risks of mobile phone screen-sharing fraud

Authorities have flagged a growing number of incidents in which residents are deceived through screen-sharing on their phones into transferring funds to unfamiliar accounts.

New medical association to tackle rising obesity

A newly established medical association aims to curb the city’s growing obesity problem, emphasizing advancing research, improving clinical practices, and promoting healthier lifestyles to prevent chronic diseases

Trump may delay China trip as he pressures Beijing for help with Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump is suggesting he may delay his much-anticipated visit to China at the end of the month as he seeks to ramp up the

FAOM proposes labor law changes to boost maternity and annual leave

The Federation of Trade Unions of Macau (FAOM) submitted its proposal Monday to amend the Labor Relations Law to better support worker protections and work-life balance.

Confidence in economy strengthened by 15th Five-Year Plan

The Macau Economic Association’s (ACEM) latest report on the region’s economic sentiment index highlights that the 15th Five-Year Plan has bolstered confidence, projecting a stable

Police record surge in phone scams targeting residents

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have reported nine cases of local residents falling victim to a scam impersonating Taobao customer service, resulting in combined losses of MOP1.11 million.

Residential prices slightly dip

Macauís residential property price index fell by 0.6% for November 2025 to January 2026, reaching 190.6, according to recent data from the Statistics and Census

Gov’t sets first-year fees for utility tunnels

The government has approved the management and maintenance fees for the new Common Utility Tunnels in New Urban Zone A, marking a key step in the infrastructure project’s path

SF Express announces MOP1 fuel surcharge per parcel within SARs

Shenzhen-based delivery services and logistics company SF Express has announced that it will be charging a fuel surcharge for all parcels within Macau and Hong Kong effective yesterday. The

Gov’t sets prices for maintenance fees for technical galleries

The government has set the prices for access fees and maintenance for the shared technical galleries in Zone A of the new landfills. According to the publication in the

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