Hengqin launches elite talent policy drive for GBA growth

In a bid to build a Greater Bay Area talent hub, Hengqin announced subsidies Monday totaling millions for skilled workers and R&D platforms for seamless “Macau +

Analysts: EBITDA grows 7-8% in Q1 despite margin pressures

Macau's casinos posted first-quarter EBITDA growth of 7% to 8% year-on-year, trailing the city’s 14.3% gross gaming revenue (GGR) surge due to unfavorable VIP-to-mass player

Guangzhou leads nation in Macau, Hong Kong talent visa applications

Guangzhou has ranked first nationwide in the cumulative handling of Macau and Hong Kong talent endorsement applications, according to the region’s public security authorities Since the

Customs intercepted 19 attempts to smuggle silver and cigars

The Customs Service (SA) has intercepted 19 attempts to smuggle silver and cigars across the border over the last week. A total of 56 kilograms of

Gov’t braces for typhoon season as hazardous building is demolished

With the rainy season and peak typhoon period now upon Macau, the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) has demolished a run-down building on Rua da Alegria,

Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun (left) and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez meet at the Xiaomi headquarters in Beijing, yesterday Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is in China

Gov’t receives 13 bids for new concession to deliver major system upgrade

The government has received a total of 13 bids in the tender to award the concession for all of Macau’s metered street parking spaces. The

Gaming sector STR filings rise 11.9% in Q1

The gaming sector filed 997 suspicious transaction reports (STRs) in the first quarter of this year, up 11.9% from 891 in the same period last year, according to

Tobacco control consultation draws 2,569 submissions

The Health Bureau (SSM) received a total of 2,569 submissions during a public consultation on proposed amendments to Law No. 5/2011, the Tobacco Prevention and Control Regime, conducted

Six fall victim to ‘Alipay’ scam, losses exceed MOP230,000

The Judiciary Police said six local residents reported falling victim to phishing scams impersonating “Alipay” over two days, with total losses exceeding MOP230,000. One elderly woman alone lost

Hong Kong man arrested over alleged bus harassment

A Hong Kong man in his 60s has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a female bus passenger, the Public Security Police said. The incident occurred on April

Police investigate suspected serial bottle-throwing in São Lourenço

A suspected serial bottle-thrower is believed to be active in São Lourenço parish after two separate incidents in which wine bottles were hurled from height occurred at

CGN launches nuclear safety campaign in Macau

China General Nuclear Power Group, the nation’s largest domestic nuclear power operator, launched its Nuclear Safety Publicity Campaign in Macau last week – marking the

Grand Coloane Resort to host Indian heritage event in cultural collaboration

Grand Coloane Resort will stage a themed cultural dining event, “Echoes of India · Taste of Tradition,” on April 18, offering guests an immersive showcase of Indian cuisine,

China expands nuclear power capacity

China has experienced remarkable growth in nuclear power capacity and electricity output since 2012 while maintaining a notably strong record in nuclear and radiation safety, according to the

Pope calls for peace in Algeria against the backdrop of Iran war

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria yesterday on the first-ever papal visit and called for peace in all nations to prevail, in a trip overshadowed

1970 Critical explosion cripples Apollo 13

An explosion on board Apollo 13 has caused one of the most critical situations in American space history and put the lives of the three astronauts on

Sinner reclaims the No. 1 ranking from Alcaraz and sets sights on the French Open

Sure, Jannik Sinner is pleased to have the No. 1 ranking back. His biggest takeaways from a victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the Monte

Man City closes in on Arsenal in title race with solid win over Chelsea

Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly celebrates after scoring a goal Chelsea 0, Man City 3 Manchester City issued a huge statement of intent in the

Following an election earthquake, Hungary ponders life after Orbán

Magyar’s win was met with jubilation on the streets of Budapest late Sunday After an election earthquake in which voters overwhelmingly rejected pro-Russian Prime Minister

US military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the Mideast

The U.S. military vowed to blockade all Iranian ports starting yesterday, part of efforts to force Tehran into agreeing to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz and accepting

Why China rejects spheres of influence

Jorge Costa Oliveira The Trump administration revived rhetoric built on the idea of a world divided into spheres of influence, echoing the Monroe Doctrine and reasserting ambitions

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – edition no. 4929

* Skills Without Borders — Hengqin unveils multimillion-yuan talent push to boost Macau collaboration * Gaming | Analysts: EBITDA grows 7–8% in Q1 despite margin pressures *

Spain courts Asian tourists with expanded flights, culture and connectivity push

Teresa Siles Suárez Spain is stepping up efforts to attract Chinese and Macanese travelers, highlighting expanded flight links, high-speed rail connectivity, and cultural and culinary offerings at

Gov’t to offer 1,000 internships to step up youth employment support

Authorities will roll out around 1,000 internship placements this year for local graduates in Macau and mainland China, as part of wider efforts to ease employment pressure

Sam Hou Fai to lead 120-member delegation to Portugal, over 39 cooperation agreements expected

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will lead a 120-strong delegation of business leaders from Macau and mainland China on his first overseas visit since taking office,

CE meets with president of Portuguese parliament

The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, met with the president of the Portuguese Parliament, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, at the government headquarters on Friday. The

Groups seek subsidies amid fuel cost pressure

The transport sector is  calling for government intervention and targeted subsidies as fuel prices continue to rise locally despite a recent decline in international oil prices,

Beijing says it will resume some ties with Taiwan including more direct flights 

Chinese President Xi Jinping, right shakes hands with Kuomintang (KMT) party leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing on Friday China said yesterday it would resume some

Traveler caught carrying HKD356,000 undeclared at HZMB checkpoint

A traveler was intercepted at the Zhuhai Highway Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge after allegedly failing to declare HKD356,000 when leaving mainland China. According to Gongbei

Gaming tax revenue rises 15% in Q1 to MOP25.8 billion

Financial Services Bureau (DSF) data shows gaming tax revenue reached MOP8.87 billion in March, up 2% month-on-month. For the first quarter, cumulative gaming tax revenue totaled MOP25.8 billion,

PSP uncovers sham marriage case involving residency fraud

The Public Security Police  (PSP) uncovered a suspected sham marriage case involving a man in his 70s who allegedly helped a woman, now 60, and her two

Macau eyes free transfers from Guangzhou airport to lure international tourists

Macau is exploring a new incentive to attract international visitors: covering transport costs for those flying into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and traveling on to

Gov’t reports strong Q1 surge as arrivals surpass 10 million

Macau's inbound tourism is seeing “steady and positive growth” in 2026, Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip said Friday, announcing that first-quarter

Maisy Ho, daughter of late tycoon Stanley Ho, dies at 59

Maisy Ho, executive director of Shun Tak Holdings and daughter of casino magnate Stanley Ho, has died at the age of 59. Her family confirmed that she

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