Daily Archives: Monday, January 5, 2026
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Newborns reach new low with only 2,871 births logged in 2025
The number of newborns in Macau has reached a new low, with the Health Bureau (SSM) reporting just 2,871 births last year. The number of newborns ... -
Record 40 million tourists visit in 2025 as total trips reach historic high
Macau welcomed a total of 40.06 million visitors in 2025, contributing to a record 235 million inbound and outbound trips, the Public Security Police Force reported ... -
Governance, economic diversification, and global engagement mark a landmark year
Senior officials rang in the new year by hailing 2025 as a landmark year for governance and economic diversification, echoing President Xi Jinping’s message with vows ... -
Retailers urge local subsidies as mainland incentives draw shoppers north
Local appliance retailers are feeling the pressure as mainland China continues its “national subsidy” program, which allows residents from Macau and Hong Kong to exchange old ... -
2025 GGR beats expectations, analysts eye MOP260 billion in 2026
The local casino industry closed out 2025 with total gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP247.4 billion. The final figure confirms the forecast made by the previous ... -
US plans to ‘run’ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro
Hours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country, President Donald Trump said yesterday (Macau time) that the ... -
New Year’s Tales | Love is in the air, or (The city of romance)
The taxi queues at Macau’s stands are now so long that tourists may meet, fall in love, and get engaged while waiting hours for a cab. ... -
Caritas receives over 15,000 calls on Lifehope hotline
Caritas Macau reported that its Lifehope Hotline and support hotlines handled 15,219 cases last year, covering emotional distress, marital issues, family conflicts, and health concerns – ... -
Cold weather spell persists through week
Macau continues to face cold, dry weather, with temperatures between 13-22 degrees Celcius under sunny skies and north- to north-easterly winds of force 3-4, the Meteorological ... -
Applications open for catering smart-upgrade scheme
Applications opened today for the Macau Catering Industry Smart Upgrade Program 2026, running through Jan. 23. Organized by the Macau Catering Industry Association and implemented by ... -
LRT transported nearly 80% more passengers in 2025, still far from expected capacity
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) carried 79.9% more passengers in 2025 than in the previous year, according to official statistics. Figures released by the company show ... -
Ho Iat Seng receives Grand Lotus Medal of Honour for Covid-19 response efforts
Former Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng was awarded the Grand Lotus Medal of Honour upon leaving office, following in the footsteps of his predecessors Edmund Ho ... -
Advocates call for priority access to accessible taxis for seniors
Authorities plan to expand the taxi fleet by 800 vehicles in 2026, including an increase of accessible taxis from seven to 28. Advocates are urging taxi ... -
Gov’t reviews stall allocation at Grand Prix to support local SMEs
The Sports Bureau said there are currently no set limits on the ratio of local and non-local sales stalls at the Macau Grand Prix, and the ... -
UTM launches New Programs for 2026
The president of the Macao University of Tourism (UTM), Fanny Vong said the school has steadily expanded enrollment, admitting 952 students in the 2025–2026 academic year. ... -
Businesses report divergent sales performance during holiday season
Macau’s holiday season saw varying business results, as merchants at the 17-day Christmas market in Tap Seac Square reported declines in both foot traffic and sales, ... -
Galaxy teams up with UTM on cultural tourism training
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) have co-organized a series of community tourism training programs aimed at strengthening frontline staff’s understanding ... -
Sands China wraps up OSH Month 2025
Sands China has recently concluded its Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Month 2025, marking the eighth consecutive year of the initiative aimed at promoting workplace safety ... -
South Korean president visits China following Beijing’s rising tensions with Japan over Taiwan
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in China yesterday as Beijing looks to deepen ties with the nearby country after heightened tensions between China and Japan over Taiwan, a ... -
North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea ahead of Lee’s visit
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea yesterday, its neighbors said, just hours before South Korea’s president left for China for talks expected to cover North Korea›s ... -
1985 Israel ends major Ethiopian rescue mission
Israel has airlifted thousands of Jewish Ethiopian refugees out of Sudan, it has emerged. Operation Moses, which has been taking place in secret since 21 November ... -
Top-seeded Indiana routs Alabama 38-3 for its first Rose Bowl victory, roaring into CFP semifinals
Fernando Mendoza literally jumped for joy when the Heisman Trophy winner learned he was not the offensive MVP of Indiana’s dominant victory over Alabama in the ... -
Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks for ... -
FBI says it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group
The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man ... -
US military action in Venezuela tramples over international law
China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the United States’ blatant use of force against Venezuela, including airstrikes against both civilian and military sites in ... -
Monday, January 5, 2026 – edition no. 4866
* Birth Dip — Newborn numbers hit a record low as Macau reports just 2,871 births in 2025 * Tourism 2025 | 40.06 million visitors mark ...
