China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, are at odds again

They're at it again. China and Japan — frenemies, trading partners and uneasy neighbors with a tortured, bloody history they still struggle to navigate

Macau secures ninth spot among Taiwanese travelers

Macau ranked ninth among top outbound destinations for Taiwanese travelers in 2025, according to a new report by travel e-commerce platform KKday. The platform’s 2026 analysis

Shou X Fukumitsuya 

Teppanyaki Shou presented a winter journey of elevated artistry in collaboration with Japan’s revered Fukumitsuya Sake Brewery during the holiday season.  Founded in the

Northern District launches six-week consumer carnival to boost holiday spending

The Industry and Commerce Association of Macau Northern District launched a six-week consumer carnival on to boost holiday spending, targeting about 500 merchants with electronic

Survey shows youth jobs strong, but salary expectations gap remains

While a legislator noted that overall employment conditions for young people remain favorable, a recent survey revealed a noteworthy gap between wage levels in the Macau

Macau, Guangdong study labor, security links for residents in GBA

Guangdong and Macau authorities are exploring ways to streamline social security policies for Macau residents in Hengqin and the Greater Bay Area (GBA) while promoting employment opportunities

Driver cleared after road marking error

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) announced the resolution of a complaint in which a driver was fined for parking in a space affected by incorrect road markings. After

Tour bus hits motorcycle, two hospitalized

A tour bus collided with a motorcycle Wednesday evening on Avenida do Dr. Ma Man Kei in Zone A, injuring two people. A 32-year-old mainland Chinese passenger suffered

Vacant lot fire suspected as arson

A fire broke out Wednesday night in a vacant lot on Rua dos Pescadores, destroying a wooden scaffolding structure. Firefighters were called after nearby shop employees noticed smoke,

Union Hospital to run Emergency Station

Macau Union Hospital will begin operating the Islands Emergency Station later this month, providing emergency services but not trauma care. Patients requiring critical or cardiac care will be

Council urges Lunar New Year measures to drive community economy

Sanrio characters photo-spot installations in Iao Hon Market, last year The North District Community Service Consultative Council held its first regular meeting of the year yesterday,

Associations say minimum wage hike provides relief amid looming cost

Local service and property management associations have weighed in on the city’s minimum wage increase, which took effect on January 1, raising the hourly rate

Seasonal bus routes 21AT, 26AT resume weekend service

Seasonal bus routes 21AT and 26AT will resume weekend operations from tomorrow until ahead of the Lunar New Year. Route 21AT will run from 10 a.m. to 10

Local woman loses MOP50,000 in impersonation scam

A local woman has fallen victim to a scam involving criminals posing as mainland public security officials, losing MOP50,000. Judiciary Police said the victim received a call on

Police arrest three men over illegal gambling loans

The Judiciary Police arrested three mainland Chinese men suspected of engaging in illegal lending through “paired betting” at a Cotai casino. Police said the case came to light

UM, MIP launch AI event management course

The University of Macau (UM) and the Macao Association for Internet Research (MIP) jointly launched the “AI-Empowered Event Management” course in alignment with the “1+4” development strategy, aiming

Hengqin University Town to launch 42 courses and interdisciplinary research: O Lam

The new University Town to be established in Hengqin will launch 42 courses and interdisciplinary academic research, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam,

Gov’t plans to recruit more medical specialists from mainland China

Recent government data reveals that Macao Union Hospital currently has about 488 medical staff members and plans to recruit skilled professionals from mainland China to improve

Cotai outdoor venue opens to families and sports during downtime

The Social Affairs and Cultural Secretariat has announced plans to enhance the outdoor performance venue in Cotai by allowing public access during periods when no large-scale

Airport introduces facial recognition service for boarding

The Macau International Airport has launched the “MIA One ID” smart security and boarding services, using facial recognition for passengers aged 11 and above holding electronic

Melco, Wynn, MGM announce one-month bonuses for staff

Melco Resorts & Entertainment, Wynn Macau, and MGM China Holdings have joined Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) in granting a special one-month bonus to eligible employees,

Galaxy Macau rolls out ‘Start the Year Lucky’ CNY festivities

Galaxy Macau is launching its Chinese New Year campaign, “Start the Year Lucky at Galaxy Macau,” inviting visitors to celebrate the festive season with a focus on luck. Running

Macau launches first International Yoga Asana Championship

Macau launches first International Yoga Asana Championship Macau is set to host its inaugural International Yoga Asana Championship, launching a two-day event that brings together over 100 yoga

China to probe Meta’s acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus

China said yesterday it would assess and investigate Meta’s acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus, in a move highlighting its technology rivalry with the U.S..

Sands China Honours Team Members at ‘Because We Care’ Annual Awards

Sands China Ltd. recently held its Because We Care Team Member Annual Awards Ceremony 2025 at The Londoner Macao, recognising 100 outstanding individuals and teams whose dedication and

Why Southeast Asia’s online scam industry is so hard to shut down

People from China, Vietnam and Ethiopia, believed to have been trafficked and forced to work in scam centers, sit with their faces masked while in detention after being released

Gen Z activists are frustrated with the leaders they brought to power

Nepalese police detain a young protester during an anti-government rally in Kathmandu Mukesh Awasti was all set to leave for Australia to pursue a degree

2005 Abbas triumphs in Palestinian elections

Early indications in the Palestinian presidential elections show former Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas is set to win by a comfortable margin. Polling closed at 1900 GMT, two

The Korean satire ‘No Other Choice’ is a masterful thriller from Park

Lee Byung-hun in a scene from “No Other Choice” (Neon) Leaves and bodies fall in “No Other Choice”, Park Chan-wook’s masterfully devilish satire, with a

A novelist on book tour is stalked by a stranger

“All This Could Be Yours” by Hank Phillippi Ryan (Minotaur) Author Hank Phillippi Ryan has written a crime novel titled “All This Could Be Yours”

Liquid Poetry 

Red Sugar at Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong presents the brand-new cocktail menu “Liú” 流, a sensory journey that masterfully translates the ancient Chinese philosophy

Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES

Health tech gadgets displayed at the annual CES trade show make a lot of promises. A smart scale promoted a healthier lifestyle by scanning your

Google adds new AI features to Gmail, turning it into a personal assistant

More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most popular email service into a personal assistant that can improve writing, summarize

Saks’ gung-ho lenders are caught in a wholesale trap

Shuli Ren, Bloomberg What’s the value of an iconic department store brand if the shelves are empty? Bond investors of Saks Global Enterprises, which has the glitzy

Friday, January 9, 2026 – edition no. 4870

* China, Japan at odds — China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, are once again at odds * Tourism | Macau secures ninth place among Taiwanese

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