Daily Archives: Friday, January 9, 2026
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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 — are ... -
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 Edo period ... -
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 coupons ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Council urges Lunar New Year measures to drive community economy
The North District Community Service Consultative Council held its first regular meeting of the year yesterday, during which several members called on the government to better ... -
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 to ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, in ... -
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 ... -
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 practitioners from 12 countries and ... -
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.. Meta ... -
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 ... -
Why Southeast Asia’s online scam industry is so hard to shut down
Cambodia’s arrest and extradition of a powerful tycoon accused of running a vast online scam network marks a rare strike against an industry that has stolen ... -
Gen Z activists are frustrated with the leaders they brought to power
Mukesh Awasti was all set to leave for Australia to pursue a degree in civil engineering on a sunny day in September, but instead he joined ... -
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, ... -
The Korean satire ‘No Other Choice’ is a masterful thriller from Park
Leaves and bodies fall in “No Other Choice”, Park Chan-wook’s masterfully devilish satire, with a chilling autumnal wind blowing through it. “Come on, fall,” urges You ... -
A novelist on book tour is stalked by a stranger
Author Hank Phillippi Ryan has written a crime novel titled “All This Could Be Yours” about an author on tour to promote a crime novel titled ... -
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 of the ... -
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 feet ... -
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 ... -
Saks’ gung-ho lenders are caught in a wholesale trap
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 Saks Fifth ... -
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 ...
