Daily Archives: Monday, January 12, 2026
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Gov’t to provide assisted reproduction services for 130 eligible cases in 1H
The government has confirmed that 130 couples eligible for the assisted reproductive services scheme will receive treatment by the first half of 2026, following clinical evaluations ... -
Survey shows enterprises plan modest salary hikes in 2026
A joint survey conducted by two leading employment agencies in Macau reveals that local enterprises are increasingly reluctant to raise compensation, with even those planning to ... -
Barrier construction at Coloane Village finally picks up pace
Announced more than three years ago, the construction of a flood barrier in the Coloane Village and Lai Chi Vun areas is now clearly underway. The ... -
DSEDT plans consumer incentive program for ZAPE hotel guests to revitalize the area
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) has announced plans to explore a consumer incentive program for hotel guests at ZAPE to assist businesses impacted by ... -
MPU to launch classes in Hengqin University Town by September
As part of Macau’s push to expand higher education into mainland China, Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) confirmed it will launch postgraduate classes this September in the ... -
UM celebrates 45th anniversary with Open Day and robotics showcase
The University of Macau (UM) marked its 45th anniversary yesterday with a celebratory opening ceremony at the UM Lakeside Theatre, where government officials, students, alumni, and ... -
E-payments account for almost 80% of all retail, F&B payments
Electronic payment (E-payment) transaction values accounted for between 70% and 80% of the receipts of restaurants and similar (F&B) establishments and retail trade in November last ... -
Association calls for restoration of Rua dos Mercadores to boost tourism
Dilapidated and structurally unsound buildings along Rua dos Mercadores and Rua das Estalagens are raising safety concerns and threatening Macau’s image as a tourist city, according ... -
E-payments account for almost 80% of all retail, F&B payments
Electronic payment (E-payment) transaction values accounted for between 70% and 80% of the receipts of restaurants and similar (F&B) establishments and retail trade in November last ... -
DSEDJ to launch AI teaching platform to support educators
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) will roll out a localized smart teaching platform in the 2026/2027 school year, including knowledge maps for 11 subjects, ... -
Police crack down on suspected prostitution
Police intercepted five women and one man in female attire suspected of prostitution in Iao Hon and NAPE last month. Five individuals admitted to engaging in ... -
Association expands early intervention services for people with disabilities
The Association of Parents of the People with Intellectual Disabilities of Macau reported smooth operations at its “Sunlight Therapy Center” in the Northern District, serving around ... -
IC pushes cultural tourism and IP development
The Cultural Tourism Branding Subsidy Scheme has supported enterprises in developing 416 cultural tourism products and seven experience programs, integrating heritage, community, festivals, and sports elements. ... -
Jewelry, entertainment push tourist prices up 1.7% in 2025
Macau’s Tourist Price Index (TPI) rose 1.71% year-on-year in 2025, driven by higher jewelry prices and increased spending on entertainment and leisure, according to data from ... -
Party line: Guangzhou’s policy drive boosts regional integration
Guangzhou entered 2026 doing what it does best – setting the tempo for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. At the city’s latest Party plenary and ... -
Hengqin tourism thread: Penguin babies and eco-branding
Tourism operators in Hengqin are stepping up efforts to promote the island as a family-friendly and environmentally focused destination, following the birth of a record number ... -
Trump has a China problem in Venezuela: What to do with Beijing’s debt and oil stakes
When it comes to claiming that Venezuelan oil is now under his control, President Donald Trump is mincing no words. But no small part of that oil ... -
Gov’t warns US troops and Israel will be targets if America strikes over protests as death toll rises
Nationwide protests challenging Iran’s theocracy saw protesters flood the streets in the country’s capital and its second-largest city into yesterday, crossing the two-week mark as violence surrounding ... -
1991 US Congress votes for war in Iraq
The United States Congress has voted to authorise the use of military force against Iraq to end its occupation of neighbouring Kuwait. The vote seals the ... -
Elina Svitolina beats Wang Xinyu to win her 19th WTA Tour title in Auckland
Elina Svitolina will head to the Australian Open after winning her 19th WTA Tour title yesterday at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. Top seed ... -
DeepSeek’s AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says
DeepSeek, the Chinese tech startup that rivals OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has been gaining ground in many developing nations in a trend that could narrow the gap of artificial ... -
Bride and groom among eight killed in gas cylinder blast at wedding in Pakistan’s capital
A gas cylinder explosion yesterday after a wedding reception at a home in Pakistan’s capital killed at least eight people, including the bride and groom, police and ... -
Playing Venezuela’s bond game takes nerves of steel
It’s been eight years since Venezuela stopped paying its debt. But traders are making a wager that the ouster of Nicolas Maduro will deliver windfalls to holders of ... -
Monday, January 12, 2026 – edition no. 4871
* IVF Lifeline — Gov’t to provide fertility treatment for 130 couples by mid-2026 as city faces sharp decline in births * Labor | Survey shows ...
