Birth-rate decline sparks concerns over teacher unemployment

The declining birth rate in Macau has raised concerns among Legislative Assembly (AL) members about potential teacher unemployment, with Vong Kuoc Ieng, vice president of the

International regatta canceled without warning or justification

The 2026 Macao International Regatta is not proceeding as initially planned. The event, scheduled to start today and run through Sunday (Jan. 18), will not take

Over 2,200 units sold in Zone A public housing projects

Latest data from the Housing Bureau (IH) show that three subsidized home ownership buildings in Zone A – Tong Seng Building, Tong Chong Building, and

Six arrested after HKD500,000 lost in illegal currency exchange

A suspected currency exchanger allegedly fell victim to a “double-cross,” losing HKD500,000 during an illegal currency exchange transaction. Police from Macau and Zhuhai jointly arrested six

Gov’t utilizes over 340 smart devices in care homes to boost elderly care

Nursing homes and rehabilitation centers across Macau have installed more than 340 pieces of technological equipment to safeguard elderly residents, people with disabilities, and care workers,

Former Navy sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling information about ships to Chinese

In this aerial photo taken Aug. 2, 2014, the U.S. Navy USS Essex is shown docked near downtown Seattle A former U.S. Navy sailor convicted of selling

SME loan arrears reach MOP200 million

As of the end of 2024, the outstanding balance of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Aid Scheme loans stood at about MOP1.886 billion, with more than MOP200 million

Gov’t approves 662 repairs in 2025

The Housing Bureau (IH) approved 662 building maintenance fund applications in 2025, totaling over MOP66.05 million. 15 buildings received multiple grants, with 492 buildings benefiting overall, mainly for

Five vehicles collide on Sai Wan Bridge, injuring three

Five private cars collided on Sai Wan Bridge, resulting in three drivers being injured and taken to hospitals. The accident occurred Monday, leaving oil stains on the road

Man caught smuggling 19 used phones in electric wheelchair

A man in an electric wheelchair traveling through Gongbei Port to Zhuhai last week was intercepted by customs officers due to a layer of blue plastic covering the

12 scholars from MPU ranked among top 2% of global scientists

Twelve scholars from the Macau Polytechnic University (MPU) have been ranked among the top 2% of global scientists, following a review of notable performances by faculty and

Galaxy, Wynn announce 2% salary update; others likely to follow

Gaming concessionaires Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and Wynn Macau have announced a 2026 salary update for all eligible team members at the senior manager grade and

Merchants hope Northern District festival will drive spending

Local merchants participating in the ongoing 17th edition of the Northern District Consumer Carnival are optimistic that the event will help attract foot traffic, stimulate spending, and boost

Galaxy Macau to host coffee cultural festival

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) will host the “Galaxy Macau Chill Coffee” Macau Coffee Cultural Festival from January 16 to 18 at the Hall ABC of the Galaxy International

‘Flow’ solo exhibition opens at Creative Macau

Creative Macau – Center for Creative Industries has opened a solo exhibition by artist Alice Costa, also known as Lili, titled “Flow.” Running until January 31, the exhibition features

Conviction in Jimmy Lai’s case demonstrates effectiveness of legal system for safeguarding national security

The conviction in Jimmy Lai’s case was based on a solid and comprehensive chain of evidence, demonstrating the robustness and effectiveness of Hong Kong’s legal

Adelaide Writers Week canceled as 180 speakers withdraw

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Organizers of Australia’s largest free literary festival canceled the event yesterday after more than 180 writers and speakers

1983 Man shot by police hunting David Martin

A man has been critically injured in a police ambush in a west London street in what may be a case of mistaken identity. Witnesses said

US Supreme Court takes up culture war battle over transgender athletes in school sports

Becky Pepper-Jackson poses for a photograph outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington The Supreme Court is hearing arguments today over state laws

Real Madrid gets rid of Alonso and promotes B team manager Arbeloa

Real Madrid’s head coach Xabi Alonso Real Madrid pulled the trigger and replaced Xabi Alonso with B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa yesterday . Madrid

Pentagon is embracing Musk’s Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said yesterday that Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok will join Google’s generative AI engine in

Mexican president tells Trump that US intervention against cartels is ‘unnecessary’

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said she had “a very good conversation” with U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday and that their two governments will continue working together

Carney visit chance for Canada to repair ties

Since it took office last year, the Mark Carney government has made public its willingness to foster a healthy relationship with China. And the meeting between the

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 – edition no. 4873

* Faculty Fears — Falling birth rate raises concerns over teacher unemployment as class sizes shrink, especially in early childhood education, the Times finds * MDT Report

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