Daily Archives: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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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 Tong ... -
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
A former U.S. Navy sailor convicted of selling technical and operating manuals for ships and operating systems to an intelligence officer working for China was sentenced ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
‘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, ... -
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 system ... -
Adelaide Writers Week canceled as 180 speakers withdraw
Organizers of Australia’s largest free literary festival canceled the event yesterday after more than 180 writers and speakers withdrew over the scrapping of an appearance by ... -
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
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments today [Macau time] over state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams. Lower courts ruled ... -
Real Madrid gets rid of Alonso and promotes B team manager Arbeloa
Real Madrid pulled the trigger and replaced Xabi Alonso with B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa yesterday [Macau time]. Madrid said Alonso left by mutual agreement but ... -
Pentagon is embracing Musk’s Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said yesterday [Macau time] that Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok will join Google’s generative AI engine in operating inside the Pentagon ... -
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 [Macau time] and that their two governments will continue ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
