Daily Archives: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Time spent in Hengqin counts as time in Macau for residents
The local government has proposed amending draft legislation to count the time Macau residents spend in the zone as time spent in Macau, in a bid ... -
Report calls for labor growth to protect local jobs
Macau economists have jointly released a report analyzing economic growth in cities within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, indicating that Macau should focus on expanding ... -
New public car park enters operation at Coloane Village
A new public parking facility has entered operation at Coloane Village. The facility, which the government said was temporary, has taken a significant portion of the ... -
Thai, Hong Kong, and Lithuanian racers dominate Macau karting finals
The Champions of the Future Academy Program – Macau took place over the weekend at the Coloane Karting Track, crowning three champions across three categories. In ... -
Gaming growth faces geopolitical, regional risks in 2026, says political analyst
Recent analysis suggests that Macau’s gaming revenue may be poised for recovery, as a report from Morgan Stanley indicates that January data shows signs of improvement. ... -
Population falls again as births drop to lowest rate since 1949 communist revolution
How do you persuade a population to have more babies after generations of limiting families to just one? A decade after ending China’s longtime one-child policy, ... -
Group tours no longer preferred by Macau’s visitors, says MGTO
Macau’s tourism chief acknowledged yesterday that visitors’ preferences for exploring the city have significantly changed, with group tours only recovering to approximately 25% of pre-pandemic levels ... -
Maintenance warning signage taken down due to wording error
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) was alerted to a maintenance sign at a renovation site that contained errors in Chinese, Portuguese, and English and had not ... -
Woman loses over HKD730,000 after falling for ‘police’ scam
A young local woman is suspected of having fallen victim to a phone scam impersonating a police officer from Wuhan, who accused her of spreading a ... -
Reclaimed water price announced at 85% of drinking water rate
Following the announcement of reclaimed water supply, the prices have been published in the Official Gazette, with the usage fee set at 85% of the corresponding ... -
Caregiver subsidy amount raised to MOP2,400 per month
The government announced a revised caregiver subsidy policy effective this month, increasing the monthly subsidy from MOP2,175 to MOP2,400 and expanding eligibility to include individuals with ... -
Macau braces for cold wave this week
The strongest cold wave of the winter will impact Macau starting today, with temperatures dropping to 15 degrees Celsius on Jan. 21 and further falling to ... -
ID launches free fitness checks targeting sarcopenia
The Sports Bureau (ID) recently set up “Sports and Health Consultation Stations” at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Municipal Park and Flora Garden. The stations will operate daily ... -
Heritage symposium registration open until Thursday
Registration for the “Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration,” hosted by the Centre for the Preservation and Transmission of the Cultural Heritage of the Palace ... -
Casinos see whale betting surge amid profit margin concerns
Citigroup’s January table survey shows a 72.3% year-over-year surge in betting volume by “multiple huge whales” across Macau’s casinos. The findings come even as JP Morgan ... -
MGTO to offer bus rides to attract international visitors
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has partnered with a Hong Kong–Macau bus service operator to launch a special offer of free direct coach tickets from ... -
MDT publisher boosts pay and bonuses for staff
Macau Times Publications Limited, the publisher of Macau Daily Times, has announced a company-wide pay rise and a Chinese New Year bonus for full-time employees, according ... -
‘Galaxy Macau Chill Coffee’ festival showcased local and regional brands
The “Galaxy Macau Chill Coffee” Macau Coffee Cultural Festival officially concluded during the weekend, bringing together 60 exhibitors from Macau, the Greater Bay Area and overseas, ... -
Philippines discovers new gas deposit near disputed waters
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced yesterday the discovery of a new natural gas deposit near the disputed South China Sea, which could shield his country ... -
Europe warns of ‘dangerous downward spiral’ after Trump threatens tariffs
The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland blasted the move yesterday [Macau time], ... -
1961 John F Kennedy sworn in as US president
The Democrat John F Kennedy has been sworn in as the youngest ever elected president of the United States. The 43-year-old Roman Catholic was inaugurated as ... -
Djokovic equals two all-time records and wins his 100th match
Novak Djokovic equaled two all-time tennis records by starting his 21st Australian Open, and he added another milestone last night with his 100th win at Melbourne ... -
Gotterup wins opener in Hawaii
Chris Gotterup opened the new PGA Tour season with three big birdies on the back nine that carried him to a 6-under 64 and a two-shot ... -
Mané called his team back for Senegal’s win over host Morocco in chaotic final
Though he didn’t score a goal, Sadio Mané has emerged as the hero for Senegal’s unlikely triumph over host Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations ... -
Prince Harry’s court battle against British tabloids reaches final chapter
Tens of millions of dollars are on the line as Prince Harry returned to court yesterday for the third and final chapter in his legal quest ... -
Inequality and unease are rising as elite Davos event opens with pro-business Trump set to attend
Corporate chiefs and government leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump swarm into Davos, Switzerland, this week, joining an elite annual meeting that promotes dialogue and economic ... -
It’s clear who’s answering the call of times
The results of a public opinion poll conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations and Oxford University show that China’s global influence is increasing while ... -
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – edition no. 4877
* Counting Out Time — Time spent in Hengqin counts as time in Macau for residents * Employment | Report calls for labour force growth to ...
