UK approves a ‘mega’ Chinese Embassy in London, despite criticism

A general view of Royal Mint Court where is planning site for the new London Chinese embassy, near the financial district Britain's government yesterday approved a

Gov’t retrieves plot of former Kwong Hing Tai fireworks factory

The government has retrieved and taken possession of a land parcel located at Pier 11 in Inner Harbour. The plot, located along the waterside

Jefferies forecasts 5% GGR growth for casinos in 2026

Jefferies analysts project Macau’s gross gaming revenue to rise by 5.3% in 2026 to MOP260.6 billion, following 2025’s full-year result of MOP247.4 billion, up 9.1%

Macau sees increase in concerts held last year

Macau is moving closer to its goal of becoming a “City of Performing Arts,” with an industry insider estimating that the number of concerts held last

Diplomatic strains force cancellation of shows by Hong Kong and Japanese artists

Japanese boy band NEXZ is among those that have canceled scheduled events in Macau, with their show originally set for January 16, and all ticket holders

Macau casino numbers down sharply from peak years

Macau was once referred to informally as “Casinoland” due to the very high number of casinos, particularly for a territory of its size. Currently, and particularly

Lawmaker urges rapid revitalization of traditional markets

Citing the renovated Taipa Market’s “Gastronomy + Culture and Creativity Area” as an example, legislator Ella Lei urged authorities to expedite the revitalization of Macau’s

Jaywalking near airport raises safety concerns for driving tests

A member of the Islands District Community Services Consultative Council has recommended installing warning signs and deploying police officers along Avenida do Aeroporto in Taipa, as jaywalkers are

Cambodia grants visa-free access to Macau passport holders starting June 15

Cambodia will exempt Macau passport holders from visa requirements starting June 15 for a four-month trial period, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia.

Macau football team remains 193rd in FIFA rankings

Macau’s national football team remains 193rd in the latest FIFA rankings, the first update of 2026 released yesterday, led by European champion Spain. Among Portuguese-speaking nations, Brazil is

Telecom scams cost residents MOP300 million in 2025

Macau residents lost MOP300 million to telecom scams in 2025, a 32% increase from 2024, authorities said last week as they met to discuss joint anti-fraud measures. While

Transmac launches three new electric buses

Transmac has introduced three new pure electric buses, which entered service earlier this week. According to Transmac, its shift to new-energy buses began in 2018, gradually phasing out

Gambler overstays visa then gets arrested for stealing six cars

A mainland gambler, after overstaying his visa and losing all his gambling funds, committed a series of burglaries in two parking lots on Rua do Almirante Sérgio,

Man captured for nine hours over lost HKD30,000 casino loan

A mainland man was held captive for nine hours in a residential unit in the Patane district after failing to repay a HKD30,000 loan from a loan

UM hosts training for mainland school leaders

The University of Macau (UM) launched a two-week training program earlier this week for principals and lead teachers from China’s mainland, aiming to foster professional exchanges

Coloane speed cameras to be activated from Feb. 1

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has announced that four new speed detection devices in Coloane will come into operation at midnight on Feb. 1. The locations include Estrada do

Elderly man falls victim to part-time online shopping scam

A local elderly man reportedly fell victim to an online “part-time shopping” scam, losing about MOP200,000. At the end of 2025, he was contacted via social media by a woman

55 suspected illegal workers found last month

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) apprehended 55 people in December last year on suspicion of working illegally in Macau. The suspected

DFS City of Dreams store to close after lease ends in May: reports

China Tourism Group (CTG) Duty Free and DFS have announced an acquisition agreement for DFS’s Greater China retail operations, with DFS noting that the transaction covers

Four Seasons Macao welcomes Year of the Horse with culinary and wellness experiences

Four Seasons Hotel Macao has unveiled its Chinese New Year offerings for the Year of the Horse, featuring curated dining, wellness, and hospitality experiences. Guests can explore

NAAM Thai Restaurant awarded Thai Select 2-Star

NAAM Thai Restaurant at Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau has been awarded the Thai Select 2-Star Restaurant recognition by the Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Thai Government.

Islamic State group claims blast on Chinese restaurant in Kabul

The interior of a Chinese restaurant is seen a day after an explosion killed at least seven people, including a Chinese national, in Kabul, yesterday The

Deadly wreck is a blight on leading high-speed rail service

The deadly train wreck in southern Spain has cast a pall over one of the nation’s symbols of success. The collision Sunday killed at

1950 Acclaimed author George Orwell dies

The writer, George Orwell, has died after a three-year battle against tuberculosis. Until the last, news had been positive and it was hoped Mr Orwell was

Ciao, Valentino

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani poses at an exhibition of his best creationsat the Ara Pacis museum on July 6, 2007 in Rome

Real Madrid, Chelsea return to Champions League with rookie coaches in season of firings

Real Madrid’s head coach Alvaro Arbeloa Real Madrid and Chelsea resume in the Champions League this week after the winter break with new coaches working

Trump slams UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it

This image realeased by the U.S. Navy shows an aerial view of Diego Garcia A startled British government yesterday defended its decision to hand sovereignty of the

Netflix revises its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery to make it an all-cash transaction

Netflix is revising its $72 billion offer for Warner Bros. Discovery to make it an all-cash transaction. Netflix initially put forth a cash and stock deal

Internet shutdown squeezes Iran’s ailing businesses

Elena Becatoros, MDT/AP Iranians have been struggling for nearly two weeks with the longest, most comprehensive internet shutdown in the history of the Islamic Republic — one that

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – edition no. 4878

* The Embassy — UK approves mega Chinese embassy in London despite controversy* Pier 11 | Gov’t retrieves plot of former Kwong Hing Tai fireworks factory *

MACAU DAILY TIMES