Daily Archives: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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UK approves a ‘mega’ Chinese Embassy in London, despite criticism
Britain’s government yesterday approved a huge new Chinese Embassy in central London, despite strong criticism from lawmakers across the political spectrum that it could become 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 adjacent to ... -
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% year-on-year. ... -
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 traditional ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Islamic State group claims blast on Chinese restaurant in Kabul
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an explosion at a Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan’s capital that killed at least seven people, including a Chinese ... -
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 least 41 ... -
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
The designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93 Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in ... -
Real Madrid, Chelsea return to Champions League with rookie coaches in season of firings
Real Madrid and Chelsea resume in the Champions League this week after the winter break with new coaches working in the competition for the first time. ... -
Trump slams UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it
A startled British government yesterday defended its decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after U.S. President Donald Trump attacked the plan, which ... -
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
Iranians have been struggling for nearly two weeks with the longest, most comprehensive internet shutdown in the history of the Islamic Republic — one that has ... -
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 ...
