Daily Archives: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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Workers from Bangladesh sought jobs in Russia but instead got sent to combat in Ukraine
A labor recruiter persuaded Maksudur Rahman to leave the tropical warmth of his hometown in Bangladesh and travel thousands of miles to frigid Russia for a ... -
How a purge of China’s military leadership could impact the army, Taiwan
China made a major announcement over the weekend, saying it was investigating the army’s top general for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. Gen. Zhang ... -
Xia Baolong urges SAR lawmakers to embed executive-led model
Xia Baolong, China’s top official on Hong Kong and Macau affairs, called on lawmakers from the two special administrative regions to fully support their SAR governments ... -
VNL women’s finals to return to Macau after 15 years
The Volleyball Nations League (VNL) women’s finals are set to return to Macau after some 15 years, taking place from July 22–26. The last time the ... -
Gov’t says employers ‘do not intentionally violate the law’ as illegal work cases rise
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) revealed that 668 non-residents were found working illegally in Macau last year. However, officials noted that “the majority of employers do ... -
Cotai’s outdoor performance venue could reach MOP3.6 million
Authorities announced yesterday that rental fees for the Cotai outdoor performance venue could reach MOP3.6 million under a new monthly rental model. In recent orders published ... -
St. Paul’s restoration nears completion as ‘Peace Dove’ statue remains unfinished
The Ruins of St. Paul’s, a World Heritage Site and historic landmark in Macau, is undergoing restoration, with the overseeing restorer reporting that the second and ... -
Pac On Road lane closures set for tunnel project
Traffic restrictions will close the inner lane of Pac On Road in Taipa from today until June 30, for pile foundation work on the Taipa Grande ... -
Guangdong Province aims for 4.5%-5% growth in 2026
Guangdong Province, China’s economic powerhouse, is targeting 4.5% to 5% GDP growth in 2026, Governor Meng Fanli announced yesterday during the fifth session of the 14th ... -
Short-term parking fees expand to five more lots
Five additional public parking lots in the city will adopt a half-hour charging model starting February 4, the Traffic Affairs Bureau (DSAT) recently announced. The DSAT ... -
Northeast monsoon expected this weekend
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) predicts that a northeast monsoon will reach southern China this weekend, leading to a temperature drop in Macau early next ... -
Customs intercept six cases of illegal trafficking
Customs intercepted six cases of illegal trafficking, seizing 390 cameras, 33 kilograms of lamb, 24 used electronic items, and approximately 2,594 grams of cigars. The cases ... -
EASL Finals to take place in Macau this March
The East Asia Super League (EASL) has announced that this year’s EASL Finals will return to Macau, where they were also held last year. The EASL ... -
Art exhibition opens ‘a new chapter’ in Sino-Portuguese cultural exchange
The exhibition “I Am Here: Helena Almeida – Presence and Resonance” opened recently at the Macao Museum of Art, marking a new chapter in Sino-Portuguese cultural ... -
Rotax MAX crowns Trophy Asia 2026 winners in Macau
The Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) crowned the winners of the International Trophy Asia 2026 on Sunday following a series of competitive racing rounds at the Coloane ... -
Transmac to run One Oasis shuttle service
One Oasis residents and the management company have sent letters to the government seeking to suspend the ban on using tour buses for the residential complex’s ... -
Macau chapter of ‘Dress a Girl Around the World’ plans mission to Mozambique
A delegation from the Macau chapter of Dress a Girl Around the World met with Mozambique’s Consul-General in Macau recently to present plans for an upcoming ... -
Manila tells Beijing it is alarmed over escalating verbal tussle in sea dispute
The Philippines told China yesterday that it is alarmed about heated exchanges with Chinese diplomats in Manila over the long-standing, seething territorial dispute between the two ... -
The uphill battle for Black talent in Italian fashion
A day before an emerging Ghanaian designer made his Milan runway debut, Michelle Francine Ngonmo was troubleshooting how to squeeze more people into the venue to ... -
1945 Auschwitz death camp liberated
The Red Army has liberated the Nazis’ biggest concentration camp at Auschwitz in south-western Poland. According to reports, hundreds of thousands of Polish people, as well ... -
Pegula knocks Keys out of Australian Open, faces Anisimova in quarters
Jessica Pegula knocked podcast pal and defending champion Madison Keys out of the Australian Open yesterday to secure a quarterfinal against Amanda Anisimova, another all-American match. ... -
Canadian David finding his form at Juventus with home World Cup approaching
Canada standout Jonathan David is rediscovering his form with a home World Cup approaching. David scored his third goal in four matches and Juventus beat defending ... -
At least 18 killed, hundreds rescued after ferry disaster
A ferry with more than 350 people on board sank early yesterday near an island in the southern Philippines, killing at least 18 people, officials said. ... -
US security agreement for Ukraine is ‘100% ready’ to be signed, Zelenskyy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said yesterday [Macau time] that a U.S. security guarantees document for Ukraine is “100% ready” after two days of talks involving representatives from ... -
Sell US Treasury Bonds!
Donald Trump’s continued insistence that the United States should annex Greenland triggered a strong condemnation from European governments. Trump responded by threatening to impose additional tariffs ... -
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – edition no. 4882
* China’s military shake-up — Top general sacked from the powerful Central Military Commission * Governance | Xia Baolong urges SAR lawmakers to embed executive-led model ...
