Monthly Archives: January 2026
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Cotai outdoor venue opens to families and sports during downtime
The Social Affairs and Cultural Secretariat has announced plans to enhance the outdoor performance venue in Cotai by allowing public access during periods when no large-scale ... -
Airport introduces facial recognition service for boarding
The Macau International Airport has launched the “MIA One ID” smart security and boarding services, using facial recognition for passengers aged 11 and above holding electronic ... -
Melco, Wynn, MGM announce one-month bonuses for staff
Melco Resorts & Entertainment, Wynn Macau, and MGM China Holdings have joined Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) in granting a special one-month bonus to eligible employees, in ... -
Galaxy Macau rolls out ‘Start the Year Lucky’ CNY festivities
Galaxy Macau is launching its Chinese New Year campaign, “Start the Year Lucky at Galaxy Macau,” inviting visitors to celebrate the festive season with a focus ... -
Macau launches first International Yoga Asana Championship
Macau is set to host its inaugural International Yoga Asana Championship, launching a two-day event that brings together over 100 yoga practitioners from 12 countries and ... -
China to probe Meta’s acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus
China said yesterday it would assess and investigate Meta’s acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus, in a move highlighting its technology rivalry with the U.S.. Meta ... -
Sands China Honours Team Members at ‘Because We Care’ Annual Awards
Sands China Ltd. recently held its Because We Care Team Member Annual Awards Ceremony 2025 at The Londoner Macao, recognising 100 outstanding individuals and teams whose ... -
Why Southeast Asia’s online scam industry is so hard to shut down
Cambodia’s arrest and extradition of a powerful tycoon accused of running a vast online scam network marks a rare strike against an industry that has stolen ... -
Gen Z activists are frustrated with the leaders they brought to power
Mukesh Awasti was all set to leave for Australia to pursue a degree in civil engineering on a sunny day in September, but instead he joined ... -
2005 Abbas triumphs in Palestinian elections
Early indications in the Palestinian presidential elections show former Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas is set to win by a comfortable margin. Polling closed at 1900 GMT, ... -
The Korean satire ‘No Other Choice’ is a masterful thriller from Park
Leaves and bodies fall in “No Other Choice”, Park Chan-wook’s masterfully devilish satire, with a chilling autumnal wind blowing through it. “Come on, fall,” urges You ... -
A novelist on book tour is stalked by a stranger
Author Hank Phillippi Ryan has written a crime novel titled “All This Could Be Yours” about an author on tour to promote a crime novel titled ... -
Liquid Poetry
Red Sugar at Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong presents the brand-new cocktail menu “Liú” 流, a sensory journey that masterfully translates the ancient Chinese philosophy of the ... -
Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
Health tech gadgets displayed at the annual CES trade show make a lot of promises. A smart scale promoted a healthier lifestyle by scanning your feet ... -
Google adds new AI features to Gmail, turning it into a personal assistant
More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most popular email service into a personal assistant that can improve ... -
Saks’ gung-ho lenders are caught in a wholesale trap
What’s the value of an iconic department store brand if the shelves are empty? Bond investors of Saks Global Enterprises, which has the glitzy Saks Fifth ... -
Friday, January 9, 2026 – edition no. 4870
* China, Japan at odds — China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, are once again at odds * Tourism | Macau secures ninth place ... -
Secretary Wong acknowledges mindset shift from civil servants during departmental reforms
This year’s Policy Address emphasizes public administration reform, with Wong Sio Chak, Secretary for Administration and Justice, acknowledging yesterday that while departmental integration may alter job ... -
Road resurfacing draws complaints over nighttime noise
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) recently completed road maintenance and resurfacing works at two major locations, including Rua do Almirante Costa Cabral and Rua de São ... -
AirAsia adds morning flights on Macau–Manila route
AirAsia will introduce three weekly morning flights on its Macau–Manila route starting Feb. 3, the low-cost carrier confirmed to the Times. At present, all direct ... -
Gov’t aims to establish information-sharing platform between industries in anti-fraud efforts
Lawmakers raised concerns over rising fraud targeting residents’ finances, with Secretary for Security Chan Tsz King saying authorities plan to set up a joint information-sharing platform ... -
Secretary Tai bids on creating a ‘dynamic evaluation’ of imported labor needs
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, said the government continues to dynamically assess salary and manpower needs across various industries through job-matching data, using ... -
China announces new trade measure against Japan as Beijing moves closer to Seoul
China escalated its trade tensions with Japan yesterday by launching an investigation into imported dichlorosilane, a chemical gas used in making semiconductors, a day after it ... -
Authorities warn against contaminated Nestlé formula
Health and food safety authorities have urged parents to stop using 21 batches of Nestlé NAN and Wyeth Nutrition infant formula after suspected contamination with Bacillus ... -
Union Hospital completes first Mako-assisted knee replacement
The Macau Union Hospital has introduced the “Mako Robot,” a surgical system that uses 3D CT scans and a robotic arm to assist surgeons in performing ... -
DSAL to hold three job-matching sessions this month
The Laboru Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will hold three industry-specific job-matching sessions this month, offering a total of 227 vacancies. ... -
DSAMA prepares reclaimed water supply with UM
The first phase of the Coloane Reclaimed Water Plant is nearly complete and will supply reclaimed water for toilet flushing and landscaping at Seac Pai Van ... -
Airport roundabout grass fire linked to burning incense
The Fire Services Bureau (CB) responded to reports of burning grassland at the roundabout near the airport in Taipa on Jan. 5. Authorities discovered that the ... -
Gov’t to build a supercharger station in Cotai, review other EV charging facilities
The government will build a new supercharger station for electric vehicles (EVs) in Cotai, the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, announced at the ... -
Gov’t studying introduction of hydrogen vehicles
Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, announced that the government is conducting studies on the introduction of hydrogen-powered vehicles in Macau. At a recent ... -
Taipa Market sees 4.6-fold surge in footfall after revamp
Average daily visitor numbers at Taipa Municipal Market have climbed to about 7,500 since the launch of its revamped food and cultural creative zone, representing a ... -
Police arrest woman for smuggling drugs from Hong Kong
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a 43-year-old local woman on Monday at the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal after intelligence suggested she was bringing drugs into the ... -
Seven complaints filed over booster pump noise
Residents in Macau have raised concerns about low-frequency noise from booster pumps installed in water meter rooms, which is affecting daily life. One listener of the ... -
Hong Kong to launch public services kiosk in Macau
Hong Kong plans to open a public services kiosk in Macau, across the Pearl River Delta, enabling residents to access government services remotely, The Standard reports. ... -
Business leaders optimistic about local tourism in 2026
Tourism and catering leaders expressed optimism yesterday about Macau’s 2026 economic prospects, citing a record 188,000 New Year’s Day visitors and successful discount campaigns, while advising ...
