Monthly Archives: January 2026
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Imagine OpenAI bonds and Labubu everywhere: Here’s to 2026
From an AI-fueled stock rally to China brushing off US tariff threats while posting a record trade surplus, 2025 delivered no shortage of economic marvels. Expect ... -
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – edition no. 4868
* Baby rides — Secretary Tam says ride-hailing services are the goal, but through ‘steady steps’ * Property |Realtor flags rise in shops leased for motorbike-rental ... -
Ella Lei concerned about ultra-aged society’s pressure on healthcare
Lawmaker Ella Lei has raised several concerns about healthcare demand and staffing pressures as Macau transitions into an ultra-aged society. In a written inquiry, the lawmaker ... -
Study backs shift to mandatory provident fund
The Social Security Fund recently released a study on the current status and development of the Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund, recommending the continuation of non-mandatory participation ... -
Lawmaker suggests walking routes to divert tourist boom to quiet communities
In an effort to channel benefits from Macau’s visitors into local economies, lawmaker Ngan Iek Hang has called for themed walking routes to steer Macau’s tourists ... -
JP Morgan: Gaming revenue forecast to rise 5-6% in 2026
Macau’s gross gaming revenue is forecast to rise 5-6% in 2026 on strength in the mass and slot markets, JP Morgan analysts said in a new ... -
DSAL refutes alleged issues involving former satellite casino staff
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has dismissed allegations regarding the relocation of former satellite casino employees, calling them false rumors. In a written response to an ... -
Maduro’s case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders
When deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro makes his first appearance in a New York courtroom today [Macau time] to face U.S. drug charges, he will likely ... -
Gov’t launches RMB bond repos and specialized currency swap to boost liquidity
Following the expansion of the RMB/MOP swap agreement between the People’s Bank of China and the Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) to RMB50 billion (MOP57 billion), ... -
Free childcare opens for disadvantaged families next Monday
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) will launch a free childcare program for vulnerable families on Jan. 12. Eligible households, including single-parent, disabled, or low-income families, must ... -
New phase for scrapping old diesel vehicles now open
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has launched the third phase of its subsidy program to phase out old diesel vehicles, accepting applications until Jan. 4, 2028, ... -
Police arrest three mainland suspects over illegal gambling loans
The Judiciary Police have arrested three mainland Chinese nationals suspected of providing unlawful loans for gambling and referred them for prosecution. According to the case, a ... -
November deposits fall as private sector loans dip
The Monetary Authority of Macau reported that resident deposits fell 0.7% month-on-month to MOP810.2 billion in November 2025. During the same period, local private sector loans ... -
Tourists undeterred as restoration underway at Ruins of St. Paul’s
The second phase of restoration work on the Ruins of St. Paul’s is currently underway, with the construction period expected to last until Feb. 9. Tourists ... -
Committee eyes broader scope for housing and redevelopment
The Urban Renewal Committee, chaired by Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam, opened its first 2026 meeting yesterday, outlining plans to accelerate redevelopment, expand ... -
Six judges sworn in, including Court of Second Instance president
Six judges took their oaths of office yesterday during a ceremony at noon, presided over by Court of Final Appeal president Song Man Lei. Chief Executive ... -
Taipa Market draws crowds but model may not suit all districts
Taipa Market’s new “gastronomy + culture and creativity” area has attracted large numbers of visitors since its launch last month, boosting food court and souvenir stall ... -
Mainland travelers remain the driving force in cross-border travel to Macau
Macau welcomed a record-high number of visitors during mainland China’s three-day New Year’s break in 2025, with 2.29 million passengers crossing through checkpoints under the Zhuhai ... -
Melco contributes HKD3 million to healthcare project in Jiangxi
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has donated HKD3 million to support the construction and relocation of the Hangkou Town Healthcare Center in Xiushui County, Jiangxi Province, in ... -
Fitch assigns BB- rating to SJM Holdings’ proposed notes
Fitch Ratings has assigned a ‘BB-’ rating to SJM Holdings Limited’s (SJMH) proposed senior unsecured notes, with a Negative Outlook. The notes, to be issued by ... -
This Vietnamese town boomed as factories left China. Now it’s asking what’s next?
The transformation of Vietnam’s Bac Ninh is evident in the signs above its shops and the spicy Chinese and Korean dishes on its tables. Once known ... -
1994 Mystery assailant attacks top US skater
An unknown man brandishing a metal crowbar has attacked American figure-skater Nancy Kerrigan. The 24-year-old skater was forced to withdraw from the US national championships in ... -
Gauff clarifies comments on American fans just before a surprising loss at the United Cup
Coco Gauff dropped a post on social media just before she started her United Cup singles match yesterday, hoping to add context to her recent comments ... -
Man Utd coach Amorim out one day after provocative comments about club structure
Ruben Amorim is out as coach of Manchester United after just 14 months in the job. The Premier League club announced on Monday that Amorim’s reign ... -
Pakistan, China call for ‘visible and verifiable’ steps against Afghan-based terror groups
Pakistan and China called for more “visible and verifiable” steps to eliminate terrorist organizations based in Afghanistan and to prevent Afghan territory from being used for ... -
Cadillac hires Zhou Guanyu as reserve driver for its debut F1 season
New Formula 1 team Cadillac made another experienced hire yesterday with the choice of former Sauber driver Zhou Guanyu as its reserve. The only driver from ... -
What if AI doesn’t generate profits?
In a recent article, we saw how excessive debt, when not matched by an adequate equity ratio or by income generated within the timeframe of incurred ... -
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – edition no. 4867
* Golden Strain — Elderly population to hit 21% by 2029, raising concerns over society’s pressure on healthcare * Social Security | Study backs shift to ... -
Newborns reach new low with only 2,871 births logged in 2025
The number of newborns in Macau has reached a new low, with the Health Bureau (SSM) reporting just 2,871 births last year. The number of newborns ... -
Record 40 million tourists visit in 2025 as total trips reach historic high
Macau welcomed a total of 40.06 million visitors in 2025, contributing to a record 235 million inbound and outbound trips, the Public Security Police Force reported ... -
Governance, economic diversification, and global engagement mark a landmark year
Senior officials rang in the new year by hailing 2025 as a landmark year for governance and economic diversification, echoing President Xi Jinping’s message with vows ... -
Retailers urge local subsidies as mainland incentives draw shoppers north
Local appliance retailers are feeling the pressure as mainland China continues its “national subsidy” program, which allows residents from Macau and Hong Kong to exchange old ... -
2025 GGR beats expectations, analysts eye MOP260 billion in 2026
The local casino industry closed out 2025 with total gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP247.4 billion. The final figure confirms the forecast made by the previous ... -
US plans to ‘run’ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro
Hours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country, President Donald Trump said yesterday (Macau time) that the ... -
New Year’s Tales | Love is in the air, or (The city of romance)
The taxi queues at Macau’s stands are now so long that tourists may meet, fall in love, and get engaged while waiting hours for a cab. ...
