Monthly Archives: January 2026
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Gov’t expands community mental health services: SSM
The local government has reported progress in promoting mental health services, with over 156,000 residents participating in more than 2,700 community activities between 2022 and the ... -
TIS hosts 2026 VEX Robotics Macau Championship
The International School of Macao (TIS) hosted the 2026 VEX Robotics Macau Championship recently, bringing together six schools and over 200 students across 50 teams. The ... -
Galaxy to co-present ‘Cirque de la Symphonie – Melodies of Movies’
Macau will host the “Cirque de la Symphonie – Melodies of Movies” performance on February 14 at 8 p.m. at the Broadway Theatre of Broadway Macau. ... -
MGM Cotai to host opening of Hong Kong International Airport city terminal
Macau will welcome the opening of the “City Terminal for Hong Kong International Airport” at MGM Cotai on Feb. 4, the gaming operator announced. The facility ... -
Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking rift with Trump
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, seeking a thaw in relations with Beijing at a time of strained ties with the United States. ... -
Trump invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China’s grip on supply
The U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its ... -
Gov’t grounds company’s fleet of passenger ships after at least 18 die
Philippine officials yesterday grounded the entire fleet of passenger ships belonging to a company that owned a ferry that sank in the south and left at ... -
King Charles III believes ‘harmony’ can help save the planet
Can it be that, like many baby boomers, King Charles III feels misunderstood? That might sound like a strange question for a man with his own ... -
1990 Romanians call for government change
Tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators have taken to the streets of the Romanian capital, Bucharest to protest against the interim government of Ion Iliescu. It ... -
‘Galaxy Macau Chill Coffee’ Promotes ‘Tourism + Gastronomy’ and Empowers Local SMEs
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) firmly believes that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are essential to driving the moderate and diversified development of Macau’s economy. Guided by ... -
What to know about the heat policy at the Australian Open
The Australian Open put its Extreme Heat Protocol into play for the second time this tournament because of searing heat yesterday. The policy uses a ‘Heat ... -
IShowSpeed celebrates 50 million YouTube subscribers while on tour in Africa
The American streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed is on the final leg of a 28-day tour of Africa aimed at showcasing the continent’s cultural diversity, which is ... -
Workers from Bangladesh sought jobs in Russia but instead got sent to combat in Ukraine
An Associated Press investigation found that Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia under the false promise of civilian work, only to be thrust into the chaos ... -
Can shoes alter your mind?
Athletic footwear has entered a new era of ambition. No longer content to promise comfort or performance, some brands now claim their shoes can activate the ... -
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – edition no. 4883
* It’s complicated — Wedding industry sees less ceremonial demand as budgets drop 10% * Gaming | Casino revenue holds steady in January: JP Morgan * ... -
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 ...
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