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

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

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, seeking a thaw in relations with Beijing at a time of

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

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

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 this belief,

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

IShowSpeed celebrates 50 million YouTube subscribers while on tour in Africa

American YouTuber and online streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., known as IShowSpeed, meets fans at Independence Square in Accra The American streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed

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 of combat

Can shoes alter your mind?

Atom Sarkar, Drexel University Athletic footwear has entered a new era of ambition. No longer content to promise comfort or performance, some brands now claim their shoes

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – edition no. 4883

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Workers from Bangladesh sought jobs in Russia but instead got sent to combat in Ukraine

Maksudur Rahman, 31, who escaped after fighting for the Russian army, shows a Russian military dog tag during an interview with The Associated Press in Lakshmipur, Bangladesh, in Dec.

How a purge of China’s military leadership could impact the army, Taiwan

Gen. Zhang Youxia 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 Youxia

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

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 competition was held in

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

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 in the Official Gazette, Secretary

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 third phases are

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 Hill Tunnel and Connections

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 Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress. Delivering

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 building public carpark, Mong

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 week. The weather forecast

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 were intercepted between January

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 Finals 2026 will take place

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

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 Karting Track in Macau. Champions

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 shuttle service,

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 humanitarian mission to Mozambique,

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

Afro Fashion Association founder Michelle Ngonmo prepares models in the backstage of a show recently presented in Milan A day before an emerging Ghanaian designer made his Milan runway

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 as Jews from a number

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