Monthly Archives: January 2026
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Labor Gov’t urges more clerical job vacancies for local residents
Macau authorities have once again emphasized their commitment to safeguarding the employment needs of local job seekers, issuing their first statement of the year urging large ... -
New tax code takes effect with electronic notice option
The new tax code is now fully in effect, allowing taxpayers to choose electronic delivery of tax notices through the Macau One Account or “Business & ... -
Police seize 10 illegally modified vehicles
The Public Security Police (PSP) intercepted 10 suspected illegally modified light vehicles and motorcycles in various districts of Macau and the outlying islands. After inspection and ... -
Man arrested for stealing HKD865,000 in construction steel
A 40-year-old local man has been arrested for allegedly stealing construction steel worth HKD865,000 from a public site in Taipa, and selling it to two hardware ... -
UM recognized across 11 disciplines in global subject rankings
The Times Higher Education (THE) has released its World University Subject Rankings, highlighting the top 100 universities across 11 academic disciplines, with the University of Macau ... -
Domestic helper arrested for loan sharking
A 43-year-old Indonesian domestic helper faces charges of profiteering and illegally withholding documents after allegedly lending MOP170,000 to about 60 non-residents since 2024. The suspect is ... -
Top street skateboarders set to compete at Studio City in March
Macau is set to host the world’s leading street skateboarders at Studio City from March 13–15, 2026, for FISE: Battle of the Champions, a 1v1 skateboarding ... -
Wing Lei Bar unveils new menu and year-long cocktail series
Wing Lei Bar at Wynn Palace has reintroduced its ‘Unity’ signature menu, inspired by its global collaborations, and announced the launch of Wing Lei Bar & ... -
China meets initial soybean purchase goal, but Trump’s policy could disrupt deal
China has fulfilled its initial commitment to buy 12 million metric tons of soybeans from the U.S., but it’s not clear if the trade agreement announced ... -
Fair use of law urged as foreign cases rise 50%
Chinese courts have been urged to improve their adjudication over foreign-related cases by emphasizing fairness, impartiality, accessibility, efficiency and a people-centered approach, in a bid to ... -
Man who assassinated prime minister Abe gets life in prison
A Japanese court sentenced a man who admitted assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to life imprisonment yesterday. The case has revealed decades of cozy ... -
Former prime minister jailed for 23 years in martial law case
A South Korean court ruled yesterday that the ill-fated imposition of martial law by the then President Yoon Suk Yeol constituted an act of rebellion, as ... -
Trump arrives in Switzerland, in his quest to own Greenland
President Donald Trump has landed in Switzerland following hours of delay after a minor electrical issue aboard Air Force forced a return to Washington to switch ... -
1980 Soviet dissident Sakharov banished
One of the Soviet Union’s most outspoken critics, nuclear physicist Dr Andrei Sakharov, has been ordered into internal exile. Officials in Moscow were angered by an ... -
Rory McIlroy says LIV and PGA Tour ‘too far apart’ to strike a deal
Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have grown “too far apart” to form an alliance and bring a splintered sport back together. “I ... -
Jesus returns to starting lineup and helps Arsenal make history in win at Inter Milan
Gabriel Jesus is already hitting top form just a month after returning from a lengthy injury layoff. The Arsenal forward was given only his third start ... -
Prince Harry begins testifying in his phone hacking lawsuit against Daily Mail
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified yesterday in his lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail and disputed suggestions he was cozy with journalists who ... -
Power cut caused by technical fault affects the Danish Baltic Sea island of Bornholm
Electricity to the Danish island of Bornholm was cut off yesterday due to a technical fault that caused an undersea cable to be disconnected, authorities said. ... -
The miraculous AGI
Artificial general intelligence (AGI) – which can be understood as the point at which a machine is capable of performing any intellectual task a human can ... -
Thursday, January 22, 2026 – edition no. 4879
* Thin Deals — As CNY nears, supermarkets and online payment apps roll out promotions, but residents say discounts are limited and participation remains low, MDT ... -
UK approves a ‘mega’ Chinese Embassy in London, despite criticism
Britain’s government yesterday approved a huge new Chinese Embassy in central London, despite strong criticism from lawmakers across the political spectrum that it could become a ... -
Gov’t retrieves plot of former Kwong Hing Tai fireworks factory
The government has retrieved and taken possession of a land parcel located at Pier 11 in Inner Harbour. The plot, located along the waterside adjacent to ... -
Jefferies forecasts 5% GGR growth for casinos in 2026
Jefferies analysts project Macau’s gross gaming revenue to rise by 5.3% in 2026 to MOP260.6 billion, following 2025’s full-year result of MOP247.4 billion, up 9.1% year-on-year. ... -
Macau sees increase in concerts held last year
Macau is moving closer to its goal of becoming a “City of Performing Arts,” with an industry insider estimating that the number of concerts held last ... -
Diplomatic strains force cancellation of shows by Hong Kong and Japanese artists
Japanese boy band NEXZ is among those that have canceled scheduled events in Macau, with their show originally set for January 16, and all ticket holders ... -
Macau casino numbers down sharply from peak years
Macau was once referred to informally as “Casinoland” due to the very high number of casinos, particularly for a territory of its size. Currently, and particularly ... -
Lawmaker urges rapid revitalization of traditional markets
Citing the renovated Taipa Market’s “Gastronomy + Culture and Creativity Area” as an example, legislator Ella Lei urged authorities to expedite the revitalization of Macau’s traditional ... -
Jaywalking near airport raises safety concerns for driving tests
A member of the Islands District Community Services Consultative Council has recommended installing warning signs and deploying police officers along Avenida do Aeroporto in Taipa, as ... -
Cambodia grants visa-free access to Macau passport holders starting June 15
Cambodia will exempt Macau passport holders from visa requirements starting June 15 for a four-month trial period, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Tourism ... -
Macau football team remains 193rd in FIFA rankings
Macau’s national football team remains 193rd in the latest FIFA rankings, the first update of 2026 released yesterday, led by European champion Spain. Among Portuguese-speaking nations, ... -
Telecom scams cost residents MOP300 million in 2025
Macau residents lost MOP300 million to telecom scams in 2025, a 32% increase from 2024, authorities said last week as they met to discuss joint anti-fraud ... -
Transmac launches three new electric buses
Transmac has introduced three new pure electric buses, which entered service earlier this week. According to Transmac, its shift to new-energy buses began in 2018, gradually ... -
Gambler overstays visa then gets arrested for stealing six cars
A mainland gambler, after overstaying his visa and losing all his gambling funds, committed a series of burglaries in two parking lots on Rua do Almirante ... -
Man captured for nine hours over lost HKD30,000 casino loan
A mainland man was held captive for nine hours in a residential unit in the Patane district after failing to repay a HKD30,000 loan from a ... -
UM hosts training for mainland school leaders
The University of Macau (UM) launched a two-week training program earlier this week for principals and lead teachers from China’s mainland, aiming to foster professional exchanges ...
