Monthly Archives: January 2026
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Coloane speed cameras to be activated from Feb. 1
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has announced that four new speed detection devices in Coloane will come into operation at midnight on Feb. 1. The locations include ... -
Elderly man falls victim to part-time online shopping scam
A local elderly man reportedly fell victim to an online “part-time shopping” scam, losing about MOP200,000. At the end of 2025, he was contacted via social ... -
55 suspected illegal workers found last month
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) apprehended 55 people in December last year on suspicion of working illegally in Macau. ... -
DFS City of Dreams store to close after lease ends in May: reports
China Tourism Group (CTG) Duty Free and DFS have announced an acquisition agreement for DFS’s Greater China retail operations, with DFS noting that the transaction covers ... -
Four Seasons Macao welcomes Year of the Horse with culinary and wellness experiences
Four Seasons Hotel Macao has unveiled its Chinese New Year offerings for the Year of the Horse, featuring curated dining, wellness, and hospitality experiences. Guests can ... -
NAAM Thai Restaurant awarded Thai Select 2-Star
NAAM Thai Restaurant at Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau has been awarded the Thai Select 2-Star Restaurant recognition by the Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Thai ... -
Islamic State group claims blast on Chinese restaurant in Kabul
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an explosion at a Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan’s capital that killed at least seven people, including a Chinese ... -
Deadly wreck is a blight on leading high-speed rail service
The deadly train wreck in southern Spain has cast a pall over one of the nation’s symbols of success. The collision Sunday killed at least 41 ... -
1950 Acclaimed author George Orwell dies
The writer, George Orwell, has died after a three-year battle against tuberculosis. Until the last, news had been positive and it was hoped Mr Orwell was ... -
Ciao, Valentino
The designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93 Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in ... -
Real Madrid, Chelsea return to Champions League with rookie coaches in season of firings
Real Madrid and Chelsea resume in the Champions League this week after the winter break with new coaches working in the competition for the first time. ... -
Trump slams UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it
A startled British government yesterday defended its decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after U.S. President Donald Trump attacked the plan, which ... -
Netflix revises its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery to make it an all-cash transaction
Netflix is revising its $72 billion offer for Warner Bros. Discovery to make it an all-cash transaction. Netflix initially put forth a cash and stock deal ... -
Internet shutdown squeezes Iran’s ailing businesses
Iranians have been struggling for nearly two weeks with the longest, most comprehensive internet shutdown in the history of the Islamic Republic — one that has ... -
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – edition no. 4878
* The Embassy — UK approves mega Chinese embassy in London despite controversy* Pier 11 | Gov’t retrieves plot of former Kwong Hing Tai fireworks factory ... -
Time spent in Hengqin counts as time in Macau for residents
The local government has proposed amending draft legislation to count the time Macau residents spend in the zone as time spent in Macau, in a bid ... -
Report calls for labor growth to protect local jobs
Macau economists have jointly released a report analyzing economic growth in cities within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, indicating that Macau should focus on expanding ... -
New public car park enters operation at Coloane Village
A new public parking facility has entered operation at Coloane Village. The facility, which the government said was temporary, has taken a significant portion of the ... -
Thai, Hong Kong, and Lithuanian racers dominate Macau karting finals
The Champions of the Future Academy Program – Macau took place over the weekend at the Coloane Karting Track, crowning three champions across three categories. In ... -
Gaming growth faces geopolitical, regional risks in 2026, says political analyst
Recent analysis suggests that Macau’s gaming revenue may be poised for recovery, as a report from Morgan Stanley indicates that January data shows signs of improvement. ... -
Population falls again as births drop to lowest rate since 1949 communist revolution
How do you persuade a population to have more babies after generations of limiting families to just one? A decade after ending China’s longtime one-child policy, ... -
Group tours no longer preferred by Macau’s visitors, says MGTO
Macau’s tourism chief acknowledged yesterday that visitors’ preferences for exploring the city have significantly changed, with group tours only recovering to approximately 25% of pre-pandemic levels ... -
Maintenance warning signage taken down due to wording error
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) was alerted to a maintenance sign at a renovation site that contained errors in Chinese, Portuguese, and English and had not ... -
Woman loses over HKD730,000 after falling for ‘police’ scam
A young local woman is suspected of having fallen victim to a phone scam impersonating a police officer from Wuhan, who accused her of spreading a ... -
Reclaimed water price announced at 85% of drinking water rate
Following the announcement of reclaimed water supply, the prices have been published in the Official Gazette, with the usage fee set at 85% of the corresponding ... -
Caregiver subsidy amount raised to MOP2,400 per month
The government announced a revised caregiver subsidy policy effective this month, increasing the monthly subsidy from MOP2,175 to MOP2,400 and expanding eligibility to include individuals with ... -
Macau braces for cold wave this week
The strongest cold wave of the winter will impact Macau starting today, with temperatures dropping to 15 degrees Celsius on Jan. 21 and further falling to ... -
ID launches free fitness checks targeting sarcopenia
The Sports Bureau (ID) recently set up “Sports and Health Consultation Stations” at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Municipal Park and Flora Garden. The stations will operate daily ... -
Heritage symposium registration open until Thursday
Registration for the “Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration,” hosted by the Centre for the Preservation and Transmission of the Cultural Heritage of the Palace ... -
Casinos see whale betting surge amid profit margin concerns
Citigroup’s January table survey shows a 72.3% year-over-year surge in betting volume by “multiple huge whales” across Macau’s casinos. The findings come even as JP Morgan ... -
MGTO to offer bus rides to attract international visitors
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has partnered with a Hong Kong–Macau bus service operator to launch a special offer of free direct coach tickets from ... -
MDT publisher boosts pay and bonuses for staff
Macau Times Publications Limited, the publisher of Macau Daily Times, has announced a company-wide pay rise and a Chinese New Year bonus for full-time employees, according ... -
‘Galaxy Macau Chill Coffee’ festival showcased local and regional brands
The “Galaxy Macau Chill Coffee” Macau Coffee Cultural Festival officially concluded during the weekend, bringing together 60 exhibitors from Macau, the Greater Bay Area and overseas, ... -
Philippines discovers new gas deposit near disputed waters
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced yesterday the discovery of a new natural gas deposit near the disputed South China Sea, which could shield his country ... -
Europe warns of ‘dangerous downward spiral’ after Trump threatens tariffs
The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland blasted the move yesterday [Macau time], ...
