Monthly Archives: January 2026
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1961 John F Kennedy sworn in as US president
The Democrat John F Kennedy has been sworn in as the youngest ever elected president of the United States. The 43-year-old Roman Catholic was inaugurated as ... -
Djokovic equals two all-time records and wins his 100th match
Novak Djokovic equaled two all-time tennis records by starting his 21st Australian Open, and he added another milestone last night with his 100th win at Melbourne ... -
Gotterup wins opener in Hawaii
Chris Gotterup opened the new PGA Tour season with three big birdies on the back nine that carried him to a 6-under 64 and a two-shot ... -
Mané called his team back for Senegal’s win over host Morocco in chaotic final
Though he didn’t score a goal, Sadio Mané has emerged as the hero for Senegal’s unlikely triumph over host Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations ... -
Prince Harry’s court battle against British tabloids reaches final chapter
Tens of millions of dollars are on the line as Prince Harry returned to court yesterday for the third and final chapter in his legal quest ... -
Inequality and unease are rising as elite Davos event opens with pro-business Trump set to attend
Corporate chiefs and government leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump swarm into Davos, Switzerland, this week, joining an elite annual meeting that promotes dialogue and economic ... -
It’s clear who’s answering the call of times
The results of a public opinion poll conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations and Oxford University show that China’s global influence is increasing while ... -
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – edition no. 4877
* Counting Out Time — Time spent in Hengqin counts as time in Macau for residents * Employment | Report calls for labour force growth to ... -
Hard-right populist wins a place in a two-way runoff against center-left Socialist candidate
Lisbon – The leader of a hard-right populist party placed second in Portugal’s presidential election yesterday (Sunday) in a stunning outcome and will face a center-left ... -
Sinulog Festival hits the streets to promote peace amidst chaos
The 26th annual Sinulog Festival 2026 took to the streets of Macau yesterday, starting at Sintra Square (Praça da Amizade), with three contingent groups competing in ... -
Cape Verde gov’t reclaims Macau Legend project assets in Praia
The Cape Verde government has formally taken possession of all assets and existing structures linked to the long-stalled Macau Legend Development project in Praia, including the ... -
Fewer accidents on the roads of Macau in 2025, but more injuries and deaths
In 2025, the number of road accidents in Macau decreased by 5.62%, according to statistics released by the Public Security Police Force (PSP). In total, 14,638 ... -
Gov’t tackled 260 illegal constructions last year
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has released statistics indicating that in 2025, the bureau tackled 260 illegal constructions in buildings through batch processing. According to the ... -
Iris-recognition e-channel set to expand service for more non-locals
Macau currently provides 152 e-Channel lanes equipped with iris-recognition scans for registered residents of Macau and Hong Kong, with the Public Security Police Force (PSP) planning ... -
Canada’s leader leaves China pronouncing success, but Trump lurks in the background
Canadian leader Mark Carney met China’s Xi Jinping last week. The two statesmen talked. Fractured relationships began to heal. And a third man, though he wasn’t in the ... -
Woman attempts to smuggle marijuana buds from Southeast Asia
A Hong Kong woman was arrested for smuggling 17.371 kilograms of marijuana buds wrapped in aluminum foil from Southeast Asia into Macau, with an estimated street ... -
MGM Relishes L’art de Vivre through Gastronomic Excellence
In a city celebrated for its glittering skyline and world-class hospitality, MGM continues to uphold its excellence in the gastronomic front, closing 2025 with an extraordinary ... -
Gov’t yet to announce charging criteria ahead of reclaimed water supply starting in March
Reclaimed water will be supplied to residents of the Seac Pai Van public housing estate and the University of Macau beginning March 1, with the Marine ... -
President Yoweri Museveni secures 7th term as opposition rejects results
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won his seventh term with 71.65% of the vote, according to official results Saturday, in an election marred by a days-long internet shutdown and ... -
1966 Indira Gandhi takes charge in India
Indira Gandhi, only daughter of India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, is to become the country’s next leader. She was chosen at the end of a ... -
Aryna Sabalenka overcomes a nervy start in a first-round win
Aryna Sabalenka admitted she was a little bit nervous with Rod Laver and Roger Federer in the crowd for her first-round win at the Australian Open yesterday. ... -
Survey says slowing economy is the No. 1 worry for US businesses in China, not trade friction
U.S. businesses are more concerned about China’s slowing economy than trade friction, according to a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in China released Friday. Of 368 companies responding ... -
Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children
Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those ... -
An emerging markets supercycle has just begun
Are emerging markets just a one-trick pony? After a stellar 2025, risk-averse investors are getting cautious. After all, this asset class has been an underdog for ... -
Monday, January 19, 2026 – edition no. 4876
* Pit Señor!— Macau’s Filipino community takes to the streets for Sinulog Festival, celebrating faith and sending a message of peace and unity * Cape Verde ... -
Residents’ wages disconnected from cost of living, making it hard to make ends meet
The local economy continues to undergo fluctuating changes, creating struggles for young residents to find jobs with sufficient pay to cover the cost of living, despite ... -
Banks post 43% profit surge in first 11 months of 2025
Local banks reported strong profits in the first 11 months of 2025, reaching MOP7.958 billion, up nearly 43% from MOP5.573 billion over the same period in ... -
The Macallan Harmony Gastronomic Journey
This week, the Macallan has launched the latest Harmony Collection at Botanica, Capella at Galaxy Macau, with a food pairing menu. It is the fifth edition with a unique collaboration with JING, curators of the some of ... -
Housing estates, companies to face challenges from amendment to travel agencies law
Housing estates that provide transportation to their residents, as well as some schools, are likely to face new challenges arising from amendments to the law governing ... -
Victims of misleading or defamatory content can seek legal remedies under new bill
The Advertising Law bill under review in the Legislative Assembly (AL) allows victims of misleading or defamatory content to seek legal remedies, though sharing personal experiences ... -
Iberian country set for rare presidential runoff as populist leads polls
Portugal is heading toward its first presidential runoff in four decades, according to the latest polling, in a contest that pits an anti-establishment populist against more ... -
Commissioner Liu Xianfa concludes five-year tenure in Macau
Macau bid farewell to Commissioner Liu Xianfa of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Office in the SAR on Jan. 15, as he concluded his five-year tenure ... -
FSS investment fund earned 3.27% in 2025
The Social Security Fund (FSS) has announced that interest income for the 2025 fiscal year for the government-managed sub-account of the non-mandatory central provident fund system ... -
Domestic helper charged in taxi wallet theft case
A female domestic helper has been charged with failing to report a lost wallet containing MOP14,500, left in a taxi on Nov. 22, 2025, the Public ... -
Hong Kong duo detained in casino VIP room scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) apprehended a Hong Kong couple earlier this week on suspicion of orchestrating an “extremely large-scale fraud” involving forged documents, defrauding a non-resident ...
