Daily Archives: Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Airport announces plans for new Southeast Asian routes
The Macau International Airport Company (CAM) has announced plans to introduce several new international and Southeast Asian routes. The announcement was made during yesterday’s annual Spring ... -
Galeries Lafayette quietly leaves after 2 years
YOHO Mall’s flagship retailer, Galeries Lafayette, has quietly closed its doors sometime last week, the Times learned. Following the closure of the high-end commercial space, YOHO ... -
TNR rose by 0.6% in 2025, increase related to domestic workers
At the end of 2025, Macau had a total of 183,679 non-resident workers (TNR), according to data from the Public Security Police Force (PSP). The figure ... -
Deputy police chief dismissed after being sentenced for bribery
According to a report on the Office of the Secretary for Security website, a deputy police chief from the Public Security Police (PSP) Traffic Department has ... -
New food court featuring local brands to open in April
As part of its infrastructure upgrade to enhance terminal facilities and services, Macau International Airport (MIA) announced yesterday that a new food court featuring local food ... -
Hong Kong firm begins proceedings over ruling against its Panama Canal port contract
Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings said yesterday its subsidiary started arbitration proceedings against Panama after that country’s Supreme Court ruled a concession for the subsidiary to ... -
Committee member proposes direct bus service from the Islands to Kiang Wu
Leong Meng Ian, a committee member of the Islands District Community Service Consultative Committee, has called for more convenient transportation for residents in the Islands District ... -
New integrated resort-airport city terminal launched for high-end travelers
An additional integrated resort-airport City Terminal for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was launched yesterday, aimed at enhancing Hong Kong’s efforts to attract “high-end” customers from ... -
Gov’t classifies chocolate snacks as less desirable options
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has mandated that school canteens and vending machines remove chocolate-containing snacks due to their caffeine content. In accordance with ... -
BOC Macau launches WeChat Mini program payment
Bank of China Macau launched its first BOC Pay WeChat Mini Program payment service this month, enabling seamless transactions within the WeChat ecosystem. According to reports, ... -
Mail to Portugal is expected to face delays
Mail and parcel services from Macau to Portugal are delayed due to severe weather from Storm Leonardo and the aftermath of Storm Kristin that struck several ... -
Half-hour parking fee to expand following positive feedback
Following positive user feedback, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) plans to further expand the “half-hour charging” policy to cover more parking lot facilities. The measure, implemented last ... -
COD launches ‘Ride the Wave of Prosperity’
City of Dreams (COD) is honoring the Year of the Horse with a series of horse-themed sculptures in its indoor and outdoor spaces. Theme “Ride the ... -
Galaxy rings in the CNY with festive privileges
Galaxy Macau launched the “Start the Year Lucky at Galaxy Macau” campaign to help guests try their hand at good fortune by participating in a curated ... -
Northern areas hit by heavy snowfall, as warnings issued for more
Heavy snow piling up in northern Japan in the last two weeks has blocked roads and is blamed for dozens of deaths nationwide so far, government ... -
Modi praised for US trade deal as opposition questions impact on agriculture
Indian lawmakers from the ruling coalition praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday [Macau time] for striking a deal with the U.S. that seeks to reduce tariffs ... -
Mindful Escape: TRIA Spa’s Exclusive Journeys at MGM MACAU
In the fast pace of modern life, true renewal often begins with a moment of pause. Nestled within the serene surroundings of MGM MACAU, TRIA Spa ... -
Madrid to ban social media for under-16s, joining others in Europe
Spain plans to ban social media access for children under 16, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said yesterday [Macau time], in a move designed to shield young ... -
1996 First GM food goes on sale in UK
The first genetically modified, or GM, food goes on sale today in British supermarkets. Genetically modified tomato puree, which will be available in Safeway and Sainsbury ... -
Kiefer honors forgotten female alchemists in war-scarred Milan ballroom with monumental exhibition
German contemporary artist Anselm Kiefer pays tribute to one of Milan’s most majestic yet melancholy spaces inside Palazzo Reale with the site-specific exhibition titled “The Women ... -
NBA names Raptors’ Rajaković as coach for World team at All-Star Game
Darko Rajakovic always feels like he’s representing Serbia. At the All-Star Game, he’ll be representing the world. Rajakovic, the Toronto Raptors’ head coach, will be the ... -
China’s Xi and Russia’s Putin reinforce ties in video call
Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed his country’s growing economic cooperation with China in a video call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping yesterday. The virtual meeting came ... -
European Union citizens want more unified and bold leadership, survey suggests
Citizens across the European Union want more unified, stronger and ambitious leadership of the 27-nation bloc as it faces military threats, economic pressures and climate instability, ... -
Pope faces crisis as traditionalists plan bishop consecrations without consent
Pope Leo XIV is facing his first major crisis with traditionalist Catholics as a breakaway group attached to the traditional Latin Mass announced plans to consecrate ... -
Thursday, February 5, 2026 – edition no. 4889
*Airport targets Southeast Asia — Strategic new routes aim to boost regional connectivity * Shopping | Galeries Lafayette quietly exits after two years * Labor | ...
