Daily Archives: Friday, February 13, 2026
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Surge of waste expected during CNY, reaching nearly 1,200 tons daily
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) expects that during the peak period (the 27th and 28th days of the 12th lunar month) of the upcoming Chinese New ... -
Gov’t forecast up to six million border crossings during CNY holiday
Macau authorities have anticipated up to 6.21 million border crossings during mainland China’s nine-day Lunar New Year holiday starting February 15, while the Public Security Police ... -
Timeless Taste of Singapore
The highly iconic Singapore restaurant, Chatterbox, made its grand debut in Macau at MGM MACAU, bringing the vibrant flavours of Singapore to an elevated and modern ... -
Trial ‘smoke-free zone’ sees six smokers warned
The Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção Park neighborhood has implemented a trial “smoke-free zone,” with authorities reporting that six smokers were advised to refrain from smoking by around ... -
Woman loses MOP51,000 in online shopping scam
Authorities are warning residents about a growing trend of online shopping scams after a local woman reported losing MOP 51,000 in a suspected impersonation scheme. According ... -
Taiwan’s AI-powered economy soars in the shadow of bubble fears
In Taipei, real estate agent Jason Sung is betting that home prices around a high-tech industrial park in the northern part of Taiwan’s capital will soon ... -
Catholic Centre reconstruction nears completion
The reconstruction of the Catholic Center at Nam Van and Rua do Campo is largely complete, the center announced yesterday. Currently, the center is undergoing final ... -
Fitch maintains Macau’s long-term credit rating at ‘AA’
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) said in a statement that Fitch Ratings had maintained Macau’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings at “AA” ... -
Motorcyclist thrown into air after being hit by private car
A collision between a private car and a motorcycle occurred yesterday on Avenida do Hospital do Cotai. In viral dashcam footage, a male motorcyclist in his ... -
DSAT says no rush to review Road Traffic Law dropped last legislative term
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) says there is no urgency to proceed with the revision of the Road Traffic Law that was under analysis during the last ... -
AL committee proposes removing 5% tax in draft F&B bill
Members of the Legislative Assembly’s Third Standing Committee have proposed revisions to the draft Food and Beverage Establishments Law that would remove the 5% tourism tax ... -
Sands China Unites for Chinese New Year Community Care Initiative
Each Chinese New Year, Sands China turns festive blessings into meaningful actions – bringing care, warmth, and goodwill into the community. Senior management from Las Vegas ... -
Culture and parades
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and integrated resorts have organized a full calendar of events for the Year of the Horse. Lunar New Year celebrations ... -
Fireworks displays
This CNY, a drone and fireworks display will take place. The spectacle will feature 3,888 drones, fireworks, music, and lasers over the Macau Tower seafront. The ... -
Traditions and activities
Pedestrian zones in Old Taipa Village and Rua de Nossa Senhora do Amparo (near Ruins of St. Paul’s) will be set up to manage high ... -
Revitalization of Coloane market to adopt mixed-use commercial model
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced plans to launch the “Revitalization Project of the Former Coloane Market,” adopting a mixed-use model combining “conservation, dining, cultural creativity, ... -
Jimmy O. Yang returns to Galaxy Arena
Jimmy O. Yang returns to Macau for a special holiday comedy show following his six sold-out performances at Broadway Theatre last July. His Chinese New Year ... -
Shows and entertainment
On Valentine’s Day, the Macao Orchestra with Cirque de la Symphonie – Melodies of Movies will perform at Galaxy Macau’s Broadway Theatre. The concert pairs circus ... -
GP Museum rolls out series of activities for CNY
The Macao Grand Prix Museum (GP Museum) is rolling out a series of festive activities titled “Full Horsepower Fortune Boost.” The activities will run from February ... -
Barra Lucky Blessing Market
This Chinese New Year, Barra district is reimagined as a festive playground where heritage, style and everyday joy meet in easy harmony, with a promise of ... -
Year of the Fire Horse 丙午年 • 2026
KUNG HEI FAT CHOI! YEAR OF THE FIRE HORSE – PREDICTIONS 2026 ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse, a high-energy cycle marked by ambition, ... -
Horses really can smell fear, new study claims, and it changes their behaviour
In the Year of the Horse, fear rarely announces itself. It circulates quietly, sensed before it is spoken, and acted upon before it is explained. New ... -
Six new five-star properties debut on Forbes Travel Guide
Macau earned 72 five-star ratings across hotels, restaurants, and spas, and 15 four-star honors, according to the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG). Several newcomers from Wynn, ... -
Galaxy launches Chinese New Year community and staff programs
Macau’s Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) marked the Year of the Horse with a series of Chinese New Year activities engaging both the community and its staff. ... -
Sands China retains top employer certification for second year
Sands China Ltd. has been awarded the “Top Employer” certification for the second consecutive year by the Top Employer Institute, a global authority on human resources ... -
Seoul’s spy agency says Kim’s daughter is close to be designated as future leader
South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers yesterday that it believes the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is close to being designated as ... -
Technology investor SoftBank Group sees profitability return on AI boom
Japanese technology and telecoms giant SoftBank Group Corp. swung back into profitability in the last quarter of 2025 as its investments in OpenAI and other ventures ... -
Bondi clashes with Democrats as she struggles to turn the page on Epstein files furor
Attorney General Pam Bondi launched into a passionate defense of Donald Trump on Wednesday (yesterday, Macau time) as she tried to turn the page from relentless ... -
EU leaders meet to counter pressure from Russia, China and Trump
Leaders from across the European Union are meeting Thursday in a Belgian castle as the 27-nation bloc faces antagonism from U.S. President Donald Trump, strong-arm economic ... -
1991 US bombers strike civilians in Baghdad
Hundreds of Iraqi civilians have been killed and wounded in Baghdad by American bombers. Iraqi foreign minister Tariq Aziz said: “This was a criminal, pre-meditated, planned ... -
GEG Community Caring Program marks 10th anniversary of spreading care
The GEG Community Caring Program, title-sponsored by Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), continues to bring warmth to the community through various initiatives. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the ... -
‘Crime 101’ is a middle of the road LA heist movie, with ‘Heat’
Bart Layton’s “Crime 101” is essentially a “Heat” pastiche that never approaches Michael Mann’s classic but delivers a baseline level of slick, sun-drenched entertainment. After all, ... -
Aura of Youth
For more than 20 years, Guerlain Research has been exploring the mechanisms of cell longevity and studying the most fascinating orchids in the Orchidarium, its dedicated ... -
China issues new rules to curb auto price war after sales drop
China moved yesterday to curb a fierce price war among automakers that has caused massive losses for the industry, after passenger car sales dropped nearly 20% ... -
The US says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China, Beijing strongly refutes
The Trump administration on Wednesday expressed concern that China was costing Peru its sovereignty in solidifying control over the South American nation’s critical infrastructure, a blunt ...
