Daily Archives: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Housing market sees strong growth as prices soften
The local housing market started the year with its strongest early-January performance in several years, reflecting a rebound in buyer activity even as property prices continued ... -
CNY holiday ends with over 1.7 million visitors
The Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday period closed yesterday with a final tally of 1,701,600 visitor arrivals and 6,695,682 border crossings, according to the Public Security ... -
Ella Lei calls for midterm review of smart transport plan
Lawmaker Ella Lei is calling for a comprehensive review of progress under the city’s long-term transport blueprint, urging the government to step up the development and ... -
Police warn public over fake gold-plated jewelry scams
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have issued a public alert following a series of fraud cases in neighboring regions involving jewelry disguised as solid gold but actually ... -
Calls grow to crack down on illegal accommodation ads on social media
Lawmakers and tourism industry representatives are urging stronger enforcement against illegal accommodation advertisements circulating on social media platforms, amid concerns that the supply of affordable legal ... -
Beijing restricts exports to 40 Japanese entities with ties to military
China restricted yesterday exports to 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to Japan’s “remilitarization,” in the latest escalation of tensions with Tokyo. Beijing has shown ... -
Woman arrested after grabbing bus steering wheel during ride
A 60-year-old mainland Chinese woman was referred to prosecutors after allegedly grabbing the steering wheel of a moving bus in protest over a route inquiry, police ... -
Women detained in illegal currency exchange operation
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested two mainland Chinese women during inspections around casino zones in Cotai and the NAPE district on 23 February, seizing over HKD70,000 ... -
Gov’t considers expanding crowd monitoring system to busy districts
Authorities are considering expanding the police crowd prediction and early warning system to other busy districts and border checkpoints. The system uses sensing devices to monitor ... -
School admissions open for 2026/2027 academic year
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) announced that applications for the 2026/2027 academic year will open on March 1 for secondary, primary, and non-first-time pre-primary ... -
Technology job fair targets youth with 130 openings
Registration opened yesterday for the “Matchmaking Session for Technology Companies 2026,” a job fair co-organized by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Economic and Technological ... -
showers expected as low-pressure trough approaches
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau projected that over the next two to three days, Macau will be affected by easterly airflow, bringing humid weather in the ... -
Hengqin targets Macau-linked industries to boost development
The Guangdong-Macau In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin held a development conference yesterday, alongside a meeting on coordinated growth between Macau and Hengqin’s manufacturing and services sectors. ... -
Council approves labor review including pay caps, maternity leave
The Permanent Council for Social Dialogue approved its 2026 work plan yesterday, which includes reviews of severance pay caps, maternity and vacation leave rules, and workplace ... -
Civil protection structure maps out 2026 work plan
The Unitary Police Service (SPU) held the first working meeting of the year for the city’s civil protection structure. The meeting aimed to improve civil protection ... -
Resident infected with Legionella during trip to Zhongshan
An 89-year-old resident was reported to have contracted Legionnaires’ disease during a trip to Zhongshan, according to the Health Bureau (SSM). The SSM said that it ... -
Nearly 56,000 residents insured under GBA subsidy program
Nearly 56,000 Macau residents have enrolled in a health insurance subsidy program across nine Greater Bay Area cities as of December 31, according to government data. ... -
Profit margins tighten at CNY stalls despite holiday foot traffic
For the Lunar New Year, 10 temporary stalls were set up on the waterfront pedestrian walkway in front of A-Ma Temple, attracting many residents and tourists. ... -
Film ‘Gilfriends’ to hold Macau premiere
The Macau premiere of “Girlfriends’ will be held on February 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fantasy Box, MGM Macau. The event will be attended by ... -
Over 2,000 join Macau Tower CNY charity walk
More than 2,000 participants took part in the 2026 Chinese New Year Charity Tower Walk at Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre last week, continuing a ... -
Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader’s visit to China
The first official trip to China by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz comes as his country’s manufacturers face increasing pressure from Chinese competitors and as U.S. President ... -
Trump’s State of the Union will seek to calm voters’ economic concerns
President Donald Trump will use today’s (Macau time) State of the Union to champion his immigration crackdowns, his slashing of the federal government, his push to ... -
1986 Corazon Aquino is Philippines president
The new Philippines president Corazon Aquino is sworn in today, bringing to an end years of dictatorship under Ferdinand Marcos. Former leader Mr Marcos, who changed ... -
Milan Cortina Paralympics guide: Games celebrate 50 years and Russian flag returns
The Winter Paralympics celebrate its 50th anniversary at Milan Cortina, where Ukraine is expected to boycott the opening ceremony as the Russian flag and national anthem ... -
Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash
American skier Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash in the women’s downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Vonn shared ... -
A bumper berry harvest has weird flightless parrot in a rare mood for romance
The world’s only flightless parrot species was once thought to be doomed by design. The kakapo is too heavy, too slow and, frankly, too delicious to ... -
Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion
It has been exactly four years since Russia launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine, attacking the country from multiple directions. On Feb. 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special operation,» ... -
The SaaSpocalypse of February 2026
In the first six weeks of 2026, the S&P 500 Software & Services Index saw nearly $1 trillion in market value evaporate. On February 3 and ... -
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – edition no. 4898
* Property Momentum — Housing transactions surge as prices soften * Tourism | CNY holiday ends with over 1.7 million visitors * Transport | Lawmaker Ella ...
