Monthly Archives: February 2026
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Holiday arrival growth strengthens tourism outlook, industry says
China Travel Service (Macao) Limited chairman Zhang Jianzhong said the surge in visitor arrivals during the Spring Festival holiday has boosted industry confidence amid strong tourism ... -
Gov’t calls for schools to consider age-based sales of snacks
The government raised the possibility of proposing different approaches to product handling based on age groups and further refining guidelines during a community exchange session held ... -
Europe, China offer value as US risks rise: Syncicap
Jean-Marie Mercadal, CEO of Syncicap Asset Management, urged investors to diversify beyond U.S. equities, warning of heightened market volatility in 2026 driven by artificial intelligence ... -
AL committee inspects situation of idle land for temporary use
The specialized group of the Legislative Assembly’s Monitoring Committee for Land and Public Concessions visited several idle land plots in the Peninsula and the islands on ... -
German leader urges China for fair trade and help ending Ukraine war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called yesterday for deepening ties with China, while pushing for fairer trade rules between the two countries and seeking Chinese help on ... -
Mainland man caught carrying 184 hermit crabs into mainland China
A man from the mainland was intercepted while attempting to carry 184 hermit crabs into mainland China. According to the Gongbei Customs, the man entered the ... -
Two women lose MOP30,000 in fake bank phishing SMS scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have received two separate cases of phishing SMS scams impersonating banks, with two local middle-aged women reporting losses of MOP15,000 each. According ... -
Authorities find 79 suspected illegal workers in January
The Public Security Police Force and the Labour Affairs Bureau apprehended 79 people in January on suspicion of working illegally in Macau. The suspected illegal workers ... -
Fiscal reserve hits new high at MOP668.4 billion
The city’s fiscal reserve reached a record high of MOP668.4 billion as of the end of December 2025, according to data released by the Monetary Authority ... -
Six Asian clubs to compete for record USD6 million prize purse
The final teams competing for the 2026 East Asia Super League (EASL) trophy have been unveiled following the last round of the group stage. The EASL ... -
Telecom sector seeks clarity on infrastructure sharing, cross-border connectivity
MTel Telecom Co. Ltd. has called for a more balanced regulatory approach in the drafting of the new telecommunications law, urging authorities to consider the territory’s ... -
Man stole around MOP200,000 from girlfriend’s roommate
A young mainland woman recently fell victim to theft after her roommate’s boyfriend used duplicate keys to break into her room on two separate occasions and ... -
Tung Sin Tong nursery relocates to Zone A
The first nursery operated by Tung Sin Tong has relocated to Zone A after completing renovation works last month. The nursery moved to Tong Chong Building ... -
Five-star hotel rates ease slightly
The average cost of a five-star hotel room declined slightly in January, even as occupancy levels stayed near full capacity. According to a survey by the ... -
Wynn celebrates Year of the Horse with performances and anniversary float
Wynn marked the Year of the Horse with a series of Chinese New Year celebrations at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, featuring traditional dragon and lion ... -
Grand Coloane Resort offers festive island celebrations
Grand Coloane Resort marked the Year of the Horse with its Horse Blessings – Bai Sun Ceremony, bringing together traditional culture, community spirit, and island hospitality. ... -
CPC’s pragmatic path to prosperity benefits people
China’s journey in the past more than 40 years is one of the most complicated case studies in modern international history. Since the start of the ... -
Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message
Facing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungary’s pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic ... -
1993 World Trade Center bomb terrorises New York
A suspected car bomb has exploded underneath the World Trade Center in New York killing at least five people and injuring scores more. The bombing has ... -
Cartel violence fuels doubts about World Cup games in Mexico
Hugo Alejandro Pérez was in his house a few miles from the Mexican stadium that is slated to host FIFA World Cup games when gunfire and ... -
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall ... -
Generative AI: playground, power tool or pandora’s box?
Like most, I’ve tinkered with ChatGPT, Perplexity, DeepSeek and other AI agents, prompting them to draft emails, brainstorm ideas, offer opposing views and simulate dialogues. But ... -
Thursday, February 26, 2026 – edition no. 4899
* Meters’ revolution — New public tender for street parking management mandates long-awaited multi-payment system and remote top-ups * Tourism | Holiday arrival growth strengthens tourism ... -
A new director is being appointed to lead the Louvre Museum after jewel heist, sources say
The home of the ‘Mona Lisa’ is getting a new boss. Two French officials told The Associated Press that art historian Christophe Leribault, a veteran museum ... -
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 ...
