Monthly Archives: February 2026
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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 ... -
Citi sees modest February GGR growth on strong CNY play
Citigroup forecasts February gross gaming revenue at MOP20 billion, up 1% year-on-year, fueled by a 17% surge in Chinese New Year wagers, according to its latest ... -
CNY visitors surpass 1.5 million
The number of visitor arrivals during the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday period has already surpassed 1.5 million, a release from the Public Security Police Force ... -
Association says 2026 off to strong start, forecasts stable year
The Macau Economic Association (AECM) has released its latest report on Macau’s economic prospects for the year. In the release, the association said this year has ... -
Live poker footprint narrows as Wynn closes Texas Hold’em room
Macau’s live poker landscape recently took another hit with Wynn Macau’s quiet closure of its dedicated Texas Hold’em room. The room was reportedly vacant in late ... -
Chamber calls for Macau-Zhuhai cooperation to address aging, birthrate challenges
The Macao Chamber of Commerce (ACM) calls for deeper Zhuhai-Macau cross-border cooperation to ease the elderly care shortage and boost the low birth rate, issues affecting ... -
Court dismisses appeals of activists in a key national security case
A Hong Kong court yesterday dismissed all appeals in the city’s biggest case brought under a Beijing-imposed national security law, upholding the convictions and sentences of ... -
Zone A public housing delivers 1,100 units
The public housing project on lot A2 of the new landfill zone has been completed and temporarily taken over, providing about 1,100 residential units across 15,849 ... -
Macao One Account app system to undergo maintenance
The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) will conduct system maintenance on the Macao One Account app from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Sunday, ... -
Applications open for subsidized nurseries in March
Applications for subsidized nurseries will be accepted from March 2 to March 28, with the list of admitted children to be announced on May 4. Among ... -
Authorities extend drone fireworks show duration
Macau will adjust the format of its remaining Chinese New Year drone and fireworks performances following public feedback, with authorities separating the drone and fireworks segments ... -
Man falls victim to online gambling scam
A local elderly man has reportedly lost HKD1.16 million after falling victim to an online gambling scam. Judiciary Police (PJ) said the victim met a stranger ... -
Customs seize smuggled goods in week-long operation
Macau Customs intercepted eight smuggling cases within one week, seizing about 5.2kg of suspected silver grains, 2.5 litres of liquor, 774g of cigars, 250 sportswear items, ... -
MLM unveils Horse Year-themed LRT
The Macau Light Rail Transit Company launched its third Chinese New Year-themed train, “Beginning of the New Year’s Journey,” on Feb. 20. The new design of ... -
DSAL, gaming ops offer over 500 new job opportunities
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and six gaming operators will launch more than 30 training programs aimed at creating over 500 job openings, deputy director Chan ... -
Team registrations open for dragon boat races
Team registrations for the 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races opened online yesterday. The annual event, coordinated by the Sports Bureau, SJM Resorts, S.A., and ... -
Motorcycling veteran Patrick Castro honored with FIM award
The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), the global governing and sanctioning body of motorcycle racing, has awarded Patrick Castro, a former official of the Automobile General Association ... -
Local groups raise funds to aid Portugal disaster relief
The Holy House of Mercy donated 300,000 euros, and Caritas Macau launched a fundraising campaign to aid areas in Portugal that have suffered from Storm Leonor, ...
