Monthly Archives: February 2026
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Casino operators permitted to offer on-site currency exchange
Gaming concessionaires Galaxy, Melco, and SJM received official authorization yesterday to continue operating currency exchange services within their casino premises, according to executive orders published in ... -
Sands China welcomes Year of the Horse with lion and dragon dances
Sands China executives marked the second day of the Lunar New Year by hosting traditional Chinese New Year ceremonies across its five properties last week, welcoming ... -
Chinese New Year celebrations bring festive offerings to Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau marked the Year of the Horse with Chinese New Year celebrations at its property in the Macau peninsula, welcoming guests, families, and ... -
China’s box office gallops into the lead
Propelled by Spring Festival blockbusters, the Year of the Horse has seen a galloping surge in box office takings, making China the world’s largest single movie ... -
EU diplomats face Hungary’s threat to derail sanctions on Russia
European Union diplomats scrambled yesterday to overcome Hungary’s veto threats as they seek to finalize new sanctions on Russia and a massive new loan for Ukraine. ... -
1959 Macmillan and Khrushchev talk peace
Britain and the USSR have expressed a willingness to expand Anglo-Soviet trade and cultural ties during the first official meeting between British prime minister Harold Macmillan ... -
UEFA provisionally suspends Prestianni after accusation he racially abused Vinícius Jr
UEFA said yesterday it has provisionally suspended Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni for one match following accusations he racially abused Vinícius Júnior. The decision means that Prestianni ... -
From ‘Robot Jetten’ to prime minister: The rise of the Netherlands’ youngest leader
Rob Jetten has become the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands. Before Jetten, 38, took the oath of office this week to ... -
BBC and host apologize after racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette’s
Britain’s film academy and the BBC apologized to viewers after an audience member with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur during the British Academy Film Awards. ... -
The gallop begins, but is Macau ready?
Macau’s tourism engine is running at full speed again during Chinese New Year. Visitor numbers have risen, surpassing the government’s cautious projections. Streets are crowded, and ... -
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – edition no. 4897
* Lucky Streak — Citigroup forecasts MOP20 billion February GGR, driven by Chinese New Year wagering surge * Tourism | CNY visitors surpass 1.5 million * ... -
Arrivals during first eight days slightly exceed 2024 and 2025 results
The number of visitors arriving in Macau during the Spring Festival Golden Week exceeded, although only slightly, the results seen in the past two years (2024 ... -
Annual Catholic procession concludes amid Lenten season
The two-day annual Catholic “Procession of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ” concluded yesterday, drawing devotees and spectators along the parade route. The event is ... -
Mass market lags despite 24% January GGR rise: Analyst
Casinos in Macau posted gross gaming revenue of MOP22.63 billion (USD2.82 billion) in January, up 24% from MOP18.25 billion a year earlier, yet the mass-market segment ... -
Chief Executive visits communities during CNY holiday
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai visited several neighbourhoods across Macau on the fourth day of Chinese New Year to observe pedestrian traffic and local business operations ... -
Public input sought on LRT expansion plans
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has called on residents to provide feedback on the city’s Light Rapid Transit development strategy, saying public views will be an ... -
Gov’t offers to buy apartment ownerships from fire victims
Hong Kong officials on Saturday unveiled resettlement plans for thousands of people who were displaced by the deadliest blaze in decades last November, proposing to buy back ... -
Record high cross-border traffic via HZMB
Data from Zhuhai border inspection authorities showed that 114,000 Hong Kong- and Macau-registered single-plate vehicles crossed the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge port between Day 28 of the ... -
Zhuhai port sees surge in holiday passenger flow and duty-free sales
Zhuhai Customs said passenger traffic at the Gongbei Port continued to rise from the third to the fifth day of the Lunar New Year (Feb. 19–21), ... -
Macau records near-30 degrees temperature before Lunar New Year
Macau experienced unusually warm weather ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, with temperatures approaching 30 degrees Celcius in coastal areas, meteorological authorities said. The reading ... -
Taipa fireworks zone collects 23 tonnes of waste during CNY
About 23 tonnes of waste were collected at the city’s only Chinese New Year firecracker zone in Taipa during its six-day operation from Feb. 16 to ... -
5G adoption surpasses 70% as CTM eyes future 6G testing
More than 70% of mobile users in Macau have switched to 5G or 5.5G services, with 364,000 4G users recorded by the end of 2025, while ... -
Community pedestrian zones during Lunar New Year boost foot traffic, business activity
The city’s pedestrian zone recorded noticeably higher foot traffic during this Lunar New Year compared with previous years, bringing positive results for local businesses, according to ... -
Nearly 1,700 SME subsidy applications approved, involving MOP 460 million
The 2025 small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loan interest subsidy programme has approved nearly 1,700 applications, according to the Economic and Technological Development Bureau. As of ... -
Jimmy O. Yang brings CNY comedy show to Galaxy Macau
International stand-up comedian and actor Jimmy O. Yang returned to Macau over the weekend for a Chinese New Year variety show staged at Galaxy Arena. The ... -
MGM hosts lion dance blessing ceremonies for Chinese New Year
MGM held its annual Lion Dance Blessing Ceremonies on the fifth day of the Chinese New Year at both MGM Cotai and MGM Macau, aiming to ... -
German leader to make his first visit to China this week as country seeks ‘right balance’ in ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his first visit to China this week since taking the helm of Europe’s biggest economy, as he tries to position ... -
Ruling against Trump’s tariffs creates new uncertainty in US trade relations with China
The Supreme Court decision striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs has added a wrinkle to already complicated U.S.-China relations, with both countries navigating shifting ground to avoid ... -
1972 Hijackers surrender and free Lufthansa crew
A group of Palestinian hijackers who took over a Lufthansa jet in the skies over India two days ago has released the crew and surrendered at ... -
40-year-old Jorrit Bergsma becomes the oldest Olympic speedskating gold medalist
Jorrit Bergsma spread his arms wide down the backstretch of speedskating›s mass start event at the Milan Cortina Games. He blew kisses to the loud Dutch fans shouting ... -
Miami gets trounced 3-0 by Denis Bouanga and LAFC in season opener
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami got off to a rough start in their MLS Cup title defense when David Martínez, Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz scored ... -
The British royal family faces its worst crisis in generations
King Charles III’ s brother was under arrest. Police were searching two royal properties, and news commentators were endlessly discussing the details of a sex scandal with tentacles ... -
NASA delays astronaut moon mission again after new rocket problem
In the latest setback to return astronauts to the moon, NASA delayed the highly anticipated flight yet again after a new problem cropped up with the ... -
As war in Ukraine enters a 5th year, will the ‘Putin consensus’ among Russians hold?
Perceived wisdom has it that the longer a war goes on, the less enthusiastic a public becomes for continuing the conflict. After all, it is ordinary citizens who tend ... -
Monday, February 23, 2026 – edition no. 4896
* Holiday Crowd— Visitor arrivals during Spring Festival Golden Week slightly exceeded 2024 and 2025 levels as total arrivals reach 1.36 million * Religion | Annual ...
