Monthly Archives: February 2026
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Tai Po fire victims long for home as Lunar New Year stirs painful memories
When Hong Kong was hit by its deadliest fire in decades last November, it left thousands of residents without some of their friends, family or the place ... -
Chief Executive pledges optimization of social service facilities in Mong Ha
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai visited social service facilities at the Mong Ha Public Housing complex yesterday, inspecting operations and extending early Chinese New Year greetings ... -
Stanley Ho and mentions of Macau found in Epstein files
The late business tycoon’s name, Stanley Ho, and hundreds of mentions of Macau were found in the now-publicly released documents from the United States Department of ... -
Decades-old Toi San building set for reconstruction
Toi San’s Government Workers’ Building, which is 61 years old, is about to undergo reconstruction, and homeowners are urging the government to expedite construction procedures. ... -
DSI adds photo kiosks and expedited service
The Identification Services Bureau (DSI) launched several measures yesterday to optimize the application process for identification documents. The measures, which are said to further enhance convenience ... -
Melco volunteers spread festive cheer through ‘Simple Acts of Kindness’
Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s “Simple Acts of Kindness” initiative brought festive warmth to local communities ahead of the Chinese New Year. Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho ... -
Sands China supports local community with CNY gift packs
Sands China marked the Chinese New Year by carrying out its annual “Sands Cares Spring Celebrations with the Community” program, aimed at supporting local residents. Senior ... -
In China, consumerism trumps nationalism despite tensions with the US and Japan
In China, consumerism appears to outweigh nationalism regardless of how testy relations have become in recent diplomatic spats with countries like Japan and the United States. In ... -
1990 Freedom for Nelson Mandela
Leading anti-apartheid campaigner Nelson Mandela has been freed from prison in South Africa after 27 years. His release follows the relaxation of apartheid laws – including ... -
Ukrainian sports minister decries signs IOC may soften restrictions on Russian athletes
Ukraine’s sports minister decried actions by the International Olympic Committee that his government says indicate the body may soon ease restrictions against Russian athletes, allowing them ... -
Injured Warriors star Stephen Curry to sit out All-Star Game with lingering right knee injury
Stephen Curry will sit out the All-Star Game in Los Angeles because of his troublesome right knee that sidelined the Golden State Warriors star for a ... -
Lunar New Year travel rush begins with record 9.5 billion trips expected
Liu Zhiquan was waiting for a 30-plus hour train journey to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, some 1,242 miles from Beijing, where he works in ... -
Russia thinks it can outsmart the US during Ukraine peace talks, a European intelligence chief says
Russian officials have no desire to halt Russia’s almost 4-year-old invasion of neighboring Ukraine and think they can “outsmart” the United States during talks with Washington about how ... -
Are Hong Kong IPO Bankers Gatekeepers, or Glorified Porters?
As Hong Kong’s public listings boom heats up, investors and regulators are asking whether the city’s investment bankers know what they are doing — or even ... -
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – edition no. 4893
* Dogged Crisis Weak rules fuel illegal pet imports and adoption shortage, MASDAW’s Fátima Galvão told the Times in an exclusive interview * AL|Lawmakers urge better ... -
LRT anticipates bus transfer discounts with installation of new gates in Q3
The second public consultation session for the Macau Light Rapid Transit development strategy study revealed that QR code access may be introduced by the third quarter ... -
Man arrested at airport after swallowing 52 heroin packets
The Judiciary Police (PJ) discovered a drug smuggling attempt at the local airport on Saturday, retrieving 52 packets of heroin totaling 522.2 grams. The drugs were ... -
Fitch upgrades LVS rating on Singapore strength, expects Macau rebound
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Las Vegas Sands Corp. and its subsidiaries’ issuer default ratings to “BBB” from a lower tier, citing strong performance in Singapore and ... -
Federation seeks to optimize business environment to stimulate economy
The Industry and Commerce Association of Macau stated that the local economy is gradually recovering and suggested the government, businesses, and enterprises should join forces to ... -
Non-local employees to enjoy equal rights and obligations as locals, gov’t confirms
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has affirmed that the rights and obligations of non-local employees mirror those of local workers, stating that proposed changes to maternity ... -
Moderate candidate wins emphatically over a populist in presidential runoff
Center-left Socialist António José Seguro scored a decisive victory over hard-right populist André Ventura in Portugal’s runoff presidential election on Sunday (yesterday, Macau time), according to ... -
Trial smoke-free zones in NAPE begin Thursday
As authorities continue to test anti-tobacco measures, the pilot no-smoking zone around Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção Park has been confirmed by the Health Bureau (SSM) to commence ... -
MGTO steps up Southeast Asia push with travel fairs in Thailand, Indonesia
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has strengthened its international marketing efforts in Southeast Asia by promoting Macau at two major travel fairs in Thailand and ... -
1,500 benefit from MGTO-supported projects
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said its support for 10 “Tourism + Sports” projects has drawn nearly 1,500 visitors. MGTO’s statement came in response to ... -
Taipa’s waterfront leisure area to implement new parking charge system
The Transport Bureau will, from this Saturday (Feb. 14), enforce a new system to collect parking fees at Taipa’s waterfront leisure area. The new method will ... -
MGM arts fund project concludes with exhibition in Barra
An exhibition showcasing the outcomes of MGM’s National Arts Fund-supported project, Talent Training on the Cultural and Creative Design of the Maritime Silk Road, opened last ... -
Taxi driver and passenger injured in brawl over fare dispute
A local taxi driver and a passenger were caught fighting at a taxi stand in the Hengqin Port (Macau Port Area) over a payment dispute. Last ... -
Construction wage index falls 1.9% in 2025
The average real wage index for construction workers fell 1.9% year-on-year in 2025, after adjusting for inflation, to 90.8, according to the Statistics and Census Service ... -
Temporary bus waiting area to open at Border Gate for CNY rush
Authorities announced the temporary opening of a dedicated bus waiting area near the Border Gate to cope with the expected surge in visitors during the Lunar ... -
Registration opens for DSAL job-matching sessions
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will host four job-matching sessions in late February, offering 445 openings. On Feb. 24, ... -
Pearl Metropolitan replacement housing sales fall short of expectations
The purchase period for replacement housing units at the Pearl Metropolitan project in Areia Preta has officially ended, with just 338 applicants completing the purchase process, ... -
Studio City launches Old Master Q 60th anniversary exhibition
Studio City launched an exhibition titled “Enchanting Moments at Studio City: The Old Master Q 60th Anniversary Fantastic Journey Macau Special Exhibition” to celebrate the comic ... -
Sands supports Holy House of Mercy’s Welfare Shop for 14th consecutive year
Sands China Ltd. recently donated MOP300,000 to Macau Holy House of Mercy’s Welfare Shop, contributing to the charitable organization for the 14th consecutive year. On the ... -
Former media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in national security case
Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced yesterday to 20 years in prison in the longest ... -
1996 Docklands bomb ends IRA ceasefire
The IRA has admitted planting the bomb that exploded in the Docklands area of London last night. One man was found dead by police sifting through ...
