Monthly Archives: February 2026
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Gov’t sees recognition from mainland authorities in its governance
The Chinese government has recognized Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai’s accomplishments over the past year, highlighting his leadership in driving significant progress across various initiatives ... -
PJ reports record increase in adolescent assistance
The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported a 64% increase in adolescent assistance cases last year, the highest on record. Most affected were secondary and university students, frequently ... -
DSI online and self-service kiosks temporarily halted
The Identification Services Bureau (DSI) will conduct a network system upgrade from midnight to 2 a.m. tomorrow. During this period, the “Electronic Identity” and “My Border ... -
New Neighborhood allows eligible residents to purchase two units
The sales policy for the Macau New Neighbourhood in Hengqin has been eased once again, allowing eligible Macau residents to purchase two residential units, starting Monday, ... -
Bank staff arrested for defrauding elderly client to repay a crypto debt
A bank customer service manager has been arrested on charges of deceiving an elderly client by falsely claiming she could offer “preferential interest rates” on time ... -
PJ reports first case ever of drugs concealed in walking cane
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have for the first time discovered drugs concealed within a walking cane of a disabled man. Inspection revealed methamphetamine worth over MOP50,000 ... -
Unsafe cargo in motorcycles rose in 2025
Statistics from the Public Security Police (PSP) indicate that last year, traffic violations increased by 0.4% compared to the previous year, primarily due to motorcycles being ... -
UM, Tsinghua hold exchange program on sustainability
Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College of the University of Macau and Xiuzhong College of Tsinghua University jointly organised a four-day exchange programme under the theme “Sustainable ... -
MPU, Unibo sign dual doctoral degree agreement
Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) and the University of Bologna (Unibo) have signed an agreement to award dual doctoral degrees jointly. This agreement reflects the two universities’ ... -
PJ cites ‘sufficient evidence’ in crackdown of first case of this kind
In response to media inquiries during yesterday’s media Spring Festival symposium, Judiciary Police (PJ) director Sit Chong Meng noted the first arrest made under last year’s ... -
Grand Emperor sells ‘decorative’ gold bars for HK100 million
The 78 gold bars that Grand Emperor Hotel had displayed on the lobby floor have been removed and sold, the company announced. According to the notice, ... -
Unlock your future in the GBA: Talent wanted here
ANALYSIS Hong Kong Talent Engage announced late last month that Asia’s premier talent hub, the Global Talent Summit Week will be held in Hong Kong in ... -
Nine cities, one week
Travelog Monday starts loud, as it should, in Guangzhou. Canton doesn’t ease you in – it throws breakfast at you. Dim sum carts collide with suited ... -
International commercial court established in Guangzhou
On The Agenda An international commercial court was established in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, on Wednesday, to help create a law-based business environment in ... -
GBA sets tone for 15th Five-Year Plan as 2026 opens
As China entered the opening weeks of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), Guangdong signalled the Greater Bay Area’s central role in stabilising growth and upgrading industry. ... -
Macau and Hengqin deepen economic alignment after New Year
In the weeks following the New Year holiday, Macau authorities highlighted accelerating integration with Hengqin as a buffer against gaming-led volatility. Official data releases and policy ... -
GBA transport and logistics stay resilient despite global headwinds
From late December through early February, mainland reporting highlighted the resilience of GBA transport and logistics networks, even as global shipping and aviation faced softer demand ... -
US wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc to counter China
The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies and partners, using tariffs to maintain minimum prices ... -
TSMC to make advanced AI semiconductors in Japan
Taiwan’s chipmaker TSMC said yesterdayit will be manufacturing some of the world’s most cutting-edge semiconductors in Japan to meet booming artificial intelligence-related demand, in a boost ... -
The economic toll of backsliding rights in Asia
Widespread backsliding on protections of basic rights is taking a toll on Asian economies as growing inequality leaves the poor vulnerable to labor abuses and scams, ... -
Teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize
An Indian teacher and activist known for creating hundreds of learning centers and painting educational murals across the walls of slums won the $1 million Global ... -
Iran, US hold nuclear talks as Trump delivers blunt warning to Khamenei
Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will take place today in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister said, as tensions between the countries remain high ... -
1983 ‘Butcher of Lyon’ returns to face trial
War criminal and former Gestapo commandant Klaus Barbie has arrived in France to stand trial for crimes committed 37 years ago. The 69-year-old, known as the ... -
In ‘A Poet,’ a Colombian farce of literary failure and stubborn belief
In Simón Mesa Soto’s “A Poet,” Oscar Restrepo (Ubeimar Rios) is a failed Colombian writer who keeps a photo of the author José Asunción Silva above ... -
Historian McCullough’s curiosity abounds in ‘History Matters’
The late Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough told an audience in 2012 that writing history was like working on a detective case. “And once on the ... -
Beauty in Celebration
As winter yields to spring, Diptyque celebrates a season in bloom where tradition and poetry intertwine. The Maison invites us on a dual journey of the ... -
PM Starmer apologizes to victims of Epstein for giving Peter Mandelson an ambassador job
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized yesterday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson as the U.K.’s ambassador to Washington despite his ties to ... -
Taiwan-US ties are ‘rock solid,’ the island’s leader says after Trump-Xi call
Taiwan’s ties with the United States are “rock solid,” the island’s leader said yesterday, hours after President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on ... -
‘Inoculation’ helps people spot political deepfakes, study finds
Informing people about political deepfakes through text-based information and interactive games both improve people’s ability to spot AI-generated video and audio that falsely depict politicians, according ... -
Friday, February 6, 2026 – edition no. 4890
* Out of tune — Japan-linked concerts increasingly canceled in Macau amid Beijing–Tokyo diplomatic tensions * Gaming | Trading briefly halted after MGM China results slip ... -
Airport announces plans for new Southeast Asian routes
The Macau International Airport Company (CAM) has announced plans to introduce several new international and Southeast Asian routes. The announcement was made during yesterday’s annual Spring ... -
Galeries Lafayette quietly leaves after 2 years
YOHO Mall’s flagship retailer, Galeries Lafayette, has quietly closed its doors sometime last week, the Times learned. Following the closure of the high-end commercial space, YOHO ... -
TNR rose by 0.6% in 2025, increase related to domestic workers
At the end of 2025, Macau had a total of 183,679 non-resident workers (TNR), according to data from the Public Security Police Force (PSP). The figure ... -
Deputy police chief dismissed after being sentenced for bribery
According to a report on the Office of the Secretary for Security website, a deputy police chief from the Public Security Police (PSP) Traffic Department has ... -
New food court featuring local brands to open in April
As part of its infrastructure upgrade to enhance terminal facilities and services, Macau International Airport (MIA) announced yesterday that a new food court featuring local food ...
