Monthly Archives: March 2026
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Gov’t identifies depression as the most prevalent emotional disorder
The Health Bureau (SSM) said yesterday that depression is the most prevalent emotional disorder in the territory, followed by insomnia and anxiety. Despite such an acknowledgement, ... -
New management bill establishes ownership and usage rules
Macau’s government has finalized a draft law designating its 85 square kilometers of surrounding waters as public property as well as its management rules, the Executive ... -
Song Pek Kei concerned with ‘unmet’ recycling goal and post-incineration waste
In response to the government’s efforts to promote waste reduction and recycling, the results of the “Macau Environmental Status Report 2024” prompted lawmaker Song Pek Kei ... -
Ella Lei demands plan for schools as births plummet
With shrinking kindergarten class sizes likely to spill over into primary schools, lawmaker Ella Lei has questioned the government’s study of school‑age demographic trends and asked ... -
China resumes direct flights to North Korea after six years
China’s flag carrier resumed direct flights between Beijing and North Korea’s capital of Pyongyang yesterday not long after the restoration of passenger train services between the ... -
Air Macau losses soar to post-pandemic highs in 2025
Macau flag carrier Air Macau recorded net losses of RMB655 million (MOP764.8 million) in 2025, according to the annual report of the company’s major shareholder, Air ... -
CE urges youth to align ambitions with national development
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai appealed to Macau’s youth to synchronize their aspirations with national development and the territory’s prosperity, stressing the importance of the ... -
Disabled workers’ wage subsidy applications open tomorrow
The Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) announced yesterday that applications for first-quarter 2026 supplementary income subsidies, which aid labor market integration, will be accepted from April 1 ... -
Two‑power‑bank carry‑on limit enforced
Passengers on all departures from Macau International Airport are now limited to carrying a maximum of two portable power banks in carry‑on baggage, while charging such ... -
Registration opens for DSPA’s eco-zone tours
Residents interested in visiting the local eco-zone can register for the Environmental Protection Bureau’s April ecological activities: eco-zone tours, a final migratory birdwatching event, and parent-child ... -
CreditSights: Macau on track to meet revenue target
CreditSights analysts forecast that Macau’s gaming industry remains on track to meet the government’s 2026 gross gaming revenue (GGR) target of MOP236 billion. The outlook follows ... -
MIECF concludes with 30% jump in green deals
After hosting over 300 business talks linking firms from China, Portugal, Brazil, Singapore, Thailand, and beyond, the 2026 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2026MIECF) ... -
Culinary Encounter returns to MGM Cotai
The “Gastronomic Journey with Star Chefs” series is returning to MGM Cotai. This year, the event features a six-hands collaboration between three of the most renowned ... -
Artyzen marks ‘Earth Hour’
The Artyzen Hospitality Group in Macau (Artyzen) has supported the worldwide event “Earth Hour 2026,” marking the 20th anniversary of the global movement. Organized by the ... -
China sanctions Japanese lawmaker over his ties to Taiwan
China announced yesterday that it is sanctioning a conservative Japanese lawmaker close to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, accusing him of “colluding with” separatists in Taiwan, the ... -
China inaugurates World Data Organization in Beijing
China launched the World Data Organization, a non-governmental, non-profit platform aimed at coordinating global data cooperation and to bridge the data divide, yesterday. Headquartered in Beijing, ... -
Trump mulls seizing Iranian island even as talks appear to be moving ahead
President Donald Trump openly mused about seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal in the Persian Gulf and the United States and Israel kept up their attacks ... -
1986 Greater London Council abolished
Thousands of people have taken part in festivities to mark the historic final hours of 97 years of local rule in London. A throng of 250,000 ... -
Tudor era ends at Tottenham after just 7 matches ahead of fight for survival
Tottenham chose to part ways with Igor Tudor yesterday [Macau time], just seven matches and 44 days into his spell as interim coach of a team ... -
Hyo Joo Kim tops Korda again and wins on LPGA for 2nd straight week
Hyo Joo Kim beat Nelly Korda for the second straight week, pulling away around the turn yesterday [Macau time] and closing with a 3-under 69 for ... -
One of Europe’s poorest countries, struggles as Iran war drives up fuel prices
Kushtrim Ajvazi is proud to be part of a successful business in one of the poorest countries in Europe. The company where he is a manager ... -
Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from Italian private museum
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy, ... -
Banning legal personhood for AI
The ability to act autonomously has led some to argue that AI agents should be granted legal personhood. The law already recognizes “legal persons” – entities ... -
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – edition no. 4922
* Depressed in Macau — Gov’t warns of action as depression emerges as Macau’s most prevalent emotional disorder, followed by insomnia and anxiety * Maritime areas ... -
Call to allow non-local graduates to remain in Macau as insurance talent wanes
Facing a shortage of specialized professionals, the Macau Insurers’ Association urged authorities to allow non-local students who graduate from Macau universities to stay and gradually gain ... -
New 10-week consumption campaign to start Apr. 10
The government and the Macao Chamber of Commerce (ACM) will launch a new round of a consumption campaign on April 10 aimed at boosting the local ... -
Macao International Parade draws 1,600 performers as officials eye expansion
This year’s Macao International Parade has been declared a success, with authorities now reviewing ways to expand the event and optimize arrangements for future editions. Speaking ... -
Hotel occupancy rises 4% year-on-year in February
Hotel occupancy in Macau reached 94.6% last month, according to information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The figure represents a 4-percentage-point increase compared with ... -
Portugal pitches role in China–Europe green cooperation
At the 2026 Macao International Environmental Cooperation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF), the Portuguese Association of Environmental Technology Companies (APEMETA) said Portugal is positioned as a strategic ... -
US lawmakers say they’ll visit Taiwan before Trump’s summit with China’s Xi
Abipartisan group of four senators has plans to visit Taiwan, Japan and South Korea in the coming days on a trip meant to bolster U.S. alliances seen ... -
CE pledges greater support to advance Hengqin development
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, who chairs the Administrative Committee of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, visited the zone to hold a working meeting ... -
The Committee for Safeguarding National Security has the authority to assess matters relating to the interests of national security
The Bill “Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Macao Special Administrative Region” was deliberated and unanimously passed by the Legislative Assembly on 19 March. Compared ... -
Tamagnini Barbosa Market renewal expected to spotlight culinary traditions
The Tamagnini Barbosa Market revitalisation in Toi San is proceeding smoothly, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said, with phased works due to start in the third ... -
Slow Festival to launch in Barra revitalization district this May
The revitalization of Macau’s six old districts is being driven by a new model, the Macau General Union of Neighbourhood Associations – operator of the district ... -
Therapist arrested after alleged sexual misconduct toward patient, trainees
A psychotherapist suspected of sexually assaulting and harassing at least one female patient and four female trainee therapists under the guise of therapy and teaching since ...
