Daily Archives: Monday, March 2, 2026
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Industry feels impact as Middle East tensions rise
The tourism industry has expressed concerns over the current situation in Iran, claiming that impacts on local businesses were felt immediately. Amid escalating tensions in the ... -
World leaders urge return to talks after US and Israeli strikes kill Iranian leader Ali Khamenei
World leaders urged peace and a return to talks as the military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran raised concerns about whether the violence could ... -
East Airports closed and thousands of travelers stranded after attack on Iran
The attack on Iran by the United States and Israel disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond Saturday as countries around the region closed their airspace and ... -
Local resident caught in Bahrain amid escalating regional tensions
A local resident from Macau is currently stranded in Bahrain amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following developments related to Iran, according to an exclusive ... -
Homecoming premiere of Tracy Choi’s ‘Girlfriends’ explores identity and belonging
Macau director Tracy Choi premiered her latest film, “Girlfriends,” in the city on Friday, bringing home a film that has already travelled the regional festival circuit. ... -
Tourism sector in a strong state, says MGTO chief
Tourism chief, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, characterized the mainland’s nine-day Spring Festival holiday as “prosperous in both people and wealth,” noting that daily inbound visitors ... -
Despite record visitation, GGR dropped nearly 9% m-o-m in February
Despite record-high visitor arrivals in February, a month that also coincided with the peak Chinese New Year (CNY) travel season, monthly gross gaming revenue (GGR) showed ... -
Multiple entities announce maternity leave extension
Several local community organizations and integrated resort (IR) operators have announced an extension of maternity leave for their employees from 70 days to 90 days, ... -
Seac Pai Van public housing and UM are the first to receive reclaimed water supply
The development of reclaimed water in Macau has entered its application phase, with supplies officially being connected to Seac Pai Van public housing and the University ... -
Members propose closer Macau-Guangxi ties to boost tourism goals
Members of the Guilin Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) have called for deepening cooperation between Guangxi and Macau. The proposal came ... -
POLY MGM MUSEUM Brings Tang Dynasty to Life with Groundbreaking Immersive Experience
MGM has long been committed to infusing the spirit of “originality + innovation” into its cultural tourism experiences, curating a rich spectrum of distinctive arts and ... -
Father of a US-based activist is sentenced to eight months under national security law
A Hong Kong court sentenced the father of a U.S.-based activist to eight months in prison late last week for attempting to withdraw some funds from ... -
19 deputies of legislature, including nine military officers, removed before annual meeting
China’s legislature has dismissed 19 members, including nine who are military officers, one week ahead of the start of its annual meeting. The late Thursday announcement ... -
1950 Communist spy jailed for 14 years
A top nuclear scientist has been jailed for fourteen years at the Old Bailey for spying for the Soviet Union. Klaus Emil Julius Fuchs, 38, a ... -
AFC postpones West Region Champions League games after attacks on Iran
The Asian Football Confederation has postponed continental club championship playoffs scheduled in the Middle East this week in response to the U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran. ... -
Algerians struggle to afford Ramadan feasts as prices rise despite gov’t pledges
As Algerians fast, pray and gather for the holy month of Ramadan, a worry lurks in many minds: how to afford the holiday feasts this year. In ... -
Uber-taxis won’t fix the structural problem
Macau’s transportation woes are not new. Long queues at taxi stands, scarce taxis during peak hours, and residents struggling to get a ride home after work ... -
Monday, March 2, 2026 – edition no. 4901
* Iran Crisis — Local tourism feels impact as Middle East tensions rise after US–Israel strikes kill Iran leader * Stranded in Bahrain | Local resident ...
