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

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

East Airports closed and thousands of travelers stranded after attack on Iran

Passengers whose flights were cancelled, wait at the departure terminal of Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday The attack on Iran by the United States

Local resident caught in Bahrain amid escalating regional tensions

A government-issued alert sent to residents in Bahrain A local resident from Macau is currently stranded in Bahrain amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following developments related

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

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, a move

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 cultural programs

Father of a US-based activist is sentenced to eight months under national security law 

Anna Kwok, second right, speaks to Sen. Jeff Merkley at an event outside of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., 2024 A  Hong Kong court sentenced

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

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

Iranian women’s national soccer team coach Marziyeh Jafari, left, and captain Zahra Ghanbari react during a press conference ahead of their game against South Korea on Monday at Robina

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 addition

Uber-taxis won’t fix the structural problem

Renato Marques 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

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 describes uncertainty

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