Daily Archives: Thursday, March 5, 2026
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JLL: Macau rents set to stabilize in 2026
Macau’s commercial and housing rents are poised to stabilize in 2026, even as commercial property prices continue to decline, according to JLL’s “Macau Property Market Review ... -
Vaping trend continues despite import ban
The trend in the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or vapes) continues to be widely observed in Macau. Over the last few weeks, amid an increase ... -
CNY rush spurs call for seasonal buses next holiday
Opinion leaders from the tourism and community sectors declared the 2026 Lunar New Year Golden Week a success on public broadcaster TDM’s Macau Forum Wednesday, citing ... -
46 sham marriage suspects had ID cards revoked since handover
Local authorities confirmed that 46 individuals exposed for fraudulent marriages have had their Macau identity cards revoked over the past decade, amid continued public concern about ... -
YOHO invests MOP30 million in food court project at former New Century Hotel
YOHO Group, one of the city’s hospitality operators, is investing MOP30 million to establish a food court as part of the ongoing revamp of the former ... -
Some West African farmers turn to TikTok as part of agriculture’s changing image
When Senegalese farmer Pape Fall first downloaded TikTok, it was to watch football and funny videos. In the last two years, however, he’s experimented with it ... -
Gov’t retrieves land plot to use as temporary parking lot
The government has carried out a joint interdepartmental action to retrieve a land plot located on Rua de Entre-Campos in Patane district. According to the authorities, ... -
Gongbei Customs busts shower gel alcohol smuggling attempt
Gongbei Customs officers intercepted a mainland man last week attempting to smuggle four bottles of Moutai liquor into mainland China at Gongbei Port. The suspect carried ... -
Drone fireworks display postponed to Saturday
The drone fireworks display originally scheduled for Tuesday was postponed to Saturday at 9 p.m. due to inclement weather. The event was part of the Chinese ... -
Man arrested over suspected RMB100,000 fraud
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a 31-year-old mainland man on suspicion of fraud involving RMB100,000, which was allegedly used to repay debts. According to the case, ... -
Gov’t tightens rules on northbound vehicle travel
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) will implement stricter regulations from March 15 to curb irregularities in northbound vehicle travel, targeting drivers who bypass online pre-booking requirements when ... -
Arrivals in January match levels seen in 2025
Visitor arrivals in January this year were roughly on par with levels recorded one year earlier, with this year’s figure exceeding 2025 results by just 767 ... -
Illegal lodging operation uncovered in massage parlor
A joint operation conducted by the Public Security Police (PSP) uncovered an illegal lodging operation inside a massage parlor on Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, where ... -
Gov’t to expand digital pataca testing into transport, smart contract uses
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) plans to gradually expand testing scenarios for the digital pataca project, exploring applications in public transportation and smart contract technology. ... -
Beijing to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting
China’s legislature is set to meet today, where it will unveil the country’s policy direction and economic goals for the coming years. The meeting is held in ... -
Factory activity contracts for a second month
China’s factory activity shrank for a second month in February, though lower U.S. tariffs could bring about a small boost in the coming weeks. The official manufacturing ... -
A son of late supreme leader is a possible candidate to replace his father as war rages
Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has long been considered a contender to the post of the country›s next paramount ruler — ... -
1956 US court victory for black students
The United States Supreme Court has upheld a ban on racial segregation in state schools, colleges and universities. The University of North Carolina was appealing against ... -
Iran player holds back tears responding to a war-related question at Women’s Asian Cup
Sara Didar choked back tears as she shared the concerns of the Iranian soccer team for their families and loved ones at home amid the war while they›re ... -
Xia Baolong official urges Macau delegates to align with 15th Five-Year Plan priorities
As China’s annual “Two Sessions” opened in Beijing, the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macau announced plans to hold a briefing next Friday ... -
US congress is taking its first votes on the Iran war as debate rages about goals
The U.S. Senate was moving toward a vote on President Donald Trump’s decision to wage war against Iran, marking a major congressional test over a conflict ... -
The urgent need to preserve Cantonese
A local Portuguese-language media outlet reported numerous errors in Macau’s Portuguese language usage, with a commentator suggesting that the government is gradually placing less emphasis on ... -
Thursday, March 5, 2026 – edition no. 4904
* Flatline — Commercial and residential rents are expected to stabilize this year, according to a JLL forecast * E-cigarettes | Vaping trend continues despite import ...
