Daily Archives: Friday, March 13, 2026
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China adopts an ethnic unity law that critics say will cement assimilation
China adopted a sweeping law yesterday to promote what it calls “ethnic unity,” a measure that critics say would further erode the rights of some minority ... -
Chalamet shows ignorance in claiming ‘no one cares’ about opera and ballet: Dudamel
Famed conductor Gustavo Dudamel said Timothée Chalamet showed ignorance when the Oscar-nominated actor claimed “no one cares” about opera and ballet. “Sadly sometimes it’s a little ... -
Social organization endorses IR operators for proactive maternity leave initiatives
The Women’s General Association of Macau submitted its written recommendations to the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) yesterday, urging more small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt ... -
Wynn resumes work on UAE project
Wynn Resorts has resumed construction of its luxury resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Earlier this month, following Iranian attacks on UAE sites including Dubai Airport ... -
Property chairman urges less gov’t intervention in housing market
The chairman of the Macau General Association of Real Estate, Ip Kin Wa, has called on the government to hold back from intervening in the current ... -
Unauthorized currency conversion can result in fines of up to MOP10 million
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) has announced that it recently conducted investigations, in collaboration with the Judiciary Police (PJ), at six shops primarily serving foreign ... -
Phase 2 of South Coast Promenades set to open soon
The Municipal Affairs Bureau announced yesterday that Phase 2, Section 2 of the promenades along the South Coast of Macau Peninsula, extending between Governor Nobre de ... -
DSEDJ increases support for student counseling teams
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) announced it is boosting resources for student counseling teams in the 2025/2026 school year, raising personnel service costs by ... -
IC invests MOP3.8 million into Macao International Parade this year
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced yesterday that it is investing MOP3.8 million in the 2026 Macao International Parade, which will feature 1,600 participants – 200 ... -
Two new local entrants on the Michelin Bib Gourmand this year
The Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau has, as usual, unveiled the Bib Gourmand awardees ahead of the year’s bigger awards that will take place next ... -
MGTO’s food carnival sees 14% budget boost and ZAPE zones
The “2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” opens March 20 with a 14% budget increase and expanded highlights, MGTO director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes ... -
Impact on international arrivals expected to be minimal amid fluctuations in oil prices
While the local airport operator in Macau has reported that no airlines have announced plans to increase surcharges amid ongoing instability in the Middle East and ... -
Association calls for quieter community spaces
Residents have raised concerns about noise issues in older districts on the Macau peninsula during a monthly community reception organized by the Women’s General Association of ... -
CBRE: Marketing overhaul could boost SJM outlook
SJM Holdings Ltd’s “new marketing team” and property investments could deliver upside to 2026 performance expectations, even as the casino operator lags behind Macau’s broader gaming ... -
Four Seasons Hotel Macao launches ‘Awakening March’ spring campaign
Four Seasons Hotel Macao has launched its “Awakening March” campaign, a multi-sensory celebration showcasing seasonal cuisine and wellness offerings. Central to the initiative is Michelin-starred Zi ... -
Galaxy wins HR awards for talent development
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has received three human resources awards this year, underlining its commitment to developing the next generation of integrated resort professionals, the gaming ... -
Assessing Hengqin’s role as a hub for expanding Macau’s high-quality education
ANALYSIS This year’s “Two Sessions” in Beijing once again underscored the central government’s focus on technological innovation, talent development and regional integration. Within that broader agenda, ... -
Macau Customs calls for safeguarding connectivity within and beyond the GBA
On the Agenda Macau Customs director-general Adriano Ho has called for advancing the “three connections” at border ports to improve efficiency and quality of cross-border movement ... -
Ships identify themselves as Chinese to avoid Iranian attacks
Some commercial ships near or in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf have declared themselves as China-linked since the Iran war began, marine traffic data ... -
Lawmakers pass law to manage pledge of $350 billion in US investments
South Korean lawmakers yesterday passed a law to implement a pledge of $350 billion in U.S. investments Seoul made last year to avoid the Trump administration’s ... -
Iran’s secretive top leader vows to keep up attacks in his first statement
Iran’s new supreme leader released his first statement since succeeding his late father, saying yesterday that Iran would keep up its attacks on its Gulf Arab ... -
Starmer’s pick of Epstein ‘pal’ as top British envoy haunts PM
News that Prime Minister Keir Starmer ignored warnings of senior advisers and appointed Jeffrey Epstein’s pal Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the U.S. was bad ... -
1979 Grenada leader ousted by coup
A coup in the Caribbean island of Grenada has toppled the country’s controversial Prime Minister, Sir Eric Gairy. Sir Eric was at the United Nations in ... -
‘Undertone,’ a paranormal podcast turns perilous
Writer-director Ian Tuason’s feature debut, the sonic-driven horror “Undertone,” has, at least at the outset, an appealingly stripped-down quality. The 30-something Evy Babic (Nina Kiri) lives ... -
Mars is for lovers on his first album in 10 years
Bruno Mars is back — did you miss him? The 16-time Grammy Award-winning Mars is an undisputable hitmaker, and that trend continues with the nine-track “The ... -
Taste from Chengdu Artistic Feast
This month, MGM continues its acclaimed “Gastronomic Journey with Star Chef series, further enriching Macau’s stature as the Creative City of Gastronomy. Following the success of ... -
Beyond the Glass
Qura Bar presents SALON DE QURA, launching on 16 March: a museum gallery of taste — a new cocktail experience that transforms the bar into a ... -
Crude can jump to $150 per barrel, analysts say as no clear end in sight for the Iran war
With no clear end in sight to the war involving Iran, oil prices surged yesterday, pushing Brent crude briefly above $100 per barrel and sending global ... -
China positions itself as force for global stability at its congress
While much of the world’s attention is focused on the Iran war, China is pressing ahead with national priorities that carry global repercussions. That doesn’t mean ... -
Friday, March 13, 2026 – edition no. 4910
* Ethnic unity — China adopts ethnic unity law to foster ‘a stronger sense of community,’ but critics fear stronger assimilation * Oscars: Who are the ...
