Daily Archives: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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High-speed rail project to begin this year, marking Macau’s first in national network
The Macau delegation to the National People’s Congress (NPC) has urged Beijing to expedite the construction of the Shenzhen-Zhuhai-Macau high-speed rail line, with Zhuhai authorities confirming ... -
Water use expected to rise 3% this year
Overall water consumption is expected to increase around 3% this year, driven by residents gradually moving into public housing units in Zone A and buildings in ... -
Owners of ‘three-nil’ buildings urged to discuss tailored management models
In response to ongoing public concerns about “three-nil” buildings – those lacking management, maintenance, and security – local authorities have announced that property owners can discuss ... -
Customs arrests two attempting to leave Macau illegally by boat
The Customs Service (SA) intercepted a wooden sampan carrying two men who were attempting to exit Macau illegally. According to an SA report, the men were ... -
Beijing tightens the IPO gate to Hong Kong
China is quietly tightening one of the most lucrative pipelines feeding Hong Kong’s capital markets, and the ripple effects could be felt from boardrooms in Beijing ... -
Trump team applying pressure to media: Tell the war’s story the way we see it
Through lectures, scoldings and outright threats, President Donald Trump and his aides are ratcheting up the pressure on journalists to cover the war in the Middle ... -
CE, Guangdong CPC Secretary discuss cooperation
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai led a Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) government delegation to Guangzhou to meet with the Secretary of the Guangdong Provincial ... -
JD.com expands Macau push with RMB200 million voucher campaign
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is stepping up its expansion in Macau, rolling out a RMB200 million consumer voucher campaign aimed at attracting local shoppers and boosting ... -
Macau sees nearly 60% decline in births over past decade
The number of newborns in Macau has fallen by nearly 60% over the last decade, prompting pressure on local legislators and labor groups to enact expanded ... -
Melco Resorts announces soft opening for REM luxury suites
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. announced Tuesday plans for a soft opening in the second half of 2026 for REM, its new luxury hotel project at ... -
Gaming employed 53,272 at the end of 2025
The local gaming sector employed 53,272 people at the end of 2025, according to statistics from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) on manpower needs and ... -
MGM expands Macau suites, sees growth opportunities in Japan
As part of a push into premium mass gaming that has doubled the company’s market share since pre-COVID levels, MGM Resorts International plans to launch 124 ... -
Juni Kang and Yumeka Oda top FISE Champions
The three-day skateboarding event brought together leading international riders at a custom Fusion Park in the Studio City Event Center to promote Macau as a leading ... -
Grand Resort Deck reopens Apr. 3
Galaxy Macau’s Grand Resort Deck, accredited by Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia as “Macau’s Best Hotel Pool 2025,” will reopen next month. The deck spans 75,000 ... -
Ecosystem for unicorns can unleash their potential
China’s Government Work Report emphasized nurturing unicorn companies. The 21st Century Business Herald spoke to Cai Jiming, professor of economics and social sciences at Tsinghua University, ... -
Zelenskyy will discuss Russia-Ukraine war with Starmer and NATO chief in London
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in London yesterday for talks with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the British government said, as European countries look to keep ... -
1974 Violent border clashes at Golan Heights
Two Israeli soldiers have been killed and three others injured in the worst day of violence along the Golan Heights in three months. Initial reports say ... -
Venezuela rallies past Italy and will face US for world title
Venezuelan players danced in the dugout before the first pitch, then pranced past Italy and into their nation’s first World Baseball Classic final. Ronald Acuña Jr., ... -
Len Deighton, author of bestselling spy thrillers, dead at 97
Len Deighton, a prolific writer whose tough, stylish spy thrillers featured on bestseller lists for decades, has died. He was 97. Deighton’s literary agent, Tim Bates, ... -
Iran war pushes countries into energy triage as they conserve power and curb soaring prices
The escalating war with Iran is pushing parts of the world into energy triage, forcing governments to choose where to cut demand or absorb costs, while ... -
Too late for talks? Lebanon breaks a taboo amid war
With airstrikes rocking Beirut and Israeli troops advancing against Hezbollah, Lebanon’s government has broken a taboo by proposing the first direct talks with Israel in decades. ... -
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – edition no. 4913
* North Express — High-speed rail project to begin this year, marking Macau’s first link to the national network * Macao Water | Water use expected ...
