Daily Archives: Friday, March 27, 2026
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Iao Hon redevelopment may be reconsidered as gov’t says social, affordable housing adequate
Macau authorities said the city will have an adequate supply of social and affordable housing over the next five years, raising the possibility of revising or ... -
Gov’t targets low-carbon growth at MIECF Forum
Macau will prioritize carbon cuts and pollution controls as part of its Environmental Protection Plan for 2026–2030, aligning with national goals, Economy and Finance Secretary Anton ... -
Hong Kong’s The Chairman crowned No.1 at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
Hong Kong celebrated a historic night on March 25, 2026, as it hosted the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony for the first time. More than ... -
Easter and Ching Ming holidays lift short-haul travel from mainland
The city’s travel sector is seeing a marked increase in short-haul tours from mainland China during the combined Easter and Ching Ming holidays, while long-haul demand ... -
Educators say unemployment stems from expectations mismatch, not lack of jobs
Officials and educators are framing unemployment not as a lack of jobs, but as a mismatch between graduate expectations and market realities, said the vice-rector of ... -
Trump to travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip May 14-15
President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for a rescheduled summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15, the White House announced yesterday (Macau time). Trump had ... -
Gov’t to announce consumption scheme today
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) will hold a press conference today to announce the “2026 Community Consumption Grand Prize,” aimed at boosting local spending ... -
Bank job fair opens with entry-level salaries of MOP15,000–30,000
A banking job fair for local residents is underway on the third floor of the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Center until 7:30 p.m. today, featuring ... -
Domestic row forces evacuation after gas smell detected
A domestic dispute on Wednesday evening prompted police to evacuate residents on the couple’s floor and cordon off the residential building after officers detected a smell ... -
Man arrested for gambling fraud
A 21-year-old mainland man was arrested for allegedly defrauding a middle-aged woman of about MOP 255,000 by claiming to teach gambling skills. According to the Judiciary ... -
Shuttle bus arrangements at the Border Gate
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has begun implementing changes to the pick-up and drop-off points for hotel shuttle buses at the Border Gate. Starting this week, some ... -
IAS to pilot emotional education programme at two childcare centres
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) confirmed yesterday that a midyear pilot will introduce emotional education into childcare services at roughly two centers. Wilson Hon, IAS president, ... -
Two local universities featured in QS rankings
Two Macau higher education institutions appear in the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings, with one securing its first-ever placement in two disciplines. The two institutions ... -
Jetfoil Conservation Group bids farewell to ‘Horta’
The Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group (JCCG) has announced in a statement that the retired Jetfoil “Horta” has entered its final stage and is set to be ... -
Sam Hou Fai discusses Macau-Hainan cooperation at Boao Forum
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai participated in the plenary session of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 today, attending a keynote address by Zhao ... -
Intoxicated passenger arrested after trying to seize bus wheel
Police arrested a local man after he allegedly grabbed the steering wheel of a moving bus while reportedly intoxicated. The Public Security Police Force (PSP) announced ... -
Female inter-school championship delivers first results
Kicked off mid-month, the first-ever female inter-school football championship has seen its first rounds of matches, delivering results for Groups A and B. In Group A, ... -
Extreme weather drives majority of China’s worst disasters, expert says
As the nation ramps up “zero-waste cities” to hit climate goals, He Kebin, professor at Tsinghua University’s School of Environment, warned at the opening of the ... -
Where Every Sip Tells a Story – A letter from Bar Patuá
Some bars serve drinks. Bar Patuá serves stories. Tucked away in a cocoon of warm light and whimsical charm, it is a place where curiosity stirs, ... -
One Bay, Many Speeds
Inside the Greater Bay’s push to become China’s fully integrated economic engine ANALYSIS China’s Greater Bay Area is often described in shorthand as a regional integration ... -
Pop Mart shares sink despite revenue surge, as analysts say Labubu reliance worries investors
Labubu doll maker Pop Mart’s shares sank nearly 23% on Wednesday despite robust revenue, with analysts pointing to investor concerns over the Chinese toy company’s ability to grow ... -
Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers as Iran war disrupts energy supplies
Nuclear power is getting a second look in Southeast Asia as countries prepare to meet surging energy demand as they vie for artificial intelligence-focused data centers. Several ... -
Iran and the US harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on the Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States hardened their positions as a diplomatic push for a ceasefire in the Middle East war appeared to falter yesterday. Tehran moved to formalize ... -
As juries turn against social media for harming kids, Big Tech’s invincibility starts to show cracks
For years, parents, teenagers, pediatricians, educators and whistleblowers have pushed the idea that social media is detrimental to young people›s mental health and can lead to addiction, eating disorders, ... -
1989 Millions of Russians go to the polls
Millions of Russian voters have gone to the polls, with early results suggesting that a number of Communist candidates have been rejected by the electorate. The ... -
Gosling, Lord and Miller make science fun in ‘Project Hail Mary’
It’s been a minute since we’ve had a big-screen space epic that’s as fun as it is awe-inspiring. The last memorable one might have been “The ... -
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea realizes lifelong dream with solo jazz album
On his first ever solo album, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ eccentric bassist Flea is full of surprises. He opens with a track that serves as an ... -
Students cram in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw as musicians play
From the stage of Amsterdam’s historic concert hall, violinist Hyunjin Cho and cellist Efstratia Chaloulakou look out over row after row of young faces illuminated by ... -
Celine Dion set to perform in Paris two years after triumphant Olympics appearance
Near, far, wherever she is … Celine Dion is heading back to Paris. Confirming clues that have been popping up, tantalizingly, on posters around the French capital, a ... -
Chatbot confessions: A mental health crisis in the making
Picture this: Your teen, midmeltdown, seeks solace in a chatbot, texting it instead of telling you. It’s not just a Macau thing – it’s global, eroding ... -
Friday, March 27, 2026 – edition no. 4920
* Plenty of Roofs — Gov’t says social and affordable housing will meet demand for the next five years, driving a rethink of Iao Hon redevelopment ...
