Monthly Archives: March 2026
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K-pop group Blackpink’s ‘Deadline’ is a fantastic, if too short, return to form
For those who love the K-pop girl group: Has a more thrilling phrase than “Blackpink in your area!” ever been uttered by an artist? Blinks, the ... -
BTS stages long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark
BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, one of South Korea’s most famous landmarks that represents its royal heritage ... -
US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war
U.S. companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, yesterday [Macau ... -
War bets and coincidences
There is something deeply unsettling about markets that move before the world does. Not the usual anticipatory twitch of traders reading signals, but the kind of ... -
Friday, March 20, 2026 – edition no. 4915
* National guard — National Security Committee granted authority to rule on security-related cases by Legislative Assembly * Society | Lawmakers seek tighter safety rules after ... -
Four injured in three-vehicle collision on Avenida da Amizade
Four people were injured in a serious traffic accident involving two private seven-seater vehicles and a bus on Avenida da Amizade near the racing paddock last ... -
Exhibition marks 100 years of firecracker industry
Over a century’s worth of archives from Macau’s firecracker industry was revealed at the opening ceremony of “A Century of Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Radiance ... -
Explosion in an apartment under renovation leaves worker with serious burns
Neighbors in an apartment building in Taipa heard an explosion yesterday morning. Upon deployment to the location, the Fire Services Bureau (CB) reported that the explosion ... -
CE pledges real industrial growth, not flashy façade
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has vowed to direct science and technology funding toward authentic economic transformation, steering clear of a “superficially attractive ‘technological’ image” as ... -
Beijing ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens
China won’t help the United States reopen the Strait of Hormuz as requested by President Donald Trump, but it is probably welcoming the delay in Trump’s ... -
Local youth show strong preference for engineering and tech studies
An education non-governmental organization has analyzed the final admission list for the 2026 joint recruitment of Macau students by mainland universities, revealing a strong interest among ... -
Authorities find 50 suspected illegal workers in February
The Public Security Police Force and the Labour Affairs Bureau apprehended 50 people in February on suspicion of working illegally in Macau. The suspected illegal workers ... -
Gov’t launches tender for another six car parks
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has opened a public tender for the concession of six public car parks. The tender includes the parking lots at Jardim das ... -
Gov’t pledges to build a smoke-free Macau despite enforcement challenges
The government acknowledged recent challenges in tobacco control, while civic leaders warned of enforcement difficulties with some local laws, and authorities said they will proceed step ... -
Former public prosecutor Kong Chi sentenced to 24 years in prison
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has delivered the sentence in the second stage of the trial involving Assistant Prosecutor-General Kong Chi. In the new sentence, ... -
TIS earns STEAM and Early Childhood honors at GBA school awards
The International School of Macao (TIS) has received awards in the STEAM and Early Childhood Center categories at the Greater Bay Area (GBA) School Awards. Held ... -
Wynn hosts Gratitude Festival to thank employees ahead of milestone anniversaries
Wynn Macau hosted a large-scale Gratitude Festival earlier this month to recognize its employees and mark upcoming corporate milestones, bringing together more than 8,000 team members ... -
Bus ridership hits record 231 million in 2025
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) reported that buses carried a record 231 million passengers in 2025, marking an average daily ridership of 636,000, up 1.81% from the ... -
CE to visit Portugal and Spain from Apr. 17
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, will be visiting Portugal and Spain between April 17 and 23, the Government Information Bureau confirmed. The visit will ... -
Japan records surplus as export growth balances out weak China demand
Japan recorded a trade surplus of 57.3 billion yen ($360 million) in February, according to government data released yesterday, reversing from a deficit a month earlier. ... -
New trade deal secures fossil fuels, access to minerals
A new trade pact between Indonesia and the United States has recast their economic ties, binding Jakarta’s resource wealth and energy future more closely to Washington’s ... -
1982 Argentine flag hoisted on S Georgia
A group of Argentines have landed at the British colony of the Falkland Islands in the south Atlantic and planted their nation’s flag. About 50 Argentines ... -
Madrid and PSG advance to quarterfinals; Bodø/Glimt fairytale run is over
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain quickly snuffed out hopes of epic comebacks by Manchester City and Chelsea in the Champions League yesterday [Macau time]. Instead, it ... -
African confederation strips Senegal of title, declares Morocco the champion
Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title yesterday [Macau time] by governing body judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in ... -
Budapest’s vintage freight trams celebrate 100 years in service
With the toot of a horn, the ring of a bell and the hiss of air brakes, an unusual rail vehicle pulls out of a depot ... -
Asian shares advance and oil slips back despite a barrage of attacks by Iran
Asia shares advanced yesterday, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea jumping as oil prices fell back slightly despite a barrage of attacks by Iran on ... -
Pursuit of visitor numbers is driving away high-value tourists
Overcrowding during Macau’s peak tourist season has become a persistent concern, with critics accusing tourism authorities of prioritizing visitor numbers over residents’ well-being. Tourism carrying capacity ... -
Thursday, March 19, 2026 – edition no. 4914
* Dangerous driving — Four injured in three-vehicle collision on Avenida da Amizade, apparently caused by reckless driving * City History | Sands exhibition marks 100 ... -
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 ...
