Monthly Archives: March 2026
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Parliament meets for first time in 5 years with military controlling most seats
Myanmar opened its first parliamentary session in more than five years yesterday following an election that did not include major opposition parties, ensuring that the ruling ... -
New constitution cementing president’s grip on power approved in a referendum
A new constitution that strengthens President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s grip on power in Kazakhstan, Central Asia’s largest country, has won overwhelming approval in a referendum, according to ... -
Poland is among world’s 20 largest economies – how did it happen?
A generation ago, Poland rationed sugar and flour while its citizens were paid one-tenth what West Germans earned. Today its economy has edged past Switzerland to ... -
1968 Anti-Vietnam demo turns violent
More than 200 people have been arrested after thousands of demonstrators clashed in an anti-Vietnam war protest outside the United States embassy in London. The St ... -
Trophy burned, 111 tries, last-second finish, France on top
The most unpredictable and captivating Six Nations wasn’t won until the last second of the last match. Consider this: Wales beat Italy which beat Scotland which ... -
Scientists made a breakthrough in the study of whale sounds
Researchers on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, recently discovered the oldest known recordings of whale sounds and believe the discovery could help understand how the animals communicate. The ... -
Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iranian strikes continued to rain down on Gulf countries ... -
AGI and Jonas Who Will Be 25 in the Year 2000
Although achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) – intelligence comparable to humans across a wide range of domains – has become a priority for some leading American ... -
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – edition no. 4912
* National Express — Sam Hou Fai outlines project plans that will serve as ‘catalysts for industry growth’ as he signals Macau’s role in regional development ... -
‘One Battle After Another’ triumphs at the Oscars, K-pop enters Hollywood
LOS ANGELES – Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was crowned best picture at the 98th Academy Awards, handing Hollywood’s top honor to a comic, ... -
Grassroots group claims job fairs have failed to improve employment situation
Macau is currently grappling with local employment issues, cited as its most pressing social challenge, with claims that the numerous job fairs organized by authorities have ... -
Macanese became anglicized after early Hong Kong move, author says
British author Mark O’Neill reveals in his books that when Macanese people moved to Hong Kong for “more economic opportunities” in the early 1840s, they became ... -
FAOM seminar backs annual leave boost for long-serving employees
Participants in a seminar organized by the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) voiced support to the labor bill that would include a mechanism to automatically ... -
Asfaw and Ndinda dominate African charge at Macao International 10K
African runners dominated the Macao International 10K event held yesterday morning. In the men’s race, Ethiopian Akilu Gebremariam Asfaw crossed the finish line first after a ... -
Macau told to capiltalize on ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunities in 15th Five-Year Plan
The Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macau has called on the city to fully align with the national 15th Five-Year Plan, stressing that ... -
Calls for new community spending incentive emerge amid slow season
Recent calls have emerged to launch another community spending incentive program aimed at boosting local consumption, with the restaurant industry reporting average sales increases of 20 ... -
22 bids received for pedestrian flyover A3-Peninsula
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has received a total of 22 bids for the public tender to construct the pedestrian flyover connecting Zone A of the ... -
No transition period established for e-cigarette possession ban
The Health Bureau (SSM) has stated that Macau “can be considered” to have completed the three-year “transition period” for the certain ban on e-cigarettes, reaffirming that ... -
EASL Finals to hold quarterfinals at Tap Seac
As previously announced, the East Asia Super League (EASL) Finals 2026 will take place in Macau from Wednesday, March 18, to Sunday, March 22. Although the ... -
Certificate expiry hits over 10,000 lifts and escalators
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) has found that over 10,000 “Certificates of Compliance” required for lifting equipment are past their expiration dates following the ... -
Gongbei Port sees record Spring Festival travel rush
The 40-day Spring Festival travel period at Gongbei Port concluded with over 14 million border crossings, up 9% from last year, setting three new daily traffic ... -
Gov’t supports Zhongshan firms’ global expansion
The Zhongshan Municipal People’s Government recently hosted its first fair at Tap Seac Square, featuring six distinctive exhibition zones showcasing smart home appliances, high-end manufacturing, food, ... -
FX reserves rise in February
The Monetary Authority of Macao reported that the city’s foreign exchange reserves reached MOP243.5 billion (USD30.22 billion) at the end of February, up 0.7% from January. ... -
Sands China to showcase local talent at Hong Kong Art Central
Sands China will present works by three emerging Macao contemporary artists – Lei Ieng Wai, Leong Chi Mou, and Dor Lio Hak Man – at Art ... -
St. Regis Macao honors women leaders in hospitality
The St. Regis Macao held an event last week to recognize the contributions of women in the hospitality industry. The gathering, led by general manager Stuart-Wayne ... -
Counterespionage thriller is first Chinese movie to get backing of intelligence agency
Dodging glass-walled skyscrapers, a drone joined a high-octane chase as a spy tried to evade the agents in pursuit. In moments, the unmanned aircraft knocks him ... -
After quieter weeks, Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence near the island
Taiwan saw a surge of Chinese military planes near the island, its defense ministry said yesterday, after a sharp drop in flights over the past two weeks had ... -
Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches. ... -
2001 Teenage woman guilty of rape
An 18-year-old woman has been convicted of rape after she pinned down a victim during a horrific gang sex attack. Claire Marsh is thought to be ... -
Kimi Antonelli takes his first win in China to extend Mercedes’ dominant start to new F1 era
Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1’s second-youngest race winner with a composed drive to victory for Mercedes in an eventful Chinese Grand Prix yesterday. The 19-year-old Italian was the ... -
‘Death Fest’ invites visitors to embrace mortality
Thailand’s “Death Fest” invites people to confront mortality while also offering practical services and spiritual advice for the inevitable. The unusual fair, now in its second ... -
Gulf states intercept new missiles and drones as Iran threatens to widen war
Arab Gulf states reported new missile and drone attacks yesterday after Iran threatened to widen its campaign as the war in the Middle East entered its third ... -
History lessons say progress comes after turmoil
We often tell ourselves this comforting story about how humanity’s progress happens gradually through diplomacy, cooperation, and stability. In this version of history, societies advance through ... -
Monday, March 16, 2026 – edition no. 4911
*Hiring Barriers — Job fairs fail to ease employment woes as people with disabilities hit hardest, group says * The Script Road | Macanese anglicized after ... -
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 ...
