Declining school-age population puts seven schools at risk of closure

Authorities announced a series of financial and policy measures yesterday to support schools facing mergers or restructuring as the territory grapples with low birth rates and

MGTO reviews effect of master plan’s phase 2

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) released the second-phase review of the Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan, unveiling a total of 74 action plans, including

Shun Tak swings to underlying profit despite revenue plunge

Shun Tak Holdings Ltd. narrowed its 2025 net loss even as revenue plunged nearly 47%, with underlying operations swinging to a profit after excluding property

Beijing firms are eyeing Macau as a launchpad for R&D

Mainland firms based in Beijing are considering Macau as a worldwide launchpad for establishing research and development (R&D) centers, international headquarters, and regulatory bases, taking

Song vs Figueiredo headlines UFC Return to Macau

Galaxy Macau will host UFC Fight Night and the opening rounds of Road to UFC Season 5 at Galaxy Arena from May 28-30, kicking off a

China factory activity rebounds in March as Iran war looms over growth

China's factory activity expanded in March, ending two months of contraction, the government said yesterday, but analysts say prolonged impacts of the Iran war could weigh

New spoken inquiry mechanism debuts at Legislative Assembly

The Legislative Assembly (AL) recently passed amendments to improve the mechanism for spoken inquiry sessions, with the new rules taking effect for the first time yesterday. Under

SMEs’ loan subsidies extended till the end of the year

The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) has announced that the application period for the “2025 SME Bank Loan Interest Subsidy Scheme,” launched in April last year, has

Acupuncture for smoking cessation featured at GBA forum

A forum on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technologies has featured acupuncture for smoking cessation as a non-pharmacological treatment that reduces nicotine cravings through acupoint stimulation. The “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao

Lowest saltwater intrusion in GBA reserves in a decade

Upstream reservoirs have shielded the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) from significant saltwater intrusion during the 2025-2026 dry season, marking the first such success in nearly a

HZMB saw record highs in people, vehicles, and goods last year

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) saw record highs last year in the flow of people, vehicles, and goods through its Ports, the head of the Customs Division

MGM brings ‘Project Sparkcraft’ to Macau

Co-hosted by MGM and Yuewen China Literature Limited, the “Yuewen IP Industry Forum” took place at MGM Macau’s multi-purpose venue, Fantasy Box. During this event, Yuewen officially

China-Laos Railway handles over 70m passenger trips

Staff members work at the Luang Prabang Station of the China-Laos Railway in Luang Prabang, Laos The China-Laos Railway has handled over 70 million passenger

Gulf allies ask Trump to keep fighting until Iran is defeated

Gulf allies of the United States, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are urging President Donald Trump to continue prosecuting the war

1957 BBC fools the nation

The BBC has received a mixed reaction to a spoof documentary broadcast this evening about spaghetti crops in Switzerland. The hoax Panorama programme, narrated by distinguished

College instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons

Ratchaphon Lertdamrongwong, a sophomore at Cornell University, laughs with classmates while using a typewriter for a German writing assignment The scene is right out of

Ghana fires coach Otto Addo after 4 straight losses in friendlies

World Cup-bound Ghana fired coach Otto Addo yesterday less than three months before the team plays against England and Croatia. The firing came hours

Taiwan Olympic champ involved in gender debate wins first bout at Asian titles

Lin Yu-ting comfortably won her first international bout since the 2024 Paris Olympics at the Asian championships yesterday after World Boxing said she passed a

Sexual violence is being used as a weapon in Sudan’s war, doctors group says

Sexual violence against women and girls is being used as a weapon of war in Sudan‘s fierce conflict between the military and paramilitary Rapid Support

Macau joins Eurovision Asia line-up, promises ‘fusion with fireworks’

Macau will compete in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 in Bangkok, a source familiar with the event told the Times last night, in a late addition

The Iran war is reviving a popular trade in Japan

Shuli Ren, Bloomberg The Iran war is challenging Japan’s safe-haven assets, once again forcing domestic investors to seek better returns abroad. The yen slid past 160

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – edition no. 4923

* Too many schools — Macau gov’t unveils financial and policy support for schools facing mergers and closures as low birth rate shrinks the student population * Tourism

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