Daily Archives: Monday, April 20, 2026
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Fuel price surge forces Air Macau to cancel another 400 flights
Air Macau canceled more than 400 flights for May and June, contributing to a slowdown in passenger traffic at Macau International Airport during the first three ... -
Celebration brings support for local SMEs through Macau-Myanmar water festival
This year’s Association of Macau Myanmar Overseas Chinese Water Festival provided support for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the “Three Lamps” district, as the ... -
Indian consulate plans to expand services in Macau, says consul general
The Consulate General of India in Hong Kong and Macau plans to expand its range of services in Macau as part of efforts to strengthen engagement ... -
Planned community shuttle buses seen boosting economy despite unclear traffic impact
Macau authorities have drafted a plan to introduce community shuttle buses during the upcoming May Day Golden Week and on weekends, a move that a Transport ... -
A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record
A humanoid robot that won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing yesterday ran faster than the human world record in a show of China’s technological leaps. The ... -
Casino revenue steady despite quarterly dip, says insider
Macau’s first-quarter gaming revenue rose 14.25% year-on-year to MOP 65.873 billion but edged down 0.28% from the previous quarter, with industry insiders predicting minimal fluctuations ahead. ... -
CE to promote Macau’s ‘One country, two systems’ model during Europe tour
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai intends to use his first major overseas trip since taking office to assert that Macau, a former Portuguese colony, will ... -
CE urges youth in Portugal to contribute to national development
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met on the evening of April 18 (Lisbon time) with around 110 Macau students currently studying in the country, reaffirming the ... -
Gov’t cloud systems repel four million monthly cyberattacks
As Macau accelerates its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to modernize public administration, authorities have revealed that the government’s cloud computing centre blocks, on average, more ... -
Drug registry records 132 cases in 2025, down 10.8%
Macau’s central drug registry recorded 132 cases in 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 10.8%, according to the Social Welfare Bureau. Among the cases, two involved individuals ... -
Melco employees take part in National Security Education Exhibition visits
Melco Resorts & Entertainment senior executives and management members, led by chief advisor Kent Wong, attended the opening day of the annual National Security Education Exhibition ... -
MGM Hosts Songkran gala as Thai visitor market continues to grow
MGM hosted its fourth “Amazing Songkran in Macau” gala dinner at MGM Cotai last week, bringing together more than 250 Thai guests as part of its ... -
Economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war
China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far, according ... -
Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire nears expiration
I ran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains ... -
Gout Gout wins 100 meters at Australian junior track titles but misses national record
Talented sprinter Gout Gout waved to the crowd over the final few meters on Saturday while winning the Australian junior 100-meter race in 10.21 seconds. The ... -
Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling
Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers. Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing into ... -
Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed a bill extending a controversial surveillance program until April 30, a short-term renewal that sets up another showdown in Congress. The bill ... -
Is Macau’s non-gaming push realistic, or just ambitious branding?
Macau has long been under pressure to diversify its economy beyond gaming. Integrated resort operators have pledged billions in non-gaming investment, and the government has consistently ... -
Monday, April 20, 2026 – edition no. 4933
* Rough Air — Air Macau cuts over 400 flights in May and June as jet fuel prices double * Culture | Celebration brings support for ...
