In search of the soul of the Greater Bay Area

Travelog Editor’s note: Kristian Odebjer wrote a comprehensive travel chronicle as a diary across the Greater Bay Area, published in the AmCham e-Magazine (Jan/Feb 2026). The following

New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal

New Zealand FM Winston Peters and Cook Islands PM Mark Brown New Zealand and Cook Islands signed a defense and security pact yesterday, easing more

AI machine sorts clothes faster than humans to boost textile recycling

In an industrial park in Zhangjiagang, a small city on China’s east coast, a large humming and hissing machine feeds on piles of used clothes and

How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu’s concrete jungle

White tern parents looking at an egg holding their chick on the University of Hawaii, in Honolulu (Jan. 18, 2022) Ka’iulani Murphy is quick to

Earthquake off North Sulawesi topples buildings, kills one person and sets off small tsunami

Onlookers gather as police officers inspect a damaged building following an earthquake in Manado, North Sulawesi, yesterday An undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in

Iraq’s oil hub slows to a crawl as Strait of Hormuz shutdown strangles exports

A degassing station in Zubair oil field near Basra, yesterday Iraqi oil fields once alive with the buzz of workers are nearly deserted. Ports that

2000 Asylum voucher scheme enforced

Asylum seekers in the UK will now receive vouchers to buy food and clothes, under controversial plans which have come into effect despite months of criticism.

‘Two Prosecutors’ is a perfect nightmare of state corruption

Alexander Kuznetsov in a scene from “Two Prosecutors” (Janus Films) Sergei Loznitsa’s “Two Prosecutors” is a nightmare of government corruption so perfectly composed that, by

Charlie Puth shows off his bag of musical tricks

Whatever’s Clever” by Charlie Puth (Atlantic Records) There have been some changes in Charlie Puth’s life recently. He got married. He’s a dad. And in

Danish warship sunk by Nelson’s British fleet discovered after 225 years

Morten Johansen shows a metal insignia recovered from the wreck of Danish flagship “Dannebroge” More than 200 years after being sunk by Adm. Horatio Nelson

Teens and young adults are driving demand for online abortion pills

Dana Johnson,University of Wisconsin–Madison Teens in the U.S. are obtaining medication abortion pills through telehealth, and young people age 18 to 24 are ordering medication abortion

Friday, April 3, 2026 – edition no. 4925

* Mastering Integration — Urban Master Plan report shows progress in high-quality development and puts focus on national integration * Economy | Gov’t strives to shake off ZAPE’s

Local fuel prices up 6.3% amid Middle East tensions

Fuel prices in Macau have climbed 6.3% in recent weeks, as Middle East tensions push global energy markets higher. According to data collected by the

Michelle Yeoh to headline cross-border comedy festival

Blending star power with local talent to position the city as a Greater Bay Area cultural hub, the third annual Macau International Comedy Festival will

Home sales surge in Q1 as rents rise: Centaline

The city’s residential property market rebounded sharply in the first quarter of the year, with transactions nearly doubling year-on-year and rental prices continuing to climb, as

Sluggish property market slows urban renewal, says Raymond Tam

With over 5,000 buildings in Macau exceeding 30 years of age and entering deterioration, legislator Wong Kit Cheng called accelerating urban renewal “a matter of urgency,” as

Casinos extend recovery with GGR surging 15% to MOP22.6b

The casino industry extended its recovery in March, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) climbing 15% year-on-year to MOP22.61 billion (USD2.80 billion), according to figures released by

UM reports strong employment for graduates

The University of Macau (UM) reported that more than 85% of its 2024/2025 undergraduate graduates found employment or pursued further studies within three months of graduation, with an

Tamagnini Barbosa market launches tender for seven food stalls

The Tamagnini Barbosa Market is inviting bids for seven first-floor food stalls as part of its 16-stall food plaza revitalization. Operators can offer specialty cuisines or nostalgic snacks,

Man faces charges for HKD7 million hotel theft

A 44-year-old mainland man has been referred to prosecutors for aggravated theft after allegedly stealing HKD7 million from a friend at a Cotai hotel. Police said the victim

Six suspects detained for hotel robbery

Six mainland Chinese, aged 24-44, have been sent to prosecutors for robbery, money laundering, and running a criminal group after allegedly stealing HKD260,000 from a mainland money exchanger

Gov’t unveils April cultural calendar, blending laughter, sports, heritage and books

Authorities unveiled a monthlong cultural push yesterday, merging sports and heritage through dragon boat races and martial arts demonstrations at World Heritage sites. A reading campaign

Inclusive education student numbers rise

The number of students in Macau’s inclusive education system reached 2,870 in the 2024-25 school year, according to official data. More than 90% of these students continued their

Assisted reproductive services program handles 370 eligible cases

Authorities reported that from December 2024 to February this year, the Macao Union Medical Center handled 370 eligible cases under the assisted reproductive services program. Among these, 52%

Three new venues to be repurposed for community cultural and performing arts use

The government announced that three new cultural activity spaces will be added this year: a row of preserved Portuguese-style villas along Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, the basement of

Melco parent posts strong 2025 rebound, eyes luxury expansion in 2026

Hong Kong-listed parent company of Melco Resorts, Melco International Development Limited, announced robust annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025, marking a turnaround from

Sands Gallery concludes participation at Art Central

Sands Gallery, presented by Sands China, concluded its participation at Art Central in Hong Kong on March 29, drawing interest from international gallery representatives, collectors, and artists. The

Galaxy Macau showcases culinary expertise at International Food Festival

Galaxy Macau participated in the International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao from March 20–29, organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office. The resort presented a wide range of

Most powerful cargo drone takes wing

Norinco Luca, the world’s most powerful cargo drone, completes its maiden flight in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on March 31 The world’s most powerful cargo drone,

Pakistan and Afghan Taliban resume talks in China as Beijing seeks ceasefire

Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban governments have resumed talks in China, which is mediating between the two sides to broker a durable ceasefire after more than a

Iran hits Golf states while strikes batter Tehran ahead of Trump speech

Iran hit an oil tanker off the coast of Qatar and Kuwait’s airport on Wednesday while airstrikes battered Tehran — an unrelenting tempo hours after

1998 Papon guilty of war crimes

Former French cabinet minister Maurice Papon has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for his part in deporting Jews from France during World War II.

Italy’s latest cup failure labeled ‘Third apocalypse’

The first time was considered a fluke. The second was treated as a crisis. Now, with Italy failing to qualify for a third consecutive World

Congo’s qualification unites a troubled country and brings a rare moment of joy

DR Congo’s Rocky Bushiri (front) and teammates celebrate at the end of the playoff final Congo erupted in joy overnight after a 100th-minute goal against

Indonesia to deport Scottish crime boss wanted by Spain

A Scottish man identified as Steven Lyons, who is described as a senior figure in an international crime syndicate (center) is escorted by police officers at the regional police

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