Monthly Archives: April 2026
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Seaport flags record mass revenue in Macau, warns of 2026 deceleration
Macau’s casinos posted the strongest mass-market gross gaming revenue (GGR) growth in the first quarter of 2026 since the third quarter of 2024, though industry margins ... -
2027 public holidays hold steady at 20 days
The government has released the 2027 public holiday calendar, featuring 20 public holidays next year, with civil servants entitled to six compensatory days off. The Official ... -
Games for people with disabilities to take place Sunday
The 2026 edition of the Macau Games for People with Disabilities will take place this Sunday (April 26), organizers announced yesterday at a press conference held ... -
Authorities crack down on ‘cigar-shaped egg rolls’ as tobacco control enforcement tightens
In an unusual twist to routine health inspections, authorities have seized cigar-shaped egg rolls from local shops, highlighting an expanded crackdown on loopholes in Macau’s tobacco ... -
Tap Seac Art Fair opens today
The Tap Seac Craft Market will open its 2026 spring edition today, drawing local and regional artisans to showcase creative talent in handicrafts. The biannual event ... -
Woman loses over HKD473,000 in fake law enforcement scam
A female resident has fallen victim to a suspected fake law enforcement scam, losing more than HKD473,000, police said. The Judiciary Police said they were alerted ... -
UTM, Tencent host AI hotel session
The Macao University for Tourism Studies (UTM) and Tencent recently hosted a closed-door seminar at Tencent’s Binhai Building. The Macau Tourism Group seminar brought together university ... -
UM hosts 5th conference on regenerative medicine
The University of Macau’s (UM) Advanced Research Institute in Hengqin recently hosted the 5th International Conference of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area on Regenerative Medicine, ... -
Hotels focus on efficiency as Golden Week demand expected to rise
Macau hotels are turning to internal efficiency measures to remain competitive during the upcoming Golden Week holiday, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive up ... -
Sands China promotes local tourism at Madrid roadshow
Sands China Ltd. participated in the “Experience Macao Roadshow in Madrid” from April 17 to 21, showcasing the city’s diverse tourism offerings as part of a ... -
MGM showcases tech-driven cultural tourism at Madrid ‘Experience Macao’ roadshow
MGM participated in the “Experience Macao” roadshow in Madrid from April 17 to 21, supporting the Macao SAR Government’s efforts to expand international tourism markets, particularly ... -
Taiwan leader postpones Africa visit, accuses Beijing of ‘pressure’
Taiwan’s leader postponed a visit to Africa this week when three countries withdrew permission for him to fly over their territories after pressure from China, his ... -
Funding focus moving away from journal fees
Faced with rising processing charges for international journal articles, China is advancing reforms in its scientific research evaluation system, aiming to channel more funding into actual ... -
Pope visiting prison in spotlight after US migrant deportations
Pope Leo XIV is visiting one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious prisons yesterday, drawing attention to human rights abuses denounced by campaigners, particularly after the U.S. began ... -
1984 Scientist finds Aids virus
The discovery of a virus which may cause Aids, the fatal disease sweeping through America, has been hailed as a “monumental breakthrough” in medical research. The ... -
Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids
Mexico’s government said it was beefing up security at tourist sites after a man opened fire on tourists at pyramids outside of Mexico City less than ... -
Even as Boston Marathon records fall, Lokedi insists: ‘Honestly, it’s hard’
Maybe the Boston Marathon isn’t that hard after all. After a second straight year of blistering times, a course record on the men’s side, and a ... -
Priceless 2,500-year-old golden helmet returned to Romania
A priceless golden helmet dating back 2,500 years was returned to Romania yesterday [Macau time] after the national heirloom was stolen from a Dutch museum where ... -
China’s foreign and defense ministers meet with Cambodian counterparts in joint 2+2 dialogue
Cambodia and China yesterday held their first meeting of what is called a “2+2” Strategic Dialogue Mechanism, bringing together both countries’ foreign and defense ministers to ... -
Why emerging markets are dismissing the bad Iran news
Global stock markets seem oddly disconnected from geopolitical reality. There’s no clear path to a peace deal between Washington and Tehran. The Strait of Hormuz remains ... -
Thursday, April 23, 2026 – edition no. 4936
* Lisbon links — Sam Hou Fai concludes Portugal visit, citing ‘fruitful’ outcomes, with 61 cooperation agreements signed across trade, tech, tourism, and cultural sectors * ... -
Hong Kong–Macau ferry fares to rise from Apr. 25
The prices of ferry trips between Hong Kong and Macau via the ferry operators Turbojet and Cotai Water Jet are set to increase from this Saturday ... -
Influenza cases rise nearly fivefold in March, authorities warn public
The Health Bureau (SSM) has urged residents to strengthen personal protective measures after a sharp rise in influenza cases, with 1,785 infections recorded in March. This ... -
Incense sticks found at hut fire scene in suspected arson case
A fire that destroyed a tin-roofed wooden hut in Coloane on Monday is being treated as suspected arson after burned incense sticks were discovered at the ... -
CE meets with Portuguese ministers and Chinese entrepreneurs
Continuing his tour in Lisbon, the Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, met on Monday (April 20) local time with two Portuguese ministers (the Ministers of ... -
MICE sector calls for more high-end international events
Macau’s meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) sector recorded strong growth last year, with industry representatives calling for further efforts to attract more high-quality international events ... -
China’s industrial economy up 6.1% in Q1
China’s industrial and IT economy surged ahead in the first quarter of 2026, with added value from industries above designated size climbing 6.1% year-on-year. Vice Minister ... -
Drunk driver hits woman on crosswalk
Public Security Police uncovered two drunk driving cases, arresting a local man and woman. A man in his 50s struck a mainland female pedestrian at a ... -
EV motorcycle stations launch scan-to-charge trial
Electric motorcycle charging stations in public parking lots launched a “scan-to-charge” pilot on Monday, requiring users to access chargers via a mobile app. China Power Macau ... -
Social Security Fund urges electronic payments as deadline nears
The Social Security Fund (FSS) reports that as of April 19, about 12,300 employers – roughly 49% of those required – have yet to make first-quarter ... -
UM hosts forum on TCM research transformation
The University of Macau (UM) recently hosted a forum on the internationalization of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) regulation and the transformation of research outcomes. The event ... -
Lawmaker calls for upgrades to bus app to improve accuracy and coverage
Nearly a decade after its launch, the “Bus Traveling System” mobile application still lacks full coverage of passenger occupancy data and faces accuracy issues, according to ... -
MGTO looks to broaden discounted bus and ferry trips for foreign tourists
More overseas tourists may soon be eligible for discounted bus and ferry trips from Hong Kong to Macau, with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) looking ... -
Micro-degree programs planned at Macau universities to support economic diversification
The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) and the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) plan to launch micro-degree programs in the coming academic year in fields such as ... -
Gov’t awards design contract for major science park project
The government has awarded the conceptual planning contract for the Macau Science and Technology Industrial Research and Development Park to the Beijing Industrial Designing & Researching ...
