Monthly Archives: April 2026
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DSAT moves to legalize ride-hailing as taxi study gets underway
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has commissioned professional and academic institutions to assess how many taxis Macau needs and what level of service the public should expect, ... -
‘Experience Macau’ roadshow launches in Madrid
The “Experience Macau Roadshow in Madrid” will take to the streets of the Spanish capital from today until April 21. The event is the first large-scale ... -
Sands China organises staff visit to 2026 National Security Education Exhibition
Sands China Ltd. organised 50 management team members to visit the 2026 National Security Education Exhibition Thursday at the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform ... -
PM Carney witnesses CCIP launch as Canada expands Indo-Pacific trade push
Prime Minister Mark Carney witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding establishing the Canadian Chambers of the Indo-Pacific (CCIP) during a virtual ceremony held yesterday. ... -
The Iran war reshapes global energy – and puts GBA at the manufacturing core of the transition
ANALISYS The global energy shock triggered by the Iran war is not just reshaping markets – it is accelerating a structural shift that places China, and ... -
Group says China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church
Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church while tightening surveillance and travel restrictions on all of China’s estimated ... -
China exporters shrug off Iran war as trade engine holds firm
Chinese exporters gathering at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou are pressing ahead with global expansion despite disruptions caused by the Iran war, underscoring the resilience of ... -
Modi is pushing to get more women in Parliament – that could have other consequences
India’s Parliament opened debate yesterday on a landmark bill to reserve one-third of legislative seats for women, which could set off a sweeping redrawing of voting ... -
Star of hit series ‘The Solitary Gourmet’ hopes to share its joy of eating
Japanese TV program “The Solitary Gourmet” quietly started in a late-night slot 14 years ago featuring a suit-clad, middle-aged man’s joy of solitary dining at a ... -
Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in hopes for renewed talks between US and Iran
Pakistan’s army chief is set to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran yesterday in hopes of extending the ceasefire that paused almost seven weeks of war ... -
Pope blasts ‘tyrants’ ravaging the planet during pastoral visit
Pope Leo XIV blasted the “handful of tyrants” who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace yesterday in the ... -
1984 Libyan embassy shots kill policewoman
A police officer has been killed and ten people injured after shots were fired from the Libyan People’s Bureau in central London. WPC Yvonne Fletcher had ... -
In ‘Mother Mary,’ a pop star’s costume crisis turns existential
A pop star’s need for a new dress sets in motion David Lowery’s “Mother Mary,” a fitfully spellbinding chamber drama that grows more operatic with every ... -
Jessie Ware dives deep into disco, but the drama runs cool
The many-time Brit Award nominee Jessie Ware has cemented her status as a modern-day disco queen — from the turning point that was her fourth studio ... -
The Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion
Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey in Mexico, wakes up every day clinging to a stuffed dog. More than a toy, this plush companion acts as a ... -
AP Exclusive: Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,’ energy agency head warns
Europe has “maybe six weeks or so” of remaining jet fuel supplies, the head of the International Energy Agency said yesterday in a wide-ranging interview, warning ... -
The Iran war has fired up value investing. But what next?
The Iran war has created a reshuffle in investing. High-flying tech companies are out while unloved old economy names are getting a second look. Value stocks ... -
Friday, April 17, 2026 – edition no. 4932
* Tai resigns — Anton Tai exits as economy chief amid mounting pressure over forecasts and gaming outlook, citing personal reasons after months of criticism * ... -
Beijing removes economy chief Tai Kin Ip after resignation
China’s State Council has removed Secretary for Economy and Finance, Tai Kin Ip, following his resignation for personal reasons, according to an official announcement issued today. ... -
Economy shows stable Q1 growth but weak domestic demand persists
Macau’s economy recorded “continued strengthening of macroeconomic vitality” in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong performance in tourism, gaming, banking, and financial services, according ... -
New building to feature two exhibitions on 450 years of Macau’s Diocese
The new building of the Catholic Center of Macao, soon to be inaugurated, will feature two exhibitions focused on the 450 years since the establishment of ... -
Sam Hou Fai stresses national security as ‘ongoing mission with no end point’
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests remains the “highest tenet of the ‘One country, two systems’” and the foundation ... -
Macau to set up task force for Hengqin pre-clearance air cargo hub
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai chaired the fourth meeting of the leading group for the Development of the Guangdong-Macau Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, where officials ... -
AI skills gap and leadership challenges in focus at talent development summit
The widening gap between artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and workforce readiness took center stage at a regional leadership summit in Macau yesterday, as industry experts warned ... -
Analysts trim gaming forecast as weekly revenue softens on low win rates
The gaming sector saw a slight week-on-week slowdown in daily gross gaming revenue (GGR) in early April, with analysts attributing the softness mainly to unusually low ... -
Famed urologist Vitalino de Carvalho dies at 82
Former urologist and head of the Urology Department at the Conde de São Januário Hospital Center (CHCSJ), Dr. Vitalino Rosado de Carvalho, passed away in Macau ... -
Mok Sou Tou appointed as DSAT deputy director
The Office of the Secretary for Transport and Public Works has appointed Mok Sou Tou as deputy director of the Transport Bureau (DSAT) on a one-year ... -
Foreign reserves edge down in March
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) said the SAR’s foreign exchange reserves stood at MOP242.2 billion at end-March 2026, based on preliminary estimates. This represents a ... -
Bank mortgage lending falls in February
New approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both declined month-on-month in February, according to statistics released by the Monetary Authority ... -
UTM and Thai university sign MoU to boost academic cooperation
A delegation from Srinakharinwirot University in Thailand recently visited the Macao University of Tourism (UTM), where both institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance ... -
Luxury retailers eye 30–40% May Day Golden Week sales jump
A recent strengthening of the renminbi has revived mainland tourists’ appetite for luxury shopping in Macau, with high-end retailers expecting a strong boost in business during ... -
Singapore’s Burnt Ends returns to MGM for three-day pop-up at Grill 58
MGM is continuing its “Gastronomic Journey with Star Chefs” series by welcoming back Chef Dave Pynt, chef-owner of Singapore’s acclaimed Burnt Ends, for a three-day pop-up ... -
MUST GROW 2026 graduation exhibition opens
The “MUST GROW 2026 Graduation Exhibition”, organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Arts of the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), opened yesterday at ... -
Xi calls China-Russia ties ‘precious’ in current international context
Chinese President Xi Jinping said yesterday that the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations are particularly “precious” in the face of an international landscape intertwined with ... -
Vietnam’s new leader meets Xi on his first overseas trip
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on Beijing and Hanoi to prioritize advancing infrastructure connectivity and strengthen their collaborations in emerging fields like artificial intelligence ...
