Daily Archives: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Macau sets three border-crossing records as May Day Golden Week boosts tourism
Mainland China’s extension of the May Day Labor Day holiday into a five-day Golden Week helped Macau set three new border-crossing records on the day following ... -
G-Dragon concert at Cotai venue sparks mixed accounts of event management
Reports on Sunday’s G-Dragon concert in Macau’s Cotai open-air venue have sparked conflicting accounts, with local media describing the nearly 30,000-capacity event as running smoothly, while ... -
Casino growth expected to strengthen in May after April miss
Macau’s casino industry is expected to post stronger growth in May after April’s gross gaming revenue came in below forecasts, according to Seaport Research Partners. April GGR ... -
Premium mass gaming steady at start of Labor Day holiday, Citi says
Citigroup reported that Macau’s premium mass gaming segment showed “solid” wagering activity at the start of the Labor Day holiday, with performance levels ranking second only ... -
Authorities demolish three hazardous buildings ahead of typhoon season
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) demolished three dilapidated buildings last month after their owners failed to comply with removal orders, as authorities ramp up ... -
Lai lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance
Taiwan’s leader Lai Ching-te said he arrived in the African nation of Eswatini over the weekend, days after his government was forced to push back the ... -
Gov’t makes positive evaluation of temporary pedestrian zones
The government interdepartmental team responsible for establishing and monitoring the temporary pedestrian zones set up for the May 1 holidays has made a positive evaluation of ... -
DSAL to hold sales and customer service job fair with over 600 vacancies
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will host a two-day job fair for sales and customer service positions on May 15 and 16 at the Macau Tower ... -
Three-vehicle collision leaves one driver with leg injury
A three-vehicle collision on the Amizade Bridge on Tuesday afternoon left one male driver with minor leg injuries, authorities said. The accident occurred around 4 p.m. ... -
Resident deposits drop 0.4% in March
Resident deposits, including both individuals and companies, decreased by 0.4% in March this year compared with February, the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) reported. According to ... -
Wynn wine awards highlight push to elevate Chinese labels on global stage
The 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards returned to Macau this year with an impressive international judging panel, participation from various wineries across China, and a ... -
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau launches ‘Little Chin’ character inspired by painter George Chinnery
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau has introduced “Little Chin,” a new character inspired by 19th-century English painter George Chinnery, as part of its effort to strengthen its ... -
Melco reports continued ESG improvements in 2025 sustainability disclosure
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, “RISE to Go Above & Beyond,” outlining progress across environmental, social, and governance areas. Chairman and ... -
More Than a Stay: MGM Creates a Cultural and Event Destination in Macau
MGM continues to position Macau as a leading cultural and tourism destination by uniting arts and culture, world‑class hospitality and versatile venues. From cross‑cultural exhibitions to ... -
Suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship kills 3 people
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean killed three people, including an elderly married couple, and sickened ... -
1981 Bobby Sands dies in prison
Hunger striker Bobby Sands has died in prison 66 days after first refusing to eat. The 27-year-old republican spent the last days of his life on ... -
Who’s in, favorites, betting odds, schedules and more
The biggest FIFA World Cup ever, with a record 48 teams set to play a record 104 matches spread out across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, ... -
Winner of blockbuster PSG-Bayern sequel to face Arsenal or Atletico in final
Wednesday, 03:00 Arsenal v Atletico Madrid H 1.67, D 4, A 5.5 Thursday, 03:00 Bayern Munich v PSG H 1.72, D 5.25, A 4 Oddschecker.com Now ... -
200,000 people affected as over 5,400 flee ash from Philippine volcano
Nearly 200,000 people in 124 villages in the northeastern Philippines were affected and over 5,400 fled massive plumes of ash that billowed from Mayon volcano over ... -
A European lawmaker is sentenced in a fraud case involving Czech populist leader Andrej Babiš
A Czech court on Monday convicted a former associate of populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš of fraud and handed her a three-year suspended sentence and a ... -
Does frequent worship lead to better mental health?
Worldwide, the landscape of religion is anything but serene. Many denominations are riven by divisions. In some regions, believers face violence. Countless faith leaders have betrayed ... -
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – edition no. 4943
* Holiday frenzy — Macau sees triple border record as Golden Week boosts travel flow, with nearly 800,000 tourist arrivals so far * G-Dragon concert at ...
