Local mothers call for greater support on Mother’s Day

As Mother’s Day celebrations unfolded across the city this past weekend, mothers and family advocacy groups used the occasion to renew calls for more robust support

Wynn Macau EBITDAR up 10.9% as parent posts higher profit, unveils Enclave tower plan

Wynn Macau Ltd reported a 10.9% year-over-year increase in adjusted property EBITDAR to USD279.4 million in the first quarter, while parent Wynn Resorts Ltd posted higher

Youth unemployment remains challenge despite stable overall jobless rate, lawmaker says

Statistics show that unemployment among young people aged 34 and under remains particularly pronounced in Macau, with lawmaker Leong Sun Iok pointing out that while

IAS advances rollout of social services in Zone A

Social service facilities in the Areia Preta district’s New Urban Zone A are being implemented in an orderly manner, with nurseries, elderly service centers, and

Lawmaker pushes for book industry support as shops shrink

As Macau’s physical bookstores continue to face shrinking operating space due to a variety of factors, legislator Lam Fat Iam has called for the establishment of an

Beijing says April exports jump 14.1% from a year ago ahead of Trump-Xi summit 

China's exports rose 14.1% in April from a year earlier, the government said Saturday, despite the Iran war and lingering impacts from higher U.S. tariffs.

Hotel staff tip-off leads to drug bust involving couple

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested a Hong Kong couple on charges of drug trafficking, drug use, and improper possession of utensils or equipment, seizing 34.25

Transport industry calls for updated training rules

The government plans to amend the “Driving Schools and Teaching Regulations” within 2026, aiming to improve the scope of “refresher lesson” eligibility, learning routes, and certain teaching measures.

DSEDJ urges law awareness and parental guidance

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) said it is highly concerned about a case involving a dispute between minors reported by the police, and confirmed it immediately

SMG projects thunderstorms expected midweek

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG)said Macau will be affected by a high-altitude anticyclone early this week, bringing sunny skies and hot daytime conditions. However, from midweek to

SJM posts Q1 loss in self-op shift

SJM Holdings Ltd. posted a first-quarter loss for 2026 as the company fully shifted away from satellite operations, according to results released last week. The

Macau fires back at Hong Kong lawmaker’s ‘ordinary food’ remarks

Hong Kong legislator Adrian Pedro Ho King-hong sparked heated cross-border debate after openly describing Macau’s cuisine as “extremely ordinary” during a legislative session while urging the

Authorities warn of fake electricity payment SMS scam targeting residents

Authorities have issued a warning, urging the public to be alert to fraudulent messages involving fake electricity payment reminders. According to the Anti-Fraud Coordination Center, an SMS

Visitor non-gaming spending rises 24.5% in Q1

Macau recorded a strong rise in visitor spending in the first quarter of 2026, with total non-gaming expenditure reaching MOP24.43 billion, up 24.5% year-on-year, according

Paraguay and Taiwan reaffirm ties after China sought to lure away another Taipei ally 

Paraguayan President Santiago Pena, left, accompanied by Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen, delivers a speech during a military welcome ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday Paraguay is

Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh 

Tariqul Islam lost his savings after setbacks in his clothing business about a year and a half ago and turned to ride-sharing on his motorbike

1985 Fans killed in Bradford stadium fire

At least 52 people are known to have died and many are missing after fire engulfed the Bradford City football stadium. Hundreds of people are in hospital suffering

Stacey surprises with wins at NW200

Storm Stacey (Ducati Panigale V4R) surprisingly won the second and last race of the Superbike category in this weekend’s North West 200 (NW200). A

Mount Everest season opens late, with climbers undeterred by huge ice block and high travel costs 

An unstable ice block dangerously hanging over the key trail on Mount Everest, high travel costs and increased permit fees haven’t deterred hundreds of climbers from

Hungary’s Péter Magyar sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule 

Hungary’s Péter Magyar took his oath of office on Saturday to become the country›s new prime minister, kicking off a fresh political era after 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s autocratic rule.

The labor math ‘ain’t mathing’

Renato Marques Just last week, we learned that the Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has helped, through its multiple programs, some 11,584 people secure jobs in 2025. DSAL acknowledged

Monday, May 11, 2026 – edition no. 4947

* Beyond Motherhood — Local mothers mark day with calls for stronger support, workplace reforms * Cotai | Wynn Palace to add 432-suite tower, boost capacity by 25%

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