Monthly Archives: May 2026
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As the playoffs loom, questions arise over Super Rugby’s future
As Super Rugby fast approaches its playoff season it also finds itself racing toward a reckoning with many issues that threaten the Southern Hemisphere tournament. A ... -
Dallas has the most cup matches of the 16 sites with 9 at the home of the Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys were hopeful the World Cup final would end up in their stadium. They settled for the consolation prize of more matches than any ... -
China’s passenger car exports surge as domestic sales slump
China’s exports of passenger cars surged in April, an industry group said yesterday, as its carmakers push to expand in overseas markets as domestic sales continue ... -
Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war
Asia’s first defenses against energy shocks from the Iran war are running short and a more consequential second wave of impacts is beginning to hit. When ... -
The etymology of Mandarin for the spoken Chinese language
In Imperial China, at least from the time of the Ming dynasty, guanhuà – literally “the language of officials” – became the standard language of imperial ... -
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – edition no. 4948
* Price Inferno — Diesel subsidy begins, but soaring fuel and LPG prices deepen pressure on low-income households as gas prices rise 15%, lawmakers warn * ... -
GEG Hosts IR Talent Empowerment Showcase and Signs MOU with UTM to Launch the “IRISE Program”
Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) has long been committed to supporting the Macau SAR Government’s policy of “Building Macau with Talent Training” and continues to advance local ... -
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 the ... -
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 vocational ... -
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 ... -
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. The ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 operator ... -
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 ... -
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 to ... -
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 [AP Photo] Paraguay ... -
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 to ... -
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 ... -
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 rookie at ... -
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 attempting ... -
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 ... -
The labor math ‘ain’t mathing’
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 ... -
Travel apps fail to provide fast, safe routes for pedestrians
Back in 2025, Macau ranked among the Top 10 Asian cities for walkability. The ranking (ninth position) followed a government bid to increase walkability and encourage ... -
Hengqin Port’s smart immigration clearance lane to cut crossing time by 90%
The Smart Immigration Clearance system now operating at Hengqin Port’s one-stop vehicle lanes reduces crossing time from 100 seconds to just eight to 10 seconds, according ... -
A Bold Case for Chinese Wine with Cantonese Craft
There is a certain skepticism that follows any attempt to pair Chinese wines with refined Cantonese cuisine —a legacy of thin, candied reds and hollow whites ... -
Gov’t rolls out two-month diesel subsidy scheme with MOP80 million budget
Effective Monday (May 11), the government will provide a diesel price subsidy of MOP3.3 per liter for two months, with the Economic and Technological Development Bureau ... -
Macau looks to expand recycled water use in Cotai
Macau plans to expand the use of reclaimed water in Cotai, with two new treatment facilities expected to begin supplying recycled water to leisure businesses and ... -
The rapid embrace of AI in China, and GBA, may shape how it is used globally
Analysis On a recent weekday, around 50 people gathered outside the headquarters of a Chinese mobile internet company, waiting to get help with installing an artificial ...
