Monthly Archives: May 2026
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Domestic helper arrested over lost phone
A domestic helper is suspected of failing to report and appropriating a mobile phone left at a store checkout in Taipa, police said. The Public Security ... -
Zhuhai Border expects heavy traffic during Buddha’s Birthday holiday
Authorities expect significant vehicle and passenger flow at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai port during the Buddha’s Birthday holiday from May 23 to 25, urging travelers ... -
Gov’t delays elderly meal pilot scheme, reviews pricing and model
The government has decided to temporarily suspend the planned “Pilot Scheme for Elderly Cafeteria Service for Seniors” in Seac Pai Van, with the Social Welfare Bureau ... -
Over 200 bids received for food stalls at Tamagnini Barbosa Market tender
The acceptance of tender proposals for seven cooked food stalls at Tamagnini Barbosa Market closed on May 15, with the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) receiving a ... -
MGM launches 12th Junior Lion Dance Summer Class
MGM has launched the 12th edition of its Junior Lion Dance Summer Class in partnership with the Wushu General Association of Macau, continuing efforts to promote ... -
Exhibition explores firecracker industry through archives and design
“Legacy of Time: An Exhibition of Historical Documents on Macau’s Firecracker Industry” is being held at the Arts and Culture Gallery of the Macau University of ... -
Why Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Foshan may benefit more than Shenzhen from regional integration
Analysis For years, the Greater Bay Area has largely been framed as a Shenzhen success story. The city became China’s tech capital, attracting talent, investment and ... -
A hidden Shenzhen along the water
Travelog Most travelers think they know Shenzhen: glass towers, sprawling tech campuses, the relentless buzz of a city that never really switches off. But this fast-moving ... -
Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work
Roads and markets have emptied during afternoons and some farmers have switched to nighttime work to avoid scorching temperatures as a heat wave grips large parts of India. ... -
Villagers honor guardian spirits to pray for rain and good fortune
Hundreds of Cambodians yesterday morning honored their village’s guardian spirits by holding a colorful centuries-old ceremony to pray for good fortune, rain and prosperity. The “He Neak Ta” ... -
Appeals in Congo for more supplies as aid groups warn Ebola outbreak is ‘gaining momentum’
Healthcare workers and aid groups in eastern Congo said yesterday they are in dire need of more supplies and staff to respond to the rare Ebola outbreak, as armed ... -
Middle Europe faces stray Ukrainian drones as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports
Over the past months, Ukrainian drones have crashed into the chimney of a power plant in Estonia, hit empty fuel tanks in Latvia and been shot ... -
1969 Apollo 10 gets bird’s eye view of Moon
Two US astronauts aboard Apollo 10 are on their way back to the safety of their mother ship after their lunar module came to within eight ... -
‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ makes a clumsy big-screen debut
It’s been nearly seven years since there was a new “Star Wars” movie released in theaters and there are lots of ways to do it. “Star Wars: ... -
Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book
Pick one up. Be seduced by its glossy cover. Gaze upon the impossibly muscular body clad in a skin-tight suit. Our hero or heroine will surely ... -
‘Minotaur,’ about murder and corruption in Putin’s Russia, jolts the Cannes Film Festival
Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev sent shock waves through the Cannes Film Festival with a soberly damning crime film about murder and corruption in Russia, set against the conscription ... -
Skyline Meets Stillness
PANPURI, the Thai niche fragrance and wellness brand, has opened a new boutique at ifc mall Hong Kong. Designed with MLKK Studio, the space reimagines urban ... -
Malaysia orders TikTok to explain ‘grossly offensive’ fake content targeting king
Malaysia said yesterday it has ordered TikTok to explain and address what it described as the social media platform’s failure to act swiftly against offensive, defamatory and fake ... -
You can persuade AI models to accept falsehoods as truth, study shows
When you ask a large language model a question, the reply may include falsehoods, and if you challenge those statements with facts, the AI may still ... -
Friday, May 22, 2026 – edition no. 4956
* Data in the Dark — Authorities silent on local student mental health statistics despite regional spike as Hong Kong cases double * MUST | Satellite ... -
MGM Kicks Off “The 12th MGM Junior Lion Dance Summer Class”
MGM announced today to kick off “The 12th MGM Junior Lion Dance Summer Class” in collaboration with its long-standing partner, the Wushu General Association of ... -
April home transactions rise to 338, average price hits 13-year low
Macau recorded 338 residential property transactions in April, up by 10 from March, but average prices continued to soften to a 13-year low, according to data ... -
Gov’t pushes age-friendly features in new builds and renovations
The Macau government, having released the guidelines for age-friendly home renovation last month in support of the “family care and aging in place” policy, saw authorities ... -
Investment banks expect May GGR to reach MOP22.5 billion
The gaming revenue is expected to reach MOP22.5 billion in May, representing a 6% year-on-year increase, according to investment bank estimates, as daily gross gaming revenue ... -
Macau Open Badminton returns with record prize money and AI innovation
The “Sands China Ltd. Macau Open Badminton 2026” will be held from June 16 to 21 at the Macao East Asian Games Dome, featuring a record ... -
Graduates boo pep talks on AI at college commencements
As artificial intelligence casts a shadow over career prospects, it is becoming an unwelcome subject at this season’s college commencements. At several campuses, graduates have interrupted ... -
Lawmakers call on gov’t to correct flaws harming public interest
Lawmakers Nick Lei and Chan Hao Weng have called on the government to address the flaws detected in the latest Audit report regarding the operation of ... -
New law on private medical institutions approved, ‘day hospitals’ now allowed
The Legislative Assembly (AL) passed the new law on Tuesday evening to amend the regulations governing the operation of private medical institutions in Macau. The law ... -
Woman arrested over fake chip scam targeting money changers
A 52-year-old mainland Chinese woman has been arrested on suspicion of using counterfeit casino chips to defraud two money changers of RMB113,000, according to the Judiciary ... -
Int’l Children’s Arts Festival returns with 1,000 activities
The International Children’s Arts Festival will return to Macau this summer from July to August, featuring approximately 1,000 sessions of activities and performances, the Cultural Affairs ... -
Professional tax refunds begin May 22
Macau will begin refunding 2024 professional tax payments on May 22, with a cap of MOP14,000 per taxpayer. About MOP104 million will be returned to 169,300 ... -
Hengqin launches recruitment for local residents
The Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone Executive Committee has launched a staffing-based recruitment programme for Macau permanent residents, offering 50 junior administrative officer posts, with online ... -
Woman handed to prosecutors over theft of wallet left on bus
A local woman in her 50s has been transferred to the Public Prosecutions Office after allegedly taking a wallet left on a bus seat. Police said ... -
IH invites bids for 23 public housing shops
The Housing Bureau (IH) invites bids for 23 public housing commercial units, with applications due May 22 at 5:30 p.m. It had received 33 bids as ... -
Galaxy Macau and UFC unveil fan events for Fight Week in Macau
Galaxy Macau and UFC will co-present a series of interactive fan events throughout Fight Week ahead of UFC Fight Night Macau, organizers said in a statement. ...
