Monthly Archives: May 2026
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Friday, May 15, 2026 – edition no. 4951
* Partners, not rivals — Xi Jinping says China and the US should find the right way for major countries to coexist in the new era, ... -
Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning
Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump started a crucial series of meetings in Beijing today (Thursday) in a U.S.-China summit where stability in the relationship is ... -
SAFP headcount reduced by 146 positions, but bureau vows no job losses
The government has proposed reducing the number of established positions at the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) from 372 to 226, though the bureau ... -
Asia gaming operators navigate shifting demand, regulation and competition
Casino operators across Asia are facing a more fragmented growth landscape, as shifts in customer behavior, regulatory priorities, and infrastructure reshape the region’s gaming markets. Speaking ... -
MOP700 medical vouchers to include Guangdong clinics starting June
Macau’s 17-year-old Healthcare Subsidy Scheme has met expectations, authorities said, announcing that the subsidy amount will remain at MOP700, with this year’s vouchers available for use ... -
DSAL rejects claims TNRs are distorting labor market
Despite accounting for almost 50% of Macau’s total workforce, non-resident workers (TNRs) are not skewing the market, officials from the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) said yesterday. ... -
DSAL says local employment remains stable amid labor challenges
The series of measures promoted by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), aimed at reducing the unemployment rate and promoting the career advancement of local workers, has ... -
Stable Sino-US ties linked to global outlook
United States President Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit to Beijing and his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping are fueling a high sense of anticipation across ... -
Off-duty firefighter suspended over alleged indecent act involving minor
A 35-year-old off-duty firefighter has been transferred to the Public Prosecutions Office on suspicion of committing a sexual offense against a child after allegedly performing an ... -
Illegal construction complaints surge nearly 33%
Complaints about illegal construction works surged nearly 33% last year, with the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) receiving 2,153 complaints in 2025, up from 1,622 ... -
Man arrested for alleged drug trafficking and use
A 27-year-old Filipino non-resident worker was arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) for allegedly trafficking and consuming drugs, authorities announced yesterday. Police seized around 213 grams ... -
Seasonal 15T bus service to resume for Hac Sa Beach trips
The Transport Bureau (DSAT), in coordination with local bus operators, will resume the seasonal 15T bus route starting Saturday to provide additional transport options for passengers ... -
CEM warns public over fake electricity bill scam texts
Power utility CEM has warned residents about fraudulent text messages impersonating the company and attempting to trick users into clicking phishing links linked to fake electricity ... -
Worker injured after fall in Zone A construction site
A suspected workplace accident occurred at a construction site in the new urban area A district, leaving a 32-year-old male foreign worker injured and sent to ... -
Galaxy Macau secures 26 honors at Tatler Best Hong Kong & Macau Awards 2026
Galaxy Macau announced a strong showing at the Tatler Best Hong Kong & Macau Awards 2026, with 19 hotels, restaurants and bars across its portfolio collectively ... -
Melco earns multiple distinctions at Tatler Best Hong Kong & Macau Awards 2026
Melco Resorts & Entertainment received multiple awards across hotels, restaurants and bars at the Tatler Best Hong Kong & Macau Awards 2026, reinforcing its position in ... -
Paraguay urged to recognize one-China principle
Beijing has blasted Paraguayan President Santiago Pena’s recently concluded visit to China’s Taiwan region, warning that “rejecting the one-China principle will only isolate oneself from the ... -
Charles lays out government agenda as Starmer’s job hangs in the balance
The irony wasn’t lost on anyone. On a day when the British government’s legislative plans were presented by no less than King Charles III himself, Prime ... -
1991 Mandela’s wife jailed for kidnaps
Winnie Mandela, the wife of anti-apartheid campaigner Nelson Mandela, has been given a six-year prison sentence for her part in the kidnap of four youths. Her ... -
Cristiano Ronaldo enters sixth cup looking to show he can still thrive despite Saudi move
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth and likely final World Cup will be the first for the Portugal great since he left Europe to play in Saudi Arabia. The ... -
Messi doubles base salary, his $28 million total compensation is twice any other player
Lionel Messi more than doubled his salary to $25 million in his new contract with Inter Miami and earns more than twice as much as the ... -
Rare sanctuary looks after baby bonobos away from poaching threat
Micheline Nzonzi cradled a small and sleepy bonobo, an orphan whose life she will try to save over the next three years or so. The 1-year-old’s ... -
Alternative shows counter Eurovision amid larger protest over Israel’s participation
In an ornate Brussels concert hall, Bashar Murad, a Palestinian songwriter, stood before hundreds and delivered a mournful performance of Nina Simone’s “I Wish I Knew ... -
The case for thinking beyond the Sphere
Macau has never been shy about borrowing spectacle. From Venetian canals to Eiffel Tower replicas, the city has long understood that scale and novelty sell. So ... -
Thursday, May 14, 2026 – edition no. 4950
* Slimming down — Government cuts 146 civil service positions in major restructuring push but vows no workers will lose jobs * Market shuffle | Asia’s ... -
Cotai’s USD50b resort landscape gives Macau decades of unassailable lead, says Sands CEO
Macau’s massive integrated resort investments on the Cotai Strip have created a long-term competitive advantage that will be difficult to replicate in the region, Sands China ... -
Analysts warn gaming sector faces mounting pressure from costs, hotel shortage, and shifting player demographics
Gaming analysts at the 2026 Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia) warned that while top-line demand across the Asian gaming landscape shows signs of stabilization, the ... -
Bus ridership hits seven-year high as population approaches 723,000
Bus ridership and the number of bus trips in Macau reached their highest levels for the first quarter in seven years, averaging over 670,000 daily trips, ... -
MGTO targets three million international arrivals in 2026
Macau is aiming to attract three million international visitors in 2026, up from 2.7 million last year, according to Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) deputy director ... -
Smart Nursery-gov’t dispute remains a CCAC investigation
A Taipa international daycare center has been locked in a dispute with the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) for over a year, and while the anti-corruption body ... -
Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and a minister quits
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer told members of his Cabinet yesterday that he has no intention of resigning as calls within his Labour Party for him ... -
Three arrested in casino illegal currency exchange crackdown
Three mainland Chinese nationals were arrested in separate illegal currency exchange cases linked to gambling at casinos in Nape and Cotai over two days, the Judiciary ... -
Home price index falls 1.5% in Q1
The overall residential property price index fell 1.5% quarter-on-quarter to 188.9 in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The ... -
Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast from tomorrow
Showers will increase later today in Macau, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected at times from tomorrow through Friday, accompanied by high cumulative rainfall, the city’s ... -
Rising LPG costs squeeze eateries as operators absorb higher expenses
Macau’s rising liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices are placing growing pressure on small food and beverage operators, with some restaurant owners reporting monthly cost increases of ...
