Daily Archives: Friday, June 26, 2026
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The 13 reopens as it bets on a golden comeback
The former The 13 Hotel has been rebranded as The 13 Palace as it prepares for a return to the city’s hospitality market, marking a new ... -
Coutinho seeks clear definition of rights and duties of robots amid fears of human replacement
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho wants the government to quickly legislate on the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and establish clear legal definitions of what constitutes a ... -
Silk Road Art Feast: Enchanting Dunhuang Comes to Life Through Culinary Artistry
Following themes including Chengdu and Xi’an, the “Silk Road Art Feast” series continues its journey along the ancient trading routes with a captivating third chapter: Enchanting ... -
Three colleagues arrested for failing to report found phone
Three individuals – one local resident and two non-resident workers – have been arrested for failing to report found property after allegedly keeping a mobile phone ... -
Lawmakers warn of traffic crisis in Zone A, call for summer roadworks and universal design
With public housing and community facilities in New Urban Zone A set to be completed soon, lawmakers warned during yesterday’s pre-agenda speeches at the Legislative Assembly ... -
Facial recognition clearance extended to Qingmao port and HZMB
Today marks the rollout of Smart Immigration Clearance at Qingmao Port and the Zhuhai-Macao Hall of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), extending the facial recognition-based system ... -
Community consumption scheme boosted spending but lacks long-term incentives, lawmaker says
The “2026 Community Consumer Reward Programme” generated more than MOP1.33 billion in linked spending from MOP345 million in electronic vouchers, an 11% increase from last year. ... -
AL introduces AI voice system for lawmakers’ speech translations
The Legislative Assembly (AL) has introduced a new method to broadcast the Portuguese translations of lawmakers’ speeches and inquiries, particularly during the period before the agenda. ... -
Melco supports growth through Whole Person Development
Creating an environment where colleagues feel empowered to actively develop new skills is vital to individual and business success. Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s expanding range of ... -
Calls grow for youth entrepreneurship zones and part-time work protections
Legislators Lee Koi Ian and Song Pek Kei addressed the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday, raising proposals on youth entrepreneurship support and flexible employment protection, urging the ... -
Sands China Drives MICE Development to Advance Macao’s Economic Diversification
Attracting over 15.7 million MICE visits since 2007 Elevating Macao’s international competitiveness through long-term non-gaming investment Over two decades, Sands China has continuously invested in both ... -
Youth internship programme in Hengqin opens doors to Portuguese, Spanish markets
A new internship programme launched by the government is offering local youth a direct pathway to career opportunities linked to the city’s role as a bridge ... -
MGM holds leadership innovation programme in Greater Bay Area
MGM recently organized a two-day “Greater Bay Area Leadership Innovation Discovery Journey” in Shenzhen for 22 management staff from departments including Human Resources and Digital & ... -
Sands China hosts 12,800 MICE events, draws 15.7 million visits
Sands China Ltd. has hosted nearly 12,800 meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) events to date, attracting more than 15.7 million visits, as the company continues ... -
GBA travel shows preference for coastal leisure and local cultural experiences
Analysis China’s tourism market demonstrated sustained vitality during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with a blend of cultural tradition, shifting travel behavior, and diversified destination choices ... -
Jinma Bridge connected, set to boost GBA transport capacity
On the agenda The Jinma Bridge, a major component of the Guangzhou–Zhaoqing Expressway project, was successfully joined on Monday, marking an important construction milestone and paving ... -
Hong Kong Police arrest booksellers on suspicion of selling seditious publications
Hong Kong police on Wednesday arrested two people on suspicion of selling seditious publications and receiving funds from foreign political organizations, acting under a recent national security law. ... -
An oil tanker navigates the Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
A Liberian oil tanker made its way out of the Strait of Hormuz yesterday despite threats to shipping from Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, using a new route close ... -
In a historic heat wave, Paris’ dreamy rooftops become a heat-trapping nightmare
Before the heat struck, Amelie Kenney could boast that she almost had it all: a tiny but cheap top-floor apartment in Paris, with an enviable view from its ... -
1963 Kennedy: ‘Ich bin ein Berliner’
The US President, John F Kennedy, has made a ground-breaking speech in Berlin offering American solidarity to the citizens of West Germany. A crowd of 120,000 ... -
Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three group-stage matches for first time
Javier Aguirre has been saying for a while now that the key to the Mexican team’s success at the World Cup is that they are a ... -
Myles Smith makes anthemic, personal pop on his debut, ‘My Mess, My Heart, My Life’
Stargazing,” the 2024 hit by British folk-pop artist Myles Smith, is anthemic almost immediately: There are shouts, claps, and an ear worm of a chorus. “You and ... -
The Alibi Mixers Series: A Summer of Art, Music, and Craft Brews
Alibi – Wine Dine Be Social at Cordis, Hong Kong launches “The Alibi Mixers Series” this summer, transforming the venue into a vibrant cultural hub in ... -
Merlín the duck takes a trip to the stadium, but FIFA rules keep him out of Mexico match
One of the biggest folk heroes of this World Cup, Merlín the duck arrived outside Mexico City’s stadium yesterday (Macau time) to great fanfare — but was ultimately ... -
China defends patrols east of Taiwan after three European nations raise alarm
China yesterday defended its recent patrols in waters east of Taiwan, one day after Britain, France and Germany expressed alarm about what they described as “novel Chinese activity.” ... -
‘China Opportunity 2.0’ means more widely shared development benefits from innovation
As Chinese high-tech products gain global market share, some Western armchair strategists have slapped a new label on their “bogeyman”: “China Shock 2.0”. Catchy perhaps, but ... -
Friday, June 26, 2026 – edition no. 4979
* The 13th Hour — After years of controversy, The 13 has been rebranded and is betting on a gold-plated comeback, testing Macau’s appetite for ultra-luxury ...
