Monthly Archives: August 2026
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Sam Hou Fai sets off for Southeast Asia, citing strong foundation for deeper ties
Citing Macau’s strong foundation for deeper engagement with Southeast Asia, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai departed on Saturday on an eight-day visit to Singapore, Indonesia ... -
September cultural, sports events to feature major competitions, exhibitions
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will launch a cultural and creative design competition next month as part of a six-month exhibition featuring products inspired by Chinese ... -
MSAR accounts record surplus of over MOP166 billion in 2025
The Macau Special Administrative Region’s accounts recorded a surplus of around MOP166.4 billion in 2025, the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) has said in its release ... -
USJ rector resigns, interim leader remains in post
The rector of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), Professor Stephen Morgan, has resigned, an insider confirmed to the Times. The university’s current acting rector, Dr. ... -
Flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of nearly 3,000 missing
As rescue efforts in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal – China border entered their fourth day Saturday, authorities were still finding survivors and transporting them to safety. At ... -
Hong Kong lawmakers move to replace ‘Macau’ with ‘Macao’ in legislation
Hong Kong is proposing to change the English spelling of “Macau” to “Macao” in its statutory legislation, according to local media reports. The proposed amendment was ... -
Macau donates RMB30 million to Tibet for mudslide relief
The government is donating RMB30 million through the Macau Foundation to support mudslide relief efforts in Gyirong County, Shigatse City, Tibet, while pledging to provide medical ... -
MPay outage disrupts payments for more than two hours
The MPay electronic payment system experienced a service disruption from around midday yesterday, leaving users unable to complete transactions and forcing them to switch to other ... -
IAM steps up school food safety inspections
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is conducting routine inspections and spot checks at schools to strengthen food safety controls. IAM said it is paying particular attention ... -
Father sentenced to three years for abusing infant daughter
A father has been sentenced to three years in prison for domestic violence after repeatedly punching his one-year-old daughter, causing head and facial injuries, the Office ... -
Unemployment rate holds at 2.4% in July
The unemployment rate among local residents in the three months ending in July remained stable at 2.4% compared with the three months ending in June, the ... -
Vietnamese community urges Macau to ease visa rules
The local Vietnamese community wants the government to reduce visa requirements and pilot a visa-on-arrival scheme in major Vietnamese cities, saying the measures could attract more ... -
More people in transport, storage and communications in Q2
The number of people engaged in the transport, storage and communications sector reached 16,436 in the second quarter (Q2) of this year, information from the Statistics ... -
Mosquito ovitrap index remains elevated
The mosquito ovitrap index reached 63.9% in August, exceeding the five-year average of 59.4% and raising concerns about dengue and chikungunya transmission. The Health Bureau (SSM) ... -
Bridge port passenger traffic hits record pace
As of Aug. 27, passenger trips through the Zhuhai highway port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge surpassed 20 million – the fastest pace since the port ... -
Asia-Pacific aviation bucks global slowdown as airline profits slide
The global airline industry is expected to remain profitable in 2026, but rising fuel costs, geopolitical disruptions and aircraft shortages are threatening to weaken its post-pandemic ... -
Crisis Six months on, Iran’s leaders are defying the US and signaling no tolerance for dissent
After six months of war, Iran’s leadership has coalesced around a hard core of military generals and clerics long entrenched in the ruling theocracy. They are ready ... -
1997 Princess Diana dies in Paris crash
Diana, Princess of Wales, has died after a car crash in Paris. She was taken to hospital in the early hours of Sunday morning where surgeons ... -
Roger Federer brought to tears during his induction into International Hall of Fame
Roger Federer was brought to tears numerous times during his induction speech at the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday. As sunset crept in at ... -
Why a newly formed lake is sparking fears of more flooding along the Nepal-China border
Even as rescuers worked through mud and debris Friday in areas devastated by a catastrophic flash flood along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China, authorities warned that a newly ... -
Ontario premier answers Trump’s ‘Lake America’ with giant ‘Lake Ontario’ sign
Ontario Premier Doug Ford answered President Donald Trump’s “Lake America” decree Saturday with a billboard-sized message on the Canadian shoreline — “Lake Ontario. Now and Always” ... -
Why Oura and Whoop are bound for IPO glory
Smart money moves on so fast. The semiconductor stocks that ripped through the roof in the first half of the year are struggling to reclaim momentum. But ... -
Monday, August 31, 2026 – edition no. 5025
* Southeast bound — Sam Hou Fai has begun a tour of Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, leading a 120-member business delegation to deepen economic ties ... -
Over 1,300 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods
Rescue teams searched yesterday for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border after a catastrophic and deadly torrent of floods and mud swept through several ... -
Civil servants association calls for increased benefits, improved administration
The Macau Civil Servants’ Association (ATFPM) has presented 14 proposals to modernize public administration, protect government employees, and strengthen Macau’s strategic role. At a meeting between ... -
A culinary symphony of north and south at MGM Macau: two masters, one memorable feast
In the rarefied world of fine Chinese dining, where tradition is currency and precision is dogma, the collaborative feast is a high-wire act. It is a ... -
Catering sector urges gov’t to build on past stimulus success
The catering industry has called on the government to introduce targeted consumption-boosting measures in next year’s policy address, urging authorities to leverage the region’s “City of ... -
New capped parking fees aim to ease parking crunch, says adviser
Capped parking fees at seven public car parks aim to tackle Macau’s parking shortage by using price signals to shift demand from busy facilities to underused ... -
CBRE: SJM cuts staff by 10% as satellite casino closures tighten margins
SJM Holdings has cut its workforce by 10% over seven months and is pursuing further cost reductions as the closure of its satellite casinos continues to ... -
APOMAC proposes a 3% salary increase for civil servants, more benefits for pensioners
The Macau Association of Retirees, Pensioners, and Social Security Recipients (APOMAC) submitted to Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai a set of proposals for the 2027 ... -
Zone A underground walkway project set to start next year
The first-phase renovation project for the underground pedestrian walkway in New Urban Zone A has received 40 bids, with project costs ranging from more than MOP77 ... -
Hengqin high-speed rail station project set to start this year
The Hengqin high-speed rail station project is expected to officially begin construction this year, according to local authorities. The station is planned as a key transportation ... -
Macau prepares for back-to-school traffic surge
Local authorities are increasing public transportation services and deploying additional traffic personnel as about 80% of the city’s kindergartens, primary and secondary schools prepare to reopen ... -
Hou Kong Middle School’s Hengqin Campus to expand with new grades
Hengqin School Affiliated to Hou Kong Middle School will add fourth-grade primary and first-year junior high classes in September, bringing total enrollment to more than 970 ... -
Macao-Hengqin International Education City welcomes first 1,400 graduate students
The first phase of the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) City is now operational, welcoming more than 1,400 master’s and doctoral students. Students have praised the area’s ...
