Daily Archives: Friday, August 7, 2026
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Long-awaited Hengqin single-plate northbound policy nears release, lawmakers say
The Legislative Assembly’s (AL) Follow-up Committee on Public Administration Affairs has disclosed that the long-awaited policy permitting Hengqin-registered single-plate vehicles to travel north through the Guangdong-Macau ... -
Cotai hotel assault under investigation as woman remains unconscious
A police investigation is underway after a reported assault at a hotel on Avenida Marginal Flor de Lótus, with emergency services responding to the scene on ... -
A tea ceremony reimagined: Betty Fung’s art of dessert pairing
In the heart of Macau, an exclusive culinary dialogue unfolded — one that reimagined the ancient ritual of tea drinking through the lens of a modern ... -
IAS records 10.8% decline in registered drug abusers last year
Macau saw a 10.8% decrease in registered drug abuse cases to 132 last year, with most users taking drugs in homes and hotels, while the methadone ... -
AL committee approves pension fund reform bill
The Legislative Assembly (AL) First Standing Committee has finalized its review of the bill to strengthen the pension fund’s financial resources. The committee met on this ... -
Four security officers in pretrial detention over alleged Cotai casino protection racket
Four security officers from a Cotai integrated resort have been placed in pretrial detention over allegations that they formed part of a criminal group involved in ... -
Expenditure in Q1 in line with budget, AL committee says
The government spent MOP18.08 billion in the first quarter under the Investment and Development Expenditure Plan (PIDDA), in line with the budget allocation for the period, ... -
Guangdong-Macau fair opens with 49 deals
Connecting companies from Macau, Guangdong, Hengqin and Belt and Road markets, the Guangdong and Macao Branded Products Fair (GMBPF) opened Thursday with 49 cooperation projects signed ... -
Nearly 3,000 pedestrian violations logged in the first half of the year
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) reported that 2,985 pedestrian violations were recorded between January and the middle of last month, with the highest number of ... -
Dom Pedro V Theatre closes temporarily for maintenance
The Dom Pedro V Theatre is temporarily closed to the public until early October, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a press statement. The cultural ... -
Gov’t to finalize environmental plan, waste strategy this year
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) said it expects to complete the Environmental Protection Plan (2026-2030) and a study on solid waste management measures by the end ... -
Two students held over MOP15,000 parking garage theft
Two junior high school boys have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a bicycle, helmet and a pair of shoes from a parking space in a ... -
Analysts see long-term value in Wynn’s UAE bet despite higher costs, delay
Wynn Resorts’ plan to delay the opening of its Wynn Al Marjan Island resort in the United Arab Emirates and raise its budget by about USD600 ... -
Tourism subsidy applications to open for 2027 programs
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will begin accepting applications next Monday (Aug. 10) for three tourism subsidy programs for 2027, with the application period running ... -
80% of Chinese companies plan overseas expansion within three years: UOB
Eight in 10 Chinese companies plan to expand overseas within the next three years, as firms continue to strengthen their international strategies and seek new growth ... -
Sands China earns ‘Great Place To Work’ certification
Sands China has become the first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise in Greater China to receive the “Great Place To Work Certification,” recognizing its workplace culture ... -
MGM concludes Silk Road culinary series with Beijing-inspired menu
MGM will conclude its two-year “Silk Road Art Feasts” culinary series on Aug. 13 and 14 with “Celebrating for Beijing,” featuring a collaboration between Qing imperial ... -
Central SOEs urged to deepen GBA investment
Officials from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau jointly promoted Greater Bay Area investment opportunities to centrally administered state-owned enterprises, encouraging greater participation in strategic industries and ... -
Cross-border botanical garden planned
Hong Kong and Shenzhen will jointly develop a national-level botanical garden designed to strengthen biodiversity conservation, scientific research and environmental education. China Daily, citing mainland authorities, ... -
International payments made easier for overseas visitors
Shenzhen has expanded payment services for international visitors by increasing acceptance of overseas bank cards, improving foreign currency exchange facilities and providing multilingual support across transport ... -
Kinship, roots link Chinese at home, afar
As the cinematic hit “Dear You” — which follows a young ethnic Chinese man uncovering the history of his family roots through a bundle of old letters — ... -
Leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government seeks political legitimacy in Thailand visit
The head of Myanmar’s military-backed government arrived in Thailand yesterday for an official visit that could serve as a major steppingstone in his effort to win ... -
US asks Philippines to extradite Filipino church leader accused of sex crimes and fraud
The United States has asked the Philippine government to extradite a Filipino church leader, who was once an influential adviser to former President Rodrigo Duterte, to ... -
Kim’s military conducts ballistic missile test days before rivals
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea yesterday, South Korea’s military said, resuming weapons tests days before its rivals the U.S. and South ... -
British Army faces pressure over abuse claims at teen college
The British Army is under mounting pressure after a BBC investigation uncovered allegations of rape, sexual assault and widespread misogyny at its main training college for ... -
1972 Asians given 90 days to leave Uganda
The Ugandan leader, Idi Amin, has set a deadline for the expulsion of most of the country’s Asians. General Amin said all Asians who are not ... -
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ turns slasher tropes inward
It was an unexpected turn of events after seeing Jane Schoenbrun’s buzzy third feature, “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.” Suddenly, after nearly 30 years ... -
SHIU 25: Le Labo’s ode to Beijing’s quiet soul
Le Labo’s City Exclusive Collection has long been a love letter to the cities that shape us — olfactory portraits of places that leave invisible imprints ... -
Congo Ebola health workers protest unpaid wages
Dozens of Congolese health workers at the epicenter of the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record staged protests yesterday to demand payment for their wages, abandoning several ... -
Tibetan studies conference is canceled in Nepal at the request of officials
A conference on Tibetan studies scheduled to be held this month in Nepal was called off at the request of government officials who gave no reason ... -
South Korea is becoming uninvestable, too
South Korea is home to the world’s hottest — and most volatile — stock market this year. The Kospi’s near 40% tumble in just 27 trading ... -
Friday, August 7, 2026 – edition no. 5009
* Northbound next — Long-awaited Hengqin single-plate northbound policy moves closer to launch, with reservation-based access expected before year-end * Cotai attack | Woman remains unconscious ...
