Daily Archives: Monday, August 17, 2026
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MGTO pins hopes on local attractions as summer growth fails to lift international arrivals
Macau’s summer tourist season has shown steady growth through July and early August, though international visitor numbers have remained flat, falling short of government expectations, according ... -
Melco expects REM, property upgrades to support growth in second half
Melco Resorts & Entertainment expects its soft-opened REM hotel and a series of property enhancements to support growth in the second half of 2026, as the ... -
Forum calls for priority urban renewal zones as Macau revises 20-year master plan
Public consultation on the draft amendments to the Macau Urban Master Plan (2020–2040) took center stage at a forum Aug. 15, where lawmakers and planning experts ... -
El Niño peak looms, testing drainage and climate response
El Niño is expected to peak by early next year, bringing wetter summers and testing Macau’s drainage and climate response capacity, according to a meteorological group. ... -
Economic climate index forecasts stability despite uncertainties
Macau’s economic climate index is expected to remain in the “stable” range over the next quarter despite continued external uncertainties, according to the latest report from ... -
MICE attendance, spending rise in 1H despite flat event numbers
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the number of MICE events held in Macau in the first half (1H) of this year ... -
Domestic helpers deserve protection, too – and a better deal
Industry groups and lawmakers have recently been calling on the government to tighten oversight of the city’s domestic helpers, citing concerns about the quality, accountability, and ... -
Gov’t proposes consumption tax collection at customs clearance
The government is proposing to amend the Consumption Tax Regulation to allow tax collection directly from importers’ bank accounts at the point of customs clearance. The ... -
CE meets with lawmakers to collect opinions for 2027 Policy Address
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, met with lawmakers of the Legislative Assembly (AL) to hear their opinions ahead of the 2027 Policy Address. The ... -
Gov’t notice board uses AI-generated district emblem, raising legal concerns
A Taipa government notice board has drawn criticism after a netizen pointed out that its district emblem appeared to be AI-generated, featuring blurred details and irregular ... -
Finance bureau warns of scam messages impersonating officials
The Financial Services Bureau has warned residents about scam calls and text messages impersonating the bureau and falsely claiming recipients have outstanding tax payments. The messages ... -
Friendship Bridge night closures set for A3 Bridge works
The Friendship Bridge will be partially closed from midnight to 5:30 a.m. daily from August 18 through 24 for the third phase of steel box girder ... -
Rental market shows little movement in Q2
The rental market showed little movement in the second quarter (Q2), with average residential rents declining 0.1% quarter-on-quarter to MOP140 per square meter of usable area, ... -
Mobile payments rise as card spending falls in Q2
The value and number of transactions made through local mobile payment tools increased in the second quarter of 2026, while credit and debit card turnover declined, ... -
Leader calls for reflection after the death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism
Britain’s prime minister called for reflection on Saturday after a Black professor who faced a storm of plagiarism accusations died suddenly, days after resigning from a prestigious role ... -
1998 Clinton admits Lewinsky affair
President of the United States Bill Clinton has admitted having an inappropriate relationship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. In a televised address Mr Clinton ... -
Venus Williams falls again at Cincinnati Open, singles skid hits 13
Venus Williams’ losing streak in singles play has reached 13 matches. The seven-time major champion was defeated 6-2, 6-2 by Emiliana Arango on Friday in the first ... -
Athens is cleaning its all-marble Olympic stadium for the first time in more than a century
It has welcomed marathon runners, rock stars and the first modern Olympic athletes. Now it’s time for a monumental scrub. Athens’ U-shaped Panathenaic Stadium — made ... -
US pulls last aircraft carrier from Asia as Iran war strains Pacific presence amid China tensions
President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is stretching the limits of U.S. aircraft carriers and leaving the western Pacific without one of the key American warships as China ... -
Monday, August 17, 2026 – edition no. 5015
* Stay Local — MGTO banks on local attractions as summer growth falls short of boosting international arrivals * Cotai | REM hotel set for grand ...
