Daily Archives: Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Gov’t restructures several entities, aiming to save resources, increase efficiency
The Secretary for Administration and Justice and spokesperson of the Executive Council, Wong Sio Chak, announced yesterday that the government is restructuring several entities and ... -
Drones to join fireworks for first time at Macau International Contest
Drones will join fireworks displays in the sky for the first time at this year’s Macau International Fireworks Display Contest, adding a new element to the ... -
Investment banks cut August gaming revenue forecasts
Investment banks have lowered their forecasts for August gross gaming revenue (GGR), citing softer daily gaming revenue in the latest week, although industry analysts expect a ... -
IC announces two-month shuttle service for historical discovery tour
Macau will run a two-month shuttle service from the Ruins of St. Paul’s and Rua do Cunha to local attractions, with historical character performances bringing the ... -
Hengqin cargo terminal begins pilot air cargo operations
The Hengqin Upstream Cargo Terminal has entered substantive operations following the launch of its first pilot air cargo palletizing shipment and flight on Wednesday, marking a ... -
Gov’t sees slight rise in drug dependency cases
Macau recorded 88 drug dependency cases in the first half of 2026, up 3.5% from a year earlier, with young users accounting for a small but ... -
The low-sugar trap: When less sugar doesn’t mean more health
As health awareness rises globally, reducing sugar intake has become a mainstream consumer choice. From beverages to baked goods, low-sugar and sugar-free products are flooding the ... -
Man loses RMB178,700 in suspected online sex scam
A local middle-aged man reportedly lost about RMB178,700 in a suspected online sex scam, according to the Judiciary Police. The man told police that he accessed ... -
Mainland man arrested over alleged casino livestream betting scheme
A 28-year-old mainland man was arrested for allegedly livestreaming casino gambling and placing bets on behalf of clients, the Judiciary Police said. Police said the man ... -
Education bureau urges early travel planning as new school year begins
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) expects heavier traffic across the city in the early days of the new school year and has coordinated with ... -
Coloane dog pound to get new 154-cage kennel building
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has launched an open tender for the construction of a new three-story kennel building at the Coloane Municipal Kennel, which will ... -
AI teaching tools and new ethics curriculum set for schools
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has announced that a new smart teaching platform will officially come into operation next month, offering precision teaching support ... -
IAM opens 25 cases over unquarantined ingredients
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) conducted over 5,800 inspections of food premises across the city in the first seven months of the year, opening 25 case ... -
Wynn Macau emerges as strongest performer in Q2
Wynn Macau Ltd. was the strongest performer among Macau’s six casino concessionaires in the second quarter, gaining market share as Sands China’s hold-adjusted earnings share fell ... -
Gov’t promotes platform advantages to Greater Bay Area businesses
The SAR is stepping up efforts to help businesses in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area expand into Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking markets and Southeast Asia, with ... -
‘Dear You,’ a migration tale shot in a southern Chinese dialect, gets buzz abroad
The buzziest film in China this year was shot almost entirely in a southern Chinese dialect that most Chinese viewers need subtitles to understand. Yet “Dear ... -
China’s cotton expertise takes root in Central Asia: Xinhua
China’s cotton expertise is taking root across Central Asia, where improved seeds, precision farming and lower-cost machinery are helping growers increase yields and reduce expenses, Xinhua ... -
More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack leaves 47 dead
At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped when armed men attacked a once-peaceful community near Haiti’s capital earlier this week, the ... -
1979 Soldiers die in Warrenpoint massacre
At least 18 soldiers have been killed in two booby-trap bomb attacks at Warrenpoint, South Down, close to the border with the Irish Republic. It is ... -
Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs
There are few inalienable truths: Everyone was born, everyone will die, and everyone loved Dolly Parton. Larger-than-life at 5-foot-nothing, the country star, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur and ... -
Bayern’s dominance overshadows Bundesliga on Klopp’s return
When Jürgen Klopp surveys the Bundesliga upon his return as Germany coach, he could be forgiven for looking elsewhere for excitement. Germany’s top division starts Friday ... -
Cambodia-US operation uncovers money laundering link to Sinaloa Cartel
Cambodian and U.S. anti-drug agencies have uncovered a network that authorities say uses cryptocurrency to launder money for Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa Cartel, officials from both countries ... -
The next Atlantic storm will be named Dolly, but it’s not connected to Parton’s death
The next tropical storm that develops in the Atlantic this hurricane season will be named Dolly, but the timing is pure coincidence and has no connection ... -
Thursday, August 27, 2026 – edition no. 5023
* Red tape diet — Gov’t trimming administrative structure, merging entities and cutting positions to save resources, improve efficiency * Macau International Contest | Drones to ...
