Monthly Archives: August 2026
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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 ... -
From teenage apprentice to shop owner: Filipino barber builds his dream at 24
At just 24 years old, Dan Estanislao has become what is believed to be the youngest owner of a barbershop in Macau, turning a lifelong passion ... -
Gov’t pushes to bring Macau talent home for Greater Bay Area growth
The local government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining active communication with Macau residents living abroad and encouraging talent to return for local development, with an ... -
Men face higher skin cancer risk due to poor sun protection
Skin cancer cases are rising more rapidly among men in Macau than women, largely because men are less likely to protect themselves from the sun, the ... -
Gov’t boosts building maintenance support with MOP24.3 million in approvals
Against the backdrop of nearly 5,000 buildings that are more than 30 years old across Macau, the government approved 47 subsidy applications totaling nearly MOP19 million ... -
Wynn leans on Macau strength as UAE project faces delay, cost rise
Wynn Resorts’ Macau business delivered solid second-quarter results even as unfavorable VIP hold trimmed earnings, while the company pushed back the opening of its Wynn Al ... -
China announces countermeasures against Washington
China announced a series of economic measures yesterday against the United States, including controls on exports of drones to the U.S. and a ban on dealings ... -
Study abroad dreams and the road back
Studying abroad is a dream for many Macau families, a path to broader horizons and sharper competitiveness. Yet for graduates returning home, the reality of Macau’s ... -
Glass fragments found in strawberry jam batch, residents urged not to consume
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has warned consumers not to eat a batch of “BONNE MAMAN” strawberry jam after authorities in Hong Kong and France announced ... -
Macau adds yum cha, siu mei and pork chop buns to intangible heritage list
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced a new list of intangible cultural heritage items, with culinary traditions such as yum cha dining customs, the preparation ... -
Rain delays Friendship Bridge maintenance works, traffic restrictions to resume
Rain has delayed some maintenance works on the Friendship Bridge, with traffic restrictions set to resume from 9 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Monday. The exit ... -
Local man loses HKD2.88m in fake police investigation scam
A middle-aged Macau man lost a total of HKD2.88 million after falling victim to a fake “public security and judicial authorities” scam, the Judiciary Police said. ... -
Police warn of fake MPay QR code scam targeting online shoppers
The Judiciary Police have warned residents about a new phishing scam in which fraudsters use fake MPay QR codes to steal payment account details. The scammers ...
