Monthly Archives: August 2026
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Melco triumphs at PATA Gold Awards with Hospitality Marketing & Sustainability honors
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has achieved a double win at the prestigious Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards 2026, receiving honors in both the “Marketing ... -
Traffic restrictions set for GP parking work
A section of Largo do Terminal Marítimo near the Macau Grand Prix Building and Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal will close to traffic from Aug. 31 ... -
MGM training program opens applications Monday
Under a new employment and training program launched by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and MGM, eligible Macau residents can apply from Aug. 31 to Sept. ... -
Revitalized Taipa Market sees visitor numbers more than quadruple
The Taipa Market has recorded a significant rise in foot traffic following a major renovation, with average daily visits climbing to about 5,500 in the first ... -
Banks’ first-half profit rises 1.9%
The local banking sector recorded a 1.9% year-over-year increase in operating results to MOP5.79 billion in the first half of 2026, according to data from the ... -
The GBA’s airport battle moves beyond the runway
Analysis The Greater Bay Area’s airport competition is being fought well before passengers reach a departure hall or freight reaches an aircraft. Two developments this week ... -
Huanggang crossing completes major passenger and vehicle test
On the Agenda Hong Kong and Shenzhen have conducted a major pressure test at the new Huanggang crossing, involving more than 10,000 civil servants and nearly ... -
Wang calls for US and China to ‘overcome obstacles’ ahead of presidential summit
China’s foreign minister said his country and the United States should overcome obstacles between the nations ahead of an expected summit next month between U.S. President ... -
100-meter record again as sparks fly at China’s robot competition
A robot sprinter broke another 100-meter record this week at a showcase of China’s growing technological prowess. The record ended China’s five-day World Humanoid Robot Games, ... -
Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died, her studio said yesterday. She ... -
Another former Malay PM faces criminal charges after leaving office
Malaysian former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was charged yesterday with failing to declare his assets, making him the nation’s third leader to face criminal charges ... -
Zelenskyy’s direct plea helped unlock Russia sanctions in the Senate
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the U.S. Capitol hours after Lindsey Graham’s funeral to an unusually attentive audience. Half the Senate gathered for the closed-door ... -
1963 King’s dream for racial harmony
The fight for racial equality in the United States moved a step closer to victory today as Martin Luther King spoke of his dream for freedom ... -
A tender love story with postapocalyptic teeth in Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’
It says something about us that dogs are critical when it comes to postapocalyptic movies. Tom Hanks had an adorable terrier in “Finch” and Will Smith ... -
PAÑPURI’s Hong Kong expansion: a journey in movement
Pañpuri expands in Hong Kong with two connected destinations shaped by the design narrative “A Quiet Current.” Inspired by the city’s harbour geography and the movement of ... -
Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ displays a pop star at her most restrained
Gone is the big-belter Ariana Grande. On “Petal,” her eighth studio album and first full-length release since the end of her “Wicked” run and 2024’s “Eternal ... -
Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough
Meta Platforms has agreed to changes for children using Instagram and Facebook under an $18 billion settlement with 48 U.S. states, although critics warn the measures ... -
South Korean police scandal over missing person cases deepens public distrust
A South Korean police officer’s alleged falsification of documents in two missing person cases has exposed gaps in police oversight and fueled public distrust of police. ... -
Could Canada leave US cities in the dark in a trade war? Not likely
Social media users are claiming that Canada could plunge the U.S. into darkness if the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalates further. Speculation spread after ... -
Friday, August 28, 2026 – edition no. 5024
* Missing without borders — More than 1,300 are missing after the Himalayan glacier collapse, including people from over 30 countries * Civil servants seek benefits, ... -
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 ...
