Monthly Archives: August 2026
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‘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 ... -
Alleged human trafficking case subject to judicial confidentiality
Information about an alleged case of human trafficking that occurred in Macau during the first half of this year is off-limits to the media due to ... -
Food delivery platforms under fire as riders protest pay cuts, industry calls for regulation
Macau’s food delivery platforms, now about a decade old, have become a key part of the digital economy but have also sparked ongoing disputes over excessive ... -
Hengqin launches incentives to boost Macau air cargo hub
The Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin has introduced a package of incentives aimed at strengthening Macau’s role as an international air cargo hub on the ... -
Melco finance unit to redeem USD600 million of 2027 notes early
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd. will redeem USD600 million in 5.625% senior notes on Sept. 23, nearly 10 months before their scheduled maturity. The financing subsidiary of ... -
Courts uphold residence permit revocations in sham marriage cases
Fraudulent marriages used to secure residence permits are both a criminal offense and a ground for the automatic nullity of the administrative act, courts have ruled. ... -
Moody’s affirms LVS, Sands China ratings as liquidity offsets spending risks
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and its Macau subsidiary Sands China retained stable credit outlooks from Moody’s Ratings, with the agency citing strong liquidity and the likely ... -
PSP arrests nine in illegal accommodation case
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) detained nine people in connection with a case involving an alleged illegal accommodation operation in Taipa. According to the PSP, ... -
PSP fines 82 pedestrians for unlawful road crossing
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has said it identified and fined 82 people accused of violating road traffic regulations at pedestrian road crossings. The cases, ... -
Hengqin Glow Run expands to 2,000 spots
The 2026 Hengqin Glow Run will return on Sunday, Sept. 13, with 2,000 places, twice the capacity of its 2024 debut, as organizers respond to strong ... -
Elderly unemployment drops 31%
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has reported that the number of unemployed residents aged 55 or above fell by 31% year-on-year in the first quarter to ... -
Elevators to be added to Ocean Gardens pedestrian bridge
To improve accessibility and pedestrian facilities, the Public Works Bureau has opened a tender to improve the pedestrian overpass by adding elevators on both sides. The ... -
Approaching Saudel expected to bring heavy showers this weekend
The approach of Severe Typhoon Saudel to the eastern coast of China is expected to bring heavy showers to Macau over the next few days, with ... -
OCBC Macau cycling challenge takes place around Cotai Dome
More than 300 people have registered for the Macau leg of the Greater Bay Area Road Cycling Challenge, which will be held on Sunday, Aug. 30, ... -
Mainland man arrested for robbing suspected prostitute of RMB90,000
Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested a 37-year-old mainland fruit shop owner for allegedly robbing a suspected mainland prostitute of RMB90,000 at a Cotai hotel room. The ... -
MGM organizes Wuhan tour to deepen Chinese culture learning
MGM organized a five-day cultural exploration tour to Wuhan in early August for 18 team members who performed well in its Chinese Culture Qualification Learning Activities, ... -
Wynn launches artisanal mooncake collection for Mid-Autumn Festival
Wynn has launched its 2026 artisanal mooncake collection, featuring designs inspired by the full moon and two horses to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and Year of ... -
Trump opens two-front economic pressure campaign against China
The Trump administration is preparing to intensify economic pressure on China on two fronts, weighing a new tariff on Chinese goods while warning Beijing that its ... -
Putin issues decree opening door to state control of key sites
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing the government to temporarily take control of critical infrastructure if private owners fail to protect it from Ukrainian ... -
1959 US to ‘stand by’ West Germans
America will stand by West Germans in their efforts to remain strong and free, the United States President has pledged. President Dwight D Eisenhower was speaking ... -
Special rule change to help Jai Arrow reach 100 games for Rabbitohs in Australian league
Motor neurone disease is not likely to stop Jai Arrow trying to bring up a career milestone in Australia’s National Rugby League. The NRL is planning ... -
Mourinho says Vinícius Júnior is unfairly targeted but wants him to manage his emotions
José Mourinho, once known for his fiery personality and frequent touchline outbursts, wants to help Vinícius Júnior control his emotions better. Mourinho, looking much calmer at ... -
Australia’s music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
Australia’s recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists’ livelihoods, a representative said yesterday. ... -
United Nations and Red Cross step up call for international rules on ‘killer robot’ weapons systems
The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross yesterday ratcheted up a joint call for countries to adopt bans and restrictions on use ... -
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – edition no. 5022
* Trafficking blackout — Macau’s only reported human trafficking case this year remains under judicial confidentiality, leaving key details undisclosed – the Times has learned * ... -
Buddhist life in Thailand extends far beyond meditation
I recently returned from leading a program in Thailand focused on how Buddhists practice religion. The participants – Buddhist practitioners from North America and Europe – ... -
Fraud, drug trafficking top offences among prisoners
Fraud and drug trafficking topped the list of offences among Macau’s 1,230 inmates in 2025, according to the Correctional Services Bureau’s (DSC) annual report. The bureau ...
