Monthly Archives: August 2026
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385 civil servants transferred under new government mobility system
The local government is pushing for more refined workforce management, with research on departmental staffing benchmarks due next year and 385 staff transfers already made under ... -
Four mainland men arrested over alleged extortion of prostitutes
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested four mainland men suspected of extorting at least five women engaged in prostitution, allegedly collecting a total of HKD4,200 and ... -
Shun Tak posts wider loss as revenue slips 12% in first half of 2026
Shun Tak Holdings Ltd. reported a wider loss for the first half of 2026, with revenue falling 12% amid continued pressure on its property and investment ... -
Sands China extends local firecracker industry exhibition through November 2026
Sands China has extended its exhibition, A Century of Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Radiance, through Nov. 29, 2026, at the Sands Gallery following strong public ... -
Children’s arts carnival returns with summer activities
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will hold the finale of the third Macao International Children’s Arts Festival, the “MICAF Fun Day” Arts Carnival, from Aug. 21 ... -
Indonesia and China discuss increasing defense cooperation and energy security
Top ministers for Indonesia and China agreed during meetings in Jakarta on Friday to increase their defense cooperation and strengthen food and energy security. The meetings ... -
Wildfires expose — and detonate — buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII
The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have exposed a potentially deadly threat lurking beneath the blackened landscape: rusty bombs and mines from World War I and II that threaten ... -
1993 Michael Jackson accused of child abuse
Police in Los Angeles are investigating allegations of child abuse made against singer Michael Jackson. They have refused to give details but it has emerged that ... -
Infantino defies FIFA vice president by going to youth event in Caribbean amid global soccer rift
Gianni Infantino defied a request by one of his FIFA vice presidents to stay away from an Under-14 soccer event in the Caribbean and instead made ... -
Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump in Beijing
Chinese humanoid robots broke records set by humans, including beating Usain Bolt’s 100-meter sprint world record, on the opening day of the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games ... -
A moderate earthquake shakes Japan, injuring more than 30 people in the Tokyo region
A moderate earthquake rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early yesterday, injuring more than 30 people, most of them lightly, officials said. There was no danger of a ... -
Monday, August 24, 2026 – edition no. 5020
* Cramped in transit — Daily public bus ridership surpasses 665,000 in the first half of the year * Transport | LRT to connect with Hengqin ... -
YOHO Gold Coast pushes phase 1 trial run to November
The trial operation of the revamped YOHO Gold Coast Hotel in Taipa has been pushed back to November, with the full renovation now expected to be ... -
Revitalization must balance community needs and heritage, scholar and planner say
With urban planning intrinsically linked to population distribution and mobility, a scholar and an urban planner have called for the proposed protective renewal of the area ... -
Morton’s Macau: Where the best steak anywhere meets the waterfront
For decades, Morton’s has staked its reputation on a bold, uncompromising promise: “The Best Steak Anywhere.” Now, with its return to Macau at One Central, that ... -
Online romance scam costs woman MOP460,000
A middle-aged local woman has fallen victim to an elaborate online romance scam, losing a total of MOP460,000 after being lured into a fake investment scheme ... -
Mercedes-AMG unveils driver lineup in bid to regain FIA GT World Cup
Mercedes-AMG has announced it will compete at this year’s FIA GT World Cup in Macau with a total of three cars representing two teams. At the ... -
The US and others turn to Brazil for rare earths, raising environmental concerns
In the global race to secure rare earths that are key for everything from mobile phones to green technologies, Brazil is emerging as an alternative to ... -
Inmates may gain access to continuing education subsidy, gov’t says
Inmates in Macau could soon be eligible for the city’s continuing education subsidy, as the Correctional Services Bureau (DSC) is working with the Education and Youth ... -
IC showcases local children’s productions to regional arts industry
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has organized industry exchanges alongside the third Macao International Children’s Arts Festival to promote local performing arts productions and explore opportunities ... -
IAS planning caregiver support center in northern district
The Social Affairs Bureau (IAS) is working with a community organization to establish a caregiver support center in the northern district this year, offering personalized and ... -
Gongbei Port sees 79 million crossings so far this year
More than 79 million passenger crossings have been recorded at Gongbei Port since the beginning of the year, according to Gongbei Customs. The authority said average ... -
Hengqin Port to expand cargo clearance hours from Aug. 26
Hengqin Port will implement its second phase of cargo clearance arrangements from Aug. 26, the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone said. The port will handle only cargo ... -
Several public car parks to undergo maintenance
Several public car parks will temporarily adjust operations due to maintenance work starting Aug. 22, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced. On Saturdays from Aug. 22 to ... -
‘Happy Macau’ tops new Five-Year Plan, CE says
Happy Macau is the ultimate goal of the new five-year plan, with residents’ well-being and security as its guiding principles, the Chief Executive said. The government officially ... -
Cross-border media internships offer 20 spots for Macau residents
As part of a GBA talent push and efforts to develop talent for the city’s cultural and creative industries under the “1+4” economic diversification strategy, Macau ... -
MGTO preparing for PATA Travel Mart in Macau next year
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is preparing to host the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2027 in Macau. The preparations began this week ... -
Central Provident Fund annual allocation to be credited September
The 2026 allocation of the budget surplus under the Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund System is scheduled to be credited on September 24. Elderly residents who have ... -
Melco wins two PATA Gold Awards for fourth consecutive year
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has received two Gold Awards at the 2026 PATA Gold Awards, including the Marketing – Hospitality award for the fourth consecutive year ... -
Sands China wins two PATA Gold Awards
Sands China Ltd. has won two Gold Awards at the 2026 PATA Gold Awards, including one for its artbook publication “Sands China Presents – Dopamine: Fountain ... -
The Greater Bay Area is moving beyond AI innovation to AI industrialization
Analysis For years, the Greater Bay Area’s artificial intelligence ambitions have been measured by research breakthroughs, venture capital and the race to develop increasingly powerful large ... -
GBA export machine shifts into higher gear
On the Agenda The Greater Bay Area is reinforcing its position as one of China’s leading export engines as governments and businesses across the region accelerate ... -
Chinese Valentine’s Day is rooted in legend and tradition, not just romance
Chinese Valentine’s Day is not all about flowers and chocolates. Beyond the romance embraced by some contemporary couples, Qixi is an ancient tradition rooted in legend, ... -
Conglomerate seeks $1.5 billion in damages from Panama
Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said yesterday it was seeking more than $1.5 billion in damages from Panama after the country seized two canal ports caught ... -
Kim shrugs off Trump’s scaled-back drills with South Korea, saying it changes nothing
North Korea said that a U.S. decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea does not change what it sees as the provocative nature of ...
