Daily Archives: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Singapore ministers, among world’s highest paid government officials, get first raise in 15 years
Singapore’s ministers, already among the world’s highest paid, are getting a raise for the first time in 15 years, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said, explaining the ... -
Community commerce must be core infrastructure, business leader warns
A local business leader has cautioned that community commerce must be treated as core infrastructure, warning that neighborhoods cannot be built on housing and roads alone. ... -
Macau sets MOP23 billion investment target, eyes new tourism markets under Five-Year Plan
Macau’s tourism recovery is gaining momentum, with authorities targeting new international markets under the Third Five-Year Plan, while investment officials have set their sights on MOP17–23 ... -
DSAT says 478 crosswalks reviewed as gov’t steps up road safety measures
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has reviewed 478 pedestrian crossings across the city as part of an ongoing effort to improve road safety, including upgrades to crossings ... -
Macau companies in Hengqin grow 75% as integration deepens
As the Guangdong-Macau Deep Cooperation Zone marks its fifth anniversary, the number of Macau-based companies operating in Hengqin has grown by 75% over the past five ... -
Customs seizes MOP850,000 in smuggled goods
The Customs Service (SA) intercepted 18 smuggling cases in a six-day operation from August 29 to September 3, seizing cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cosmetics, medicines, used mobile phones and ... -
Lawmaker urges stronger safeguards as investment scams evolve
Lawmaker Vong Hou Piu has urged the government to strengthen its preventive measures against investment scams, warning that increasingly sophisticated schemes could expose more residents to ... -
Two mainland suspects arrested over illegal remote betting operation
Two mainland Chinese nationals were arrested after allegedly using modified clothing to conceal mobile phones while livestreaming casino gambling activities and placing bets on behalf of ... -
Marta Cowling set to become Portugal’s first female Consul General in Macau
Marta Cowling is set to become Portugal’s next Consul General in Macau and Hong Kong, succeeding Alexandre Leitão, according to public broadcaster TDM. The diplomatic appointment ... -
Gov sets sights on improving business conditions
Secretary for Economy and Finance Dora Ng reaffirmed the goal of raising the share of non-gaming industries to about 60% of gross domestic product by 2030, ... -
Rua de Entre-Campos car park opens with 86 spaces
A temporary public car park on Rua de Entre-Campos will open at 10 a.m. today, offering 86 parking spaces with a 15-minute free grace period and ... -
New leisure facilities and bus terminal planned for Zone A
New Urban Zone A will see the development of jogging trails, cycle paths and other leisure facilities, alongside a bus terminal on Plot B5, as part ... -
Qingmao Checkpoint processes over 140 million crossings, daily average hits 105,000
The Qingmao Checkpoint has processed more than 140 million passenger crossings since its opening, with this year’s figures reaching a new high. As of the end ... -
Falling wire from ninth floor hits two children
Two children were injured yesterday when a piece of wire fell from a ninth-floor unit on Avenida de Sidónio Pais, near the Fung Yu Building. A ... -
Orix sees Osaka IR as part of broader real-asset strategy
Orix Corp is positioning its involvement in the MGM Osaka integrated resort as part of a broader strategy to expand its portfolio of physical assets while ... -
Wing Lei Bar launches ‘UNITY II’
Wing Lei Bar at Wynn Palace has launched “UNITY II,” introducing six cocktails inspired by collaborations and guest-bartending exchanges across Tijuana, Bangkok, Hiriketiya, London and Vancouver. ... -
Sands China marks Parisian Macao anniversary with community event
Sands China hosted a community event Sept. 5 to mark the 10th anniversary of The Parisian Macao, bringing together about 130 participants from local social service ... -
China expands maritime pressure east of Taiwan
China is extending its maritime presence to the waters east of Taiwan, opening a new front in its campaign to pressure the self-governing island, according to ... -
China injects $53 billion into banks and insurers
China is injecting RMB360 billion ($53 billion) into major banks and insurance companies as Beijing seeks to strengthen the financial sector and support economic growth, the ... -
AfD scores first far-right state election win since Nazi era
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was facing a tough situation yesterday after his party was crushed by the Alternative for Germany party in a regional election that ... -
1986 Pinochet survives rebel ambush
The president of Chile has escaped an attempt on his life in a fierce attack which killed five of his bodyguards and wounded 11 more. General ... -
Iran players in Australia say anthem silence protested Tehran
Two members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who claimed asylum in Australia have confirmed their pivotal refusal to sing the national anthem during the Women’s ... -
Storm creates huge waves and dangerous currents at southern California beaches
Hurricane Marie, well out in the Pacific, created flooding and dangerous conditions at some southern California beaches over Labor Day weekend, with strong currents and huge ... -
Nepal holds a day of mourning after floods kill at least 1,300 people
Nepal held a day of mourning yesterday to remember those killed in the Aug. 26 floods, with flags lowered at government offices and families concluding mourning ... -
Ukraine crisis talks must be done ingood faith
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, now in its fifth year, has only intensified over time, fueled by the continuous military support from different parties, particularly ... -
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – edition no. 5031
* Commerce at heart — Business leader says markets, eateries and affordable retail must be planned alongside housing to create genuinely livable communities * Five-year plan ...
