Daily Archives: Monday, September 21, 2026
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MGM “Lion Dance Festival 2026” Fosters a Cultural Innovation Platform
As a pioneering platform for advancing lion dance culture in Macau, MGM launches the “Lion Dance Festival 2026”, anchored by the exhibition “Lion Dance Culture in ... -
Police intervene in MOP2 million scam attempts, warn merchants over new fraud
Police fielded 97 fraud reports in a week, talked six residents out of fake “mainland officials” scams that could have caused losses of MOP2.27 million, and ... -
Macau athletes sweep men’s changquan gold, silver
Macau wushu athletes Kuong Chi Hin and Song Chi Kuan won gold and silver, respectively, in the men’s changquan at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya ... -
Knife attack over unpaid debt lands mainland overstayer in court on attempted murder charge
A mainland overstayer who allegedly grabbed a kitchen knife and attacked a “friend” over an unpaid debt has been referred to prosecutors on attempted murder charges, ... -
Sands China film camp selects 16 emerging directors from 450 applicants
Sixteen filmmakers gathered in Macau on Friday for the third International Film Camp, where eight projects will be awarded HKD300,000 production grants as organizers seek to ... -
MasterChef Asia to premiere Tuesday after filming in Macau
The newly revamped reality competition “MasterChef Asia,” filmed in Macau, premieres on TLC and HBO Max on September 22, and on Discovery Channel on Sept. 23. ... -
Trump used to slam China. Here’s why he’s now rolling out the red carpet for Xi
When President Donald Trump first ran for office, he called out China as a menace to the U.S. economy, saying it had gutted America’s factories and eroded the middle class. That tough talk ... -
Maybe it’s all a dream
Cinderella had just married the prince when she woke up. One moment, she was standing in a bright palace hall, wearing a silver wedding dress. The ... -
75 illegal workers detected in August
Local authorities recently announced that they had identified 75 suspected illegal workers during anti-illegal employment operations in August. According to the Public Security Police Force, the ... -
Customs nets MOP1.51 million in trafficking crackdown
Customs intercepted 12 cases of illegal trafficking between Sept. 11 and 17 at the local airport, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge checkpoint and the Border Gate checkpoint, ... -
DSF expands digital payment notifications
The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) has expanded its “Smart Finance” framework to include email notifications for incoming government funds. The DSF said the upgrade will help ... -
UTM expands academic ties with Thai university
The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) hosted a delegation from Thailand’s Srinakharinwirot University for a two-day professional development program focused on innovation, design thinking and organizational ... -
Macau cyber forum targets AI, data and supply-chain risks
Macau will tighten cybersecurity rules for AI and data under its Third Five-Year Plan, officials said at a recent forum that emphasized joint prevention, talent development ... -
August visitor arrivals rise 6%, hotel occupancy hits 60–70%
Macau’s August visitor arrivals rose 6.1% year-on-year, buoyed by stronger same-day visitor numbers even as overnight and international arrivals fell, while hoteliers report 60 to 70% ... -
Court says Macau’s first national security case has concluded
Macau’s first national security trial, involving former lawmaker Au Kam San, concluded behind closed doors Friday, the Court of First Instance (TJB) said, two days after ... -
Macau raises key rate to 4.25% after Fed hike
Macau raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points last weel, following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s first rate increase since 2023, as the city’s currency ... -
Macau hotels earn record nine Michelin Keys in 2026 selection
The city received its first-ever Three Keys distinction and has strengthened its standing as a global hospitality destination, with nine hotels recognized in the newly released ... -
Au Chon Hin exhibition turns Amagao Gallery into interactive art space
An exhibition by Macao designer and artist Au Chon Hin has opened at Amagao Gallery at Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau, featuring more than 50 two- and ... -
This circus in Johannesburg lifts poor young performers into the spotlight
Clutching an aerial hoop on a Johannesburg circus stage, a young performer pauses for a split second before launching into the air and gliding, drawing cheers ... -
1998 Clinton’s Grand Jury testimony released
Bill Clinton’s testimony about his relationship with a young female assistant has been released to the United States public. The video of the American president’s 17 ... -
Joey Logano wins NASCAR race at Bristol as Carson Hocevar, Ryan Blaney fight afterward
Joey Logano won the Cup Series race Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway, while the driver he passed for the win stole the show with old-school NASCAR ... -
A state funeral honors Tung Chee-hwa, the city’s first post-colonial leader
Hong Kong held a state funeral on Sunday for its first post-colonial leader, Tung Chee-hwa, who led the city through the initial years of its transition from British ... -
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi says Iranians are paying price for war, repression
Iranians are suffering as economic misery and internal repression leave “no room for people to breathe” after 1½ years of wars, Iran’s most prominent human rights activist ... -
Monday, September 21, 2026 – edition no. 5040
* Costly lesson — Businesses lose MOP980,000 as ‘school director’ scam spreads * Asian Games | Macau athletes sweep men’s Changquan gold, silver * Crime | ...
