Daily Archives: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Air Macau cancellations prompt gov’t call for carriers to curb disruptions ahead of Mid-Autumn
The government has urged airlines to minimize flight cancellations and notify passengers promptly after a series of Air Macau disruptions in recent weeks, including at least ... -
Film camp awards production funding to eight Asian short films
Eight short film projects have been selected for production funding under the International Film Camp (IFC) 2026, with each winning producer receiving HKD300,000 to develop their ... -
Cameroon, Mozambique press for equitable timber trade rules at forum
African producer nations used the Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum (GLSTF) in Macau to call for a rebalancing of global timber trade rules, warning that ... -
Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with drought, raising food prices globally
All signs are pointing toward a record-breaking El Nino this year, which experts say may cause severe drought in Asia and other extreme weather across the ... -
Woman held with liquid cocaine hidden in clothing
A 26-year-old Bolivian woman has been arrested after police found nearly 4 kilograms of liquid cocaine concealed inside the linings of clothing in her luggage following ... -
Two mainland men held over casino livestream betting
Two mainland Chinese men have been arrested for allegedly livestreaming casino games and placing bets on behalf of others, with police seizing more than HKD370,000 in ... -
Seasonal flu vaccinations to begin next week
The 2026-27 seasonal influenza vaccination program will begin Sept. 29, with high-risk groups given priority, the Health Bureau (SSM) said. From October, healthcare workers will also ... -
Zhuhai ports expect 7.43 million crossings over holidays
Zhuhai’s border authorities expect the city’s ports to record about 7.43 million passenger crossings during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, averaging 743,000 crossings ... -
CE expresses gratitude for central gov’t support for Macau youth
The Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai has expressed gratitude, on behalf of the local government and local residents, to President Xi Jinping and the central ... -
Four public parks and gardens to extend operating hours until 1 a.m.
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced that, as in previous years, four public parks and gardens will extend their operating hours until 1 a.m. during the ... -
Labour bureau considers guidelines for platform workers
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) is considering developing guidelines for platform-based work as the sector evolves, aiming to clarify the legal relationship between platforms and workers ... -
UM marks 45th anniversary with Chinese painting exhibition
The University of Macau (UM) is hosting a Chinese painting exhibition featuring more than 80 works by artists, faculty and students from across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao ... -
16 bids submitted for Zone A flyover; opening expected in Q3 2028
The tender for a pedestrian flyover connecting land plots B1 to B4 in Zone A received 16 bids, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) said Tuesday at ... -
Timber forum opens with 800 participants from 49 countries
The Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum 2026 (GLSTF 2026) opened yesterday morning at the Galaxy International Convention Center, bringing together around 800 participants from 49 ... -
Melco, women’s association to launch youth mental wellness theatre program
The Women’s General Association of Macau and Melco Resorts & Entertainment are expanding their collaboration on family wellbeing with a new campus theatre program focused on ... -
MGM launches month-long lion dance cultural festival
MGM has launched a month-long festival exploring the development of lion dance culture through exhibitions, artistic collaborations, workshops and international cultural exchanges. The “Lion Dance Festival ... -
Fulfilling earlier US-China agreements is a work in progress
The U.S. and China have made uneven progress in fulfilling the trade commitments announced after their two leaders met in Beijing in May. As U.S. President ... -
Alibaba unveils new powerful chip and ambitious AI model plans
China’s Alibaba a new artificial intelligence chip technologies and plans for more powerful models, including what it said was China’s most powerful AI chip. Alibaba’s announcement ... -
Flights disrupted due to technical problems at key air traffic center
Damaged communications lines at a key air traffic control facility in Philadelphia had been repaired, allowing airports across the U.S. Northeast to resume operations after hours ... -
1952 Charlie Chaplin comes home
World famous film actor and director Charlie Chaplin has returned to England for the first time in 21 years. He arrived with his wife Oona – ... -
Infantino open to an independent FIFA governance review after backlash over failed project
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has indicated he’d be open to an independent review of its governance system and signaled a willingness to consider reforms. Facing intense ... -
Book by Princess Diana’s brother prompts war of words with Charles III
Anew book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess Diana has made headlines around the world with its damning allegations about Diana’s ex-husband, now ... -
War, AI and climate test the United Nations
Under a global cloud of wars and bitter divisions, world leaders meet at the United Nations this week facing fears that runaway artificial intelligence could threaten ... -
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – edition no. 5042
Grounded flights — Air Macau cancellations trigger gov’t pressure on carriers as travelers report mounting disruption and losses * Cinema | Film camp backs eight Asian ...
