Monthly Archives: September 2026
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Xi kicks off state visit to Washington with a rare planeside welcome from Trump
When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington on Wednesday (today, Macau time), he’s expected to get a rare greeting from President Donald Trump, who will ... -
6-year-old Chinese girl sets women’s Rubik’s Cube speed record
A 6-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women’s world record by solving Rubik’s cubes at an average pace of just over four seconds per cube. ... -
How France handles its strict secularism as it prepares for a papal visit
A four-day visit by Pope Leo XIV beginning Friday that will feature large public gatherings, popemobile parades and an open-air Mass in Paris presents France with ... -
1980 Iraq bombs Iran as hostilities increase
Iraqi planes have bombed and set on fire Iran’s Kharg Island crude oil export terminal. Iranian officials have confirmed oil exports from the terminal, off the ... -
Afghan female cyclist wins silver after disguising herself as a man
The easy part for Fariba Hashimi was winning a silver medal in the women’s cycling road race at the Asian Games. The nearly impossible part for ... -
South Africa makes 13 changes to its starting side for test against Australia
South Africa has made wholesale changes — a total of 13 — to its starting lineup for Sunday’s one-off rugby test against the Wallabies in Perth, ... -
Dolly’s estate accuses her nephew of threatening to destroy his aunt’s legacy
Dolly Parton ‘s estate accused the country music icon’s nephew of threatening to commit violence and destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire in court filings ... -
Taiwan is watching closely as Xi and Trump meet and hopes US will keep up its arms sales
As China’s Xi Jinping arrives in Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, Taiwan expressed confidence that U.S. arms sales to the island — despite ... -
Thursday, September 24, 2026 – edition no. 5043
* Aging Out — Survey finds unmet demand for elderly care as 80% had never used facilities in Taipa or Coloane * Transport | 5,500 permits ... -
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 ... -
Trump returns to UN at a moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and the future of the world body itself
President Donald Trump is set to address the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency. The ...
