Monthly Archives: September 2026
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Beijing hits back at US claims of ‘malicious’ AI distillation
China hit back Wednesday against U.S. claims that Chinese artificial intelligence developers are engaged in “aggressive, malicious” industrial-scale efforts to extract capabilities from frontier American AI ... -
Suspected measles cases kill nearly 1,000 as doctors struggle to contain outbreak
Eight-month-old Rojatun Jannat Ramisa is struggling to breathe in a hospital in Bangladesh’s capital as her parents sit helplessly beside her. She’s one of thousands of ... -
1963 American Express comes to Britain
American Express, one of the world’s largest banking houses, has opened a credit card service in Britain. Holders of the cards will be able to use ... -
Police fine Socceroos Volpato after positive test for cocaine
Cristian Volpato, who switched his international soccer allegiance from Italy to Australia just before the World Cup, was fined about $520 on Wednesday after police said ... -
Real Madrid and Man City kick off with wins as Champions League returns
There were goals for Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland; and wins for Real Madrid and Manchester City as the Champions League returned Tuesday [yesterday, Macau time] ... -
Norway, royalty bid final farewell to King Harald V
Norway was bidding its final farewell to King Harald V on Wednesday as the popular monarch’s coffin set off for a funeral attended by royalty and ... -
Nepal’s disaster looms in Mont Blanc’s icy shadow
For centuries, French and Italian mountain communities on the flanks of Western Europe’s highest peak have gazed upon seemingly eternal glaciers and snow that gave the ... -
Thursday, September 10, 2026 – edition no. 5033
* Fit to Win — Gov’t launches yearlong rewards drive to promote preventive health * Traffic | Zebra crossing violations nearly double * SMEs | Yuan ... -
Malaysian authorities recover remains of all 5 aboard ‘flying doctor’ helicopter after crash
KUALA LUMPUR, — Authorities recovered Wednesday the remains of all five people aboard a “flying doctor” service helicopter that crashed on Malaysia’s Borneo island the day ... -
Renoir paintings are worth a fortune, but not when they’re stolen
Two Renoir paintings stolen from a small French museum have yet to be recovered but if the thieves are hoping to cash in on the artwork, ... -
Uber marks six months in Macau with fivefold increase in taxi trips
Uber said Tuesday that trips booked through its Meter Taxi service in Macau increased more than fivefold between its launch period in February and July, as ... -
Anima urges TNR as shelter debt reaches MOP 1.4 million
Macau’s animal shelter is MOP1.4 million in debt and overwhelmed by 700 strays, and is now urging the government to try trap-neuter-return to stop the crisis ... -
Macau, Hengqin create fast-track channel for innovative TCM
Under a new cross-border cooperation agreement, Macau and Hengqin pharmaceutical regulators have created a coordinated channel to help modern traditional Chinese medicines developed in Hengqin secure ... -
Macau-Hengqin University Town opens with international focus and dual-degree plans
The Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town opened yesterday with an English-medium curriculum and plans to partner with top global universities for dual-degree programs. The first phase ... -
Macau launches aviation push with new cross-departmental task force
Macau is stepping up its aviation ambitions with a new task force aimed at opening up the air travel market and turning the city into a ... -
Economic housing applicants enter next phase as 5,254 flats go on offer
The 2021 economic housing scheme is moving into its most consequential stage, with successful applicants beginning the process of selecting homes from a pool of more ... -
Union Medical Centre marks two years with open day
The Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital marked its second anniversary with a public open day that drew about 600 visitors. The event ... -
MGTO uncovers two illegal accommodations
Police uncovered two illegal hotels in the Taipa and NAPE following reports received last month. Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) confirmed that both units were illegally ... -
18 students with flu-like illness confirmed across three schools
The Health Bureau (SSM) confirmed that 18 students across three local schools have contracted influenza-like illnesses, with testing identifying 10 cases of influenza A. No severe ... -
DSAL to offer 345 IR jobs this month
The six integrated resort operators are offering 345 job vacancies through a September job-matching initiative organized by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL). Registration runs from Sept. ... -
Halal association targets hotel certification to tap Muslim travel market
Macau’s newly formed Halal Industry Development Association will prioritize helping hotels obtain halal certification as it seeks to make the city more accessible to Muslim travelers ... -
China’s exports pick up in August, jumping 25% as its trade surplus widens
China’s exports jumped 25% in August from a year earlier on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods as its record trade surplus widened further, its ... -
EU warns of a chilling new terror menace 25 years after 9/11
A quarter of a century after the Al-Qaeda attacks on the United States, jihadist groups still pose a major threat to security in Europe, but a ... -
1976 Chairman Mao Zedong dies
The chief architect of the Chinese revolution, Chairman Mao Zedong, has died at the age of 82. His death – at 10 minutes past midnight – ... -
The Serpent’s egg: German vote shows rise of far-right in Europe, but it hasn’t been a steady march
The first victory of the Alternative for Germany in a state election has renewed fears of an ascendant far-right in Europe, as voters repeatedly vent discontent ... -
Lazio go joint top in Italy, while Real Sociedad takes dramatic victory in Spain
Lazio won for the third time in a row in Serie A while Real Sociedad beat struggling Elche 3-2 in a gripping game and Getafe and ... -
Russia and North Korea open the first road link across shared border
Russia and North Korea opened the first road bridge across their narrow stretch of border yesterday [Macau time], creating a new physical link between the two ... -
China’s bond rally has one collateral damage
A global selloff in government bonds is igniting concerns over higher mortgage repayments and corporate financing costs. While China is an outlier to this trend, lower-rates-for-longer ... -
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – edition no. 5032
* Uber surge — Taxi trips jump fivefold in six months as the ride-hailing platform gains traction among residents and visitors * Anima urges TNR | ... -
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 ...
