Monthly Archives: September 2026
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1970 Rock legend Hendrix dies after party
Guitarist Jimi Hendrix has died after collapsing at a party in London. Police say there was no question of foul play. A number of sleeping pills ... -
QMS Medicosmetics launches at Mandarin Oriental Macau: Where German science meets luxury skincare
Macau’s beauty scene just received a major upgrade. QMS Medicosmetics, the renowned German skincare brand, has officially launched at the iconic Mandarin Oriental Macau, bringing its ... -
South African police find a ninth woman’s body, with possible links to series of killings
South African police said Thursday a ninth woman’s body has been discovered in an area east of Johannesburg, and said it could be linked to a ... -
Bank of England expected to keep interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged today [Macau time] even though inflation in the United Kingdom has risen to a five-month ... -
Friday, September 18, 2026 – edition no. 5039
* Voucher stack — Gov’t rolls out a 10-week spending drive with three stackable offers, as industry urges merchants aboard before they miss the boat * ... -
Macao Union Hospital marks two years, given 25% public healthcare target
The Macau Medical Centre of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, now two years into formal operation, has been given a clear goal by the government: to ... -
Governance Deland Leong takes over Sports Bureau as merger looms
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) president, Deland Leong, has been appointed acting head of the Sports Bureau (ID) under a Chief Executive’s dispatch, as the two ... -
Study finds Macau GP linked to cleaner air as residents change travel habits
The Macau Grand Prix (GP) may bring road closures and heavy traffic disruption, but a new study has found that the annual motorsport event is also ... -
Gov’t opens first mainland government service station in Hengqin
Macau opened its first offline government service station on the Chinese mainland on Wednesday, bringing identity, tax, business, intellectual-property and pharmaceutical services closer to residents and ... -
UTM expands programs at Hengqin campus
At the unveiling ceremony of the “One Exam, Multiple Certificates” test site at Macao University of Tourism (UTM) on Wednesday, vice rector Loi Kim Ieng said ... -
Lee unveils first 5-year plan that broadens the city’s identity beyond finance
Hong Kong’s leader on Wednesday unveiled the city’s first five-year plan in a politically symbolic step that echoes Beijing’s approach to development, pushing to broaden Hong ... -
Macau’s safety paradox: ranking low but feeling safe
The Kakapo 2026 Global Travel Safety Study ranked Macau 89th out of 100. To a casual observer, that suggests a mediocre destination for safety-conscious travelers. Other ... -
Gov’t to expand job support for young residents
Macau will expand employment support for young residents and refine its job-matching services, with the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) reporting progress on several initiatives this year. ... -
SMG bets on AI to improve its ability to forecast severe weather
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) is betting on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to strengthen its capacity to monitor, analyze, warn about and forecast severe weather ... -
Education Fund publishes scholarship lists
The government’s Education Fund, managed by the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), has published the lists of qualified and conditional applicants for 2026-27 higher education ... -
Mainland student held over alleged campus toilet recordings
A mainland Chinese university student has been arrested for allegedly recording female students in campus restrooms, with police finding 28 videos and 10 images on his ... -
Domestic helper held over alleged gold theft
Judiciary Police arrested a 47-year-old Indonesian domestic helper for allegedly stealing gold jewelry belonging to her Indonesian housemate and pawning the items. Police said the victim ... -
Wynn shares hit 52-week low as Macau recovery fades, analysts say
Wynn Resorts Ltd. shares have fallen to a 52-week low as softer-than-expected Macau gaming demand and uncertainty surrounding the company’s casino resort under construction in the ... -
Macau expects visitor surge during Mid-Autumn Festival
Macau is expecting a sharp increase in visitor arrivals during the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from Sept. 25 to 27, with daily arrivals potentially reaching 120,000. ... -
Calligraphy exhibition marks Macau Artist Society’s 70th anniversary
A calligraphy exhibition by local artist Ung Si Meng opened Sept. 15 at The Parisian Macao, featuring nearly 100 works as part of events marking the ... -
Galaxy Macau to host fourth Stars of Gastronomy event
Galaxy Macau will host the fourth edition of its Stars of Gastronomy culinary event Nov. 20–21, featuring 12 chefs from across Asia whose restaurants collectively hold ... -
China defense minister calls for greater AI oversight
China’s Defense Minister Dong Jun called for international oversight of artificial intelligence, warning of risks including military misuse as Beijing and Washington compete for leadership in ... -
Greenland and Antarctica lost 12 trillion tons of ice in 47 years
About 12.5 trillion tons (11.3 trillion metric tons) of ice from glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979, which is enough frozen water to ... -
1993 Shock as racist wins council seat
The British National Party has won its first council seat in a by-election in East London, provoking fear in the local Asian community. Unemployed lorry driver ... -
AI rivals found rare agreement on safety. Putting it into practice is harder
The leading AI industry voices rarely agree — so when they do, it’s no wonder it captures attention. Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, SpaceXAI’s Elon ... -
Real Madrid pulls off late La Liga win after squandering 2-goal lead at Elche
Elche 2, Real Madrid 3 Carlos Espí scored in stoppage time after a nifty move by Jude Bellingham and an assist by Kylian Mbappé to help ... -
EU chief wants Canada to become the bloc’s 1st associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed opening a path for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture ... -
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen proposes social media ban for kids under 13
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots on Wednesday during her annual State ... -
Thursday, September 17, 2026 – edition no. 5038
* Quarter of care — The Macao Union Hospital has been tasked with handling 25% of public healthcare volume by the end of 2027 * Governance ... -
Urban Planning Heritage craft group faces displacement as revitalization plans advance
A lawmaker is urging a long-term approach to district revitalization that turns visitor traffic into lasting commercial gains for local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while ... -
CLSA flags margin pressure, cuts 2027 GGR forecast by 4%
CLSA has cut its 2027 gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast for Macau by 4%, stating that sluggish revenue growth and persistent cost pressures are likely to ... -
China tightens exit controls, citing security and fraud risks
China’s new exit and entry regulations took effect Tuesday, expanding the legal basis for restricting overseas travel as Beijing seeks to protect sensitive technology and national ... -
Child abuse cases double in 2025, most victims abused by family members
Suspected cases of violence against minors in Macau doubled last year, with the vast majority involving abuse by family members, according to a report released by ... -
Hutchison Macau to end mobile services Dec. 1
Hutchison Telephone (Macau) is ending its mobile services in Macau on Dec. 1, the Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) announced Tuesday. Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong ... -
Woman fined RMB100,000 for smuggling 516 live fish at Gongbei Port
A local woman caught smuggling 516 live fish in her backpack at Gongbei Port has been fined RMB100,000, with Gongbei Customs describing the case as the ...
