Monthly Archives: September 2026
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Casino operators donate MOP40 million for Xizang mudslide relief
Macau’s six casino concessionaires and integrated resort operators have pledged a total of MOP40 million to support emergency relief and recovery efforts after a severe mudslide ... -
Four-hands dining scene is bringing the world to the table
Fine dining has long been associated with exclusivity, celebrated chefs and culinary experiences that can feel far removed from everyday dining. But in Macau, a growing ... -
Police arrest Hong Kong man for alleged cocaine trafficking
A 37-year-old man from Hong Kong was arrested Wednesday night in Macau after the Judiciary Police seized 52.11 grams of cocaine as he entered the city ... -
Hac Sa Beach closed to swimmers over jellyfish sightings
The Marine and Water Bureau has closed Hac Sa Beach to swimmers after jellyfish were spotted in the water. The bureau raised the red no-swimming flag ... -
Man dies after being struck by car in Zone A
A local man in his 60s died after being struck by a car in Zone A on Friday afternoon. Public Security Police received a report at ... -
Hengqin cargo station project tops out
The Macau International Airport Hengqin Upstream Cargo Terminal has completed its main structural work and is expected to be fully constructed by the end of 2026, ... -
Macau returns from Southeast Asia with 189 agreements in tourism, tech and trade
Macau’s Southeast Asia mission secured 189 agreements – 82 in Singapore, 45 in Indonesia, and 62 in Malaysia – spanning tourism, tech, TCM, MICE, and halal ... -
LRT gates get e-payment upgrade
Macau’s Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system has begun replacing its fare gates this month to accept multiple electronic payment methods.The new gates, which support Macau Pass, ... -
Mainland man caught charging tourists for photos in Cotai
Public Security Police Force (PSP) officers on patrol in Cotai on Aug. 22 intercepted a man in his 30s from the mainland who was found holding ... -
Over four tons of food waste left by stray feeding in two years
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has said that food scraps left by people feeding stray animals remain a persistent problem, with more than four tons of ... -
Building condition survey to begin in Q4 with 292-building pilot
The government will launch a phased building condition survey across Macau in the fourth quarter (Q4), beginning with a pilot in the Rua dos Ervanários and ... -
MGM International Lion Dance Championship 2026 Roars Back This October
“The 13th International Lion Dance Championship 2026 – MGM Cup” will take place at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Barra Square on October 10 to 11, 2026. ... -
ZAPE merchants call for sustained events, food night market
ZAPE merchants are calling for more sustained and creative government-led initiatives to attract visitors and support local businesses, with some suggesting the development of a dedicated ... -
Pressure in China helps convince Volkswagen it’s time to change
Volkswagen’s sweeping restructuring underlines the force of the China shock hitting Germany’s economy as the world›s biggest car market, short years ago a major profit center, rapidly becomes a major ... -
Raise a Glass, Shine in Pink: Rosé Revolution Returns to MGM
Asia’s most anticipated rosé celebration returns as Rosé Revolution marks its dazzling 12th anniversary at Vista, MGM MACAU, on September 19. In partnership with The Flying ... -
Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him
President Donald Trump has spent 20 months promising that America was on the cusp of an economic boom. But Friday’s surprisingly positive jobs report ultimately provoked frustration from ... -
1984 Epidemic ‘spreads to second hospital’
Three more people have died in the food poisoning epidemic at hospitals in Yorkshire bringing the total number of deaths to 22. The outbreak began at ... -
Zheng Qinwen makes big US Open comeback. Naomi Osaka joins her in the fourth round
Zheng Qinwen was on her back with her arms in the air, celebrating a U.S. Open victory maybe only she believed was possible. Madison Keys fought off tears ... -
Nepal flood survivor’s family relieved after days of anxious waiting
After days of waiting anxiously, Lu Haitao’s family could finally breathe a sigh of relief when the Chinese man was rescued from a tunnel in Nepal where devastating ... -
Competitors dig deep in Hungarian grave-digging contest
Like death itself, this was no joke. A grave-digging contest in a Hungarian cemetery may sound like the opening line of a comedy sketch. It proved ... -
Monday, September 7, 2026 – edition no. 5030
* Reconnecting Skies — Macau, Jakarta set sights on direct flights as Indonesian ties soar * Study in Macau | Gov’t offers scholarships to attract Southeast ... -
Property market recovery loses momentum, JLL says
The local property market is expected to remain under pressure in the second half of 2026, as weak residential and commercial demand offsets continued strength in ... -
Police arrest fugitive security manager linked to casino extortion ring
Local police have arrested a security manager who allegedly led a criminal group involving security personnel from a leisure enterprise and was suspected of extortion, coercion ... -
A symphony of six hands: Saffron’s Michelin culinary journey
Macau’s fine dining scene reached new heights as Saffron, the Thai restaurant perched on the 31st floor of Banyan Tree Macau, hosted an exclusive two-night “Six-Hand ... -
Casinos face margin pressure as gaming commissions hit record high
Local casino operators are facing increased margin pressure as competition for high-value customers drives gaming commissions to a record share of gross gaming revenue, according to ... -
Macau, Malaysia business ties strengthened with 54 cooperation agreements
The government’s Southeast Asia investment and tourism promotion tour concluded Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, with more than 300 government and business representatives from Macau, Hengqin, mainland ... -
Community leaders call for smarter school traffic measures
Community leaders have urged time-limited drop-off zones, peripheral pick-up points, better technology, more patrols and crossing guards, a student “buffer week,” and faster legal updates to ... -
Risk slopes hold steady at 298, high-risk sites fall to one
Macau recorded 298 risk slopes as of July this year, three more than last year, with high-risk sites down to just one in Coloane, according to ... -
Oxfam TowerRun returns Nov. 15 with ‘You Fund I Run’ theme
Oxfam Macau has launched registrations for the 13th Oxfam TowerRun, set to take place on November 15 at the Macau Tower. Themed “You Fund I Run,” ... -
Money supply rebounds in July
Macau’s broad money supply rebounded 1.5% month over month to MOP860.5 billion in July, according to Monetary Authority of Macao data released Thursday. Resident deposits rose ... -
33 stray dogs caught in Old Taipa Village after Taipa bite attack
Stray dogs and cats are clustering in Macau’s public spaces due to feeding, with 33 dogs and one cat captured this year after a pedestrian was ... -
Shopping carnival, children’s fair to open at Fisherman’s Wharf
The Shopping Carnival and Children’s Products Exhibition will run for three days from Sept. 4 at Fisherman’s Wharf, featuring more than 100 exhibitors, over 10% from ... -
IAS to provide extra aid to 1,900 families
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) will provide an additional full month of regular assistance payments to about 1,900 beneficiary families starting today to ease financial pressure ... -
Body found in waters near NAPE
A middle-aged non-resident woman was found dead in the sea near One Central Macau on Thursday morning, authorities said. Macau Customs discovered the body and transported ... -
DSAL job fairs target five sectors with 150-plus openings
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will host five industry-specific job matchmaking sessions in mid-September, offering more than 150 ...
