Daily Archives: Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Attacker’s identity and motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight to Israel escapes disaster
JERUSALEM — The identity and motive of the Omani copilot who stabbed his captain on a flight to Israel, causing the plane to plummet dangerously and ... -
September casino revenue falls 1.2% as analysts trim forecasts
Macau’s gross gaming revenue fell 1.2% year-on-year to MOP18.06 billion in September, the lowest monthly total of 2026, according to figures released by the Gaming Inspection ... -
Macau and mainland China celebrate National Day with ceremonies and festivities
Macau marked the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1 with a flag-raising ceremony, an official reception and public ... -
IMF projects growth to slow to 3.3%, warns on diversification target
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) projects Macau’s real GDP growth to slow from 4.7% in 2025 to 3.3% this year and around 3% over the medium ... -
Underground plans need solid data and forward-looking approach, experts say
The government plans to upgrade the underground space at Praça de Ferreira do Amaral and the Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção Park underground car park, improving accessibility and ... -
Factory activity returns to expansion in a positive sign
China’s factory activity expanded in September for the first time in three months, striking a more positive tone as Chinese officials look to bolster economic growth. ... -
Gov’t to launch health mini-program with real-time waiting times
The Health Bureau (SSM) will launch a mini-program in the fourth quarter offering real-time waiting times, queue numbers, navigation, online registration and electronic payment, director Alvis ... -
Gov’t restructures three SME support funds
The Executive Council (ExCo) has also concluded its analysis of an administrative regulation that aims to restructure and amend three funds that support local small and ... -
Man City guilty of almost all the 115 financial charges, EPL says in explosive verdict
Manchester City artificially inflated its revenue by more than $1 billion over nearly a decade, circumventing fair-play rules that restricted rival clubs and allowing it to ... -
CityU climbs in global university rankings
Three local universities maintained or improved their positions in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released Wednesday. The University of Macau ranked 154th ... -
Gov’t Headquarters open days set for next weekend
The Government Headquarters will open to the public on October 10 and 11 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors can tour the ground-floor halls, the ... -
Four free courts to close for renovation
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will gradually close four free courts from October for renovation works, with each closure lasting about 30 days. The work will ... -
Hotel occupancy rises to 93.9% in August
Macau’s average hotel occupancy rate rose 0.8 percentage points year-on-year to 93.9% in August, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Four-star hotels recorded the ... -
Gov’t expands employment support for people with disabilities
The government is expanding employment and workplace support for people with disabilities, including job-matching services, workplace internships and follow-up assistance, as part of its 2026-2035 rehabilitation ... -
Six decades of speed: Wynn hypercar exhibition showcases Automotive Legends
More than 20 hypercars spanning six decades of automotive design are now on display at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, bringing together some of the industry’s ... -
OCBC Macau extends social loan for urban redevelopment project
OCBC Bank (Macau) Limited has extended a social loan to support the redevelopment of a 61-year-old residential building under the city’s refreshed urban renewal framework, becoming ... -
Casa da Rosa to open at former Passion by Gérard Dubois site
Casa da Rosa will be at the former Passion by Gérard Dubois store from Oct. 12, according to a social media announcement by Galaxy Resort. The ... -
Dialogue advocates stronger push for China studies
Diplomats and academics from China and the Arab world have called for greater research on China to cement trust, understanding and friendship, and to contribute to ... -
Zelenskyy’s revelation of a secret POW transfer was likely a play for more support
South Korea’s spy agency said Wednesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent revelation of a supposedly secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to ... -
Jakarta razes luxury facility inside prison for favored inmates
Indonesian authorities on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a luxury compound inside a prison that was allegedly providing preferential treatment for favored inmates. Workers removed furniture ... -
Right Livelihood Award honors women taking on autocrats, discrimination and unchecked AI
The Right Livelihood Award was awarded Wednesday to two women and two women-led organizations challenging authoritarian rule, violence and discrimination against women, and the harms caused ... -
The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete
The U.S. military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic ... -
1975 Muhammad Ali wins ‘Thrilla in Manila’
US boxer Muhammad Ali has retained the world heavyweight boxing championship after defeating his arch-rival, Joe Frazier, in their third and arguably greatest fight. The so-called ... -
Man City guilty of almost all the 115 financial charges, EPL says in explosive verdict
Manchester City artificially inflated its revenue by more than $1 billion over nearly a decade, circumventing fair-play rules that restricted rival clubs and allowing it to ... -
Brazil’s candidates court women with promises to combat violence
Clutching an oversized knife during a campaign stop, Brazilian presidential candidate Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro vowed to impose chemical castration on “rapists and child abusers,” drawing thunderous ... -
Burundi says it will accept migrant deportees from the United States but details are vague
Burundi has agreed to accept people deported by the United States who have no previous connection to the East African country, a spokesperson for the country’s ... -
Peaceful China Initiative demonstrates potential of country’s ‘quiet strength’
A country’s strength is often measured in terms of its technological, economic and military prowess. Yet one of the most consequential measures is more prosaic: whether ... -
Thursday, October 1, 2026 – edition no. 5047
* Growth brake — IMF sees Macau growth slowing to 3.3%, warning diversification will require deeper investment in skills, talent and infrastructure * New corridor | ...
