Daily Archives: Friday, October 9, 2026
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Golden Week delivers 1.1 million visitors, up 9.5%
During the seven-day National Day Golden Week holidays, Macau received 1,143,287 visitors, according to preliminary figures from the Public Security Police Force (PSP). The figure shows ... -
NBA and Sands celebrate tip-off ahead of games with local youth basketball clinic
NBA and Sands China held a tip-off day yesterday as part of the “NBA Cares x Sands Cares Community Impact Week 2026,” featuring a community engagement ... -
Hawker Hawker welcomes St. Regis Chengdu’s executive Chinese chef Mike Li for an exclusive ‘Savor Sichuan’ collaboration
This autumn, Hawker Hawker at W Macau invites discerning diners on a culinary journey to China’s spice-loving heartland with a limited-time guest-chef collaboration featuring Executive Chinese ... -
Lui’s share purchase is a positive governance signal, CLSA says
Galaxy Entertainment Chairman Francis Lui’s HKD130.3 million purchase of shares in the Macau casino operator signals improving corporate governance and suggests that its controlling shareholder views ... -
Hotel occupancy tops 90% during holiday peak
Macau’s hotels were nearly full during the National Day Golden Week peak, with occupancy above 90% from October 1 to 5 and some properties fully booked, ... -
‘Hush!’ returns, pairing with sports and wellness
Macau’s Hush! Beach Concerts will return to Hac Sa Beach on Nov. 14-15, featuring an expanded urban sports and wellness program. Organizers said all main performance ... -
Gov’t HQ opens doors this weekend
The government headquarters (Palácio da Praia Grande) will be open to the public tomorrow and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. During this time, the ... -
Macao Orchestra to present 20th Century Masterpieces
The Macao Orchestra will perform “Rophé and Skride Perform 20th-Century Masterpieces” at 8 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Macau Cultural Center – Grand Auditorium in a ... -
SMG warns of bad air quality
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has issued a warning noting that air quality in Macau will be poor today. The warning, issued yesterday evening, noted ... -
Legends inspire youth ahead of NBA China Games
Two NBA legends urged local young people to dream big and remain committed to the game during the “NBA Cares x Sands Cares Community Impact Week ... -
Gov’t vows improvements to pedestrian zones to balance benefits
The government has set up temporary pedestrian zones in Taipa Village and Rua de Nossa Senhora do Amparo during major holidays. Officials have said that a ... -
Former journalist, lawyer, and public administration official passes away at 83
Mário Cardoso, a former Portuguese journalist, lawyer, and public administration official who lived and worked in Macau for more than 40 years, died yesterday in Portugal (Macau ... -
Hong Kong’s BLAST Premier Rivals returns
Government and industry leaders gathered yesterday at the Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel to formally launch the second edition of BLAST Premier Rivals Hong Kong, confirming ... -
Aji and NAE:UM come together for a two-night collaboration at MGM Cotai
MGM continues its “Gastronomic Journey with Star Chef” series on October 16 and 17 at Aji, MGM Cotai, bringing together Pan Sihui, Executive Sous Chef of ... -
Wynn unveils 2027 Signature Chinese Wine Awards in November
On November 9, “Wynn Signature” will unveil the full-year calendar and promotional roadmap for the 2027 Chinese Wine Awards. Entry and wine sample submissions will open ... -
More visitors, higher spending- and a growing, more connected region
Analisys The Greater Bay Area emerged from China’s National Day holiday with crowded border crossings, record passenger movements and billions of yuan in tourism spending. But ... -
EU sends envoy to Beijing as rising exports from China raise economic anxiety
The European Union is bracing for a confrontation with China as a trade deficit exceeding $1 billion a day heightens anxiety over potential job losses and ... -
China nominates health official to lead WHO
China has nominated health official Song Li to lead the World Health Organization, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Thursday, as Beijing seeks to expand its presence ... -
Former first lady is arrested on corruption allegations
The wife of Sri Lanka’s powerful former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was detained Wednesday (yesterday, Macau time) on allegations of misusing donations received for her charity when ... -
Ukraine faces a shortage of troops to relieve tired fighters at the front
Ukraine’s advances in drone technology and tactics have captured the world’s attention. Despite those innovations, one problem has plagued the country since the start of Russia’s ... -
Christa Pike is angry after surviving execution attempt, attorney says
Christa Pike was “angry and confused” in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee’s failed execution attempt, first asking, “Where am I?” her lawyer said Wednesday ... -
‘Digger,’ a Dr. Strangelove for the climate change era
Just as the fate of the world hangs in the balance in “Digger,” Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s climate-disaster satire teeters on the brink. It’s an audacious act, ... -
The Time Ritual : Your Time, Your Way
At Mandarin Oriental Macau Spa, the Time Ritual redefines the spa experience by offering something increasingly rare in luxury wellness: complete flexibility. Rather than choosing from ... -
Rubio visits Portugal, praising a ‘great ally’ and looking to build deeper ties
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Portugal on the last leg of a three-nation tour of NATO allies. Rubio arrived in Lisbon on Thursday ... -
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson who combines the classical and the modern wins Nobel Prize in Literature. The Nobel Prize in literature was awarded Thursday ... -
Elon Musk won’t break the AI-fueled debt boom
Elon Musk has been a mixed blessing for Wall Street. His mega-financing deals have generated lucrative investment-banking fees while reshaping global market dynamics. There are plenty ... -
Friday, October 9, 2026 – edition no. 5051
* Crowds Inc. — Golden Week brought over 1.1 million visitors to Macau, but community leaders say the influx of tourists has yet to translate into ...
