Daily Archives: Friday, October 16, 2026
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The world’s first Boeing Jetfoil scrapping has started
The scrapping of the world’s first Boeing Jetfoil, “Flores,” has begun, according to a source with the Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group (JCCG), who confirmed to the ... -
Police dismantle fake TikTok customer service scam ring
Authorities announced yesterday that Macau and Zhuhai forces have jointly dismantled a cross-border telephone fraud ring that targeted local residents through fake TikTok customer service calls, ... -
Texas Capital Securities: Macau and UAE assets could drive growth for Wynn and Melco
New hotel investments in Macau and a casino resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could support growth at Wynn Resorts and Melco Resorts & Entertainment, ... -
Three held over childcare fraud linked to watchdog’s probe
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday that three locals were arrested on suspicion of defrauding public funds, in a case linked to the corruption watchdog’s earlier ... -
A Voyage in Scent: Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie
Le Normandie, that storied temple of haute cuisine at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, has long been a stage for culinary reverence. Yet with the arrival of ... -
CE praises national security handling, urges judicial reform
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai used the opening of the new judicial year to outline seven priorities for the judiciary, praising its handling of Macau’s ... -
Macau Science Center draws 26,000-plus over Golden Week
The Macau Science Center welcomed 26,166 visitors during the National Day Golden Week from October 1 to 7, up 10.4% year over year, with convention center ... -
CEAV names Macau ‘Preferred Destination’ for 2027
The Spanish Confederation of Travel Agencies (CEAV) has named Macau its “Preferred Destination” for 2027. At the same time, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) reported ... -
Positive organisations and human flourishing in the GBA
Analysis Workplace mental health is a shared concern across the Greater Bay Area. A public forum held on 9th October to mark International Mental Health Day ... -
Macau to host GBA business conference
On the Agenda Macau will host the fourth Business Conference on Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development on October 22–23, bringing together business, government and academic ... -
Dongguan to host GBA talent conference
Greater Bay Area University in Dongguan’s Songshan Lake will host the fourth regional talent development conference on October 25–26, according to China Science Daily. Jointly organized ... -
Shunde signs AI chip-module platform project
An AI-assisted platform for manufacturing semiconductor chip modules has signed agreements to establish operations in Foshan’s Shunde district, targeting applications in home appliances, robotics and other ... -
GBA manufacturers seek orders at Canton Fair
The 140th Canton Fair opened in Guangzhou Thursday, with manufacturers from across the Greater Bay Area seeking overseas buyers during three exhibition phases running through November ... -
Prost to 16 Years! MGM’s Oktoberfest Returns with Bavarian Spirit
From October 28 to November 8, 2026, the festival pairs 12 nights of Bavarian conviviality with a distinctly local soundtrack at MGM COTAI, celebrating the city’s ... -
Court lists jailed junket boss’s properties for sale
The Court of First Instance (TJB) has listed seven properties owned by jailed former junket boss Levo Chan for sale, with combined reserve prices exceeding MOP137 ... -
Residential mortgages slip in August while commercial lending rebounds
New residential mortgage loan (RML) approvals edged lower in August 2026, while commercial real estate loan (CREL) approvals increased, according to figures from the Monetary Authority ... -
Customs seizes 42kg of undeclared food in cross-border vehicle case
The Customs Service (SA) has uncovered another case of food illegally transported into Macau by cross-border vehicle, seizing about 42 kilograms of undeclared, uninspected food. The ... -
Guia Hill Cable Car temporarily closes Oct. 20-27 for safety check
To ensure the safe operation of the Guia Hill Cable Car facility, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will conduct annual maintenance from Oct. 20 to Oct. ... -
North Korea holds first underwater-launched missile tests in nearly 3 years
North Korea performed its first underwater-launched missile tests in nearly three years this week, likely from an as-yet-deployed submarine that it says is designed to launch ... -
China opens a joint airfield in Laos with construction ongoing
China’s new airfield in Laos is a work in progress, with satellite imagery showing many areas where construction appeared to be ongoing even as it was ... -
Anthropic threatens the AI trade before the end of humanity
Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei has called for a slowdown in the pace of artificial intelligence development and famously put a 25% probability on ... -
Friday, October 16, 2026 – edition no. 5056
* Goodbye, ‘Flores’ — Scrapping has begun on the world’s first Boeing Jetfoil, ‘Flores,’ also known as ‘Jetfoil One,’ after years of preservation efforts failed, the ... -
Saudi Arabia says it thwarted a missile strike on Medina, Houthis deny responsibility
The Saudi -led coalition fighting the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels said Thursday it has thwarted a missile attack on the holy city of Medina as well as ... -
In Affleck’s ‘Animals,’ a kidnapping threatens a mayoral campaign
We have now gotten two remakes of Akira Kurosawa’s “High and Low,” and yet not a single new rendition of “Stray Dog.” It’s not hard to ... -
Saicho’s Minami Sayaka Arrives
Saicho has unveiled Minami Sayaka, the newest addition to its Rare Tea Collection—a sparkling tea for those who take celebrations a. Grown in the mountain gardens ... -
New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay
A new bridge linking China and North Korea opened Thursday after more than a decade of delay, signaling deeper ties between the two countries. China’s official ... -
What Pope knew when praying at a shrine known for cures
When Pope Leo XIV was elected after the pained finale of Pope Francis’ pontificate, there was hope that a younger, healthier pope would be able to ...
