Yearly Archives: 2026
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Thursday, September 3, 2026 – edition no. 5028
* Toxic Revenge — Schoolboy’s long-held resentment over criticism leaves teacher with burns, blindness risk * In the chips | Casino revenue poised for a September ... -
Political scientist: Macau may face impact from new China corruption law
A proposed Chinese law targeting cross-border corruption could have implications for Macau, particularly for companies and individuals operating across mainland China and international markets with illicit ... -
Schools open despite storm, marred by teacher assault
Despite the hoisting of Signal No. 1 due to Tropical Storm Saudel, 80% of Macau schools began the new academic year yesterday, with a student population ... -
Pátio do Espinho near Ruins of St. Paul’s set for urban renewal
The area of Pátio do Espinho, located near the Ruins of St. Paul’s, is set to be included in an urban renewal project as one of ... -
Sam Hou Fai in Jakarta after Singapore talks, both sides seek deeper ties
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai has arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the second leg of his three-nation Southeast Asian tour, following talks with Singapore’s Prime ... -
Macau Legend warns it may not meet loan obligations
Macau Legend Development said it may be unable to meet its debt obligations if lenders demand immediate repayment, despite returning to positive adjusted EBITDA in the ... -
Tutoring center fined MOP50,000 over unlicensed services
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has upheld a MOP50,000 fine imposed on the head of a local teaching support center for providing services without a ... -
Shenzhen to issue RMB1 billion bonds in Macau
The Shenzhen municipal government will issue RMB1billion (USD140 million) of offshore yuan-denominated municipal bonds in Macau in early September, with support from China’s Ministry of Finance. ... -
Mainlander arrested over illegal currency exchange
The Judiciary Police arrested a 42-year-old mainland man suspected of conducting illegal currency exchange activities in Macau since February. Officers intercepted the suspect at a Cotai ... -
Committee calls for broader parking fee measures
Members of the Islands District Community Service Consultative Council called for improvements to parking fee policies, including expanding capped rates to private cars and extending free ... -
Customs officer accused of damaging parked car
A Macau Customs Service officer (SA) is suspected of repeatedly damaging a resident’s car and deflating its tires while it was parked in metered spaces on ... -
Melco revenue rises 2.7% in first half, profit eases
Melco International Development Ltd. reported a 2.7% year-on-year increase in net revenue to HKD20.50 billion for the first half of 2026, driven mainly by improved overall ... -
Sands China holds ninth annual summer family events
Sands China Ltd. held its ninth annual “Amazing Summer” event series in July and August, attracting about 600 team members and their families. The 2026 program ... -
Lion Dance Championship returns to Barra
The International Lion Dance Championship – MGM Cup will return to Barra Square on Oct. 10 and 11, featuring a record 25 teams and more than ... -
Beijing warns of ‘consequences’ for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend islands summit
China warned of “consequences” for Taiwan after officials from Beijing and Taipei attended a ceremonial event at a Pacific leaders summit, where major powers already had ... -
Fast-fashion giant Shein’s shares fall after trading debut
Shares in fast-fashion online retail giant Shein fell after they began trading on Hong Kong’s stock market yesterday, after a long delay in the company’s plans ... -
In a scorching Spain, the folding hand fan is having a moment
In crowded subway cars and sun-drenched plazas, an old-fashioned accessory in Spain has been everywhere thanks to the blistering summer heat. Small enough to fit into ... -
1945 Japan signs unconditional surrender
Japanese officials have signed the act of unconditional surrender, finally bringing to an end six years of world war. In the presence of 50 Allied generals ... -
Moreno hired as South Korea interim head coach
Robert Moreno has been appointed as South Korea’s interim head coach after a turbulent summer for the men’s national team. The Korea Football Association yesterday said ... -
Messi retires from international competition with World Cup title, 125 goals
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer yesterday [Macau time], ending 21 years of national-team duty that were capped by winning the World ... -
Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Sabalenka also wins her first match
Carlos Alcaraz was nervous. He was excited. Best of all, he was pain-free. Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 yesterday [Macau time], showing no problems ... -
Pattaya anticipates USS Abraham Lincoln visit
Thousands of American service members are about to descend on eastern Thailand, as the USS Abraham Lincoln makes a port call near the city of Pattaya, ... -
Iran’s president says Tehran would return to ceasefire agreement if US does
Iran’s president said yesterday that his country is ready to return to the ceasefire deal reached with the United States in June if Washington does the ... -
Social media firms step up age checks
Of the child safety measures agreed to in Meta’s landmark legal settlement, no category contains more detailed requirements than its commitments on age assurance — and ... -
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 – edition no. 5027
* Long arm — China’s proposed cross-border corruption law could reach Macau-linked companies, executives and illicit assets, political scientist Sonny Lo told the Times in an ... -
Casino revenue slips 1.2% to MOP21.9 billion in August
The city’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) edged down 1.2% year-on-year in August to MOP21.89 billion (USD2.71 billion), according to data released today by the Gaming ... -
Retirees spend average of MOP10,408 a month, study finds
Retirees in Macau spend an average of MOP10,408 a month, with dining out and takeaway meals representing their largest expense, according to a recent financial planning ... -
CE looks to Singapore housing model for urban renewal
Singapore’s public housing and “old-for-new” renewal model could offer lessons for Macau, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai said after visiting housing projects during his Southeast ... -
Guangzhou property market rebounds as Macau buyers face fewer hurdles
Guangzhouís property market has shown signs of sustained recovery since the city introduced its “Eight-Measure Housing Policy” on April 30, with residential transactions continuing to increase ... -
Gov’t guidance fund to target diversification, local jobs
The new government guidance fund, approved by the Executive Council (ExCo), will seek to steer private investment into priority sectors and projects to diversify the economy, ... -
Cancer patients, immunocompromised people face higher shingles risk
Cancer patients and people with weakened immune systems face a significantly higher risk of developing shingles and suffering serious complications, medical experts said at a health ... -
Hotel occupancy stays high as room rates diverge across districts
During the summer holidays, Macau’s hotels maintained high occupancy, but expanding room supply and competition from neighboring Zhuhai and Hengqin continued to put pressure on prices ... -
Transmac prepares for heavier traffic as new school year begins
Transmac has stepped up preparations for the new school year, working with government departments to coordinate traffic and bus services during the first week of classes. ... -
Signal No. 3 possible as cyclone approaches
Signal No. 1 is in effect as Tropical Cyclone Saudel moves toward Macau. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau said the signal is expected to remain in ... -
Hong Kong customs seize MOP8.5 million in suspected smuggled goods
Hong Kong customs seized suspected smuggled goods worth about HKD8.5 million from two river vessels bound for Macau on Aug. 19 and 20. The goods included ...
