Yearly Archives: 2026
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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 ... -
Macau moves to steer motorcyclists into dedicated lanes
After a fatal accident involving two motorcycles on the Ponte da Amizade, local authorities said they will optimize the road network, traffic signals, and diversion signage ... -
MEA forecasts the economy to remain ‘stable’
The Macau Economic Association (MEA) has released its latest report on the “Macau Economic Sentiment Index.” In the report, the association notes that it is expected ... -
Macau tightens screening after unexplained pneumonia death in Russia
Macau and Hong Kong are strengthening border health screening after a researcher died of pneumonia of unknown cause in Russia’s Irkutsk region. However, authorities continue to ... -
Caritas widens elderly meal network with two new kitchens
Caritas is preparing to open two new “Delightful Kitchen” community dining facilities in Praia do Manduco and Areia Preta, thereby expanding its meal service network for ... -
IMF holds Macau growth forecast at 3.3%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its forecast for Macau’s economic growth at 3.3% this year, with expansion expected to slow to 3.1% in 2027, ... -
PJ cracks a knife robbery; casino proxy-betting case
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday at a special press conference the resolution of an armed robbery in a hotel room and an illegal gambling operation ... -
Safe, boring, and blissfully uninformed
News isn’t news unless it’s shared on social media. That unwritten rule is quietly shaping how an entire generation of Macau youth understands the city they ... -
Antique cannon found in Ilha Verde, origins still unknown
An antique cannon has been unearthed at a construction site in Ilha Verde, and the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) says experts are still studying its origins. ... -
International forum on civilizations to be held next month
The “International Forum on Mutual Learning of Civilizations 2026” will be held November 9–10 and will feature three special themes that examine the contemporary value of ... -
‘Hush! Beach Concert x Urban Sports Festival’ set for November 14-15
The “Hush! Beach Concert x Urban Sports Festival 2026” will take place over the weekend of November 14 and 15 at Hac Sa Beach, themed “Energy ... -
DSEDJ event seeks to deepen local youths’ national understanding
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) held a “Meet with Youth” communication event to help young people better understand China’s development and strengthen national identity. ... -
MGM brings families together for Cotai Carnival
MGM hosted its MGM Family Carnival at the MGM Cotai Ballroom on Oct. 10, welcoming more than 1,000 participants under the theme “Family + Wellness.” The ... -
New bridge linking China and North Korea will open more than a decade late
A new bridge linking China and North Korea is set to open Thursday after more than a decade of delay in the latest sign of closer ... -
Taiwan plans to buy liquefied natural gas from Alaska pipeline project
Taiwan plans to buy 6 million metric tons (6.6 million U.S. tons) of liquefied natural gas annually from a U.S. project once extraction starts and could ... -
Residents say they have heard new explosions in Riyadh
New explosions have been heard in the Saudi capital, residents said Wednesday, as blame again quickly fell on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen. The Saudi-led ...
