Yearly Archives: 2026
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Where things stand after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran
The United States and Israel targeted Iran in coordinated attacks over the weekend that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of other senior figures ... -
Leaders depart for Beijing to propose integration plans
The National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) are scheduled to convene in Beijing this week, as ... -
Economic ambitions hit limits to growth as national congress meets
China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry ... -
Concerns rise as Portuguese language use shows signs of decline
Despite Macau’s status as a bilingual Chinese-Portuguese metropolis, the use of Portuguese – one of its official languages – has been marred by numerous errors and ... -
Authorities move to upgrade Coloane old market area for mixed-use cultural tourism
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has launched a tendering process for a project to revitalize the Coloane Old Market area as part of efforts to boost ... -
ITTF holds World Cup in Macau for the third consecutive year
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Cup is returning to Macau this year, marking the third consecutive year the city has hosted the event. The ... -
Gaming revenues forecast to surge up to 13% in March
Analysts project Macau’s gross gaming revenues to grow between 10% and 13% in March, building on a strong February finish supported by Chinese New Year travel. ... -
Man arrested for drunk driving after colliding with bus
A local man in his 60s was arrested last week for drunk driving after colliding with a bus on Avenida 1 de Maio. When police officers ... -
DSAL and partner entities offer 457 job vacancies
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has collaborated with six integrated tourism and leisure enterprises this month to host job matching events, offering 457 vacancies. The application ... -
Hotel occupancy hits 91.6% in January
The hotel sector recorded an average room occupancy rate of 91.6% in January 2026, up 0.7 percentage points year-on-year, according to the Statistics and Census Service ... -
Gov’t intensifies efforts to cultivate local musical talent
The Cultural Development Consultative Committee held its first regular plenary meeting of the year yesterday, with a key agenda item focused on nurturing Macau’s musical talent ... -
Middle-aged woman loses over MOP60,000 in suspected online scam
A middle-aged local woman is suspected of falling victim to an online scam after reporting a financial loss of more than MOP60,000, according to the Judiciary ... -
Retail sales value falls 3.2% in 2025
Macau’s total retail sales value declined by 3.2% year-on-year in 2025 to MOP69.58 billion, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). In the ... -
HKMA and AMCM sign MoU to strengthen cooperation
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) held a meeting yesterday to enhance financial collaboration, signing a revised memorandum of ... -
Taipa Village Cultural Association presents ‘Show-Off 4.0’ exhibition
Taipa Village Cultural Association is presenting Show-Off 4.0, the fourth installment of its art collectors’ exhibition series, from today until May 15 at Taipa Village Art ... -
MGM, EM District to host Thai business delegation with gala dinner
MGM is continuing its partnership with Thailand’s EM District to host a familiarization trip for more than 50 Thai business leaders and entrepreneurs from March 5 ... -
1975 Comic genius Chaplin is knighted
Silent film legend Charlie Chaplin has become Sir Charles after a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The star of such films as The Kid and The Great ... -
A long-shot American dream hits the F1 grid as Cadillac debuts at the Australian GP
The Andretti family dream to enter an American team in Formula 1 will finally reach the starting grid when the season begins this weekend with the ... -
Dutch museum makes confirmation of Rembrandt painting
A painting that was once rejected as a work by Rembrandt van Rijn has now been acknowledged as a work by the Dutch master, thanks to ... -
In a first as president, Trump says he’ll attend the White House correspondents’ dinner
President Donald Trump says he’ll attend this year’s White House Correspondent Association dinner on April 25, marking the first time he’s done so as commander-in-chief. “The ... -
Top-level engagement at two sessions
When China’s top political advisory body and legislature convene this week for their annual sessions, the major item on their agendas will be a draft outline ... -
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – edition no. 4903
* War spillover — US–Iran tensions raise concerns over Macau’s gaming and tourism outlook* Two sessions | Leaders head to Beijing to propose integration plans * ... -
Hospitality, construction, security and cleaning see more blue-card hires
The idea of further restricting the hiring of imported labor has been on the agenda of several lawmakers since the post-pandemic period, when many local residents ... -
Uber targets Chinese tourists with Wechat mini-app as Macau market returns
Uber is seeing strong user uptake from Chinese tourists through its WeChat mini-app, with activity particularly strong during the recent Lunar New Year travel period, according ... -
Property transaction value drops 24% in 2025
The property market showed a decline in value in 2025 despite a modest rise in transaction volume, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service ... -
Hengqin Port inspection channels to be expanded to 113 by Q3
Hengqin Port’s Passenger Inspection Hall is now under phased, zoned construction to upgrade and expand its passenger inspection channels to 113, expected to be completed and ... -
Gov’t aims to minimize manhole covers as key task this year
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, emphasized late last year that minimizing the number of manhole covers on roads is essential for the ... -
As economy slows, young Chinese are snapping up cheap apartments to ‘retire’ early
The “Life in Venice” housing development, a multibillion-dollar replica of the Italian city on the Chinese coast, stands silent. Many of the tens of thousands of ... -
Scholars endorse gov’t MOP11 billion allocation for diversification development
Scholars say the government’s plan to establish a MOP11 billion guiding fund to support economic diversification could help professional asset management institutions identify high-quality local enterprises ... -
LRT breaks all-time passenger record in February
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system recorded its highest-ever daily average passenger transportation figure in February. According to the LRT Company, the daily average reached 33,100 ... -
Mainland suspects held in RMB7.3 million fraud, currency dispute
The Judiciary Police arrested two men from mainland China on Monday in separate fraud cases, including one involving a RMB7.3 million high-investment scam and the other ... -
MGTO receives seven inquiries as Middle East tensions disrupt travel routes
The Macao Government Tourism Office has received seven inquiries or requests for assistance related to the Middle East since March 1, amid escalating regional tensions. According ... -
‘Blood moon’ to appear tonight on Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations, and the Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) predicts a “blood moon” (a total lunar ... -
Gov’t studies expansion of ID card return services
The Identification Services Bureau (DSI) plans to introduce self-service ID card collection machines in the first half of 2026, allowing residents to return documents belonging to ... -
SPU recruits 100 volunteers for civil protection work
The Unitary Police Services (SPU) have begun recruiting civil protection volunteers to participate in civil protection activities and preparatory drills in 2026. According to the SPU, ...
