Yearly Archives: 2026
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Why Oura and Whoop are bound for IPO glory
Smart money moves on so fast. The semiconductor stocks that ripped through the roof in the first half of the year are struggling to reclaim momentum. But ... -
Monday, August 31, 2026 – edition no. 5025
* Southeast bound — Sam Hou Fai has begun a tour of Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, leading a 120-member business delegation to deepen economic ties ... -
Over 1,300 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods
Rescue teams searched yesterday for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border after a catastrophic and deadly torrent of floods and mud swept through several ... -
Civil servants association calls for increased benefits, improved administration
The Macau Civil Servants’ Association (ATFPM) has presented 14 proposals to modernize public administration, protect government employees, and strengthen Macau’s strategic role. At a meeting between ... -
A culinary symphony of north and south at MGM Macau: two masters, one memorable feast
In the rarefied world of fine Chinese dining, where tradition is currency and precision is dogma, the collaborative feast is a high-wire act. It is a ... -
Catering sector urges gov’t to build on past stimulus success
The catering industry has called on the government to introduce targeted consumption-boosting measures in next year’s policy address, urging authorities to leverage the region’s “City of ... -
New capped parking fees aim to ease parking crunch, says adviser
Capped parking fees at seven public car parks aim to tackle Macau’s parking shortage by using price signals to shift demand from busy facilities to underused ... -
CBRE: SJM cuts staff by 10% as satellite casino closures tighten margins
SJM Holdings has cut its workforce by 10% over seven months and is pursuing further cost reductions as the closure of its satellite casinos continues to ... -
APOMAC proposes a 3% salary increase for civil servants, more benefits for pensioners
The Macau Association of Retirees, Pensioners, and Social Security Recipients (APOMAC) submitted to Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai a set of proposals for the 2027 ... -
Zone A underground walkway project set to start next year
The first-phase renovation project for the underground pedestrian walkway in New Urban Zone A has received 40 bids, with project costs ranging from more than MOP77 ... -
Hengqin high-speed rail station project set to start this year
The Hengqin high-speed rail station project is expected to officially begin construction this year, according to local authorities. The station is planned as a key transportation ... -
Macau prepares for back-to-school traffic surge
Local authorities are increasing public transportation services and deploying additional traffic personnel as about 80% of the city’s kindergartens, primary and secondary schools prepare to reopen ... -
Hou Kong Middle School’s Hengqin Campus to expand with new grades
Hengqin School Affiliated to Hou Kong Middle School will add fourth-grade primary and first-year junior high classes in September, bringing total enrollment to more than 970 ... -
Macao-Hengqin International Education City welcomes first 1,400 graduate students
The first phase of the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) City is now operational, welcoming more than 1,400 master’s and doctoral students. Students have praised the area’s ... -
Melco triumphs at PATA Gold Awards with Hospitality Marketing & Sustainability honors
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has achieved a double win at the prestigious Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards 2026, receiving honors in both the “Marketing ... -
Traffic restrictions set for GP parking work
A section of Largo do Terminal Marítimo near the Macau Grand Prix Building and Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal will close to traffic from Aug. 31 ... -
MGM training program opens applications Monday
Under a new employment and training program launched by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and MGM, eligible Macau residents can apply from Aug. 31 to Sept. ... -
Revitalized Taipa Market sees visitor numbers more than quadruple
The Taipa Market has recorded a significant rise in foot traffic following a major renovation, with average daily visits climbing to about 5,500 in the first ... -
Banks’ first-half profit rises 1.9%
The local banking sector recorded a 1.9% year-over-year increase in operating results to MOP5.79 billion in the first half of 2026, according to data from the ... -
The GBA’s airport battle moves beyond the runway
Analysis The Greater Bay Area’s airport competition is being fought well before passengers reach a departure hall or freight reaches an aircraft. Two developments this week ... -
Huanggang crossing completes major passenger and vehicle test
On the Agenda Hong Kong and Shenzhen have conducted a major pressure test at the new Huanggang crossing, involving more than 10,000 civil servants and nearly ... -
Wang calls for US and China to ‘overcome obstacles’ ahead of presidential summit
China’s foreign minister said his country and the United States should overcome obstacles between the nations ahead of an expected summit next month between U.S. President ... -
100-meter record again as sparks fly at China’s robot competition
A robot sprinter broke another 100-meter record this week at a showcase of China’s growing technological prowess. The record ended China’s five-day World Humanoid Robot Games, ... -
Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died, her studio said yesterday. She ... -
Another former Malay PM faces criminal charges after leaving office
Malaysian former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was charged yesterday with failing to declare his assets, making him the nation’s third leader to face criminal charges ... -
Zelenskyy’s direct plea helped unlock Russia sanctions in the Senate
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the U.S. Capitol hours after Lindsey Graham’s funeral to an unusually attentive audience. Half the Senate gathered for the closed-door ... -
1963 King’s dream for racial harmony
The fight for racial equality in the United States moved a step closer to victory today as Martin Luther King spoke of his dream for freedom ... -
A tender love story with postapocalyptic teeth in Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’
It says something about us that dogs are critical when it comes to postapocalyptic movies. Tom Hanks had an adorable terrier in “Finch” and Will Smith ... -
PAÑPURI’s Hong Kong expansion: a journey in movement
Pañpuri expands in Hong Kong with two connected destinations shaped by the design narrative “A Quiet Current.” Inspired by the city’s harbour geography and the movement of ... -
Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ displays a pop star at her most restrained
Gone is the big-belter Ariana Grande. On “Petal,” her eighth studio album and first full-length release since the end of her “Wicked” run and 2024’s “Eternal ... -
Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough
Meta Platforms has agreed to changes for children using Instagram and Facebook under an $18 billion settlement with 48 U.S. states, although critics warn the measures ... -
South Korean police scandal over missing person cases deepens public distrust
A South Korean police officer’s alleged falsification of documents in two missing person cases has exposed gaps in police oversight and fueled public distrust of police. ... -
Could Canada leave US cities in the dark in a trade war? Not likely
Social media users are claiming that Canada could plunge the U.S. into darkness if the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalates further. Speculation spread after ... -
Friday, August 28, 2026 – edition no. 5024
* Missing without borders — More than 1,300 are missing after the Himalayan glacier collapse, including people from over 30 countries * Civil servants seek benefits, ... -
Gov’t restructures several entities, aiming to save resources, increase efficiency
The Secretary for Administration and Justice and spokesperson of the Executive Council, Wong Sio Chak, announced yesterday that the government is restructuring several entities and ...
