Yearly Archives: 2026
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Min Jin Lee’s ‘Pachinko’ follow-up, ‘American Hagwon,’ will explore Korean education obsession
Min Jin Lee’s first novel since her million-selling “Pachinko” is a long book that grew out of a basic question: What do Koreans care most about? ... -
Aromatherapy at W
W Macau’s AWAY Spa launched its “W Passion”Workshop, an aroma stone-making immersive experience designed to inspire relaxation, creativity and renewal. Inspired by the philosophy of “Detox. Reset. Refresh.”, the workshop embodies the spirit ... -
Tiger Woods celebrates 30th year of foundation and gets $20M grant from Arthur Blank
Tiger Woods celebrated the 30th year of his TGR Foundation by saying it raised $50 million last year toward its education initiatives. The party ended with ... -
FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup
FIFA said yesterday [Macau time] it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for this year’s World Cup. Soccer’s organizing body said outside the host ... -
Most Venezuelans in the US arrived within the past decade
In 2024, the most recent year for which data is available, an estimated 1 million immigrants from Venezuela lived in the United States. According to the ... -
Friday, January 16, 2026 – edition no. 4875
* Salary gap — Wages fall behind cost of living, making it harder for residents to make ends meet * Finance | Banks post 43% profit ... -
Local air quality has hit prolonged unhealthy levels amid winter smog
Macau’s air quality reached “unhealthy” levels this week, with a leading local environmental advocate warning that the city is suffering its “longest continuing bad air quality ... -
Macau appoints 48 family mediators to oversee mediation sessions
Macau’s Legislative Assembly (AL) passed the “Family Mediation System” on June 11 last year, which took effect on New Year’s Day, and the Social Welfare Bureau ... -
Casino suspicious transactions drop 6% in 2025
Macau’s casinos reported 6.1% fewer suspicious transactions in 2025 compared with 2024, signaling tighter compliance in the world’s largest gambling hub. The Financial Intelligence Office (GIF) ... -
Industry warns of ongoing challenges for EV adoption amid new beneficial measures
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) announced that starting next month, public charging fees for vehicles will be reduced by approximately 10%, but an industry representative warns ... -
Gov’t unveils plan for temporary use of 30 idle land plots
The government has unveiled a plan to temporarily use 30 idle land plots. The plan was announced at yesterday’s meeting of the Legislative Assembly (AL) Follow-up ... -
A half-century journey from Pierre Trudeau to Mark Carney
Canada, under Pierre Trudeau in the early 1970s, was among the first Western nations to recognize the communist government in China, nearly a decade ahead of ... -
Woman arrested for stealing health supplements
Health supplements worth MOP1,900 were stolen from a store in Cotai by a mainland Chinese woman earlier this month. The woman, in her 50s and surnamed ... -
Gov’t explores AI-assisted call handling while monitoring social media
The local government has consistently underscored its commitment to advancing e-government and “paperless” initiatives to enhance efficiency, with the Office of the Secretary for Security revealing ... -
Over 1,300 students admitted to mainland universities
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) said a total of 1,377 students from local secondary schools were admitted to mainland universities under the 2026 recommendation ... -
Authorities step up noise mitigation at LRT East Line works
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) said it is monitoring construction of the northern section of the LRT East Line and coordinating with contractors to adjust high-noise ... -
Free childcare scheme for disadvantaged families opens for applications
The Social Welfare Bureau said applications for its newly launched free childcare scheme for disadvantaged families opened on Monday, receiving 22 applications in the first two ... -
Social Security Fund warns of scam calls
The Social Security Fund (FSS) has warned the public to remain vigilant after receiving reports from residents in neighboring regions of suspected scam calls using falsified ... -
SSM reports first imported Zika case of 2026
Macau has recorded its first imported Zika virus case of 2026, involving a 53-year-old local man who recently traveled to Malaysia, the Health Bureau (SSM) said. ... -
‘Women from the Sea’ brings ocean stories to Macau, Hong Kong
“Women from the Sea,” a UNESCO-endorsed documentary directed and written by Raquel Clemente Martins, will be showcased in Macau and Hong Kong on January 31, with ... -
JP Morgan projects GGR of over MOP8b in the first 11 days of 2026
Analysts at JPMorgan Investment Bank estimate that the local gaming industry generated just over MOP8 billion in the first 11 days of this year. According to ... -
Three homegrown tech companies set for first listings
Currently, three Macau-founded tech firms have entered the pre-listing stage and are expected to debut on the main board of the stock exchange this year. This ... -
Melco and SJM to update workers’ wages from Apr. 1
Melco Resorts & Entertainment and SJM Resorts, S.A. have, as expected, followed the previous announcements from other gaming concessionaires and announced salary increases for their employees, ... -
Centaline optimistic about market amid strong transaction growth
Centaline Group founder Shih Wing-ching expressed confidence in Macau’s property market during the company’s 2025 annual dinner earlier this week, noting positive developments in the past ... -
Melco head chef joins UN-led global young chefs initiative
A Macau-based chef has been selected for a global culinary initiative jointly organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the ... -
Galaxy chef to participate in UN Young Chefs Programme
Daniel Chio, a local chef from Galaxy Macau, has been selected for the Young Chefs Programme (YCP) organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the ... -
Car exports surged in 2025, but domestic demand slowed
China’s auto exports surged 21% in 2025, driven by rising shipments of electric vehicles, while domestic demand slowed, an industry association said yesterday. Confronted with grueling ... -
Vance to meet Danish and Greenlandic officials in Washington
A long the narrow, snow-covered main street in Greenland’s capital, international journalists and camera crews stop passersby every few meters asking them for their thoughts on a ... -
1973 Nixon orders ceasefire in Vietnam
President Nixon has ordered a halt to American bombing in North Vietnam following peace talks in Paris. The decision comes after Dr Henry Kissinger, the president’s ... -
Olympic Alpine slopes filled with tales: Tiger’s lost tooth in Cortina; Bode’s 1-ski show in Bormio
Tiger Woods’ tooth might still be buried at the bottom of the Cortina downhill course ever since a wild day — and a record-breaking run — ... -
Construction crane falls onto a moving train, killing 30 people
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment yesterday that killed at least 30 people and injured scores in northeastern Thailand. ... -
Luxury retailer Saks Global files for bankruptcy as it prepares to restructure
Luxury retailer Saks Global has filed for bankruptcy, preparing to reposition itself in the increasingly competitive upscale market after obtaining about $1.75 billion in financing commitments. ... -
Jane Street’s HK foray hits only a small snag
At first glance, China’s scrutiny of Jane Street Group and other foreign firms that participate in its exchange-traded fund market seems like a major setback for ... -
Thursday, January 15, 2026 – edition no. 4874
* Toxic smog — Macau air quality hits historic unhealthy levels amid winter smog* Welfare | Macau appoints 48 family mediators to oversee sessions * Gaming ... -
Birth-rate decline sparks concerns over teacher unemployment
The declining birth rate in Macau has raised concerns among Legislative Assembly (AL) members about potential teacher unemployment, with Vong Kuoc Ieng, vice president of the ...
