Yearly Archives: 2026
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Elderly man loses MOP2 million in online investment scam
A local elderly man reported losing about MOP2.03 million in an online investment scam after being persuaded to invest in stocks by a woman he met ... -
Gov’t expands e-services and cross-border access, officials say
Self-service machines offering Macau government services now cover 12 service points across eight mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA), two mainland towns ... -
CE visits Shanghai for 9th China International Import Expo
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, is visiting Shanghai to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) and related activities, ... -
China Southern’s Guangzhou link targets 100,000 annual passenger movements at Macau airport
China Southern Airlines expects its new Macau-Guangzhou service to generate more than 100,000 passenger movements annually at Macau International Airport. The route will launch Dec. 10 ... -
Industry group meets gov’t to advance market liberalization and hub development
The government’s newly established Civil Aviation Industry Development Working Group held its first meeting Wednesday to discuss measures to liberalize the aviation market, improve access for ... -
Nearly 200,000 checks yield 4,859 violations, SSM says
Health Bureau (SSM) inspectors carried out 199,685 checks in the first three quarters of the year, averaging 731 a day, and found 4,859 violations. On tobacco ... -
43rd Walk for a Million set for Dec. 13
The 43rd Walk for a Million will take place on December 13, starting at 10 a.m. on Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen near the Kun Iam Statue. ... -
Woman injured by falling knife in Ilha Verde
A woman in her sixties was injured Wednesday afternoon when a utility knife reportedly fell from a height and struck her near an industrial building on ... -
Customs seizes 180 suspected blue shark fins at Hengqin Port
Customs officers seized 180 endangered blue shark fins from a Macau-registered passenger vehicle entering mainland China through Hengqin Port on September 3, authorities said Tuesday. The ... -
Retail e-payment transaction value rises 12.6% in September
Electronic payment transaction values at restaurants and similar establishments and in retail trade increased by 5.4% and 12.6% year over year, respectively, in September 2026, according ... -
Galaxy wins eight accolades at HR Excellence Awards
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) received eight accolades at the HR Excellence Awards 2026, including the Grand Winner Award, recognizing its efforts in talent development, leadership training, ... -
Wynn hosts closing party for Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific 2026
Wynn hosted the closing party for the Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific 2026 at Wynn Palace on Nov. 2, following the two-day culinary competition held in Macao for ... -
China warns Philippines to be cautious over South China Sea
China said Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned his Philippines counterpart in a phone call about alleged interference in their nations’ relationship and urged the Philippines to ... -
Activist Joshua Wong awaits sentencing today
A Hong Kong court is set to hand down a sentence to pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong Thursday for his second conviction under the national security law ... -
Title-chasing McIlroy says there’s no risk playing in Abu Dhabi amid tensions in Middle East
Rory McIlroy has played down safety concerns about competing at the Abu Dhabi Championship this week, amid tensions in the Middle East that have impacted the ... -
Lyon regrets timing of coach Paulo Fonseca’s departure for Sporting
Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca is leaving to join Sporting Lisbon, the Ligue 1 club said on Wednesday. The seven-time French champion said in a statement that ... -
Player Burrage receives death threats, abuse on social media
British tennis player Jodie Burrage [AP Photo] British tennis player Jodie Burrage has received death threats and a torrent of abuse on social media after she ... -
North Korea launches missiles and protests against US claims on Binance hack
North Korea launched multiple missiles toward the sea on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, hours after Pyongyang said it saw no need to resume diplomacy with ... -
Several flights across Europe searched and diverted after hoax bomb threats
Several flights across Europe received hoax bomb threats that prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing, officials ... -
Thursday, November 5, 2026 – edition no. 5068
* Charged Down — Less than a year after switching to electric bikes, some delivery riders are considering a return to petrol-powered bikes over reliability concerns, ... -
Over 80% of full-time carers want to work but face barriers, survey finds
More than 80% of full-time family carers want to return to work but find it difficult, according to a Women’s General Association survey on balancing family ... -
Casinos Gaming growth to stall below 1% as high-end demand weakens
Macau’s gaming revenue is expected to grow by less than 1% in 2026, according to separate brokerage assessments, with weaker high-end demand prolonging the market’s downturn. ... -
Hengqin university project drives Macao Foundation grants to MOP1.93 billion
Two universities developing a joint campus in Hengqin accounted for most of the Macao Foundation’s (FM) more than MOP1.93 billion in grants distributed in the third ... -
Preliminary figures point to GDP growth of 2.9% in the first nine months
The local economy grew steadily in the first three quarters of this year, with preliminary figures showing gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by 2.9% year over ... -
Union Hospital takes on larger share of public healthcare workload
The Islands Healthcare Complex is taking on a growing share of the public healthcare workload, performing nearly three in 10 public-sector surgeries and handling more than ... -
Seven children placed in foster families since scheme launch
Seven children and young people have been placed in foster families since Macau’s foster care service began, with figures standing at June 2026, the Social Welfare ... -
Macau passport holder denied boarding to Mexico despite valid visa-free arrangement
A Macau special administrative region (SAR) passport holder was refused boarding on a flight to Mexico despite being eligible for visa-free entry, prompting the Identification Services ... -
Macau, Hengqin add 61 remote government services
Macau residents can now access 61 additional government services through remote service counters linking the SAR and the Hengqin Cooperation Zone. Announced Tuesday, the new services ... -
Gov’t to survey building conditions in historic district
Macau will begin surveying building conditions around St. Paul’s Ruins on Nov. 4, starting with properties in the Rua dos Ervanários and Rua da Palha areas, ... -
Beijing urges Macau, Hong Kong to align five-year plans with national development
China’s central authorities have urged Macau and Hong Kong to align their development plans with the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan, strengthen governance and contribute more actively ... -
Macau to cool to 21 degrees as monsoon arrives this weekend
Macau will see mostly cloudy skies and a few showers over the coming days as easterly airflow persists. A northeast monsoon is expected to reach the ... -
Former MPU rector Marcus Im set to lead University of St. Joseph
Former Macau Polytechnic University (MPU) rector Marcus Im is expected to become the next head of the University of St. Joseph (USJ), succeeding Stephen Morgan, who ... -
Hotel occupancy rate stood at 90.7% in first three quarters
The average occupancy rate for hotel guest rooms was 90.7% in the first three quarters of this year, up 1.5 percentage points compared with the same ... -
New culture and sports bureau outlines funding, industry plans
At its first meeting with sports associations, the newly established Cultural and Sports Bureau (DSCD) outlined plans to streamline funding and support industry development. Following a ... -
POLY MGM MUSEUM Presents “Luminous Brilliance: The Artistry of Zibo Liuli”
Continuing its Silk Road-centered curatorial narrative, POLY MGM MUSEUM jointly presents “Luminous Brilliance: The Artistry of Zibo Liuli” with the National Museum of China and the ...
