Yearly Archives: 2026
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South Korea is becoming uninvestable, too
South Korea is home to the world’s hottest — and most volatile — stock market this year. The Kospi’s near 40% tumble in just 27 trading ... -
Friday, August 7, 2026 – edition no. 5009
* Northbound next — Long-awaited Hengqin single-plate northbound policy moves closer to launch, with reservation-based access expected before year-end * Cotai attack | Woman remains unconscious ... -
From teenage apprentice to shop owner: Filipino barber builds his dream at 24
At just 24 years old, Dan Estanislao has become what is believed to be the youngest owner of a barbershop in Macau, turning a lifelong passion ... -
Gov’t pushes to bring Macau talent home for Greater Bay Area growth
The local government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining active communication with Macau residents living abroad and encouraging talent to return for local development, with an ... -
Men face higher skin cancer risk due to poor sun protection
Skin cancer cases are rising more rapidly among men in Macau than women, largely because men are less likely to protect themselves from the sun, the ... -
Gov’t boosts building maintenance support with MOP24.3 million in approvals
Against the backdrop of nearly 5,000 buildings that are more than 30 years old across Macau, the government approved 47 subsidy applications totaling nearly MOP19 million ... -
Wynn leans on Macau strength as UAE project faces delay, cost rise
Wynn Resorts’ Macau business delivered solid second-quarter results even as unfavorable VIP hold trimmed earnings, while the company pushed back the opening of its Wynn Al ... -
China announces countermeasures against Washington
China announced a series of economic measures yesterday against the United States, including controls on exports of drones to the U.S. and a ban on dealings ... -
Study abroad dreams and the road back
Studying abroad is a dream for many Macau families, a path to broader horizons and sharper competitiveness. Yet for graduates returning home, the reality of Macau’s ... -
Glass fragments found in strawberry jam batch, residents urged not to consume
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has warned consumers not to eat a batch of “BONNE MAMAN” strawberry jam after authorities in Hong Kong and France announced ... -
Macau adds yum cha, siu mei and pork chop buns to intangible heritage list
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced a new list of intangible cultural heritage items, with culinary traditions such as yum cha dining customs, the preparation ... -
Rain delays Friendship Bridge maintenance works, traffic restrictions to resume
Rain has delayed some maintenance works on the Friendship Bridge, with traffic restrictions set to resume from 9 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Monday. The exit ... -
Local man loses HKD2.88m in fake police investigation scam
A middle-aged Macau man lost a total of HKD2.88 million after falling victim to a fake “public security and judicial authorities” scam, the Judiciary Police said. ... -
Police warn of fake MPay QR code scam targeting online shoppers
The Judiciary Police have warned residents about a new phishing scam in which fraudsters use fake MPay QR codes to steal payment account details. The scammers ... -
MGTO eyes airport transport perks to boost international arrivals
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is studying transport incentives for international travelers arriving at Guangzhou and Shenzhen airports as part of efforts to attract more ... -
Hong Kong man loses HKD40,000 in fake Alipay phishing scam
A Hong Kong man lost HKD40,000 after falling victim to a phishing scam in Macau involving fake Alipay messages, the Judiciary Police said. The victim received ... -
CE in Fujian CE urges Fujian enterprises to tap Macau-Hengqin opportunities
Macau and Fujian are seeking to turn long-standing cultural and commercial ties into deeper economic cooperation, with officials on Aug. 5 pointing to industrial coordination, market ... -
SMG monitors two typhoons, Macau unlikely to be affected
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) is urging the public to pay attention to potential weather impacts from two typhoons. According to SMG, tropical cyclone Kujira ... -
Taiwan kicks off annual military drills
Taiwan kicked off annual military exercises yesterday aimed at simulating a response to a potential Chinese invasion, according to Taipei sources. The live-fire exercises will test ... -
Russian missile and drone barrage in Kyiv region kills 17
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded 44 others overnight into yesterday, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. ... -
1995 Japan mourns Hiroshima anniversary
Up to 50,000 people have attended a memorial service in the Japanese city of Hiroshima on the 50th anniversary of the first atomic bombing. The service ... -
Scottish police looking into reports of missing athletes
Police in Scotland said they had received reports that “several” athletes were unaccounted for following the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Ugandan sporting news website NBS Sport ... -
Preakness date for next year to be revealed, setting the Triple Crown schedule
The Preakness could be getting a new spot on the calendar following years of speculation about the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown moving further ... -
Liverpool icon Salah arrives in Istanbul ahead of Trabzonspor move
Mohamed Salah was greeted by cheering Trabzonspor fans in Istanbul yesterday as he closed in on a move to the Turkish club. The Liverpool icon wore ... -
Extreme heat causes flight delays: aviation experts
Extreme heat is emerging as an increasingly important cause of flight disruptions, even on cloudless days when passengers would normally expect smooth departures. Aviation experts warn ... -
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Matt Walker couldn’t pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey. ... -
Thursday, August 6, 2026 – edition no. 5008
* Clean-Cut Ambition — At 24, young barber returns to his first chair – now as owner, hoping to grow barbershop culture * Labor | Gov’t ... -
Macau records wettest July since 1952
Macau recorded its wettest July since records began in 1952, with total rainfall reaching 962 millimeters, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) said Tuesday. The rainfall ... -
Campaign halted after Guangdong dog killing sparks outrage
The killing of a stray dog and its puppies by four boys under 14 in Jieyang, Guangdong, has sparked widespread outrage in China and overseas, prompting ... -
Police uncover cross-border coffee investment scheme involving MOP97 million
Macau and Hong Kong police have busted a cross-border coffee investment fraud syndicate, with Macau arresting two women and Hong Kong recording 225 cases involving at ... -
Macau, Fujian deepen cooperation in trade, tourism and innovation
Macau and Fujian held the fifth Fujian-Macau Cooperation Conference in Fuzhou yesterday, with both sides pledging to expand cooperation in trade, finance, technology, culture, education and ... -
IH reevaluating next five-year public housing plan, but details remain undisclosed
The Housing Bureau (IH) is reevaluating its policies for the future direction of public housing, the bureau said in a written response to an inquiry from ... -
Branded Products Fair to open as exhibitor count hits 18-year high
The annual Guangdong and Macao Branded Products Fair (GMBPF) will open Thursday with a record number of exhibitors for the past 18 years and a sharp ... -
13 new smuggling cases; cigarettes continue to dominate seizures
Customs officers intercepted 13 smuggling attempts at Macau International Airport and the Macau Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) last week, seizing goods worth about ... -
Gov’t reclaims Inner Harbour land plot
The government launched a cross-departmental operation yesterday to reclaim state-owned land at Inner Harbour Pier 6A. The Land and Urban Construction Bureau said the site, located ...
