Yearly Archives: 2026
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Woman faces prosecution over illegal currency exchange near casino
A 35-year-old unemployed mainland Chinese woman has been transferred for prosecution after allegedly conducting illegal currency exchanges with casino patrons in Macau. Police said the suspect ... -
Health Bureau expands self-health monitoring with kiosks, chronic disease screening
The Health Bureau (SSM) plans to roll out self-service kiosks for physical and mental health checks as part of efforts to promote self-health management. Macau already ... -
Eight children infected with enterovirus at Taipa nursery
Eight children enrolled at a nursery Taipa have tested positive for enterovirus, with all patients receiving medical attention and showing mild symptoms, the Health Bureau (SSM) ... -
Airport posts 7.9% passenger growth in first half of 2026
Macau International Airport handled approximately 3.9 million passenger movements in the first half of 2026, marking a 7.9% increase compared with the same period last year, ... -
Net service exports drive first-quarter economic growth
As the city’s gross domestic product rose 7.1% year on year, net service exports contributed 11 percentage points to Macau’s first-quarter economic growth, according to the ... -
Resident receives suspended sentence for election-related defamation
A Macau resident has been sentenced to five months in prison, suspended for two years, after being convicted of two counts of defamation linked to online ... -
Karaoke rules eased to allow minors with parents during daytime
Karaoke venues could soon welcome minors under 16 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. if accompanied by a parent, under a proposal to reposition them as ... -
Gov’t to add separate urban renewal chapter to final version
After reviewing the opinions submitted during the public consultation for the Third Five-year Plan, the government has announced that it will dedicate a separate chapter solely ... -
Wedding expo opens with nearly 40 brands showcasing services
The Wedding, Banquet, Beauty and Jewelry Expo will be held at Fisherman’s Wharf from Friday to Sunday, featuring nearly 40 brands from Macau, Hong Kong, and ... -
Friendship Bridge access restrictions continue during maintenance works
Access to the Friendship Bridge will remain restricted from Friday night until Monday morning due to ongoing maintenance works. The Transport Bureau and Public Works Bureau ... -
Beijing hits back at criticism over excess industrial capacity as more US tariffs loom
China pushed back Tuesday against claims of overcapacity in the world’s second largest economy, ahead of the release of results of a U.S. probe on the matter ... -
India’s capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution
In an affluent neighborhood in Delhi, electric vehicle charging stations near a popular shopping area were busy with drivers powering up their scooters, trucks and cars. ... -
1966 Football glory for England
England have won football’s World Cup for the first time since the tournament began in 1930. A crowd of 93,000 spectators – including the Queen and ... -
ASEAN Cup has Southeast Asia teams ramping up early 2030 World Cup preparations
Preparations for the next men’s World Cup have already begun for teams in Southeast Asia, just weeks after Spain clinched the 2026 title. The ASEAN Cup has kicked ... -
Amateur cricket match goes viral after cheating allegation
An amateur cricket match in England has become a viral sensation after allegations of cheating were shared on social media. A video, which claims to show ... -
Death toll rises to 18 as rescuers comb through quake rubble
Soldiers and emergency workers combed through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors yesterday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 18 ... -
Heat wave threatens to intensify France’s mega-fire near Bordeaux
A wildfire covering an area four times the size of Paris remained uncontained in southwest France yesterday as temperatures were forecast to reach 40 C, threatening ... -
Thursday, July 30, 2026 – edition no. 5003
* Checkmate move — Pension fund faces a projected MOP9 billion shortfall by 2031 * S&P Global Ratings | Macau, Singapore seen as safest gaming markets ... -
Industry groups call for tighter oversight of foreign domestic helper market
Growing concerns over the quality and accountability of foreign domestic helpers have prompted renewed calls from legislators and industry representatives to amend Macau’s existing employment laws, ... -
New Hengqin wellness platform focuses on mental resilience amid AI transformation
The Grace Wellness Community has launched in Hengqin, bringing together educators, health practitioners, entrepreneurs and industry professionals to develop a platform focused on mental resilience, personal ... -
Leong Sun Iok urges gov’t to clarify situation of IC and ID restructuring
Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok has urged the government to complete the ongoing restructuring of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and Sports Bureau (ID) so that staff ... -
Tourism sector admits lack of rules as gov’t plans guidelines
The local tourism sector has acknowledged that the travel photography industry has long lacked proper regulation, as the government prepares to introduce guidelines following concerns over ... -
Education center operator loses appeal over fake attendance sheets
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has confirmed a nine-month jail term for an education center operator who forged attendance sheets to defraud the government’s Continuing ... -
US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say
The Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China’s growing influence around the world, after ... -
The St. Regis Bar returns to Asia’s 50 Best Bars list at No. 45
The St. Regis Bar at The St. Regis Macao has been ranked No. 45 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026, returning to the regional ranking after ... -
Public consultation on Third Five-Year Plan concludes with 92% ‘positive’ feedback
The Policy Research and Regional Development Bureau (DSEPDR) published the final report yesterday on the public consultation related to Macau’s Third Five-Year Plan for 2026-2030 (FYP). ... -
Lawmaker urges expansion of community program to support single-parent families with infants
Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng submitted a written inquiry calling on the government to expand the scope of the “Community Inclusion and Harmony Program” to cover single-parent ... -
Macau Pass launches MPay’s ‘Balance to Bank’ transfer feature
Macau Pass officially launched its MPay “Balance Transfer to Bank” feature yesterday. The first phase of the service is available through partner institutions, including Ant Bank ... -
Public warned against feeding stray animals in public places
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has urged the public not to feed stray animals in public places following complaints from residents about feeding activities near the ... -
Six mainlanders injured in Taipa restaurant brawl
A brawl broke out at a restaurant on Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen in Taipa at around 4:28 a.m. yesterday, leaving six people injured. The Public ... -
Diners clash in Taipa eatery brawl over alcohol-fueled dispute
A brawl broke out between two groups of diners at a restaurant on Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen in Taipa, with police believing that alcohol consumption ... -
Netanyahu’s first meeting with Trump since the Iran war began is a chance to smooth over strains
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with President Donald Trump yesterday is the first since the two leaders launched a joint war against Iran and a chance for ... -
1981 Charles and Diana marry
Crowds of 600,000 people filled the streets of London to catch a glimpse of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer on their wedding day. The couple ... -
GEG Engages Local Community Through ‘V Together’ at VNL Finals Macao 2026
Organized by the Sports Bureau of the Macau SAR Government, the Volleyball Association of Macao, China, and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), the “Women’s Volleyball Nations League ... -
VAR panel says Embolo red card was wrong
Soccer’s law-making panel clarified its guidance to referees which confirmed Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off in the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina. Embolo’s second yellow ...
