Yearly Archives: 2026
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A Symphony of Heritage: Reviving the Imperial Feast at Chai Jia Chai
In the heart of modern dining, where fusion often threatens to overshadow tradition, an evening at Chai Jia Chai stands as a resolute testament to the ... -
MGM hits Q3 revenue record, market share reaches 17.1%
MGM China reported record third-quarter (Q3) revenue and its highest-ever share of Macau’s gaming market, though earnings growth lagged sales growth. Revenue rose 4.9% year over ... -
SSM evaluates new Taipa health center as lawmaker raises access concerns
The Health Bureau (SSM) said it will continue assessing Taipa’s population growth and medical needs and optimize resources in the district in response to lawmaker Leong ... -
292-building conditions survey in historic center
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) announced yesterday that it will launch a building condition survey next Wednesday, with the first phase covering 292 buildings ... -
Inflation up 1.33% in September due to fuel prices
The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) reported that the Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 1.33% year-over-year and 0.14% month-over-month in September 2026. For the 12 ... -
Customs seizes MOP1.48 million in smuggled goods
Macau Customs Service (SA) intercepted 30 suspected smuggling cases in one week, seizing cigarettes, e-cigarettes, silver pellets, and other goods worth an estimated MOP1.48 million as ... -
New parking lot at Av. Marginal do Patane opens today
A new public parking lot will open today at Avenida Marginal do Patane. The facility will offer a total of 93 motorcycle parking spaces. The new ... -
CE extends condolences for the death of the former Vice Premier
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai expressed deep sorrow at the death of former Vice-Premier Liu Yandong and, on behalf of the Macau SAR, extended condolences ... -
Sai Van Bridge with traffic conditioning from Nov. 1
Maintenance work on the bridge’s main tower will affect traffic on the Sai Van Bridge. From Nov. 1 to Nov. 16, traffic will be restricted from ... -
Starting young: Melco’s ‘Teaching Children Values’ program drives youth development
Teaching Children Values” operates under Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s broader “Simple Acts of Kindness” community outreach and volunteering umbrella. The initiative aims to instill in Macau’s ... -
Pharmacist support eyed for elderly circle
The Social Welfare Bureau director, Wilson Hon, said the bureau will study introducing pharmacist support for the Seac Pai Van 15-minute community elderly service circle, with ... -
Macau weighs rules for autonomous vehicles
The government is open to revising the Road Traffic Law, though any rules on autonomous vehicles or pilot routes would depend on social consensus, insurance arrangements, ... -
Gov’t expands community rewards scheme with coupons of up to MOP150
The government will expand its “Community Rewards” scheme from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, offering MOP50, MOP100, or MOP150 coupons to residents and visitors who participate ... -
Sands China Holds Extended Seminar on Exhibition ‘A Century of Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Radiance’
Expounding on Macao’s centennial firecracker culture from collection building and visual presentation perspectives To further enhance public knowledge about the history and cultural value of Macao’s ... -
Airport handled fewer passengers in Q3, a 0.9% drop
Official figures from Macau International Airport Co. Ltd. (CAM) indicate that the local airport handled about 1.87 million passengers in the third quarter (Q3) of this ... -
The art of sophisticated pleasure in Hong Kong
Travelog Hong Kong has long been caricatured as a city of relentless commerce, a vertical bazaar where the pursuit of profit eclipses all else. To move ... -
Prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law debacle
A South Korean special prosecutor on Thursday demanded the death penalty for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, ahead of an appeals court verdict on rebellion charges over ... -
Korea Kim fires missile barrage toward the sea
North Korea launched a barrage of ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters Thursday, South Korea’s military said, days after the North threatened to resume front-line propaganda ... -
Second deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election
Spain’s second high-speed rail disaster this year, in which one train struck another from behind, killing 69 people, has raised fresh concerns about the safety of ... -
‘The Social Reckoning’ is classic Aaron Sorkin
It is unfortunate for “The Social Reckoning” that “The Social Network” exists. The latter is a modern masterpiece. The former was kind of always doomed to ... -
Nickelback is in familiar form on cameo-heavy album
Nickelback’s “Everything Under the Sun,” the Canadian rockers ‘ 11th studio album, dishes out exactly what the all-encompassing title suggests — within their familiar formula. Hard-rockin’ ... -
TUMI Debuts “Gifts for the Journey” Holiday Edit
TUMI has unveiled its holiday campaign, “Gifts for the Journey,” a celebration of premium design and thoughtful giving. Inspired by the alpine world of the Fall/Winter ... -
Serial killer linked to another teenager’s 1974 killing through DNA testing
DNA connects serial killer Ted Bundy to the death of another Utah teenager, authorities announced this week, exactly 52 years after her body was discovered in ... -
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, nine months early
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign nine months before the end of her term, a move that opens the way for European leaders to ... -
NIMBY or pension: Australia pops the data center bubble
Not in my backyard or in my retirement fund. Australia is giving us a chilling preview of how fast the trillion-dollar AI data center buildout can ... -
Friday, October 30, 2026 – edition no. 5065
* Clean sweep — China’s record-breaking clean technology exports could avert emissions equivalent to Brazil’s annual output, according to a Finland-based research center * Pink ribbon, ... -
Revision cuts 2040 population forecast, earmarks land for major projects
Macau’s planning population has been revised down to about 783,000 by 2040 under the government’s amended Urban Master Plan (2020-2040), which also earmarks land for three ... -
SCL prices US$1 billion senior unsecured notes offering
Local casino operator Sands China Ltd. (SCL) priced US$1 billion (MOP8.08 billion) of senior unsecured notes yesterday, according to a press release from its parent company, ... -
Macau pitches itself as ASEAN’s gateway to GBA
Macau can bridge ASEAN and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) by improving certification services and connectivity, business and diplomatic leaders said during a panel ... -
Macau still able to reach MOP236B gaming target, CreditSights says
Despite four consecutive months of year-over-year declines, CreditSights said Macau casinos can still meet the government’s MOP236 billion (US$29.2 billion) gross gaming revenue (GGR) target for ... -
Seac Pai Van chosen as pilot for 15-minute elderly service circle
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) continues to build a “15-minute community elderly service circle” in line with its aging-in-place policy, using Seac Pai Van as a ... -
Halal moments need more than a brochure
Macau wants a place on the Muslim travel map, and it should. The city has the hotels, food culture and connectivity to compete. What it still ... -
Macau green space grows 10.3% over five years, IAM claims
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said that over the past five years, greening efforts have expanded green space under its management by 10.3% and increased tree ... -
ID’s VP retires ahead of merger
The vice-president of the Sports Bureau (ID), Cheang Kai Meng, will retire voluntarily, effective November 1, according to a publication in the government’s official gazette. The ... -
Another MOP100,000 lost to scams
The Judiciary Police (PJ) revealed yesterday that it had received seven additional reports of telecom fraud, involving the so-called “TikTok Customer Service” scam and the “MPay ...
