Yearly Archives: 2026
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Sam Hou Fai sets public safety, stability as top second-half priority
Ensuring social order and public safety tops Macau’s second-half policy priorities, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai announced Tuesday as part of the government’s “governance and ... -
Sands China presents talent development showcase
Sands China Ltd. is expanding its push to develop local talent as part of broader efforts to support Macau’s economic diversification, highlighting training programs, artificial intelligence ... -
MGM expands lion dance programs for youth development
Lion dance can support youth development across sport, culture, music and teamwork, according to MGM senior vice president of brand marketing Catarina Lio, who spoke at ... -
World Cup sparks expats’ ‘Suchao’ interest
Nearly 70% of foreign residents surveyed in Jiangsu province, an economic hub in 2026 WP, say this year’s FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, ... -
MGM Riesling Uncorked 2026
Summer isn’t complete without our favorite annual wine celebration. The highly anticipated MGM Riesling Uncorked returns to The Vista at MGM COTAI on July 3, promising ... -
G7 leaders back Trump’s plan to end Iran war that faces skepticism at home
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit yesterday threw their support behind U.S. President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a shaky ceasefire ... -
1972: UK’s worst air crash kills 118
All 118 people on board a flight from London Heathrow to Brussels have died when the airliner crashed minutes after take-off. The British European Airways plane ... -
Lionel Messi ties men’s World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria
Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident ... -
A chilling exhibition replays videotaped secret police interrogations from 1989
A new exhibition in Romania’s capital spotlights the harsh reality of interrogations carried out by the country’s notorious communist-era secret police. Held at the National History Museum of ... -
France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th and 14th World Cup goals
Kylian Mbappé passed Pelé on the World Cup goal-scoring list and moved into first in the record books for France›s national team. Mbappé scored his 13th and ... -
Thursday, June 18, 2026 – edition no. 4974
* Inside the system — Security, sociocultural sectors dominate public corruption cases in 2025 * Crime | Six minors investigated in an assault and extortion ... -
Sam pledges talent study as gov’t prioritizes local employment, reviews foreign worker approvals
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said yesterday that “employment is the foundation of people’s livelihoods,” as he addressed lawmakers’ concerns over local jobs and industrial restructuring, ... -
CE: Orientation fund not expected to generate substantial returns early on
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai has clarified that the government does not expect the recently created orientation fund to generate substantial investment returns from the ... -
New economy chief vows steady progress, says portfolio ‘no stranger’ to her
Newly appointed Secretary for Economy and Finance Ng Wai Han met with the media yesterday, where she sought to dispel any uncertainty, stressing that she is ... -
CE: Population decline a development issue
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said the population issue is fundamentally a development issue, noting that Macau’s declining birth rate has begun to affect its long-term ... -
Proposed consumption tax overhaul heads to AL
The Executive Council (ExCo) has approved a draft amendment to the city’s consumption tax regime. The bill is set to be submitted to the Legislative Assembly ... -
Building maintenance fund expanded as subsidy scope widens, procedures streamlined
The Executive Council (ExCO) has approved revisions to the city’s Building Maintenance Fund and completed discussion of a draft law to overhaul the leasing of commercial ... -
Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe’s economy, raising concern at G7 summit
For eight years, the United States has waged economic war on China, slapping big taxes on Chinese products before they enter America. But the campaign hasn’t ... -
G7 needs to focus guidance and impetus on inclusive global growth and development
As the club of the world’s major developed economies commenced its annual summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Monday, the debate over whether China should be invited ... -
Strengthening good governance requires dialogue with the legislative branch: CE
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai has stated that strengthening and improving good governance requires closer coordination between the executive and legislative branches. Speaking at the ... -
Culture-sports synergy drives Dragon Boat Festival
The 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races, held on June 13, 14, and scheduled for June 19 at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, are ... -
Studio City launches Disney-themed summer water park experience
Studio City Macau is rolling out a seasonal expansion of its “Disney Palette of Happiness” campaign, introducing a new water park experience designed to run from ... -
Gov’t eyes Northeast Asia office
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai announced yesterday that Macau is conducting a feasibility study on establishing an office in Northeast Asia with the objective of enhancing ... -
G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and the Middle East as Zelenskyy joins in France
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined world leaders at the Group of Seven summit of major industrialized nations yesterday for talks on ending the war in Ukraine after more ... -
1970 ‘Babes in the wood’ bodies found
The bodies of two children have been found in a shallow grave in a wood at Waltham Abbey in Essex. Detectives who have been investigating the ... -
Fans in Cape Verde party into the night after historic debut
Fans in Cape Verde were celebrating late into the night after their historic World Cup debut that saw the country pulling off a stunner against European champion Spain. The ... -
Scaloni: ‘The whole planet’ awaits Messi’s 200th cap as Argentina opens World Cup against Algeria
Lionel Scaloni tends to be pensive about a lot of things, but especially when the subject turns to another Lionel — a much more famous one, ... -
Iranian official says end of war includes end of Israel’s occupation of Lebanon
Iran’s top diplomat said yesterday that the deal ending the war with the United States would also require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, raising questions about ... -
Trump’s Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill
Republicans on Capitol Hill said yesterday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing ... -
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – edition no. 4973
* Sam’s Checkpoint — Sam Hou Fai pledges talent study on local employment, review of foreign worker approvals, with SMEs and tech also key focuses * ... -
Ng Wai Han takes oath as economy chief, vows to drive diversification
Former Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) director Ng Wai Han has been sworn in as Secretary for Economy and Finance, pledging that every economic decision ... -
Economy expected to slow in June before rebounding in summer
Macau’s economy is set to soften in June before staging a gradual rebound over the summer months, according to the latest forecast by the Macau Economic ... -
Over 150 academics gather to deepen China-Portuguese education links
Macau is stepping up efforts to strengthen China–Portuguese-speaking countries academic cooperation and bilingual talent development, as more than 150 university leaders and representatives gathered for a ... -
Gov’t to keep ceiling for dismissal compensation unchanged
The government has decided to keep the ceiling for dismissal compensation unchanged. The news was announced in a statement from the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), ... -
Gov’t begins consultation on first five-year plan modelled on mainland approach
Hong Kong yesterday launched a public consultation for its five-year plan in a politically symbolic step that brings the special administrative region closer to mainland China’s development ...
