Yearly Archives: 2026
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What to know about a rare visit by Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
China’s Xi Jinping is traveling to North Korea for the first time in nearly seven years in a trip that offers North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a stage to ... -
From “LOL” to “cooked,” it’s giving language barrier
Scroll through social media such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or X long enough, and you’ll notice something interesting: Gen Z and Gen Alpha aren’t just speaking ... -
Police record 67 crosswalk violations, 118 phone-while-driving cases in week-long crackdown
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) recorded 67 cases of failure to yield at crosswalks and 118 cases of mobile phone use while driving during an ... -
IAM launches AI food safety alert platform
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has launched a phased “Food Safety Risk Monitoring and Assessment Network Prediction and Early Alert Platform,” developed with research partners to ... -
Hush! Festival returns in November, accepting local applications
The “hush! Beach Concerts x Urban Sports Wellfest 2026” will be held Nov. 14-15 at Hac Sa Beach, combining music, sports and wellness, organizers said. Jointly ... -
St. Dominic’s Church and museum to undergo maintenance
St. Dominic’s Church and its attached Museum of Sacred Art will temporarily close for maintenance, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) said. The church closed today for ... -
DSPA to boost public fast-charging network by 20%, expand motorcycle charging points to 1,400
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has announced that it will increase the number of public fast-charging devices across Macau by approximately 20% this year to meet ... -
Authorities pledge fewer manhole covers, smoother roads under new coordination plan
Authorities are stepping up efforts to reduce the number of manhole covers on roadways and improve driving conditions, following concerns raised by a local lawmaker over ... -
Gov’t to add six controlled substances to drug law, submission expected this summer
Macau is set to amend its drug law to include six new controlled substances following approval by the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, with the ... -
Xia Baolong inspects Hengqin and Zhuhai
Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, conducted an inspection tour of Zhuhai ... -
SMG issues second red rainstorm warning amid heavy localized rain
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) issued its second red rainstorm warning of 2026 yesterday as a trough of low pressure and a southwesterly airstream triggered ... -
Weather-impacted Isle of Man TT concludes prematurely
The Isle of Man (IOM) TT Races have concluded their 2026 edition prematurely following a weather-impacted event, organizers announced. Following consultation between the Clerk of the ... -
Highest bridge brings tourists and internet access to remote communities
For tourists, a massive new suspension bridge in southwestern China is a new selfie spot and social media attraction. But for local residents, it’s something far ... -
1 million turn out for pope’s Mass and iconic procession along flower-carpeted route
Pope Leo XIV honored Spain’s centuries-old tradition of religious devotion yesterday as a “school of faith” for today, as he presided over a Mass before a ... -
1982 Fifty die in Argentine air attack
Up to 50 British servicemen have died in an Argentine air attack on two supply ships in the Falklands. Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram were anchored ... -
Electricity spikes expected during England, Scotland matches
British energy officials say England and Scotland’s group games at the World Cup could start a national electricity spike equivalent to the combined power needed for the northern ... -
Kimi Antonelli aims for 5th win in a row at Monaco GP to extend his F1 lead
Kimi Antonelli is aiming to continue a remarkable rise to the top of Formula 1 as he started on pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix yesterday with a chance to ... -
Kim Jong Un showcases new warship ahead of visit by China’s Xi
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed sea trials of a new warship repaired after a failed launch last year and vowed to accelerate efforts to ... -
The Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in northeastern Borno state
The Nigerian army said yesterday it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno, in the northeastern part of the country. The operation, according ... -
Monday, June 8, 2026 – edition no. 4966
* Badge and Bribes — Active-duty police officers and deputy officers among suspects in MOP790 million sauna prostitution bust* Public Works |Gov’t moves forward with sports ... -
Police dismantle massive sauna sex ring, arrest police officers in MOP790 million case
Police have dismantled a criminal syndicate that had been operating prostitution rings in Macau saunas for at least seven years, with the involvement of local police ... -
Macau eyes mainland smart mosquito traps as alternative to citywide chemical spraying
With mosquito breeding site indices rising in February and March, the Health Bureau (SSM) has warned that a citywide chemical control campaign may be considered if ... -
Macau to open first mainland ‘Youth Home’ in Guangzhou this fall
The first “Macau Youth Homes” on the mainland is expected to be established in Guangzhou in the third quarter of this year, creating a one-stop development ... -
Shared Summer
There is a particular kind of magic that descends upon Hong Kong when summer arrives. The air hums with humidity and possibility, the harbour shimmers like ... -
Local banks complete 23 cross-border transactions on first day of mBridge participation
After joining mBridge, the Multilateral Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Bridge, local banks completed 23 cross-border transactions on the first day, according to the Monetary Authority ... -
New urban Zone A sports ground on track for Q4 2027 completion
Construction of a sports ground at Plot B13 of the New Urban Zone A reclamation area went to public tender opening yesterday, with the project expected ... -
Customs continue to seize large quantities of smuggled goods
The Customs Service (SA) continues to detect and seize large quantities of products being smuggled across the border into and out of Macau. According to the ... -
Round trip
My upcoming journey to Europe is a reminder of both how connected and how disconnected Macau remains from the wider world. The trip itself is quite ... -
Children’s Arts Festival opens registration for workshops catering to all ages
Registration opens today at 10 a.m. for the first-phase workshops of the Macao International Children’s Arts Festival. Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), the workshops ... -
Tropical depression moving toward Japan poses no warnings for Macau
A low-pressure area in the South China Sea is expected to develop into a small, weak tropical cyclone. According to the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG), ... -
TUI rejects appeal by PSP chief in disciplinary case
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has ruled in a case involving a chief of the Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the force’s disciplinary proceedings ... -
CCAC probes alleged subsidy fraud in continuing education scheme
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has referred a case to the Public Prosecutions Office after uncovering suspected fraud involving government-subsidized courses under the Continuing Education Development ... -
Fan fire leaves one unconscious, 20 evacuated
A fire suspected to have originated from a short circuit in a fan plug or associated wiring broke out yesterday morning on Rua da Cal in ... -
Man loses over MOP98,000 in fake ‘public security’ scam
Police said a local man lost over MOP98,000 after allegedly falling victim to a fake “public security, procuratorate and court” phone scam. The Judiciary Police Anti-Fraud ... -
Gov’t to map AED locations on One Account app, expand emergency network
Residents will soon be able to locate all public automated external defibrillators (AEDs) directly through the Macao One Account app, as authorities roll out three measures ...
