Yearly Archives: 2026
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State Council issues 5-year plan for agricultural, rural modernization
The State Council, China’s cabinet, has issued a plan to accelerate agricultural and rural modernization during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) period. The plan seeks to ... -
US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners
The Trump administration is proposing that tariffs of 10% or more be imposed on products from dozens of major trading partners following a probe into imports ... -
1977 Greece releases UK plane-spotters
Five British plane-spotters imprisoned in Greece for spying have been released after 10 weeks in jail. An Athens appeal court last week reduced their original sentence ... -
Ronaldo, Messi and the new generation: 10 players to watch at the cup
Two of soccer’s all-time greats will likely make their final bows on the sport’s biggest stage at the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ... -
UK gov’t condemns violence at protest over teen’s stabbing death
Britain’s interior minister accused activists of hijacking a tragedy to stir up violence after police were attacked at a protest over the death of a teenager ... -
US grants visa to Haitian soccer player to join team for World Cup
The United States has granted a visa to Haitian soccer player Woodensky Pierre, allowing him to join Haiti’s national team for the World Cup after days ... -
Thursday, June 4, 2026 – edition no. 4964
* The Next Fleet — Tender opens for 700 taxis * Birthrate squeeze | Shrinking enrollment begins to affect teaching jobs * Hotel rules evolve to ... -
Lawmakers see urgency for fifth Macau-Taipa link, gov’t insists on LRT and caution
Multiple legislators argued during yesterday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) session that the construction of a fifth Macau-Taipa link is “inevitable,” while the current government maintains that any ... -
Dean Harrison wins first TT race, joins 6-wins club
Dean Harrison (Honda CBR1000RR-R) won the first of this year’s Isle of Man TT Races. Harrison, who had already shown a very fast pace in qualifying ... -
Satellite casinos to be repurposed as lawmakers push for faster revitalization
Local authorities have confirmed that former satellite casinos will no longer operate as gambling venues but will be converted for hotel or commercial use, while the ... -
Bus contract negotiations seen as vehicle for LRT transfer discounts
Public calls for transfer discounts between the city’s light rail transit (LRT) system and buses persist, with Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam again ... -
Over 1,000 applications rejected in 2025 cash handout scheme as gov’t publishes eligibility breakdown
Over 1,000 applications were rejected under Macau’s 2025 Wealth Partaking Scheme, with authorities citing “humanitarian and appropriate grounds” after reviewing more than 56,000 submissions, officials said ... -
Associations push for expanded child services
Local associations rooted in social service marked World Children’s Day on Monday by urging the government to expand childcare, strengthen mental health services, and adapt public ... -
The end of the traditional human era
We may be living through the final chapter of humanity as it has existed for thousands of years. This does not mean biological extinction. Rather, it ... -
School begins counselling support after fatal accident involving 10-year-old boy
The Lin Fong Pou Chai School said the school has begun counselling efforts following the tragic accident involving a 10-year-old boy, while relaying the family’s thanks ... -
Woman arrested for allegedly falsely accusing boyfriend of rape
A 38-year-old mainland woman has been arrested for allegedly falsely accusing her boyfriend of rape, with the Judiciary Police believing the case is linked to a ... -
Elderly man loses MOP600,000 in fake ‘police-prosecutor’ scam
A local elderly man has fallen victim to a “police-prosecutor” impersonation scam, losing MOP600,000 after believing he was under investigation for criminal activity and money laundering, ... -
LRT passenger numbers drop 4.6% in May
The average daily number of passengers transported by the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) fell by about 4.63% month over month in May to 26,400. This marks ... -
Air Macau flights between Macau and Tokyo halted due to Typhoon Jangmi
Flights from local carrier Air Macau between Macau and Tokyo, Japan, have been halted due to weather conditions caused by the passing of Typhoon Jangmi, Air ... -
Macau to see continued heat as South China Sea low-pressure system develops
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau said a low-pressure area is currently located over the central to southern South China Sea and is gradually developing. The National ... -
CLSA: GGR set to grow moderately after strong May
Macau’s casino sector posted a stronger-than-expected finish in May, but CLSA analysts expect the “solid” growth to soften in the coming months as tougher comparisons and ... -
Roadsports and GT Challenge conclude qualification races for the Grand Prix
The second and final round of the qualification races that give access to racers in the Roadsport Challenge and GT Challenge (GT4) to race at the ... -
GEG renews sponsorship of ‘Alphabet & Friends’ festival to promote Chinese–Portuguese cultural exchange
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has renewed its title sponsorship of the “Alphabet & Friends” Literary and Cultural Festival for the sixth consecutive year, reinforcing its support ... -
Four Seasons Hotel Macao launches ‘101 Days of Summer’ wellness and lifestyle programme
Four Seasons Hotel Macao has launched its seasonal “101 Days of Summer” programme, offering guests a curated mix of wellness experiences, culinary offerings and family activities ... -
Beijing’s capital controls may test Hong Kong property rebound: report
A fresh crackdown by Beijing on cross-border capital flows is casting uncertainty over one of the strongest drivers of Hong Kong’s property recovery: mainland Chinese buyers. ... -
Russian attack on Ukraine leaves 16 dead, 100 injured
Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least 16 civilians and wounding more than 100 ... -
1957 Noel Coward comes home
Noel Coward has returned to Britain from the West Indies amid criticism that he is living abroad to avoid paying income tax. He arrived at Southampton ... -
Under Notre Dame cathedral, a ‘dig of the century’ unearths 1,700 years of history
Wilting in the summer sun, a line of tourists waits to climb Notre Dame cathedral and meet its gargoyles. Four meters (13 feet) beneath them, a ... -
US states extend bar hours to capitalize on tournament crowds
Several U.S. states are extending bar and restaurant operating hours ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hoping to boost business activity and improve the fan ... -
Mental fitness exam ordered for man charged with murder in 3 ‘heinous’ killings
The killings of three men on Hawaii’s Big Island were “especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel,” prosecutors said in court documents that also seek a tougher sentence ... -
Anthropic files confidentially for IPO as AI race heats up
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has taken a major step toward a Wall Street debut, submitting a confidential filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for ... -
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – edition no. 4963
* Lawmakers call for another bridge | The Fifth Link * TT glory | Dean Harrison claims sixth Isle of Man TT victory * Former satellite casinos ... -
GEG Continues Title Sponsorship of the “Alphabet & Friends” Literary and Cultural Festival and Hosts Exclusive Art Creation Session to Advance Chinese-Portuguese Cultural Exchange
Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) has been actively supporting cultural and artistic exchanges between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, contributing to Macau’s positioning as “a base for exchange ... -
SAFP expects smooth transition to new office software
The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) said it has been coordinating the planning, development, and implementation of office application systems across government departments after ... -
Casinos post strongest May since pandemic
The gaming sector recorded its strongest May performance since the pandemic, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching MOP22.61 billion, according to figures released by the Gaming ...
