Yearly Archives: 2026
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Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump’s trip to Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing this week, the Kremlin said Saturday. The announcement comes ... -
PJ receives 219 fraud tips in eight days
The Judiciary Police (PJ) said it received 219 pieces of fraud-related tips and information voluntarily submitted by the public over the past eight days (May 8–15). ... -
New continuing education scheme to launch mid-June
The new term of the Continuing Education Development Program, covering 2026 to 2029, will become available starting mid-next month. Under the new rules, courses must cost ... -
Unstable weather suspends Sunday events in
Forecasted unstable weather has forced the cancellation of two planned Sunday activities, according to the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC). The “Nam Van Art Tour” event scheduled ... -
Residential rents hold steady as industrial, office rents slightly decline in Q1
The average rent per square meter of usable area declined slightly in the first quarter of 2026, according to information from the Statistics and Census Service ... -
GDP grows 7% in Q1 to 90% of 2019
The revised figure for gross domestic product (GDP) stood at MOP107.56 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up 7.1% year over year in real ... -
Over 70,000 visit national security exhibition
More than 70,000 people attended Macau’s annual National Security Education Exhibition this year, according to organizers, with robot guides and new accessibility features introduced for the ... -
Regulator flags illegal gambling and talent gaps as oversight evolves
As more markets open to betting, regulators face mounting pressure from illegal gambling, rapid technological change, and shortages of skilled personnel, Ben Haden, president of the ... -
Galaxy honors nearly 10,000 staff, marks Galaxy Macau 15th anniversary with world record
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) held its “Long Service Award Ceremony” and “Galaxy Macau 15th Anniversary Celebration” at the Galaxy Auditorium of the Galaxy International Convention Center ... -
Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he has not made a decision on whether to move forward with a major arms package for Taiwan after hearing concerns ... -
Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding a dozen others
One of Ukraine’s largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, local authorities said yesterday. ... -
1944 Monte Cassino falls to the Allies
The Polish flag is flying over the ruins of the ancient Italian monastery which has been a symbol of German resistance since the beginning of the ... -
FIFA finally seals World Cup broadcast deal in China at just USD60 million
FIFA finally sealed a World Cup broadcast rights deal for China on Friday, just 27 days before the opening game and at a much lower reported price than ... -
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern yesterday after more than 300 suspected ... -
Is healthcare the modern-day Goliath for migrant workers?
Healthcare is often described as a basic right, but in practice, it is frequently experienced as a calculation, especially for migrant workers in Macau. Recent experiences, ... -
Monday, May 18, 2026 – edition no. 4952
* Wasted Talent? — Audit finds senior civil servants underused, overqualified staff doing low-level work * Public Works | Coloane flood control project progresses as embankment ... -
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91
A Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague, Netherlands, a U.N. court said Saturday, three years ... -
Trump offers platitudes while Xi warns of possible confrontation during meeting
Chinese leader Xi Jinping offered stark warnings about avoiding possible clashes between his nation and the U.S. yesterday, and even cautioned visiting President Donald Trump that ... -
AI reshaping broadcasting, betting and sports
Artificial intelligence is moving from a niche tool to a central part of sports, betting and live-event production, Paul Devlin of Amazon Web Services said Thursday ... -
Thai and Portuguese Culinary Reunion – A Critical Reckoning
Five centuries before this dinner, Portuguese navigators anchored off Ayutthaya. They brought firearms, Christian missionaries—and the chili. That single introduction rewrote Thai gastronomy forever. The Portuguese ... -
LRT ridership ‘grows steadily’ with 80% jump in passengers
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) ridership jumped about 80% last year to 9.62 million passengers, a trend the operator described as “growing steadily,” as train trips ... -
Two-time Macau winner at risk of missing GP
Two-time Macau Grand Prix winner Davey Todd is at risk of being forced to sit out this year’s event. The possibility arises after Todd was declared ... -
Economy remains stable despite external uncertainties: association
The local economy continued to show “resilience and stability” in March and April despite ongoing external uncertainties and shifting consumer behavior, according to the latest economic ... -
MGTO receives long-standing membership award at PATA summit
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) received the “Long-Standing Membership Award” at the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Korea in recognition of its decades-long contribution to ... -
Security guard investigated for damaging shop light fixture
A Nepalese male security guard was summoned by the Public Security Police Force after allegedly smashing a dessert shop’s hanging lamp cover while under the influence ... -
Macao Water warns public over fake bill payment SMS scam links
Macao Water has warned residents about fraudulent SMS messages containing payment links, after reports that some users were directed to fake websites closely resembling the company’s ... -
Gov’t rolls out expanded Happy Family Month, extends reach to Hengqin
In the lead-up to the United Nations (UN) International Day of Families, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced yesterday at a press conference for the 2026 ... -
Hypertension control rate hits 49% as 150,000 residents live with condition
Macau’s hypertension control rate stands at 49% of the total population, though the treatment control rate was 66.5% in 2025, with health authorities citing medication adherence ... -
MGTO ramps up promotions, services ahead of uncertain summer tourist season
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) stated that international uncertainties make it difficult to estimate summer visitor growth, though proactive measures are underway – including stepped-up ... -
38 outdoor café permits approved since last August
Applications for outdoor café seating have been accepted since last August, with the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) reporting on Wednesday that 38 permits have been approved ... -
Parent-Child Sports Day opens registration for 1,100 teams
The 2026 Parent-Child Sports Day will be held on June 7 at the Olympic Sports Center Stadium and Indoor Pavilion in Taipa, with registration open until ... -
Elderly loses RMB44,000 in suspected online dating scam
A male elderly resident has reportedly lost RMB 44,000 after falling victim to a suspected online dating scam. The Judiciary Police (PJ) said the victim met ... -
Qualifying races kick off for Roadsport and GT Challenge
Qualification races for the Roadsport and GT Challenge categories ahead of this year’s Macau Grand Prix got underway last weekend at the Zhuhai International Circuit, marking ... -
The Power of One: The Single-Person Army
Analysis The Solopreneur might be a novel word to most, but this is hackneyed compared with the One Person Company model. Unlike a sole proprietor, sole ... -
Senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate
A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity has fled from the Senate, where he sought refuge to evade arrest, ...
