Yearly Archives: 2026
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Gaming tax revenue reaches MOP35 billion in first four months
Data released by the Financial Services Bureau shows gaming tax revenue in April reached MOP9.07 billion, up about 2% month-on-month. From January to April, cumulative gaming ... -
Two injured after 14-year-old wields knife in altercation
A 14-year-old boy was injured in an altercation involving several men and women in the northern district on Saturday night, with the Education and Youth Development ... -
TUI sides with gov’t in 15-year-long dispute with contractor
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has finally ruled on a case pitting the government against a building contractor regarding renovation works at the Sports Bureau ... -
Local designers invited to enter major China competitions
The Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) is calling on local fashion designers to enter two of China’s most prominent fashion competitions, offering a rare ... -
Cathay Pacific to ease fuel surcharges by up to 13% starting May 16
Cathay Pacific Airways will lower fuel surcharges on passenger flights starting May 16, reducing fees by up to about 12.9%, following a series of increases that ... -
Galaxy, UTM Launch new talent development program
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) hosted an Integrated Resort (IR) Talent Empowerment Showcase on Sunday and signed a memorandum of understanding with Macao University of Tourism (UTM) ... -
Sands China hosts briefing session for community revitalization program
Sands China drew nearly 100 entrepreneurs and SME representatives last Friday for a briefing on its “Community Revitalization Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens” and the ... -
US and Iran are at an impasse ahead of Trump’s China trip
Iran and the United States reached an impasse again yesterday over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky, with the two sides ... -
1971 Row rocks Rolling Stone wedding
The Rolling Stones singer, Mick Jagger, has married his fiancée Bianca Pérez-Mora Macias at the town hall in the French Mediterranean town of St Tropez. The ... -
As the playoffs loom, questions arise over Super Rugby’s future
As Super Rugby fast approaches its playoff season it also finds itself racing toward a reckoning with many issues that threaten the Southern Hemisphere tournament. A ... -
Dallas has the most cup matches of the 16 sites with 9 at the home of the Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys were hopeful the World Cup final would end up in their stadium. They settled for the consolation prize of more matches than any ... -
China’s passenger car exports surge as domestic sales slump
China’s exports of passenger cars surged in April, an industry group said yesterday, as its carmakers push to expand in overseas markets as domestic sales continue ... -
Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war
Asia’s first defenses against energy shocks from the Iran war are running short and a more consequential second wave of impacts is beginning to hit. When ... -
The etymology of Mandarin for the spoken Chinese language
In Imperial China, at least from the time of the Ming dynasty, guanhuà – literally “the language of officials” – became the standard language of imperial ... -
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – edition no. 4948
* Price Inferno — Diesel subsidy begins, but soaring fuel and LPG prices deepen pressure on low-income households as gas prices rise 15%, lawmakers warn * ... -
GEG Hosts IR Talent Empowerment Showcase and Signs MOU with UTM to Launch the “IRISE Program”
Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) has long been committed to supporting the Macau SAR Government’s policy of “Building Macau with Talent Training” and continues to advance local ... -
Local mothers call for greater support on Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day celebrations unfolded across the city this past weekend, mothers and family advocacy groups used the occasion to renew calls for more robust support ... -
Wynn Macau EBITDAR up 10.9% as parent posts higher profit, unveils Enclave tower plan
Wynn Macau Ltd reported a 10.9% year-over-year increase in adjusted property EBITDAR to USD279.4 million in the first quarter, while parent Wynn Resorts Ltd posted higher ... -
Youth unemployment remains challenge despite stable overall jobless rate, lawmaker says
Statistics show that unemployment among young people aged 34 and under remains particularly pronounced in Macau, with lawmaker Leong Sun Iok pointing out that while the ... -
IAS advances rollout of social services in Zone A
Social service facilities in the Areia Preta district’s New Urban Zone A are being implemented in an orderly manner, with nurseries, elderly service centers, and vocational ... -
Lawmaker pushes for book industry support as shops shrink
As Macau’s physical bookstores continue to face shrinking operating space due to a variety of factors, legislator Lam Fat Iam has called for the establishment of ... -
Beijing says April exports jump 14.1% from a year ago ahead of Trump-Xi summit
China’s exports rose 14.1% in April from a year earlier, the government said Saturday, despite the Iran war and lingering impacts from higher U.S. tariffs. The ... -
Hotel staff tip-off leads to drug bust involving couple
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested a Hong Kong couple on charges of drug trafficking, drug use, and improper possession of utensils or equipment, seizing 34.25 ... -
Transport industry calls for updated training rules
The government plans to amend the “Driving Schools and Teaching Regulations” within 2026, aiming to improve the scope of “refresher lesson” eligibility, learning routes, and certain ... -
DSEDJ urges law awareness and parental guidance
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) said it is highly concerned about a case involving a dispute between minors reported by the police, and confirmed ... -
SMG projects thunderstorms expected midweek
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG)said Macau will be affected by a high-altitude anticyclone early this week, bringing sunny skies and hot daytime conditions. However, from ... -
SJM posts Q1 loss in self-op shift
SJM Holdings Ltd. posted a first-quarter loss for 2026 as the company fully shifted away from satellite operations, according to results released last week. The operator ... -
Macau fires back at Hong Kong lawmaker’s ‘ordinary food’ remarks
Hong Kong legislator Adrian Pedro Ho King-hong sparked heated cross-border debate after openly describing Macau’s cuisine as “extremely ordinary” during a legislative session while urging the ... -
Authorities warn of fake electricity payment SMS scam targeting residents
Authorities have issued a warning, urging the public to be alert to fraudulent messages involving fake electricity payment reminders. According to the Anti-Fraud Coordination Center, an ... -
Visitor non-gaming spending rises 24.5% in Q1
Macau recorded a strong rise in visitor spending in the first quarter of 2026, with total non-gaming expenditure reaching MOP24.43 billion, up 24.5% year-on-year, according to ... -
Paraguay and Taiwan reaffirm ties after China sought to lure away another Taipei ally
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena, left, accompanied by Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen, delivers a speech during a military welcome ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday [AP Photo] Paraguay ... -
Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh
Tariqul Islam lost his savings after setbacks in his clothing business about a year and a half ago and turned to ride-sharing on his motorbike to ... -
1985 Fans killed in Bradford stadium fire
At least 52 people are known to have died and many are missing after fire engulfed the Bradford City football stadium. Hundreds of people are in ... -
Stacey surprises with wins at NW200
Storm Stacey (Ducati Panigale V4R) surprisingly won the second and last race of the Superbike category in this weekend’s North West 200 (NW200). A rookie at ... -
Mount Everest season opens late, with climbers undeterred by huge ice block and high travel costs
An unstable ice block dangerously hanging over the key trail on Mount Everest, high travel costs and increased permit fees haven’t deterred hundreds of climbers from attempting ...
