Yearly Archives: 2026
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Legislator raises concerns over low prize rate in relaunched consumption campaign
A legislator raised concerns yesterday over public feedback that the prize rate for the relaunched Community Consumer Rewards campaign was low, questioning its effectiveness in stimulating ... -
DSEDJ to host series of events for May 4
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), partnering with the May Fourth Youth Day Commemoration Organizing Committee, unveiled a comprehensive lineup of activities Tuesday to mark ... -
Crime cases fall 5.9% in 2025
Macau recorded a decline in criminal investigations in 2025, with a total of 13,458 criminal cases opened over the year, down 5.9% from 2024, according to ... -
Credit concerns drive loan rejections for SMEs, survey finds
More than one-third of banks cite weak credit profiles as the leading reason for rejecting small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loan applications, according to the Monetary ... -
Moody’s maintains Macau credit rating at Aa3
Moody’s Investors Service announced yesterday that it has affirmed the Macao Special Administrative Region’s long-term issuer rating at “Aa3” while revising the outlook from “negative” to ... -
Studio City launches Disney-themed attraction
Studio City Macau has opened Disney-themed installations running from April 29 to November 1, featuring immersive zones based on animated classics. The “Disney Palette of Happiness,” ... -
Sands China venues named in 100 Top Tables 2026
Sands China Ltd. announced that four of its dining venues – The Huaiyang Garden, Pin Yue Xuan, Zi Yat Heen, and The St. Regis Bar Macau ... -
New policy to strengthen rights for new occupations
China has taken a major step toward regulating the rapidly expanding gig economy by unveiling a comprehensive policy targeting “involution-style” competition and practices that infringe upon ... -
Heavy flooding in southern city forces evacuations and leaves vehicles submerged
Heavy flooding from torrential rain left cars submerged and forced the evacuation of more than 200 residents in a southern Chinese city, state media reported yesterdayu. ... -
US energy blockade leaves Cuban farmers struggling to feed a nation
Eduardo Obiols Sobredo struggles to feed Cubans young and old, a task even harder now because of a U.S. energy blockade that has caused sweeping water ... -
1958 My Fair Lady dazzles London
The Broadway musical My Fair Lady has opened for its first night in London, to a rapturous reception. The event, at the Drury Lane theatre, was ... -
Why you may see Japanese soccer fans cleaning up the stadium after games
If there’s one country guaranteed to clean up at the World Cup, it’s Japan. Literally. Scenes of Japanese soccer fans sweeping stadiums and picking up trash ... -
Organizers weigh Paris or Lyon for ice hockey after Nice impasse
French organizers of the 2030 Winter Olympics are looking at alternative locations for ice hockey outside of Nice, including in Paris and Lyon, because of a ... -
Iranian player Vafaei proud to ‘fight for my people’ in stunning run at world championship
Iranian snooker player Hossain Vafaei hopes he can bring some happiness to his nation during his emotion-filled run at the world championship that has already seen ... -
Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Swift concert in Vienna
A man accused of accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna ... -
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
Australia has proposed taxing digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government released draft legislation yesterday it ... -
This chip supercycle has one collective blind spot
The chip industry seems to be the only game in town lately. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, known as the SOX, has risen 48% this year. Bourses ... -
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – edition no. 4940
* Jobs pressure — Lawmaker pushes ‘people-first’ policy as youth unemployment rises and skills mismatch deepens, urging reforms in labor protections and training * Tourism | ... -
Macau braces for surge in mainland visitors over May Day holiday
The hotel and tourism industry expects occupancy rates to remain stable at high levels during the mainland Chinese five-day May Day holiday that begins Friday, with ... -
Ella Lei calls for transport hub to ease Taipa Village congestion
With tourist crowds overwhelming Taipa Village’s narrow roads, lawmaker Ella Lei has urged authorities to convert idle land into a transport hub and revive the Iec ... -
CE secures EU, Belgian pledges on trade, tech, and economy
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai secured a series of cooperation pledges in trade, technology, and economic development during high-level meetings with European Union and Belgian officials ... -
Macau signals bid for mainland Chinese student market as Hong Kong, Singapore loom as rivals
Macau is signaling it wants to compete with Hong Kong, Singapore, and Western countries for Chinese students seeking cross-border education, as the city’s education authority led ... -
Gov’t sees 10% rise in suspicious transaction reports
Macau recorded a 10% increase in suspicious transaction reports in the first quarter of 2026, as authorities warn that rapid growth in virtual assets, digital payments ... -
Sands China’s reinvestment strategy may keep EBITDA margins under pressure, CreditSights warns
Sands China EBITDA margins will likely trend lower in 2026 as the casino operator ramps up its player reinvestment strategy to chase market share in Macau’s ... -
AlipayHK companion code rolls out for Macau buses
Hong Kong travelers can now pay Macau bus fares using the AlipayHK “Companion Code” feature for up to two companions, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced yesterday. ... -
Macau to host PATA Travel Mart again after eight-year gap
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart will be held in Macau for the third time from September 20 to 22 next year, the Macau ... -
Residents lose HKD1.3 million in online investment scams
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have received reports of an online investment scam and a fake “law enforcement” impersonation case, with two victims losing a combined HKD1.3 ... -
Zhuhai Customs seizes suspected cannabis from traveller at Jiuzhou Port
Zhuhai Customs said it intercepted a traveler suspected of carrying cannabis into mainland China at Jiuzhou Port. The passenger entered through the “green channel” on Apr.19 ... -
Six-year programme equips neurodivergent participants to lead public events
A six-year training programme in Macau has been helping neurodivergent participants develop the skills needed to organise and eventually lead public events, with organisers highlighting a ... -
Tourism sector plans to tap opportunities from CE’s Europe tour
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai concluded his four-nation European tour on Sunday, calling it “highly fruitful,” as an industry representative pledged to capitalize on the visit ... -
MGM Macau spotlights Fantasy Box at annual events open house
As demand rises for tech-savvy, flexible spaces for weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations, MGM Macau showcased its upgraded meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) venues last ... -
Wynn launches talent program for Macau hospitality
To develop local talent in Macau’s integrated tourism and leisure sector, Wynn Macau and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will launch a new intake for the ... -
Galaxy Macau secures five spots in SCMP’s ‘100 Top Tables 2026’
Galaxy Macau has secured five places in the South China Morning Post’s “100 Top Tables 2026,” showcasing the performance of its signature restaurants across multiple cuisines. ... -
China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus
China yesterday blocked U.S. tech giant Meta’s acquisition of the artificial intelligence startup Manus, in an unexpected move to reverse a deal that apparently aroused Beijing’s ... -
Court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets case
A court in Taiwan sentenced a former employee of Japanese computer chip equipment maker Tokyo Electron to 10 years in prison yesterday in a landmark case ...
