Yearly Archives: 2026
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Friday, March 27, 2026 – edition no. 4920
* Plenty of Roofs — Gov’t says social and affordable housing will meet demand for the next five years, driving a rethink of Iao Hon redevelopment ... -
Dementia cases could reach five-digit levels within a decade
Macau, now in a severe aging phase with 14% of residents aged 65 or older in 2023, could see dementia cases rise from an estimated 6,000 ... -
Office jobs scarce as service roles dominate hiring market: HR executive
A gap between the supply of graduates and the types of jobs available is shaping Macau’s labor market, where high-turnover service roles dominate hiring while stable ... -
Citi: GGR on track for MOP22 billion in March
Citigroup analysts forecast that Macau’s gaming revenue will climb 12% year-on-year in March to MOP22 billion (USD2.75 billion). In a recently released note, Citi’s George Choi ... -
IC plans international art museum as pipeline to boost local talent
Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) president Leong Wai Man said the government is developing an International Contemporary Art Museum to support multiple sectors and establish an education ... -
Former Da Heng Qin executive charged with bribery
Zhuhai authorities have referred a criminal case against Wu Pusheng, the former general manager of stateowned Da Hengqin Investment, to the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Wu is ... -
Japan conveys regrets to China after arrest of soldier over alleged break-in at Chinese embassy
Japan said yesterday it conveyed regrets to China after authorities confirmed they arrested a Japanese army soldier on suspicion of trespass, a day after China protested ... -
State Council appoints new Liaison Office deputy director
China’s State Council has appointed Yang Weiqun as deputy director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macau. At the same time, Huang ... -
Health officials warn of higher dengue risk
The Health Bureau said mosquito breeding levels rose in February and March, with the ovitrap index reaching 2.2%, up from 0.7% and 1.2% a year earlier. ... -
Public servants fund assets rise to MOP45 Billion
Macau’s Pension Fund reported that net assets available for benefit distribution under the civil servants’ provident fund system reached MOP45 billion at the end of 2025, ... -
Warm, humid weather to persist before showers increase
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau said warm and humid southerly airflow will continue to affect the city over the next two to three days, bringing light ... -
Enterprise awards see participation of around 100,000 workers from 26 companies
The Macao Healthy Enterprise Program, part of the Healthy Macau Blueprint, saw last year the participation of around 100,000 workers distributed across 26 participating companies, the ... -
Amagao Gallery marks anniversary with international group exhibition
Amagao Gallery will celebrate its fourth anniversary with a group exhibition titled “YEAR 4,” bringing together a lineup of artists from across Lusophone and Asian regions. ... -
A Joyful Easter at MGM
This Easter, MGM invites you to celebrate vibrant flavors, warm togetherness, and a range of culinary experiences — perfect for both elegant celebration of a relaxed ... -
DSAL to hold three job matching sessions
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) are offering 415 job vacancies across three industry-specific matching sessions to help residents find ... -
Nation’s growth buoying regional, global economy
China’s steady growth prospects, underpinned by its policy predictability, strong innovation momentum and vast domestic market, are injecting certainty into both the regional and the global ... -
Iran received a ceasefire plan from the US but Tehran dismisses idea
Iran has received an American 15-point plan for a ceasefire for the Iran war through intermediaries from Pakistan, officials in Islamabad said yesterday. The proposal was ... -
2000 Pope prays for Holocaust forgiveness
Pope John Paul II has prayed for forgiveness of the sins of those involved in the Holocaust. However, he avoided any admission of Church “guilt” over ... -
Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season after nine years with club
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah announced yesterday [Macau time] he will leave the English club at the end of the season, marking an earlier-than-planned departure for one ... -
Vegas and Seattle could be a step closer to getting NBA teams
New Orleans guard Dejounte Murray was 11 years old when Seattle last had an NBA team. He grew up with hopes of being like Gary Payton, ... -
Kenya’s flower industry loses millions of dollars weekly
Kenya’s flower industry has reported weekly losses of up to $1.4 million since the Iran war began, with growers attributing the losses to a decline in ... -
Top central banker thinks businesses may be quicker to raise prices due to Iran war
The head of the European Central Bank says that businesses may be quicker to raise prices in response to the oil shock from the Iran war ... -
Perfect homework, blank stares
The assignment involves no laptop, no chatbot and no technology of any kind. In fact, there’s no pen or paper, either. Instead, students in Chris Schaffer’s ... -
Thursday, March 26, 2026 – edition no. 4919
* Memory Lane — Dementia cases may hit five digits in 10 years as public hospital reports 600 new cases annually * Employment |Office jobs scarce ... -
Gov’t advances ride-hailing taxi legislation following industry consultation
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has outlined plans to advance ride-hailing taxi services, stating that it has collected feedback from the taxi industry, relevant associations, and advisory ... -
Macau trio of artists step onto international stage at Art Central
Three young artists from Macau were invited to exhibit at this year’s Art Central with Sands China, bringing representative works to exchange with international peers – ... -
Taiwan authorities dismantle syndicate laundering over USD1 billion via Macau casinos
Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau announced on Monday the disruption of a cross-border money-laundering operation involving a local syndicate suspected of moving roughly TWD33 billion (MOP8.32 billion) ... -
LRT advocate urges payment upgrades, retail expansion to boost ridership
As the Macau SAR government refines its light rail network strategy following a recent public consultation, Kuok Meng Chit, a Transport Consultative Committee member and vice ... -
Macao Match Cup reopens world tour
The 2026 Macao Match Cup will be underway today and run until Sunday, March 29, featuring 12 international sailing teams that will compete for the Macau ... -
A 1,000-year-old temple lies battered after Cambodia-Thailand border clashes
It’s been three months since a ceasefire ended bitter border fighting between Cambodia and Thailand, but signs of combat are cut deep in this 11th-century temple ... -
Woman arrested for stealing watches worth over MOP300,000
A 39-year-old Macau woman was arrested for allegedly stealing two watches worth over MOP300,000 from her cohabiting boyfriend and pawning them for MOP210,000, which she lost ... -
Gov’t launches second crackdown on illegal work
Local authorities on Monday launched a second joint operation to combat illegal work, setting up roadblocks across multiple locations. The Labour Affairs Bureau said reports have ... -
MGTO issues travel alerts amid worsening Middle East tensions
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has raised travel alerts for several Middle Eastern countries, including Bahrain, Jordan and United Arab Emirates, citing worsening regional tensions. ... -
Committee reviews civil servant complaints system
Secretary for Administration and Justice Wong Sio Chak met with the Civil Servants Complaints Management Committee to review the implementation of the complaints system and receive ... -
International participation rises at MIECF
This year’s Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF) expects a 20% surge in international exhibitors and buyers seeking green opportunities under China’s “dual carbon” ...
