Yearly Archives: 2026
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Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission
A Japanese spacecraft rocketed toward Mars on Tuesday on an unprecedented quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples. Five of the world’s space ... -
Larson finally stumbles in championship. Was it just a bad day or sign of serious trouble?
Kyle Larson climbed out of his beat-up No. 5 Chevrolet with a dejected look on his face, stewing about a 34th-place finish at Phoenix Raceway after ... -
Rare photos of Suu Kyi show her receiving books sent by King Charles
Myanmar’s military-backed government said this week that it had delivered two books sent by King Charles III to detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, along ... -
After years of backlash, Apu returns to ‘The Simpsons’ with a South Asian voice
Across 38 seasons of “The Simpsons,” the Halloween-themed “Treehouse of Horror” episodes have always been a treat of spooky stand-alone storylines. On Sunday, the show surprised ... -
Europe’s streets are sending a warning
Europe’s streets are delivering a message its governments cannot afford to dismiss: too many people no longer believe that work, education and patience will secure a ... -
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – edition no. 5058
* Unfinished Commutes — On average, one person died each month in the first nine months of this year due to traffic accidents, including six pedestrians. ... -
Wedding photography exempt from new ‘travel photography’ rules
The Legislative Assembly (AL) passed, in the first reading, the bill that, among other things, regulates the so-called “travel photography business.” During the debate, authorities clarified ... -
Beyond racing, event aims to promote culture
The 73rd Macau Grand Prix, which takes place on the Guia Circuit from November 19 to 22, aims to promote more than racing this year, organizers ... -
Survey finds workers’ stress at a relatively high level, burnout risk flagged
A survey found that local workers’ job stress scores cluster around the midpoint of five, yet the overall average stress index reaches 5.4, indicating relatively high ... -
Tourism leaders urge shift from visitor numbers to local benefits
Tourism leaders urged destinations to measure success by the benefits to local communities rather than visitor numbers alone. Several speakers at the 12th Global Tourism Economy ... -
Spain and Hainan put connectivity and diversification at the heart of tourism plans
Spain and China’s Hainan province outlined contrasting strategies to expand tourism at the Global Tourism Economy Forum, held in Macau over the weekend. At the event, ... -
Fiscal reserves reach MOP701.21 billion
The special administrative region’s (SAR) fiscal reserves totaled MOP701.21 billion as of last month, comprising MOP163.60 billion in basic reserves and MOP537.61 billion in excess reserves, ... -
Bee Macau to make tracking-enabled playing cards, card shoes
Bee Macau’s factory will begin producing Bee 68 playing cards with embedded tracking capabilities and a new card shoe, the company said last week. Selected decks ... -
UM’s AI tools help guide liver treatment
University of Macau (UM) researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that identifies an aggressive liver cancer subtype from routine pathology slides, potentially accelerating precision ... -
DSF to refund 2025 professional tax this month
The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) will begin refunding excess Professional Tax paid for the 2025 tax year at the end of this month, the bureau said ... -
Serbia’s team Ub wins the FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop in Macau
The FIBA 3×3 World Tour Macau 2026 concluded Sunday evening at the Ruins of St. Paul’s, with Serbia’s world number-one team, Ub, crowned champion. For this ... -
CTM joins the world’s first to launch commercial U6GHz
Local telecommunications provider CTM has announced the launch of Macau’s first “U6GHz Experience Zone” at the Roof Terrace and Spectacle of MGM Cotai, making CTM one ... -
Calvin Tinlop Chui listed in ALB ‘Asia 40 Under 40’
Calvin Tinlop Chui, co-managing partner at Lektou Lawyers, has been named to Thomson Reuters’ Asian Legal Business (ALB) “Asia 40 Under 40” list, joining this year’s ... -
Economy accelerated in the July-September quarter on robust exports
China said Monday its economy grew 4.5% for the July-September quarter from a year ago fueled by robust exports, moving closer to meeting its official annual ... -
Philippines summons Chinese ambassador to protest remarks
The Philippine government summoned the Chinese ambassador Monday to protest remarks it considered a threat to use force, saying it will not accept attempts to intimidate ... -
South Africa and Mozambique to honor Samora Machel
The late Mozambican president and freedom fighter Samora Machel will be remembered today [Macau time] at a joint ceremony by South Africa and Mozambique to mark ... -
Barcelona revival gets its ultimate test in trip to PSG as Bayern hosts Arsenal
Not since those glorious days of Lionel Messi in that famous blue-and-garnet shirt has Barcelona been this good. This week, we’ll see just how good. Ahead ... -
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trade barbs in 1st debate only days before presidential runoff
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro faced off Sunday for the first time in a debate, only days before their Oct. ... -
Japan and the US kick off joint drills around islands as regional tensions rise
Japanese and U.S. troops on Monday kicked off one of their largest joint exercises focusing on the defense of Japan’s southwestern islands and showcasing advanced weapons ... -
Superintelligence under suspicion
The television series “Person of Interest” offers a warning about artificial intelligence that reaches beyond science fiction. Across five seasons, its conflict between Harold Finch and ... -
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 – edition no. 5057
* Picture perfect — Wedding photography firms can hire non-local workers under proposed new rules, but ‘travel photography’ will remain restricted to Macau residents * Beyond ... -
Latest vote shows no candidate for UN chief has the required support of all five key powers
The latest straw poll in the selection of the next U.N. secretary-general on Friday showed that none of the seven candidates has the support of all ... -
Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia show the Yemeni rebels’ growing strength
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have put their growing military capabilities on display in recent weeks, repeatedly striking Saudi Arabia’s main international airport hundreds of miles (kilometers) ... -
The world’s first Boeing Jetfoil scrapping has started
The scrapping of the world’s first Boeing Jetfoil, “Flores,” has begun, according to a source with the Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group (JCCG), who confirmed to the ... -
Police dismantle fake TikTok customer service scam ring
Authorities announced yesterday that Macau and Zhuhai forces have jointly dismantled a cross-border telephone fraud ring that targeted local residents through fake TikTok customer service calls, ... -
Texas Capital Securities: Macau and UAE assets could drive growth for Wynn and Melco
New hotel investments in Macau and a casino resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could support growth at Wynn Resorts and Melco Resorts & Entertainment, ... -
Three held over childcare fraud linked to watchdog’s probe
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday that three locals were arrested on suspicion of defrauding public funds, in a case linked to the corruption watchdog’s earlier ... -
A Voyage in Scent: Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie
Le Normandie, that storied temple of haute cuisine at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, has long been a stage for culinary reverence. Yet with the arrival of ... -
CE praises national security handling, urges judicial reform
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai used the opening of the new judicial year to outline seven priorities for the judiciary, praising its handling of Macau’s ... -
Macau Science Center draws 26,000-plus over Golden Week
The Macau Science Center welcomed 26,166 visitors during the National Day Golden Week from October 1 to 7, up 10.4% year over year, with convention center ...
