Yearly Archives: 2026
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Dragon boat race kicks off Jun. 13
The 2026 SJM Macau International Dragon Boat Race, organized by the Sports Bureau, SJM Holdings Limited, and the Macau Dragon Boat Association, will take place June ... -
Vietnamese community marks Women’s Day with cultural celebration
The Overseas Vietnamese Association in Macau held a gathering to celebrate International Women’s Day, drawing about 160 Vietnamese residents. The event featured the first Vietnamese traditional ... -
Macau to pursue economic diversification aligned with national plans: CE
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai stated that this year, coinciding with the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan, marks a critical period for Macau to pursue tangible results ... -
MGTO showcases Macau in Lisbon and Berlin to attract long-haul visitors
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has participated in two tourism-related fairs in Europe, aiming to promote Macau as a long-haul travel destination. MGTO was present ... -
SJM posts HKD429M loss in 2025 as satellite casino closures weigh on revenue
SJM Holdings Limited reported a HKD429 million net loss for 2025, a stark turnaround from a HKD3 million profit the prior year, as the casino operator ... -
SJM to end New Yaohan lease at Grand Lisboa Palace
SJM Holdings announced that its “Right to Use a Shop” agreement with controlling shareholder Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau, S.A. (STDM), which allows the ... -
Sands China marks International Women’s Day
Sands China celebrated International Women’s Day by recognizing female team members through appreciation activities and an empowerment-focused sharing session. According to the gaming operator, senior management ... -
Melco volunteers bring Chinese New Year cheer to community
Melco Resorts & Entertainment organized around 30 volunteering activities during the Chinese New Year season, reaching more than 1,200 community beneficiaries through its “Simple Acts of ... -
Ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai will not appeal national security conviction, legal team says
Hong Kong pro-democracy ex-publisher Jimmy Lai will not appeal the national security conviction for which he was sentenced to 20 years in prison last month, his legal team ... -
Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up
The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that ... -
1973 Northern Ireland votes for union
The people of Northern Ireland have voted overwhelmingly to remain within the United Kingdom. In a referendum on the future of the province, 591,280 people or ... -
Russian flag returns as Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics open
The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics opened Friday amid the tensions of intensifying war in the Middle East and with some countries boycotting the opening ceremony because of the return of the ... -
Verstappen gets X-rays on hands after crash at Australian GP qualifying
Max Verstappen was cleared by Formula 1’s medical team after X-rays on his hands following his crash in qualifying that will see him start from 20th ... -
Spacecraft’s impact changed asteroid’s orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds
An asteroid that NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun, findings that could help divert a future ... -
Police investigating after device thrown at anti-Islam protest in New York City
A counterprotester demonstrating against a “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” event Saturday lit and threw a device containing nuts, bolts and screws at ... -
The nursery race that turns parents into anxious spectators
Nursery school interviews in Macau have quietly become a source of stress for many parents. The nursery admission interviews commenced earlier this month and will last ... -
Monday, March 9, 2026 – edition no. 4906
* Snuff out — SSM proposes tougher tobacco controls and an e-cigarette ban in ongoing public consultation * Revitalization | Plans aim to attract investment for ... -
Supplier group warns of extended inventory cycles due to rising tensions in Iran
Despite rising tensions in Iran, stockpiles of European goods should cover local demand for up to three months, according to the Macau Union Suppliers Association. President ... -
Deutsche Bank forecasts Q1 GGR to be 11.7% higher y-o-y
The German multinational investment bank and financial services company Deutsche Bank currently forecasts that local casinos’ gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first quarter (Q1) of ... -
Seasonal Renewal
As spring unfolds, we experience a season of renewal, flavor, and elevated indulgence high above Macau’s skyline at W Macau. On the 40th floor, the hotel’s specialty restaurant DIVA unveils ... -
Woman allegedly defrauds over MOP1.1 million while claiming fee of MOP2,200
An Indonesian woman is under investigation for allegedly defrauding six victims of more than MOP1.1 million by posing as a Taobao customer service representative. The 35-year-old ... -
CCAC unveils fraud case involving subsidy to a civil servant
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has unveiled a case in which a driver from the office of the president of the Court of Final Appeal (TUI) ... -
Macau shares potential common ground with Thailand for nightlife: Emporium rep
Macau and Thailand may have opportunities to deepen tourism and entertainment cooperation, particularly in nightlife and lifestyle tourism, according to remarks made at a business delegation ... -
IC promotes heritage protection awareness
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has conducted community outreach activities to raise public awareness of heritage protection and help residents, merchants, and professionals better understand regulations ... -
Authorities step up controls as ovitrap index rises
The Health Bureau warned that regional dengue and chikungunya outbreaks remain persistent, raising the risk of imported cases triggering community transmission as visitor arrivals increase. Authorities ... -
Sam Hou Fai vows alignment with national plans
The Premier of the People’s Republic of China, Li Qiang, outlined support for Hong Kong and Macau’s prosperity under ‘One country, two systems’ during the National ... -
Gov’t maintains three mobile telecom operators despite recent acquisition
While local telecommunications provider CTM confirmed its acquisition of Hutchison Telephone (Macau) Company Limited, the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) stated that three mobile telecommunications ... -
Outdoor performance venue set for conversion into three-on-three basketball court
The outdoor performance venue in Cotai has been proposed for conversion into a simple three-on-three basketball court, with plans to open this quarter. The Cultural Affairs ... -
First female inter-school championship to kick off mid-month
The first-ever female inter-school football championship will kick off on March 15, the Macao Football Association (MFA) announced via its social media pages. A long-standing ambition ... -
Macau Literary Festival opens with focused on intercultural dialogue
The 15th Macau Literary Festival, also known as The Script Road, opened Thursday at Casa Garden, bringing together literature, cinema, theater, music, and visual arts under ... -
Seac Pai Van Park opens new ecological facilities
Coloane’s Seac Pai Van Park will introduce three new attractions beginning trial operations Saturday, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced. The facilities include the Pavilion of ... -
Air Macau reports stronger passenger growth during Spring Festival
Air Macau reported strong year-over-year passenger growth during the mainland’s nine-day Spring Festival holiday, driven by increased international and regional travel demand. The airline operated 826 ... -
Familiarisation through hedonism: dining, exploring and communing
ANALYSIS In another place and another time, hedonism in all its glory was commonly exemplified by reference to (men) “wining, dining and womanising”, and in heady ... -
GBA featured in China’s 2026 Government Work Report
On The Agenda The Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) again featured prominently in China’s annual Government Work Report delivered yesterday as the National People’s Congress ... -
Beijing sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom
China has signaled continuity rather than change for its economy, setting a slightly lower target for growth this year in the midst of a property slump ...
