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1991 Bomb kills India’s former leader Rajiv Gandhi
Rajiv Gandhi, the 46-year-old former Indian prime minister, has been assassinated. He was campaigning for the Congress Party on the second day of voting in the ... -
Shanghai restaurant knife attack injures 3, including 2 Japanese; China calls it isolated incident
A knife attack at a restaurant in Shanghai injured three people, including two Japanese citizens, the Chinese foreign ministry said yesterday, calling it an isolated case. ... -
Thursday, May 21, 2026 – edition no. 4955
* Home slump — April residential transactions rise to 338, but average property prices fall to their lowest level in 13 years amid cautious buyer sentiment ... -
Macau orchestra to play ‘Beauty and the Beast’ concert
The Macao Orchestra will present a Disney “Beauty and the Beast” symphony concert on May 30-31 at MGM Cotai’s MGM Theatre. The limited performances will pair ... -
DSAL to hold three job-matching sessions with 383 openings
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will host three job-matching sessions in late May, offering 383 vacancies across the cleaning, security, aviation and catering sectors. Registration runs ... -
Sands China to hold its seventh shopping carnival
Supporting SME visibility and local spending, Sands China Ltd. will host its annual Sands Shopping Carnival from July 23 to 26 at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai ... -
Melco named among ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ by HR Asia
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has been recognized as one of the winners of the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia – Hong Kong ... -
Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin is traveling to China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up ... -
Court hears final arguments in trial of vigil organizers, hopes for July verdict
A Hong Kong court yesterday concluded final arguments in a national security trial for two former organizers of the city’s vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square ... -
1973 Royal Navy moves to protect trawlers
Britain has sent in Royal Navy ships to protect trawlers in the disputed Icelandic 50-mile zone as the so-called “cod war” escalates. Three frigates – the ... -
Channel 4 pulls episodes of ‘Married at First Sight UK’ after sexual misconduct claims
Broadcaster Channel 4 has pulled all episodes of “Married at First Sight UK” from its platforms after three contestants claimed they were sexually assaulted by on-screen ... -
NACHO is on, but memory chipmakers’ rally isn’t over
The nothing-burger from the Xi–Trump summit underscored a new reality for global investors. The NACHO trade — “not a chance Hormuz opens” — is on. Prospects ... -
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – edition no. 4954
* Bots get green card — Lawmaker urges Macau to develop AI-powered ‘robot agents’ for policing and tourism amid growing fears over automation and local jobs ... -
Consumption program drives MOP560 million in first month
According to the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT), nearly 7 million electronic vouchers were distributed in the first four weeks of the “2026 Community Consumption ... -
China agrees to boost trade for US agricultural products such as beef and poultry
China has agreed to ramp up trade for U.S. agricultural products such as beef and poultry, buying at an annualized rate of $17 billion per year ... -
Northbound scheme hits five million crossings
Since the “Northbound Travel for Macau Vehicles” policy took effect on January 1, 2023, the cumulative number of vehicle trips entering and exiting Zhuhai’s Gongbei via ... -
Arch. Association relocates to the city center
The Architects Association of Macau (AAM) has finally relocated to a new headquarters near the city center. The inauguration ceremony of the new AAM headquarters took ... -
Macau to host ‘FIFA Women’s Football Program’ in June
The Macau Football Association (MFA) will be hosting, next month, an event part of the FIFA Women’s Football Development Program. The event is now inviting registrations ... -
Inclusivity carnival opening draws 300 participants
An inclusivity carnival opened yesterday at MGM Cotai, drawing about 300 participants as part of the INCLUSION Conference & Festival – a weeklong program focused on ... -
Wynn highlights workforce strategy after dual HR Asia wins
Wynn recently secured two recognitions at the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2026 awards in Hong Kong. At the session, Stephanie So, ... -
Macau film ‘The Violin Case’ debuts at Studio City
A Macau independent feature film, “The Violin Case,” premiered on May 15 at Studio City and drew more than 200 guests from Hong Kong, Macau, and ... -
2004 Angry dads hit Blair with purple flour
Protesters have hurled condoms full of purple flour at British Prime Minister Tony Blair as he addressed MPs in the House of Commons, prompting an urgent ... -
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – edition no. 4953
* Jammed summer — Authorities prepare for months of roadworks as Amizade Bridge becomes the first major site to undergo renovations, with traffic restrictions from Saturday ... -
Audit finds senior civil servants underutilized
Senior government officials with high-level skills are not being put to full use, according to the Commission of Audit’s (CA) first performance audit on public sector ... -
Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump’s trip to Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing this week, the Kremlin said Saturday. The announcement comes ... -
PJ receives 219 fraud tips in eight days
The Judiciary Police (PJ) said it received 219 pieces of fraud-related tips and information voluntarily submitted by the public over the past eight days (May 8–15). ... -
New continuing education scheme to launch mid-June
The new term of the Continuing Education Development Program, covering 2026 to 2029, will become available starting mid-next month. Under the new rules, courses must cost ... -
Unstable weather suspends Sunday events in
Forecasted unstable weather has forced the cancellation of two planned Sunday activities, according to the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC). The “Nam Van Art Tour” event scheduled ... -
Galaxy honors nearly 10,000 staff, marks Galaxy Macau 15th anniversary with world record
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) held its “Long Service Award Ceremony” and “Galaxy Macau 15th Anniversary Celebration” at the Galaxy Auditorium of the Galaxy International Convention Center ... -
1944 Monte Cassino falls to the Allies
The Polish flag is flying over the ruins of the ancient Italian monastery which has been a symbol of German resistance since the beginning of the ... -
Monday, May 18, 2026 – edition no. 4952
* Wasted Talent? — Audit finds senior civil servants underused, overqualified staff doing low-level work * Public Works | Coloane flood control project progresses as embankment ... -
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91
A Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague, Netherlands, a U.N. court said Saturday, three years ... -
Trump offers platitudes while Xi warns of possible confrontation during meeting
Chinese leader Xi Jinping offered stark warnings about avoiding possible clashes between his nation and the U.S. yesterday, and even cautioned visiting President Donald Trump that ... -
Economy remains stable despite external uncertainties: association
The local economy continued to show “resilience and stability” in March and April despite ongoing external uncertainties and shifting consumer behavior, according to the latest economic ... -
MGTO receives long-standing membership award at PATA summit
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) received the “Long-Standing Membership Award” at the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Korea in recognition of its decades-long contribution to ...
