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Paraguay’s president visits Taiwan as pressure from China grows
Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña arrived in Taiwan yesterday for his first visit to the self-ruled island. Paraguay is the only remaining country in South America and ... -
China says ties with US remain stable despite ‘disruptions’
China’s top diplomat said yesterday that ties with the U.S. have been in general stable despite “many twists and disruptions,” and called on both countries to ... -
1984 Moscow pulls out of US Olympics
Twelve weeks before the opening ceremony of the Los Angeles Olympic Games, the USSR has announced it is boycotting them. It is expected most of the ... -
Adam Scott gets spooked in a haunted hotel in ‘Hokum’
The first few minutes of “Hokum” might make you think you’re in the wrong movie. I certainly did. If you know anything about Damian McCarthy’s new ... -
Norwegian police arrest a Chinese citizen on spying allegations
Authorities in Norway arrested a Chinese citizen on espionage allegations yesterday in connection with a purported effort to set up a receiver to collect sensitive satellite ... -
Service sector driving high-quality growth
The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, the world’s largest auto show, was a testament to the rapid internationalization and quality upgrade of China’s service sector, and ... -
Friday, May 8, 2026 – edition no. 4946
* Wrong turns – Travel apps fail to provide safe, accurate pedestrian routes in Macau, often directing users through illegal crossings and inefficient detours, a Times ... -
Rainy weekend ahead and a warm Mother’s Day
Macau’s weather will improve just in time for Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 10. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms today ... -
Group calls to upgrade yacht policy to boost marine tourism
A local maritime group has urged the government to enhance yacht travel policies and infrastructure to attract high-end visitors and support the marine economy. Macau Boat ... -
Outdoor venue outsourcing tender planned to boost efficiency, value
The Cultural Affairs Bureau plans to launch a public tender by mid-2026 to outsource operations of the outdoor performance venue, aiming for handover to a private ... -
Man loses over MOP140,000 in impersonation scam
A local man lost more than MOP140,000 after falling victim to a scam involving suspects posing as mainland law enforcement officers, Judiciary Police said. The victim ... -
Registration opens for clinical medicine skills training course
Registration began Wednesday for the second session of the Basic Clinical Medicine Skills Training Course, organized by the Health Bureau, the Macao Medical Center of PUMCH, ... -
Macau records 873,000 visitors during five-day Labor Day Holiday
Macau welcomed approximately 873,000 visitor arrivals during the five-day Labor Day holiday from May 1 to 5, 2026, marking a 2.7% year-on-year increase, according to preliminary ... -
Sands China Hosts ‘Food Fest of Awarded SMEs for Rua das Estalagens’
Sands China Ltd. hosted the “Food Fest of Awarded SMEs for Rua das Estalagens” from April 22 to 28 at The Londoner Macao, marking the second ... -
Grand Colone Resort, Artyzen Grand Lapa offer Mother’s Day dining and wellness promotions
Grand Colone Resort will host a Mother’s Day BBQ Lunch Buffet on May 10, offering grilled meats, fresh seafood, and free-flow beverages in a family-oriented dining ... -
1965 Huge Rhodesia election win for Smith
White voters in the African colony of Rhodesia have overwhelmingly backed Prime Minister Ian Smith’s Rhodesian Front which is demanding independence from the UK. Mr Smith’s ... -
Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company this week reached a $250 million ... -
US violent crime is at its lowest in more than a century
The United States is experiencing one of the steepest declines in violent crime in modern history, including a murder rate at its lowest point in more ... -
Thursday, May 7, 2026 – edition no. 4945
* Taipa light — Gov’t slashes Northern Taipa development density by 45% while expanding green areas, public facilities and heritage protection measures * Society | New ... -
Explosion at a fireworks plant kills at least 26 people and injures dozens of others
An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, state media reported yesterday, prompting the ... -
Macau tourism interest broadens as Agoda-MGTO deepen hotel promotion tie-up
Travel interest in Macau is expanding beyond its traditional source markets, with strong growth emerging from Asia and the Middle East, according to Agoda search data ... -
Naked man found wandering streets sent for medical check
A man was found wandering naked on a public street and was later intercepted by Public Security Police (PSP), authorities said. The man was subsequently transferred ... -
Man arrested after stealing motorcycle and driving against traffic
A mainland man in his 50s was intercepted by Public Security Police (PSP) after allegedly stealing a motorcycle and riding it against traffic in Taipa. Police ... -
Rainfall exceeds 60mm in parts of Cotai
Macau experienced intermittent showers yesterday due to upper-air disturbances, with the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau forecasting a gradual easing of rainfall later in the day. As ... -
Road repairs in NAPE to affect traffic between May 7–13
Road repairs to take place in the NAPE area, namely on Rua de Coimbra, will temporarily affect traffic in the area, the Transport Bureau and the ... -
LVS plans 5-, 7-year unsecured bonds to refinance debt
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) plans to issue five- and seven-year senior unsecured bonds to refinance USD1 billion of 3.5% notes due in August 2026, while ... -
1994 President and Queen open Chunnel
The Queen and France’s President Francois Mitterrand have formally opened the Channel Tunnel during two elaborate ceremonies in France and Britain. After travelling through the tunnel, ... -
Associated Press wins Pulitzer Prize for China surveillance reporting
The Associated Press was honored this week with the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting for journalism that revealed how Silicon Valley largely designed and built China’s ... -
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – edition no. 4944
* Factory blast — Explosion at a fireworks plant in central China kills at least 26 people and injures dozens, prompting manufacturing shutdowns and urgent safety ... -
Macau sets three border-crossing records as May Day Golden Week boosts tourism
Mainland China’s extension of the May Day Labor Day holiday into a five-day Golden Week helped Macau set three new border-crossing records on the day following ... -
Lai lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance
Taiwan’s leader Lai Ching-te said he arrived in the African nation of Eswatini over the weekend, days after his government was forced to push back the ... -
DSAL to hold sales and customer service job fair with over 600 vacancies
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will host a two-day job fair for sales and customer service positions on May 15 and 16 at the Macau Tower ... -
Three-vehicle collision leaves one driver with leg injury
A three-vehicle collision on the Amizade Bridge on Tuesday afternoon left one male driver with minor leg injuries, authorities said. The accident occurred around 4 p.m. ... -
Resident deposits drop 0.4% in March
Resident deposits, including both individuals and companies, decreased by 0.4% in March this year compared with February, the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) reported. According to ... -
Wynn wine awards highlight push to elevate Chinese labels on global stage
The 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards returned to Macau this year with an impressive international judging panel, participation from various wineries across China, and a ...
