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Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau launches ‘Little Chin’ character inspired by painter George Chinnery
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau has introduced “Little Chin,” a new character inspired by 19th-century English painter George Chinnery, as part of its effort to strengthen its ... -
Melco reports continued ESG improvements in 2025 sustainability disclosure
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, “RISE to Go Above & Beyond,” outlining progress across environmental, social, and governance areas. Chairman and ... -
More Than a Stay: MGM Creates a Cultural and Event Destination in Macau
MGM continues to position Macau as a leading cultural and tourism destination by uniting arts and culture, world‑class hospitality and versatile venues. From cross‑cultural exhibitions to ... -
1981 Bobby Sands dies in prison
Hunger striker Bobby Sands has died in prison 66 days after first refusing to eat. The 27-year-old republican spent the last days of his life on ... -
Winner of blockbuster PSG-Bayern sequel to face Arsenal or Atletico in final
Wednesday, 03:00 Arsenal v Atletico Madrid H 1.67, D 4, A 5.5 Thursday, 03:00 Bayern Munich v PSG H 1.72, D 5.25, A 4 Oddschecker.com Now ... -
A European lawmaker is sentenced in a fraud case involving Czech populist leader Andrej Babiš
A Czech court on Monday convicted a former associate of populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš of fraud and handed her a three-year suspended sentence and a ... -
Does frequent worship lead to better mental health?
Worldwide, the landscape of religion is anything but serene. Many denominations are riven by divisions. In some regions, believers face violence. Countless faith leaders have betrayed ... -
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – edition no. 4943
* Holiday frenzy — Macau sees triple border record as Golden Week boosts travel flow, with nearly 800,000 tourist arrivals so far * G-Dragon concert at ... -
Scoring system proposed to replace ‘highest bidder wins’ for public housing shops
The Housing Bureau (IH) has been conducting open tenders for the leasing of 23 public housing commercial units in Macau, including those in New Urban Zone ... -
Showers and thunderstorms expected during May Day holiday
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau has forecast mostly cloudy conditions with showers during the upcoming May Day holiday and the following weekend. Under the influence of ... -
March imports surge 26%
The total value of merchandise imports rose 26% year-on-year to MOP12.98 billion in March, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Imports of ... -
DSOP reviews LRT South Line integration
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) said it is reviewing a proposal to integrate the LRT South Line cross-sea section with a passage linking to Zone A ... -
IPIM opens second phase applications for ‘First Store Economy’ plan
Macau’s “First Store Economy Scheme” will open its second-phase applications from May 1 to July 31, the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) announced. The first ... -
Package tours decline as hotel occupancy holds above 92% in Q1
The tourism sector posted strong hotel performance in the first quarter of 2026, even as package tour arrivals continued to fall, according to the Statistics and ... -
Beach swimming season begins with lifeguards on duty
Macau’s swimming season will begin tomorrow, with lifeguards and paramedics deployed at Hac Sa and Cheoc Van beaches, the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) said. The ... -
Police arrest woman over suspected drug trafficking case
The Judiciary Police arrested a 61-year-old Filipino Macau resident on suspicion of drug trafficking and drug use. The suspect was intercepted in the central district at ... -
Public library system to undergo maintenance
The Cultural Affairs Bureau’s (IC) public library information system will undergo maintenance on May 4 and May 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., causing temporary ... -
Economy grows 7.1% in Q1 as tourism drives recovery
The local economy expanded by 7.1% year-on-year in real terms in the first quarter of 2026, supported by a surge in visitor arrivals and a strong ... -
Macau chambers of commerce hold first bilateral meeting to boost Europe–ASEAN ties
The Macau European Chamber of Commerce (MECC) and the Macao ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce (MAICC) held their inaugural bilateral meeting on April 28 to strengthen ... -
Melco’s City of Dreams wins two honors at 2026 TITAN Brand Awards
Melco Resorts & Entertainment announced that its flagship integrated resort City of Dreams Macau has received two awards at the 2026 TITAN Brand Awards, earning Platinum ... -
Efforts to boost holiday spending gain traction
As the five-day Labor Day holiday begins today, local authorities across China are revving up efforts to ignite spending — issuing millions of yuan in consumption ... -
Politics Minister of agriculture ousted and replaced
China has removed Han Jun as the most senior Communist Party official at the Ministry of Agriculture, marking the second leadership change in under two years, ... -
China’s inflation flickers, but IMF wants proof it will last
China is showing early signs of inflation returning, but the recovery remains tentative and uneven, according to the International Monetary Fund, with officials cautioning that stronger, ... -
Army shifts to offense as resistance weakens in bloody civil war
A little more than a year ago, the government’s military was on the back foot in Myanmar ‘s bloody civil war, pushed out of great swaths ... -
1945 Germany announces Hitler is dead
Adolf Hitler has been killed at the Reich Chancery in Berlin, according to Hamburg radio. At 2230 local time a newsreader announced that reports from the ... -
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ still has style but the story is overdressed
Fashion trends are notoriously fickle but some things, like Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci, never go out of style. So you can see why making “The ... -
Foo Fighters’ new album is high-energy return
Frontman Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters had a tumultuous two years. In 2024, Grohl announced he fathered a child outside his marriage. In 2025, the band ... -
Caffeine for Skin
The Ordinary’s is launching Caffeine and Escin to hydrate, tone and tighten tired-looking skin. According to a 2024 Mintel study, many consumers are now linking changes ... -
The first direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in seven years is to land in Caracas
The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela is scheduled to land today [Macau time] in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, seven years after ... -
Openness of China benefits its trading partners
The global economic landscape stands at a crossroads. While some traditional economic powers have retreated behind protectionism and unilateral tariffs, China has charted a decisively different ... -
Friday, May 1, 2026 – edition no. 4942
* Lease In Flux — Public housing commercial lease system under scrutiny as rent-free incentives, renewal rules and reforms draw attention across districts * Labor Day ... -
Consumption campaign drives MOP290 million in spending
The 2026 Community Consumption Rewards campaign has generated strong early results, with authorities reporting a surge in transactions and spending during its first two weeks. The ... -
Mining is poisoning Mekong River, that starts in China, threatening ‘the world’s kitchen’
Perched on the bow of his long-tail fishing boat, 75-year-old Sukjai Yana untangled a handful of small fish from his net, disappointed by his catch and ... -
Macau takes new approach to metal cages, flower racks
Authorities are refining subsidy programs to encourage property owners to voluntarily remove metal cages and flower racks, as relying solely on subsidies to demolish unauthorized structures ... -
Advertising Law mandates platform reporting, personal use by endorsers
The Legislative Assembly has passed the Advertising Law bill, effective January 1 next year. The law requires internet platform operators to restrict or suspend illegal advertisements ...
