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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 ... -
CCAC refers casino bribery case to prosecutors after HKD500 offer rejected
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has concluded an investigation into a case of active bribery involving a woman who attempted to gain unauthorized entry into a ... -
Gov’t steps up crackdown on illegal tour guides, lodging ahead of Labor Day
Tourism authorities have stepped up enforcement against illegal tour guiding and unlicensed accommodation ahead of the Labor Day holiday. From January to April 26, the Macao ... -
Private housing pipeline expands in Q1
The Public Works Bureau reported that five private residential projects received occupancy permits in the first quarter of 2026, providing 47 units. A total of 37 ... -
HZMB waives tolls during Labor Day holiday
Toll fees for small passenger vehicles will be waived on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge during the five-day Labor Day holiday from May 1 to 5, covering ... -
Worker arrested for using lost Macau Pass card
A foreign domestic worker from Indonesia has been arrested for allegedly using a lost Macau Pass card to make unauthorized purchases totaling MOP529.2, police said. The ... -
Gov’t waives elder hotline fees and launches hospital shuttle service
The Social Welfare Bureau announced that it would waive monthly fees for the Peng On Tung emergency call service starting May 1. The initiative targets residents ... -
Galaxy program helps SMEs boost quality standards, gain certifications
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) have recognized nearly 40 local suppliers under a quality enhancement certification program aimed ... -
Wynn dining venues featured in SCMP 100 Top Tables 2026 guide
Five dining destinations at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace have been included in the South China Morning Post’s 100 Top Tables 2026 guide. The annual guide, ... -
Silver economy surge
On the Agenda A Nasdaq-listed company is moving to tap the Greater Bay Area’s fast-growing “silver economy,” targeting elderly-care services and robotics in a market projected ... -
King Charles highlights US-UK bond during busy day of diplomacy
King Charles III marked the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain with gratitude that the two countries united to build “one of the most consequential ... -
1958 Historic Sheerness docks to close
The government has announced the closure of one of the oldest naval dockyards in the UK. All 2,500 jobs at Sheerness Docks on the Isle of ... -
How ‘scalpel’ changes to F1 will change the racing at the Miami Grand Prix
Formula 1 is back, and the show has changed. This week’s Miami Grand Prix is the first test of a package of changes that curb the ... -
Organized crime: Europol task force nets 280 arrests as ‘violence for hire’ spreads across Europe
An international task force formed to crack down on violence as a criminal service has led to 280 arrests in its first year, the European Union’s ... -
Thursday, April 30, 2026 – edition no. 4941
* Overstayers climb — Mainland Chinese dominate Macau’s 14,200 overstayers as illegal worker cases jump 27% despite overall crime falling and enforcement intensifying * Revival push ... -
Crime cases fall 5.9% in 2025
Macau recorded a decline in criminal investigations in 2025, with a total of 13,458 criminal cases opened over the year, down 5.9% from 2024, according to ... -
Moody’s maintains Macau credit rating at Aa3
Moody’s Investors Service announced yesterday that it has affirmed the Macao Special Administrative Region’s long-term issuer rating at “Aa3” while revising the outlook from “negative” to ... -
Studio City launches Disney-themed attraction
Studio City Macau has opened Disney-themed installations running from April 29 to November 1, featuring immersive zones based on animated classics. The “Disney Palette of Happiness,” ... -
Sands China venues named in 100 Top Tables 2026
Sands China Ltd. announced that four of its dining venues – The Huaiyang Garden, Pin Yue Xuan, Zi Yat Heen, and The St. Regis Bar Macau ... -
New policy to strengthen rights for new occupations
China has taken a major step toward regulating the rapidly expanding gig economy by unveiling a comprehensive policy targeting “involution-style” competition and practices that infringe upon ... -
Heavy flooding in southern city forces evacuations and leaves vehicles submerged
Heavy flooding from torrential rain left cars submerged and forced the evacuation of more than 200 residents in a southern Chinese city, state media reported yesterdayu. ... -
1958 My Fair Lady dazzles London
The Broadway musical My Fair Lady has opened for its first night in London, to a rapturous reception. The event, at the Drury Lane theatre, was ... -
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
Australia has proposed taxing digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government released draft legislation yesterday it ... -
This chip supercycle has one collective blind spot
The chip industry seems to be the only game in town lately. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, known as the SOX, has risen 48% this year. Bourses ...
