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Wynn Palace debuts at No. 96 on World’s 50 Best Hotels list
Wynn Palace has become the first hotel in Macao to be named on The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 extended 51-100 list, ranking No. 96, the ... -
MGM’s Imperial Court to host Michelin-starred Zhiguan Courtyard for four-hands collaboration
MGM’s Imperial Court will host a four-hands culinary collaboration featuring Michelin-starred Zhiguan Courtyard from Beijing on September 17 and 18, bringing together Northern and Southern Chinese ... -
1976 Hull prison riot ends
The last protesting imates at Hull’s top-security prison have finally surrendered after 67 hours on the rampage. The protest ended peacefully after negotiations with a senior ... -
Schools reopen in Congo’s Ebola epicenter despite concerns from parents and teachers
A new academic year began Tuesday across Congo despite concerns by parents and teachers that the ongoing Ebola outbreak poses risks to children in the epicenter. ... -
Thursday, September 3, 2026 – edition no. 5028
* Toxic Revenge — Schoolboy’s long-held resentment over criticism leaves teacher with burns, blindness risk * In the chips | Casino revenue poised for a September ... -
Tutoring center fined MOP50,000 over unlicensed services
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has upheld a MOP50,000 fine imposed on the head of a local teaching support center for providing services without a ... -
Shenzhen to issue RMB1 billion bonds in Macau
The Shenzhen municipal government will issue RMB1billion (USD140 million) of offshore yuan-denominated municipal bonds in Macau in early September, with support from China’s Ministry of Finance. ... -
Mainlander arrested over illegal currency exchange
The Judiciary Police arrested a 42-year-old mainland man suspected of conducting illegal currency exchange activities in Macau since February. Officers intercepted the suspect at a Cotai ... -
Committee calls for broader parking fee measures
Members of the Islands District Community Service Consultative Council called for improvements to parking fee policies, including expanding capped rates to private cars and extending free ... -
Sands China holds ninth annual summer family events
Sands China Ltd. held its ninth annual “Amazing Summer” event series in July and August, attracting about 600 team members and their families. The 2026 program ... -
Lion Dance Championship returns to Barra
The International Lion Dance Championship – MGM Cup will return to Barra Square on Oct. 10 and 11, featuring a record 25 teams and more than ... -
1945 Japan signs unconditional surrender
Japanese officials have signed the act of unconditional surrender, finally bringing to an end six years of world war. In the presence of 50 Allied generals ... -
Moreno hired as South Korea interim head coach
Robert Moreno has been appointed as South Korea’s interim head coach after a turbulent summer for the men’s national team. The Korea Football Association yesterday said ... -
Iran’s president says Tehran would return to ceasefire agreement if US does
Iran’s president said yesterday that his country is ready to return to the ceasefire deal reached with the United States in June if Washington does the ... -
Social media firms step up age checks
Of the child safety measures agreed to in Meta’s landmark legal settlement, no category contains more detailed requirements than its commitments on age assurance — and ... -
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 – edition no. 5027
* Long arm — China’s proposed cross-border corruption law could reach Macau-linked companies, executives and illicit assets, political scientist Sonny Lo told the Times in an ... -
Transmac prepares for heavier traffic as new school year begins
Transmac has stepped up preparations for the new school year, working with government departments to coordinate traffic and bus services during the first week of classes. ... -
Signal No. 3 possible as cyclone approaches
Signal No. 1 is in effect as Tropical Cyclone Saudel moves toward Macau. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau said the signal is expected to remain in ... -
Hong Kong customs seize MOP8.5 million in suspected smuggled goods
Hong Kong customs seized suspected smuggled goods worth about HKD8.5 million from two river vessels bound for Macau on Aug. 19 and 20. The goods included ... -
Areia Preta temporary housing rents set at up to MOP9,240
Temporary housing rents at the Macau Urban Renewal Limited’s (MUR) temporary housing units on Lot P in Areia Preta have been set between MOP3,430 and MOP9,240 ... -
Well Link Bank launches euro remittance service for students in Portugal
Banco Well Link, S.A. (WLB) has launched a dedicated euro remittance service for Macau families supporting students in Portugal and other Eurozone countries. The service offers ... -
Kam Lai Heen to host Macau-Chengdu four-hands dinner
Kam Lai Heen at Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau will host a four-hands dining event Sept. 4-5, bringing together Executive Chinese Chef Johnny Sin and guest chef ... -
1939 Germany invades Poland
German forces have invaded Poland and its planes have bombed Polish cities, including the capital, Warsaw. The attack comes without any warning or declaration of war. ... -
Suspect arrested after shooting at rave in Switzerland that left one person dead
A suspect has been arrested after a weekend shooting at a rave in northern Switzerland that left one person dead and five wounded, police said yesterday. ... -
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – edition no. 5026
* Retirement regrets — Local retirees spend MOP10,408 monthly, with 93% wishing they had prepared differently and half regretting not saving earlier * Sam & the ... -
USJ rector resigns, interim leader remains in post
The rector of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), Professor Stephen Morgan, has resigned, an insider confirmed to the Times. The university’s current acting rector, Dr. ... -
Flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of nearly 3,000 missing
As rescue efforts in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal – China border entered their fourth day Saturday, authorities were still finding survivors and transporting them to safety. At ... -
Hong Kong lawmakers move to replace ‘Macau’ with ‘Macao’ in legislation
Hong Kong is proposing to change the English spelling of “Macau” to “Macao” in its statutory legislation, according to local media reports. The proposed amendment was ... -
Macau donates RMB30 million to Tibet for mudslide relief
The government is donating RMB30 million through the Macau Foundation to support mudslide relief efforts in Gyirong County, Shigatse City, Tibet, while pledging to provide medical ... -
MPay outage disrupts payments for more than two hours
The MPay electronic payment system experienced a service disruption from around midday yesterday, leaving users unable to complete transactions and forcing them to switch to other ... -
IAM steps up school food safety inspections
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is conducting routine inspections and spot checks at schools to strengthen food safety controls. IAM said it is paying particular attention ... -
Vietnamese community urges Macau to ease visa rules
The local Vietnamese community wants the government to reduce visa requirements and pilot a visa-on-arrival scheme in major Vietnamese cities, saying the measures could attract more ... -
Mosquito ovitrap index remains elevated
The mosquito ovitrap index reached 63.9% in August, exceeding the five-year average of 59.4% and raising concerns about dengue and chikungunya transmission. The Health Bureau (SSM) ... -
Bridge port passenger traffic hits record pace
As of Aug. 27, passenger trips through the Zhuhai highway port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge surpassed 20 million – the fastest pace since the port ... -
Crisis Six months on, Iran’s leaders are defying the US and signaling no tolerance for dissent
After six months of war, Iran’s leadership has coalesced around a hard core of military generals and clerics long entrenched in the ruling theocracy. They are ready ...
