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Lowest saltwater intrusion in GBA reserves in a decade
Upstream reservoirs have shielded the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) from significant saltwater intrusion during the 2025-2026 dry season, marking the first such success in ... -
Wynn to host signature Chinese wine awards 2026
On April 24, Wynn will host the official awards ceremony to present 36 trophies to China’s top-tier wineries. Following an intense judging week in early March, ... -
China-Laos Railway handles over 70m passenger trips
The China-Laos Railway has handled over 70 million passenger trips since it began operations on Dec 3, 2021, according to data released by China Railway Kunming ... -
1957 BBC fools the nation
The BBC has received a mixed reaction to a spoof documentary broadcast this evening about spaghetti crops in Switzerland. The hoax Panorama programme, narrated by distinguished ... -
Immigrants seeking asylum are ordered to countries they’ve never been to, but end up stuck in limbo
The Afghan man had fled the Taliban for refuge in upstate New York when U.S. immigration authorities ordered him deported to Uganda. The Cuban woman was ... -
Macau joins Eurovision Asia line-up, promises ‘fusion with fireworks’
Macau will compete in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 in Bangkok, a source familiar with the event told the Times last night, in a ... -
The Iran war is reviving a popular trade in Japan
The Iran war is challenging Japan’s safe-haven assets, once again forcing domestic investors to seek better returns abroad. The yen slid past 160 per dollar at ... -
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – edition no. 4923
* Too many schools — Macau gov’t unveils financial and policy support for schools facing mergers and closures as low birth rate shrinks the student population ... -
China resumes direct flights to North Korea after six years
China’s flag carrier resumed direct flights between Beijing and North Korea’s capital of Pyongyang yesterday not long after the restoration of passenger train services between the ... -
Disabled workers’ wage subsidy applications open tomorrow
The Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) announced yesterday that applications for first-quarter 2026 supplementary income subsidies, which aid labor market integration, will be accepted from April 1 ... -
Two‑power‑bank carry‑on limit enforced
Passengers on all departures from Macau International Airport are now limited to carrying a maximum of two portable power banks in carry‑on baggage, while charging such ... -
Registration opens for DSPA’s eco-zone tours
Residents interested in visiting the local eco-zone can register for the Environmental Protection Bureau’s April ecological activities: eco-zone tours, a final migratory birdwatching event, and parent-child ... -
CreditSights: Macau on track to meet revenue target
CreditSights analysts forecast that Macau’s gaming industry remains on track to meet the government’s 2026 gross gaming revenue (GGR) target of MOP236 billion. The outlook follows ... -
MIECF concludes with 30% jump in green deals
After hosting over 300 business talks linking firms from China, Portugal, Brazil, Singapore, Thailand, and beyond, the 2026 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2026MIECF) ... -
Culinary Encounter returns to MGM Cotai
The “Gastronomic Journey with Star Chefs” series is returning to MGM Cotai. This year, the event features a six-hands collaboration between three of the most renowned ... -
Artyzen marks ‘Earth Hour’
The Artyzen Hospitality Group in Macau (Artyzen) has supported the worldwide event “Earth Hour 2026,” marking the 20th anniversary of the global movement. Organized by the ... -
China inaugurates World Data Organization in Beijing
China launched the World Data Organization, a non-governmental, non-profit platform aimed at coordinating global data cooperation and to bridge the data divide, yesterday. Headquartered in Beijing, ... -
1986 Greater London Council abolished
Thousands of people have taken part in festivities to mark the historic final hours of 97 years of local rule in London. A throng of 250,000 ... -
Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from Italian private museum
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy, ... -
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – edition no. 4922
* Depressed in Macau — Gov’t warns of action as depression emerges as Macau’s most prevalent emotional disorder, followed by insomnia and anxiety * Maritime areas ... -
US lawmakers say they’ll visit Taiwan before Trump’s summit with China’s Xi
Abipartisan group of four senators has plans to visit Taiwan, Japan and South Korea in the coming days on a trip meant to bolster U.S. alliances seen ... -
The Committee for Safeguarding National Security has the authority to assess matters relating to the interests of national security
The Bill “Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Macao Special Administrative Region” was deliberated and unanimously passed by the Legislative Assembly on 19 March. Compared ... -
Tamagnini Barbosa Market renewal expected to spotlight culinary traditions
The Tamagnini Barbosa Market revitalisation in Toi San is proceeding smoothly, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said, with phased works due to start in the third ... -
Slow Festival to launch in Barra revitalization district this May
The revitalization of Macau’s six old districts is being driven by a new model, the Macau General Union of Neighbourhood Associations – operator of the district ... -
Sands China supports Earth Hour for 18th straight year
Sands China Ltd. marked its 18th consecutive year of participation in Earth Hour by switching off exterior and non-essential indoor lights across its properties on Saturday. ... -
Galaxy, MSO co-host inclusive table tennis event
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and Macau Special Olympics (MSO) co-hosted the “GEG Macau Special Olympics Inclusive Table Tennis Fun Day 2026,” marking the 16th consecutive year ... -
1981 President Reagan is shot
President Ronald Reagan has been shot and wounded after a lone gunman opened fire in Washington. He is currently undergoing emergency surgery at George Washington University ... -
Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland
Swiss food giant Nestlé says about 12 tons, or 413,793 candy bars, of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production site in Italy ... -
Monday, March 30, 2026 – edition no. 4921
* Stay Policy — Local insurers urge international graduates to be allowed to stay amid talent shortage * Economy | New 10-week consumption campaign to start ... -
Gov’t to announce consumption scheme today
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) will hold a press conference today to announce the “2026 Community Consumption Grand Prize,” aimed at boosting local spending ... -
Bank job fair opens with entry-level salaries of MOP15,000–30,000
A banking job fair for local residents is underway on the third floor of the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Center until 7:30 p.m. today, featuring ... -
Domestic row forces evacuation after gas smell detected
A domestic dispute on Wednesday evening prompted police to evacuate residents on the couple’s floor and cordon off the residential building after officers detected a smell ... -
Man arrested for gambling fraud
A 21-year-old mainland man was arrested for allegedly defrauding a middle-aged woman of about MOP 255,000 by claiming to teach gambling skills. According to the Judiciary ... -
Shuttle bus arrangements at the Border Gate
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has begun implementing changes to the pick-up and drop-off points for hotel shuttle buses at the Border Gate. Starting this week, some ... -
Sam Hou Fai discusses Macau-Hainan cooperation at Boao Forum
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai participated in the plenary session of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 today, attending a keynote address by Zhao ...
