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Practical blueprint for growth and stability amid headwinds
In a world grappling with sluggish growth, geopolitical tension and policy whiplash, China’s 2026 Government Work Report offers predictability and certainty. Delivered by Premier Li Qiang ... -
Friday, March 6, 2026 – edition no. 4905
* Freight Stress — A local supplier association warns rising tensions in Iran could extend inventory cycles, with dairy imports from Europe likely to increase * ... -
YOHO invests MOP30 million in food court project at former New Century Hotel
YOHO Group, one of the city’s hospitality operators, is investing MOP30 million to establish a food court as part of the ongoing revamp of the former ... -
Some West African farmers turn to TikTok as part of agriculture’s changing image
When Senegalese farmer Pape Fall first downloaded TikTok, it was to watch football and funny videos. In the last two years, however, he’s experimented with it ... -
Gongbei Customs busts shower gel alcohol smuggling attempt
Gongbei Customs officers intercepted a mainland man last week attempting to smuggle four bottles of Moutai liquor into mainland China at Gongbei Port. The suspect carried ... -
Drone fireworks display postponed to Saturday
The drone fireworks display originally scheduled for Tuesday was postponed to Saturday at 9 p.m. due to inclement weather. The event was part of the Chinese ... -
Man arrested over suspected RMB100,000 fraud
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a 31-year-old mainland man on suspicion of fraud involving RMB100,000, which was allegedly used to repay debts. According to the case, ... -
Gov’t tightens rules on northbound vehicle travel
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) will implement stricter regulations from March 15 to curb irregularities in northbound vehicle travel, targeting drivers who bypass online pre-booking requirements when ... -
Illegal lodging operation uncovered in massage parlor
A joint operation conducted by the Public Security Police (PSP) uncovered an illegal lodging operation inside a massage parlor on Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, where ... -
Beijing to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting
China’s legislature is set to meet today, where it will unveil the country’s policy direction and economic goals for the coming years. The meeting is held in ... -
Factory activity contracts for a second month
China’s factory activity shrank for a second month in February, though lower U.S. tariffs could bring about a small boost in the coming weeks. The official manufacturing ... -
A son of late supreme leader is a possible candidate to replace his father as war rages
Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has long been considered a contender to the post of the country›s next paramount ruler — ... -
1956 US court victory for black students
The United States Supreme Court has upheld a ban on racial segregation in state schools, colleges and universities. The University of North Carolina was appealing against ... -
Iran player holds back tears responding to a war-related question at Women’s Asian Cup
Sara Didar choked back tears as she shared the concerns of the Iranian soccer team for their families and loved ones at home amid the war while they›re ... -
US congress is taking its first votes on the Iran war as debate rages about goals
The U.S. Senate was moving toward a vote on President Donald Trump’s decision to wage war against Iran, marking a major congressional test over a conflict ... -
Thursday, March 5, 2026 – edition no. 4904
* Flatline — Commercial and residential rents are expected to stabilize this year, according to a JLL forecast * E-cigarettes | Vaping trend continues despite import ... -
Where things stand after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran
The United States and Israel targeted Iran in coordinated attacks over the weekend that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of other senior figures ... -
Economic ambitions hit limits to growth as national congress meets
China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry ... -
Man arrested for drunk driving after colliding with bus
A local man in his 60s was arrested last week for drunk driving after colliding with a bus on Avenida 1 de Maio. When police officers ... -
DSAL and partner entities offer 457 job vacancies
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has collaborated with six integrated tourism and leisure enterprises this month to host job matching events, offering 457 vacancies. The application ... -
Hotel occupancy hits 91.6% in January
The hotel sector recorded an average room occupancy rate of 91.6% in January 2026, up 0.7 percentage points year-on-year, according to the Statistics and Census Service ... -
Middle-aged woman loses over MOP60,000 in suspected online scam
A middle-aged local woman is suspected of falling victim to an online scam after reporting a financial loss of more than MOP60,000, according to the Judiciary ... -
Retail sales value falls 3.2% in 2025
Macau’s total retail sales value declined by 3.2% year-on-year in 2025 to MOP69.58 billion, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). In the ... -
HKMA and AMCM sign MoU to strengthen cooperation
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) held a meeting yesterday to enhance financial collaboration, signing a revised memorandum of ... -
Taipa Village Cultural Association presents ‘Show-Off 4.0’ exhibition
Taipa Village Cultural Association is presenting Show-Off 4.0, the fourth installment of its art collectors’ exhibition series, from today until May 15 at Taipa Village Art ... -
MGM, EM District to host Thai business delegation with gala dinner
MGM is continuing its partnership with Thailand’s EM District to host a familiarization trip for more than 50 Thai business leaders and entrepreneurs from March 5 ... -
1975 Comic genius Chaplin is knighted
Silent film legend Charlie Chaplin has become Sir Charles after a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The star of such films as The Kid and The Great ... -
A long-shot American dream hits the F1 grid as Cadillac debuts at the Australian GP
The Andretti family dream to enter an American team in Formula 1 will finally reach the starting grid when the season begins this weekend with the ... -
Dutch museum makes confirmation of Rembrandt painting
A painting that was once rejected as a work by Rembrandt van Rijn has now been acknowledged as a work by the Dutch master, thanks to ... -
In a first as president, Trump says he’ll attend the White House correspondents’ dinner
President Donald Trump says he’ll attend this year’s White House Correspondent Association dinner on April 25, marking the first time he’s done so as commander-in-chief. “The ... -
Top-level engagement at two sessions
When China’s top political advisory body and legislature convene this week for their annual sessions, the major item on their agendas will be a draft outline ... -
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – edition no. 4903
* War spillover — US–Iran tensions raise concerns over Macau’s gaming and tourism outlook* Two sessions | Leaders head to Beijing to propose integration plans * ... -
Property transaction value drops 24% in 2025
The property market showed a decline in value in 2025 despite a modest rise in transaction volume, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service ... -
Hengqin Port inspection channels to be expanded to 113 by Q3
Hengqin Port’s Passenger Inspection Hall is now under phased, zoned construction to upgrade and expand its passenger inspection channels to 113, expected to be completed and ... -
As economy slows, young Chinese are snapping up cheap apartments to ‘retire’ early
The “Life in Venice” housing development, a multibillion-dollar replica of the Italian city on the Chinese coast, stands silent. Many of the tens of thousands of ...
