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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paulo Coutinho
Macau,
* Factory blast — Explosion at a fireworks plant in central China kills at least 26 people and injures dozens, prompting manufacturing shutdowns and urgent safety investigations *
* 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 Cotai venue
* Lease In Flux — Public housing commercial lease system under scrutiny as rent-free incentives, renewal rules and reforms draw attention across districts * Labor Day | Sam
* 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 — Sands China
* Jobs pressure — Lawmaker pushes ‘people-first’ policy as youth unemployment rises and skills mismatch deepens, urging reforms in labor protections and training * Tourism | Yacht free
* Holiday surge — Macau braces for May Day influx as visitor numbers are expected to match or exceed pre-pandemic levels, with hotels near full occupancy and events driving
* Rules go red — Red-light violations surge despite drop in traffic accidents and jaywalking in Q1 * Society | Pedestrian zones make May Day comeback *
* Hola Madrid — 48 cooperation agreements lift Macau–Spain ties to a new level as Chief Executive highlights tourism, trade and platform role expansion in Europe * Tourism
* Lisbon links — Sam Hou Fai concludes Portugal visit, citing ‘fruitful’ outcomes, with 61 cooperation agreements signed across trade, tech, tourism, and cultural sectors * Tourism |
* Ferry play — MGTO eyes expanding discounts for tourists as ferry fares rise over 10% amid fuel-driven cost pressures * Health |Influenza cases in Macau rise nearly
* Ad Law Upgrade — Advertising bill set to advance to the AL, updating a 37-year-old law with new online ad rules and tighter influencer and live-stream regulation
* Rough Air — Air Macau cuts over 400 flights in May and June as jet fuel prices double * Culture | Celebration brings support for local SMEs
* Tai resigns — Anton Tai exits as economy chief amid mounting pressure over forecasts and gaming outlook, citing personal reasons after months of criticism * Labor |
* Stable economy — Q1 growth remains supported by tourism, gaming and banking, but weak domestic demand and subdued asset markets continue to drag confidence * Religion |
* Betting on risk — Counseling data shows rising gambling dangers among young adults, with hidden addiction trends and digital exposure driving concern * Crime | Macau youngster
* Skills Without Borders — Hengqin unveils multimillion-yuan talent push to boost Macau collaboration * Gaming | Analysts: EBITDA grows 7–8% in Q1 despite margin pressures *
* Hola Asia — Spain courts Asian tourists, including those from Macau and mainland China, with expanded flights and cultural push * Labor | Gov’t to offer 1,000
* One AI Account — The Macao One Account and Business & Associations Platform will undergo a significant AI-based upgrade to boost efficiency * Public Works | Second
* Spending big, seeing less? — MOP14 billion poured into public works as PIDDA execution hits 95%, but real progress remains hard to verify * Holiday rush, soft
* Mastering Integration — Urban Master Plan report shows progress in high-quality development and puts focus on national integration * Economy | Gov’t strives to shake off ZAPE’s
* Fuel shock at the pump — Prices jump 6.3% as Middle East tensions ripple into Macau, reviving calls for cheaper fuel options and regulatory reform * Comedy
* 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 * Tourism
* 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 | New
* Stay Policy — Local insurers urge international graduates to be allowed to stay amid talent shortage * Economy | New 10-week consumption campaign to start April 10
* Plenty of Roofs — Gov’t says social and affordable housing will meet demand for the next five years, driving a rethink of Iao Hon redevelopment * Environment
* Memory Lane — Dementia cases may hit five digits in 10 years as public hospital reports 600 new cases annually * Employment |Office jobs scarce as service
* Uber green light — Gov’t advances ride-hailing legislation following industry consultation * HK Art Central | Sands China brings Macau artists, brand to international stage *
* Mind on Hold — Despite push for residents to seek help, new health survey stops short of prioritizing mental health * Survey | Young people increasingly rely
* Crowds on track — Tourism arrivals have topped 10 million, with total visitors expected to reach 44 million this year, as industry experts call for improved public transport
* National guard — National Security Committee granted authority to rule on security-related cases by Legislative Assembly * Society | Lawmakers seek tighter safety rules after humanoid robot
* Dangerous driving — Four injured in three-vehicle collision on Avenida da Amizade, apparently caused by reckless driving * City History | Sands exhibition marks 100 years of
* North Express — High-speed rail project to begin this year, marking Macau’s first link to the national network * Macao Water | Water use expected to rise
* National Express — Sam Hou Fai outlines project plans that will serve as ‘catalysts for industry growth’ as he signals Macau’s role in regional development * Aging
*Hiring Barriers — Job fairs fail to ease employment woes as people with disabilities hit hardest, group says * The Script Road | Macanese anglicized after early move
* Ethnic unity — China adopts ethnic unity law to foster ‘a stronger sense of community,’ but critics fear stronger assimilation * Oscars: Who are the favorites to
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