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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paulo Coutinho
Macau,
* What a waste — Waste volumes during CNY expected to surge to nearly 1,200 tonnes a day * Crowd control | Authorities forecast six million border crossings
* Not in Vogue — Despite its luxury offerings, Macau failed to make the World’s 50 Best Hotels list, with organizers citing its limited appeal to judges, the Times
* Dogged Crisis Weak rules fuel illegal pet imports and adoption shortage, MASDAW’s Fátima Galvão told the Times in an exclusive interview * AL|Lawmakers urge better talent development
* Unified ticket — Light rail to introduce bus transfer discounts with new gates in third quarter, responding to long-standing calls * Crime | Man arrested at airport
* Taxi Tassle — Uber’s return viewed as boost to competition, though local taxi drivers warn of risks to livelihoods and fair play * False Alarm | About
* Out of tune — Japan-linked concerts increasingly canceled in Macau amid Beijing–Tokyo diplomatic tensions * Gaming | Trading briefly halted after MGM China results slip early
*Airport targets Southeast Asia — Strategic new routes aim to boost regional connectivity * Shopping | Galeries Lafayette quietly exits after two years * Labor | Blue
* Uber’s back – on probation — Uber’s cautious return to the city raises industry concerns over legal compliance and operations * Tourism | MGTO expects 175,000 daily
* On the tracks — Urban planner Lam Iek Chit urges transparency to build trust in light rail development, in an exclusive interview with the Times * Consumers|
* Labor Matters — DSAL proposes 90-day maternity entitlement and increased annual leave as lawmakers and groups back employee benefit reforms * Survey | 45% consider changing careers
* City upgrade — Municipal authority targets urban upgrades and barrier-free facilities * GBA Views | GBA confidence steadies as firms recalibrate for a tougher global cycle
* Tobacco cases on the rise — Over 5,400 tobacco and alcohol cases reported last year * Health | SSM urges vigilance as Nipah virus cases emerge in
* It’s complicated — Wedding industry sees less ceremonial demand as budgets drop 10% * Gaming | Casino revenue holds steady in January: JP Morgan * Public
* China's military shake-up — Top general sacked from the powerful Central Military Commission * Governance | Xia Baolong urges SAR lawmakers to embed executive-led model *
* Missing Link — Gov’t lacks LRT study for Citizens’ Sports Park, while South line may run separately without a ferry station * 2025 Tourism | South Korea,
* On the e-map — Macau’s e-commerce development accelerates rapidly on a global scale, association tells the Times * Transport | DSAT adjusts road markings at Rua do
* Thin Deals — As CNY nears, supermarkets and online payment apps roll out promotions, but residents say discounts are limited and participation remains low, MDT has learned
* The Embassy — UK approves mega Chinese embassy in London despite controversy* Pier 11 | Gov’t retrieves plot of former Kwong Hing Tai fireworks factory *
* Counting Out Time — Time spent in Hengqin counts as time in Macau for residents * Employment | Report calls for labour force growth to protect local
* Pit Señor!— Macau’s Filipino community takes to the streets for Sinulog Festival, celebrating faith and sending a message of peace and unity * Cape Verde gov’t
* Salary gap — Wages fall behind cost of living, making it harder for residents to make ends meet * Finance | Banks post 43% profit surge in
* Toxic smog — Macau air quality hits historic unhealthy levels amid winter smog* Welfare | Macau appoints 48 family mediators to oversee sessions * Gaming |Casino suspicious transactions drop
* Faculty Fears — Falling birth rate raises concerns over teacher unemployment as class sizes shrink, especially in early childhood education, the Times finds * MDT Report
Wheel Deal — Lawmaker warns taxi shortages are worsening for wheelchair users and seniors amid limited accessible vehicles * Healthcare | Migrants turn to local clinic for
* IVF Lifeline — Gov’t to provide fertility treatment for 130 couples by mid-2026 as city faces sharp decline in births * Labor | Survey shows enterprises plan
* China, Japan at odds — China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, are once again at odds * Tourism | Macau secures ninth place among Taiwanese
* Parachute appointments — Lawmaker Coutinho raises concerns over ‘parachute’ appointments in public administration * Public Works | Road resurfacing draws complaints over nighttime noise * Aviation
* Baby rides — Secretary Tam says ride-hailing services are the goal, but through ‘steady steps’ * Property |Realtor flags rise in shops leased for motorbike-rental operations
* Golden Strain — Elderly population to hit 21% by 2029, raising concerns over society’s pressure on healthcare * Social Security | Study backs shift to mandatory provident
* Birth Dip — Newborn numbers hit a record low as Macau reports just 2,871 births in 2025 * Tourism 2025 | 40.06 million visitors mark all-time high
* Students and teachers agree — AI is widely embraced for learning, but fears of over-reliance remain, survey conducted in schools shows * Gaming | Morgan Stanley
* Hengqin Calling — Survey finds over 80% of local youth would consider working in Hengqin despite policy and lifestyle challenges * MDT Analysis | International visitors growing,
* Christmas Miracle — Christmas week arrivals break annual record, surpassing one million visitors * Sports | From Grand Slams to new paths, women in tennis share their
* Beyond the Bets — Sam Hou Fai urged continued efforts to diversify the economy and reduce reliance on a single industry, adding that 3,500 satellite casino staff have
* Novena Nights — Macau Filipino Catholics this year show strong dedication to ‘Simbang Gabi’ as another way of celebrating Christmas * Road Safety | Police release traffic
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