War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy

Dhaka, Bangladesh The war with Iran is doing collateral damage to the world economy. The conflict is driving up energy and fertilizer prices; threatening

1977 Roman Polanski charged with rape

Film director Roman Polanski has been charged with raping a 13-year-old girl at the home of Hollywood star Jack Nicholson. The 43-year-old, who is out on

Macau Bats show up well in Hong Kong

The Macau Bats entered five teams for the annual Valley Fort rugby festival held at King’s Park in Hong Kong last Sunday. It provided another

Japan rolls on as Taiwan and the Philippines reach the quarterfinals

Japan’s Hana Takahashi and Japan’s Riko Ueki embrace as they leave the field following the match with Vietnam in Perth Japan kept its perfect defensive

China’s exports surge in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with the US

China’s exports jumped nearly 22% in the first two months of the year from a year earlier, powered by a surge in shipments of computer

Transport: Beijing announces resumption of passenger trains to North Korea after COVID

China said yesterday it will be resuming passenger trains to North Korea after service was halted during COVID. Trains will run between Beijing and Pyongyang, four times

Iran war is giving markets a Covid-like shock

Shuli Ren, Bloomberg As the Iran war drives oil prices towards $120 a barrel, a reckoning is finally coming for a reckless president and equally complacent financial

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 – edition no. 4908

* Solid play — Macau casinos off to a ‘solid start’ this month despite cost pressures, analysts say * Environment | Air quality fluctuations attributed to weather, not

Associations call for transparency as fuel prices rise amid Middle East tensions

A mid rising tensions in the Middle East, international crude oil prices have surged, prompting residents and local associations to call on the Macau government

Gov’t aims to facilitate duty payments for importers of liquor, tobacco products

The government is aiming to amend the current regulation on the consumption duty paid by importers of liquor and tobacco products. On the line

Businesses support outdoor smoking ban, e-cigarette crackdown

Local representatives from the business and tourism sectors voiced broad support Sunday for expanding outdoor smoking bans and prohibiting e-cigarette possession during the first public consultation

DSEDJ flags need for careful review on relaxing overseas student admission

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) said that careful review is needed before relaxing overseas student enrollment rules for non-tertiary school. In a

Lawmaker calls on Beijing to introduce talent card for ‘global’ insight

Ho Ion Sang A legislator has proposed to the central government the introduction of a “Macau Talent Card” to attract international talent and nurture domestic expertise, aimed at

MOP20 billion fund to back only nationally aligned industries

The local government will establish a MOP 20 billion government-led fund by 2026 to drive industrial diversification, focusing exclusively on sectors aligned with national strategies and

Macau opens tech competition to Spain for Portuguese- and Brazilian-focused startups

The government recently announced that its sixth innovation and entrepreneurship competition will accept applications from Spanish startups. The event was previously limited to technology companies based

14,000 beneficiaries urged to complete proof-of-life process

The Social Security Fund (FSS) urged about 14,000 of its 177,000 pension and disability beneficiaries to complete their 2026 annual certificate of life immediately, warning payments will be

SAFP website launches ‘Reform Together’ section

The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) launched the “Reform Together” section on its website to enhance transparency and public engagement in administrative reforms. The platform shares updates

Iao Hon sees two new Diagonal pedestrian crossings

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced two all-directional pedestrian crossings in Iao Hon due to high pedestrian and vehicle flow. Installed on Avenida da Longevidade near the Macau Slot

Man loses MOP250,000 in suspected online romance scam

A local middle-aged man reported losing approximately MOP250,000 after allegedly falling victim to an online romance scam, authorities said. According to the Judiciary Police yesterday, the victim met

Gov’t aims to boost ZAPE district with hotel offers, rewards, and influencer campaigns

The director of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT), Yau Yun Wah, recently replied to a written inquiry stating that the government plans to

World shares tumble as Iran war pushes crude prices over USD110 a barrel 

People walk in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm yesterday World shares tumbled yesterday, with Japan’s benchmark

What China’s latest economic plans say about its tech ambitions and rivalry with the US

Two major economic plans unveiled at the annual meeting of China’s legislature outline top priorities that have different ramifications for the global economy. In the

Digital preservation brings Altay’s history alive: experts

Grassroots heritage conservationist Zoya Baqit (rear center) provides on-site explanations at a stone relics site in Altay cityn Cultural heritage specialists in northwest China are

Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei successor as oil prices soar

This image taken from video from state TV shows Mojtaba Khamenei Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of the country’s late supreme leader, the Islamic

1990 Observer ‘spy’ sentenced to die

A court in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, has imposed the death sentence on The Observer journalist Farzad Bazoft. He has been convicted of spying for Israel

France player Jégou cited for alleged eye gouging during Six Nations

Scotland’s Rory Darge is tackled by France’s Oscar Jegou, on the ground France flanker Oscar Jégou has been cited for alleged eye gouging during his team’s

Mourinho sent off, says he was targeted with ‘traitor’ slur

Benfica 2, FC Porto 2 Jose Mourinho claimed a rival coach “called me a traitor 50 times” after being sent off in the final

China beats North Korea to take top spot in Group B at Women’s Asian Cup

China’s Wang Shuang, left, reacts after scoring her team’s second goal China 2, N.Korea 1 Defending champion China edged North Korea 2-1 in a

US and Iran spar over status of Iranian warship sunk by a submarine

Sri Lankan Navy sailors rescue Iranian sailors from IRIS Dena warship after their ship sank outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, near Galle The United States

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy, scientists explain how

“Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day and

High technology, low carbon and security in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan

Jorge Costa Oliveira These days, Beijing is hosting the “Two Sessions” (the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference), where the most important event

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – edition no. 4907

* Crude Shock — World shares tumble as oil surges past USD110, while local associations call for fuel-price transparency * Diversification | MOP20 billion fund to back only

SSM proposes tougher tobacco controls and e-cigarette bans

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced on Friday five key proposals to strengthen the Smoking Prevention and Control Law, including banning possession of e-cigarettes in public places and

Plans target attracting investment to introduce specialty shops in six historic districts

The General Union of Neighbourhood Associations of Macau (UGAMM) is currently spearheading the revitalization of the city’s six major old quarters through the establishment of

Portuguese author depicts experience of local transport in Macau and Lisbon

Vera Borges (left) and Ana Paula Barros The book “Crónicas da Carris e da Mesquita ao Nam Van” by author Ana Paula Barros depicts a connection

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