Anton Tai removed from office, CE says a replacement is being proposed to the central gov’t

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, has been removed from his post, the State Council announced yesterday (April 16). According to a statement

Workers prioritize mental health, career growth over pay, survey finds

As workplace stress continues to surge, Macau employees are placing psychological resilience and professional development ahead of salary raises, a recent survey conducted by the

Curated Haute Cuisine 

Executive Chef Helder Sequeira   Designed for connoisseurs with bespoke tastes and refined sensibilities, Wynn introduces “The Curated Table” – a new benchmark in

Macau suppliers pivot to Southeast Asia as Middle East tensions triple shipping times

Geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East has tripled delivery times for European imports to Macau, forcing local suppliers to accelerate a shift toward Southeast Asian markets

ZAPE retail rents halve as satellite casino exit weakens demand

The retail property market in the ZAPE district has fallen further into strain following the full withdrawal of satellite casinos at the end of last

Sam Hou Fai kicks off EU tour to visit Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium

Sam Hou Fai meets with Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegroat the Government Headquarters, Sept. 10, 2025 Starting today, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai will lead

UM research shows construction workers face sleep, pain and anxiety issues

A recent University of Macau (UM) study has raised concerns over the physical and mental well-being of construction workers in Macau, finding that sleep disorders, chronic pain,

First young musician training program opens recruitment for 14 spots

The Macao Orchestra has launched its first “Macao Young Musician Training Program,” offering 14 tuition-free spots for local residents aspiring to become professional musicians. The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC)

DSAL offers over 190 job openings in April

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will host three job matching sessions on April 23-24, offering 195 vacancies in the supermarket

DSAT receives 13 bids for operation of six public car parks

Local authorities opened bids for the operation concession of six public car parks, with the Transport Bureau (DSAT) receiving 13 tenders, of which 12 were accepted and one

SSM preps for peak mosquito season

As the territory enters its peak mosquito season, the risk of individual cases or community outbreaks from Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which transmit diseases like dengue, will

DSAT moves to legalize ride-hailing as taxi study gets underway

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has commissioned professional and academic institutions to assess how many taxis Macau needs and what level of service the public should expect,

‘Experience Macau’ roadshow launches in Madrid

The “Experience Macau Roadshow in Madrid” will take to the streets of the Spanish capital from today until April 21. The event is the first large-scale

Sands China organises staff visit to 2026 National Security Education Exhibition

Sands China Ltd. organised 50 management team members to visit the 2026 National Security Education Exhibition Thursday at the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform Complex in

PM Carney witnesses CCIP launch as Canada expands Indo-Pacific trade push

Prime Minister Mark Carney witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding establishing the Canadian Chambers of the Indo-Pacific (CCIP) during a virtual ceremony held yesterday. The

The Iran war reshapes global energy – and puts GBA at the manufacturing core of the transition

ANALISYS The global energy shock triggered by the Iran war is not just reshaping markets – it is accelerating a structural shift that places China,

Group says China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church

Xishiku’s Catholic Church Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church while tightening surveillance and travel restrictions on all

China exporters shrug off Iran war as trade engine holds firm

The Canton Fair in Guangzhou (April 15 to May 5) is showcasing a record 32,000 exhibitors across the 1.55 million-square-meter venue Chinese exporters gathering at the

Modi is pushing to get more women in Parliament – that could have other consequences

Communist Party of India member Annie Raja (left) activist Padma Singh and writer Radha Kumar address a press conference after sending a petition on women’s reservation to the parliamentarians

Star of hit series ‘The Solitary Gourmet’ hopes to share its joy of eating

Yutaka Matsushige, a Japanese actor Japanese TV program “The Solitary Gourmet” quietly started in a late-night slot 14 years ago featuring a suit-clad, middle-aged man’s joy of

Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in hopes for renewed talks between US and Iran

Pakistan’s army chief is set to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran yesterday in hopes of extending the ceasefire that paused almost seven weeks of

Pope blasts ‘tyrants’ ravaging the planet during pastoral visit

Pope Leo XIV, with the Archbishop of Bamenda, Andrew Nkea Fuanya (left) leads a meeting for peaceat Saint Joseph’s Cathedral in Bamenda Pope Leo

1984 Libyan embassy shots kill policewoman

A police officer has been killed and ten people injured after shots were fired from the Libyan People’s Bureau in central London. WPC Yvonne Fletcher had

In ‘Mother Mary,’ a pop star’s costume crisis turns existential

Michaela Coel and Anne Hathaway in a scene from “Mother Mary” (A24) A pop star’s need for a new dress sets in motion David Lowery’s “Mother Mary,”

Jessie Ware dives deep into disco, but the drama runs cool

“Superbloom” by Jessie Ware (EMI) The many-time Brit Award nominee Jessie Ware has cemented her status as a modern-day disco queen — from the turning

The Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion

Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey in Mexico, wakes up every day clinging to a stuffed dog. More than a toy, this plush companion acts as

AP Exclusive: Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,’ energy agency head warns

Europe has “maybe six weeks or so” of remaining jet fuel supplies, the head of the International Energy Agency said yesterday in a wide-ranging interview, warning of

The Iran war has fired up value investing. But what next?

Shuli Ren, Bloomberg The Iran war has created a reshuffle in investing. High-flying tech companies are out while unloved old economy names are getting a second look.

Friday, April 17, 2026 – edition no. 4932

* Tai resigns — Anton Tai exits as economy chief amid mounting pressure over forecasts and gaming outlook, citing personal reasons after months of criticism * Labor |

Beijing removes economy chief Tai Kin Ip after resignation

China’s State Council has removed Secretary for Economy and Finance, Tai Kin Ip, following his resignation for personal reasons, according to an official announcement issued today.

Economy shows stable Q1 growth but weak domestic demand persists

Macau's economy recorded “continued strengthening of macroeconomic vitality” in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong performance in tourism, gaming, banking, and financial services,

New building to feature two exhibitions on 450 years of Macau’s Diocese

The new building of the Catholic Center of Macao, soon to be inaugurated, will feature two exhibitions focused on the 450 years since the establishment of the local

Sam Hou Fai stresses national security as ‘ongoing mission with no end point’

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests remains the “highest tenet of the ‘One country, two systems’” and the foundation

Macau to set up task force for Hengqin pre-clearance air cargo hub

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai chaired the fourth meeting of the leading group for the Development of the Guangdong-Macau Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, where officials agreed to

AI skills gap and leadership challenges in focus at talent development summit

Wei Wang The widening gap between artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and workforce readiness took center stage at a regional leadership summit in Macau yesterday, as industry experts

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