Daily Archives: April 2, 2026
Local fuel prices up 6.3% amid Middle East tensions
Fuel prices in Macau have climbed 6.3% in recent weeks, as Middle East tensions push global energy markets higher. According to data collected by the Times, ...Michelle Yeoh to headline cross-border comedy festival
Blending star power with local talent to position the city as a Greater Bay Area cultural hub, the third annual Macau International Comedy Festival will feature ...Home sales surge in Q1 as rents rise: Centaline
The city’s residential property market rebounded sharply in the first quarter of the year, with transactions nearly doubling year-on-year and rental prices continuing to climb, as ...Sluggish property market slows urban renewal, says Raymond Tam
With over 5,000 buildings in Macau exceeding 30 years of age and entering deterioration, legislator Wong Kit Cheng called accelerating urban renewal “a matter of urgency,” ...Casinos extend recovery with GGR surging 15% to MOP22.6b
The casino industry extended its recovery in March, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) climbing 15% year-on-year to MOP22.61 billion (USD2.80 billion), according to figures released by ...UM reports strong employment for graduates
The University of Macau (UM) reported that more than 85% of its 2024/2025 undergraduate graduates found employment or pursued further studies within three months of graduation, ...Tamagnini Barbosa market launches tender for seven food stalls
The Tamagnini Barbosa Market is inviting bids for seven first-floor food stalls as part of its 16-stall food plaza revitalization. Operators can offer specialty cuisines or ...Man faces charges for HKD7 million hotel theft
A 44-year-old mainland man has been referred to prosecutors for aggravated theft after allegedly stealing HKD7 million from a friend at a Cotai hotel. Police said ...Six suspects detained for hotel robbery
Six mainland Chinese, aged 24-44, have been sent to prosecutors for robbery, money laundering, and running a criminal group after allegedly stealing HKD260,000 from a mainland ...Gov’t unveils April cultural calendar, blending laughter, sports, heritage and books
Authorities unveiled a monthlong cultural push yesterday, merging sports and heritage through dragon boat races and martial arts demonstrations at World Heritage sites. A reading campaign ...Inclusive education student numbers rise
The number of students in Macau’s inclusive education system reached 2,870 in the 2024-25 school year, according to official data. More than 90% of these students ...Assisted reproductive services program handles 370 eligible cases
Authorities reported that from December 2024 to February this year, the Macao Union Medical Center handled 370 eligible cases under the assisted reproductive services program. Among ...Three new venues to be repurposed for community cultural and performing arts use
The government announced that three new cultural activity spaces will be added this year: a row of preserved Portuguese-style villas along Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, the ...Melco parent posts strong 2025 rebound, eyes luxury expansion in 2026
Hong Kong-listed parent company of Melco Resorts, Melco International Development Limited, announced robust annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025, marking a turnaround from ...Sands Gallery concludes participation at Art Central
Sands Gallery, presented by Sands China, concluded its participation at Art Central in Hong Kong on March 29, drawing interest from international gallery representatives, collectors, and ...Galaxy Macau showcases culinary expertise at International Food Festival
Galaxy Macau participated in the International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao from March 20–29, organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office. The resort presented a wide ...Most powerful cargo drone takes wing
The world’s most powerful cargo drone, built by China North Industries Group Corp, conducted its first flight on Tuesday in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province. ...Pakistan and Afghan Taliban resume talks in China as Beijing seeks ceasefire
Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban governments have resumed talks in China, which is mediating between the two sides to broker a durable ceasefire after more than a ...Iran hits Golf states while strikes batter Tehran ahead of Trump speech
Iran hit an oil tanker off the coast of Qatar and Kuwait’s airport on Wednesday while airstrikes battered Tehran — an unrelenting tempo hours after U.S. ...1998 Papon guilty of war crimes
Former French cabinet minister Maurice Papon has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for his part in deporting Jews from France during World War II. ...Italy’s latest cup failure labeled ‘Third apocalypse’
The first time was considered a fluke. The second was treated as a crisis. Now, with Italy failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, ...Congo’s qualification unites a troubled country and brings a rare moment of joy
Congo erupted in joy overnight after a 100th-minute goal against Jamaica sent the African country back to the World Cup for the first time in more ...Indonesia to deport Scottish crime boss wanted by Spain
A Scottish crime boss is to be deported to Spain yesterday after he was arrested on the Indonesian resort island of Bali in connection with large-scale ...Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from ‘AI slop’ videos
Advocacy groups and experts condemned YouTube for serving up low-quality artificial intelligence-generated videos to its most vulnerable audience: children. In a letter to YouTube CEO Neal ...A month into war, Iran is holding the world economy hostage
One month into their war with Iran, the United States and Israel face an opponent that behaves less like a conventional state and more like an ...Thursday, April 2, 2026 – edition no. 4924
* 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 ...
