Daily Archives: April 17, 2026
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 from ...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 Macau ...Curated Haute Cuisine
Designed for connoisseurs with bespoke tastes and refined sensibilities, Wynn introduces “The Curated Table” – a new benchmark in gastronomic excellence. This exclusive series offers ...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 year, ...Sam Hou Fai kicks off EU tour to visit Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium
Starting today, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai will lead a delegation comprising government officials and business representatives on an official visit to Portugal and Spain. ...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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...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 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, and ...Group says China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official 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 of China’s estimated ...China exporters shrug off Iran war as trade engine holds firm
Chinese exporters gathering at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou are pressing ahead with global expansion despite disruptions caused by the Iran war, underscoring the resilience of ...Modi is pushing to get more women in Parliament – that could have other consequences
India’s Parliament opened debate yesterday on a landmark bill to reserve one-third of legislative seats for women, which could set off a sweeping redrawing of voting ...Star of hit series ‘The Solitary Gourmet’ hopes to share its joy of eating
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 solitary dining at a ...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 war ...Pope blasts ‘tyrants’ ravaging the planet during pastoral visit
Pope Leo XIV blasted the “handful of tyrants” who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace yesterday in the ...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
A pop star’s need for a new dress sets in motion David Lowery’s “Mother Mary,” a fitfully spellbinding chamber drama that grows more operatic with every ...Jessie Ware dives deep into disco, but the drama runs cool
The many-time Brit Award nominee Jessie Ware has cemented her status as a modern-day disco queen — from the turning point that was her fourth studio ...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 a ...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 ...The Iran war has fired up value investing. But what next?
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. Value stocks ...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 * ...
