Daily Archives: April 22, 2026
Hong Kong–Macau ferry fares to rise from Apr. 25
The prices of ferry trips between Hong Kong and Macau via the ferry operators Turbojet and Cotai Water Jet are set to increase from this Saturday ...Influenza cases rise nearly fivefold in March, authorities warn public
The Health Bureau (SSM) has urged residents to strengthen personal protective measures after a sharp rise in influenza cases, with 1,785 infections recorded in March. This ...Incense sticks found at hut fire scene in suspected arson case
A fire that destroyed a tin-roofed wooden hut in Coloane on Monday is being treated as suspected arson after burned incense sticks were discovered at the ...CE meets with Portuguese ministers and Chinese entrepreneurs
Continuing his tour in Lisbon, the Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, met on Monday (April 20) local time with two Portuguese ministers (the Ministers of ...MICE sector calls for more high-end international events
Macau’s meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) sector recorded strong growth last year, with industry representatives calling for further efforts to attract more high-quality international events ...China’s industrial economy up 6.1% in Q1
China’s industrial and IT economy surged ahead in the first quarter of 2026, with added value from industries above designated size climbing 6.1% year-on-year. Vice Minister ...Drunk driver hits woman on crosswalk
Public Security Police uncovered two drunk driving cases, arresting a local man and woman. A man in his 50s struck a mainland female pedestrian at a ...EV motorcycle stations launch scan-to-charge trial
Electric motorcycle charging stations in public parking lots launched a “scan-to-charge” pilot on Monday, requiring users to access chargers via a mobile app. China Power Macau ...Social Security Fund urges electronic payments as deadline nears
The Social Security Fund (FSS) reports that as of April 19, about 12,300 employers – roughly 49% of those required – have yet to make first-quarter ...UM hosts forum on TCM research transformation
The University of Macau (UM) recently hosted a forum on the internationalization of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) regulation and the transformation of research outcomes. The event ...Lawmaker calls for upgrades to bus app to improve accuracy and coverage
Nearly a decade after its launch, the “Bus Traveling System” mobile application still lacks full coverage of passenger occupancy data and faces accuracy issues, according to ...MGTO looks to broaden discounted bus and ferry trips for foreign tourists
More overseas tourists may soon be eligible for discounted bus and ferry trips from Hong Kong to Macau, with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) looking ...Micro-degree programs planned at Macau universities to support economic diversification
The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) and the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) plan to launch micro-degree programs in the coming academic year in fields such as ...Gov’t awards design contract for major science park project
The government has awarded the conceptual planning contract for the Macau Science and Technology Industrial Research and Development Park to the Beijing Industrial Designing & Researching ...79 suspected illegal workers intercepted in March
Public Security Police (PSP) and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) inspected 445 construction sites, private buildings, commercial premises and industrial locations in March, intercepting 79 suspected ...28 cases test positive for Influenza B
The Health Bureau (SSM) yesterday reported six clusters of influenza-like illness, involving students who developed fever and respiratory symptoms such as cough starting Apr.17. A total ...Government seeks to seize millions from jailed activist Jimmy Lai
The Hong Kong government is seeking to confiscate millions of dollars in funds and corporate shares it says are linked to crimes committed by jailed former ...Sands China Donates MOP 1 Million to Support Responsible Gaming Efforts of Five Local NGOs
21st consecutive year of donations In line with the Macao SAR government’s responsible gaming policy, Sands China Ltd. recently donated a total of MOP 1 million ...Pakistan preps Iran–US talks amid Tehran uncertainty
Pakistan pressed ahead yesterday with the groundwork for a second round of talks between Iran and the United States in Islamabad as a fragile ceasefire hung ...1971 Haitian dictator dies
Haiti’s ruler, Francois “Papa Doc” Duvalier, has died after 14 years in power. President Duvalier, who declared himself “president for life” in 1964, died at the ...Billion-dollar attack: France boasts a rich scoring depth other teams only dream of
France will have rich depth in attack at the World Cup. About a billion dollars’ worth. That’s the estimated total value of the attacking players France ...Djabi has surgery for life-threatening injuries from stabbing in Denmark
Danish soccer club Midtjylland said yesterday its 19-year-old player Alamara Djabi was stabbed and had surgery for life-threatening injuries. Djabi had two surgeries and is now ...Heavyweight contender Okolie tests positive for doping ahead of Yoka fight
Heavyweight title contender Lawrence Okolie failed a drugs test ahead of his fight scheduled Saturday against former Olympic champion Tony Yoka. The bout’s promoter Queensberry announced ...South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
South Korean police said yesterday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an ...A long-shuttered Iraq-Syria border crossing reopens for the first time in more than a decade
A key border crossing between Iraq and Syria reopened this week for the first time in more than a decade, with officials highlighting its potential for ...Sowing protection of environment in young minds
One afternoon in the garden of my Sanya apartment complex, I saw five children breaking bamboo stalks for a mock battle. I told them it was ...Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – edition no. 4935
* Ferry play — MGTO eyes expanding discounts for tourists as ferry fares rise over 10% amid fuel-driven cost pressures * Health |Influenza cases in Macau ...
