Monthly Archives: April 2026
Macau eyes free transfers from Guangzhou airport to lure international tourists
Macau is exploring a new incentive to attract international visitors: covering transport costs for those flying into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and traveling on to the ...Gov’t reports strong Q1 surge as arrivals surpass 10 million
Macau’s inbound tourism is seeing “steady and positive growth” in 2026, Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip said Friday, announcing that first-quarter visitor ...Maisy Ho, daughter of late tycoon Stanley Ho, dies at 59
Maisy Ho, executive director of Shun Tak Holdings and daughter of casino magnate Stanley Ho, has died at the age of 59. Her family confirmed that ...Over 58,000 residents collect vouchers in spending drive
Over 58,000 residents have collected discounts at more than 100 designated locations across the city, as Macau rolls out a new 10-week government-backed consumption drive aimed ...China car exports surge as expectations grow for EV pivot on Iran war energy shock
China’s exports of passenger cars accelerated in March, an industry association said Friday, as Chinese automakers stepped up their push to grow overseas markets. Passenger car exports ...Studio City launches Thailand-themed buffet at Spotlight restaurant
Studio City Macau has launched a new themed dining experience, “The World on A Plate – The Taste of Thailand Buffet,” at its Spotlight restaurant, running ...MGM China donates MOP300,000 to Holy House of Mercy’s Welfare Shop
MGM China has reaffirmed its commitment to community welfare by donating to the Macau Holy House of Mercy’s Welfare Shop for the 14th consecutive year, supporting ...Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump’s trip to China
With a fragile ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran holding for now, China is calculating its role in helping find a durable endgame to the war in the ...North Korean leader Kim backs China’s push for ‘multipolar world’ in talks with foreign minister
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un voiced support for China’s push to build a “multipolar world” and called for deeper ties between the traditional allies during a meeting ...Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they’ll survive rising fuel prices
For a factory worker in Haiti, the war in distant Iran means he now has to walk two hours to work and the same distance home ...Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says
The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial ...US and Iran end ceasefire talks and Vance heads home without an agreement
The United States and Iran ended face-to-face talks yesterday without an agreement to end the war, leaving a fragile two-week ceasefire in doubt. U.S. officials said ...1975 Beirut street battle leaves 17 dead
At least 17 people have been killed and 30 wounded in an ambush by right-wing Lebanese forces on a bus carrying Palestinians in Beirut. Reports are ...‘ITTF World Cup Macao Presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group’ Concludes Its Third Year of Success
Sanctioned by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), organized by the Sports Bureau of the Macau SAR Government, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and World Table Tennis ...Carlos Ulberg ready to make his mark in light heavyweight division against Jiří Procházka
Carlos Ulberg’s whole purpose of making the switch from kickboxing to mixed martial arts and joining UFC was to punctuate his presence in combat sports as one of ...The myrrh tree that’s key to luxury perfumes and African incomes is threatened by drought
The critical note in some of the world’s most well-known perfumes is myrrh, a tree resin from the Horn of Africa that is under pressure from ...A 9-year-old was found locked in a van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk
A 9-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father’s utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. The child ...The deafening silence
In a city that prides itself on increased efficiency, well-established order, and stability, one would expect clarity in public officials’ communication. However, in Macau, a disturbing ...Monday, April 13, 2026 – edition no. 4928
* Hola Asia — Spain courts Asian tourists, including those from Macau and mainland China, with expanded flights and cultural push * Labor | Gov’t to ...One Account and Business & Associations Platform to undergo an AI upgrade
The government has drafted a plan to build an integrated smart government service platform to support the long-term development of smart cities. The platform is expected ...Second phase of waste landfill construction expected to begin in Q3
The second phase of the Construction Waste Landfill Filling (Soft Soil Foundation) and Embankment Construction Project (South Area) will commence in the third quarter (Q3) of ...Fabulous Spring with Asian Inspirations
Galaxy Macau is known to have prestigious restaurants and has one of the most happening F&B scene in town, especially with it comes to Asian cuisine. This ...Airport sees 15% passenger surge in Q1
The Macau International Airport (MIA) handled 2.1 million passengers in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up 15% from 1.83 million a year earlier, while aircraft ...MUST inaugurates Sino-Luso joint laboratory for Optoelectronics
The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) inaugurated its Sino-Luso joint laboratory for Optoelectronics yesterday. The event at the MUST Campus in Taipa also featured ...Philippines opens key coast guard base in disputed waters
Chinese officials did not immediately react to the Philippines’ opening of its coast guard district command on Thitu Island, which has been occupied by Filipino forces ...IAS aids victims of the Rua de São Paulo fire
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) dispatched social workers on Wednesday night to provide care and support for residents affected by a warehouse fire on Rua de ...Forum on silver economy and wellness tourism held today
The 2026 High-Level Forum on Greater Bay Area (GBA) Tourism Development will take place today from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the 14th Macao International ...Arbitration Center handled 116 cases related to water leakage
The Legal Affairs Bureau (DSAJ) stated that from its inception in September 2023 through the end of 2025, the arbitration center has handled 116 cases of ...New platform debuts with military history exhibit
With the opening of the Exhibition on the Military History of the Macao Garrison of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), a new platform for patriotic education ...UM’s career and internship fair in Hengqin offered more than 230 tech jobs
More than 230 internship and job opportunities focusing on technology and engineering sectors were offered at the University of Macau’s (UM) ‘2026 UM FST GBA T&E ...Son Lei Building leads the way as Iao Hon’s first and only applicant
The government is moving forward with the redevelopment of the seven-building complex in Iao Hon. While the plan has been on the table for 20 years, ...MOP400M consumer rewards program rolls out today
To spur weekend shopping and support local businesses, the Macau government and Macao Chamber of Commerce kick off the “Grand Prize for Consumption in Community Zones ...National Security Education Exhibition to open with student insights
The month-long National Security Education Exhibition will open on Wednesday (April 15) at the Complex of the Commerce and Trade Co-operation Platform for China and Portuguese-speaking ...Portuguese speaker praises Macau’s ‘One Country, Two Systems’ success
Portuguese Parliament Speaker Jose Pedro Aguiar-Branco praised Macau’s successful implementation of “One Country, Two Systems” during a meeting in Beijing with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, ...Amizade Square to get marine-themed makeover in July
The Amizade Square (Praça da Amizade) in Central Macau will be transformed into a photo spot featuring marine elements this July, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) ...
