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Mok Sou Tou appointed as DSAT deputy director
The Office of the Secretary for Transport and Public Works has appointed Mok Sou Tou as deputy director of the Transport Bureau (DSAT) on a one-year ...Foreign reserves edge down in March
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) said the SAR’s foreign exchange reserves stood at MOP242.2 billion at end-March 2026, based on preliminary estimates. This represents a ...Bank mortgage lending falls in February
New approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both declined month-on-month in February, according to statistics released by the Monetary Authority ...UTM and Thai university sign MoU to boost academic cooperation
A delegation from Srinakharinwirot University in Thailand recently visited the Macao University of Tourism (UTM), where both institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance ...Luxury retailers eye 30–40% May Day Golden Week sales jump
A recent strengthening of the renminbi has revived mainland tourists’ appetite for luxury shopping in Macau, with high-end retailers expecting a strong boost in business during ...Singapore’s Burnt Ends returns to MGM for three-day pop-up at Grill 58
MGM is continuing its “Gastronomic Journey with Star Chefs” series by welcoming back Chef Dave Pynt, chef-owner of Singapore’s acclaimed Burnt Ends, for a three-day pop-up ...MUST GROW 2026 graduation exhibition opens
The “MUST GROW 2026 Graduation Exhibition”, organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Arts of the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), opened yesterday at ...Vietnam’s new leader meets Xi on his first overseas trip
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on Beijing and Hanoi to prioritize advancing infrastructure connectivity and strengthen their collaborations in emerging fields like artificial intelligence ...Hockey coach admits using a false Covid-19 vaccine certificate to enter China for Olympics
Swiss ice hockey coach Patrick Fischer has admitted he used a certificate falsely claiming he’d been vaccinated against COVID-19 to get around China’s travel restrictions for ...1964 ‘Great Train Robbers’ get 300 years
Some of the longest sentences in British criminal history have been imposed on men involved in the so-called “Great Train Robbery”. Sentences totalling 307 years were ...Why many people are turning to AI for health advice: poll
When Tiffany Davis has a question about a symptom from the weight-loss injections she’s taking, she doesn’t call her doctor. She pulls out her phone and ...Shot-stopping Safonov stands tall as PSG’s new No. 1 after Donnarumma’s departure
Liverpool 0, PSG 2 (0-4) Different goalkeeper, same result. When Paris Saint-Germain eliminated Liverpool from the Champions League for the second straight season yesterday [Macau time], ...Australia’s richest person must share part of her mining fortunes, court rules
Australia’s richest woman, Gina Rinehart, has been ordered by a court to share part of her vast mining wealth after a years-long legal battle over one ...A small but growing movement wants you to put down your phone
More than a dozen millennials gathered in a brownstone apartment in Brooklyn and placed their phones in a metal colander before two hours of reading, drawing ...Thursday, April 16, 2026 – edition no. 4931
* Stable economy — Q1 growth remains supported by tourism, gaming and banking, but weak domestic demand and subdued asset markets continue to drag confidence * ...Local youngster lost MOP13,000 in online gambling scam
A local youngster has reportedly lost about MOP13,000 while attempting to play on an “Online Baccarat” platform, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said. According to the PJ ...Macau-Hengqin Art Fair draws 46,000 visitors
This year’s Macau-Hengqin Art Fair drew more than 46,000 visitors over four days, organizers said, as the event wrapped up on Sunday at the Hengqin Culture ...Xi and Sánchez say China and Spain should help safeguard multilateralism
The leaders of China and Spain yesterday pledged to strengthen their relations and work to safeguard multilateralism at a time when the world is being impacted ...CTT wins top intaglio award at global stamp competition
The Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) has received international recognition after winning first place in the “Best Intaglio Stamp” category at the World’s Best Stamps ...Showers expected later this week as trough approaches
Macau will see increased showers and cloud cover later this week as a low-pressure trough moves toward the South China coast, according to the Meteorological and ...AMCM warns public over fake AIA websites and phishing scams
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) has reminded the public to remain vigilant against fake websites and phishing messages impersonating AIA International Limited. In response to ...DSPA studies EV battery recycling as retirement volumes rise
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) said it is conducting studies on solid waste management, including measures for recycling and handling retired electric vehicle batteries, as usage ...Poly MGM Museum advances silk road cultural exchange with new partnerships
The Poly MGM Museum held its 2026 Silk Roads cultural exchange program on April 11, bringing together more than 500 museum professionals and cultural officials from ...Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 to be held at Wynn properties on Jul. 28
Asia’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will return to Macau for its 2026 awards ceremony, taking place at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace. The event, ...Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan pleads guilty to a set of charges including fraud
The founder of the debt-ridden real estate developer China Evergrande pleaded guilty to a series of charges, including illegal absorption of public deposits, fraud and corporate ...2000 White farmer shot dead in Zimbabwe
A white farmer in Zimbabwe has been shot dead by squatters occupying his land. David Stevens was taken from his property 75 miles (120 kilometres) east ...US forces to join combat drills in Philippines to show commitment to Asia while fighting Iran
More than 17,000 American and Filipino military personnel will participate in one of their largest annual combat exercises in the Philippines that underscore the United States’ ...How to use money market funds in your portfolio
Money market funds are mutual funds that invest in high-quality, short-term debt instruments, including U.S. Treasury bills and commercial paper. Their goal is to maintain a ...Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – edition no. 4930
* Betting on risk — Counseling data shows rising gambling dangers among young adults, with hidden addiction trends and digital exposure driving concern * Crime | ...Guangzhou leads nation in Macau, Hong Kong talent visa applications
Guangzhou has ranked first nationwide in the cumulative handling of Macau and Hong Kong talent endorsement applications, according to the region’s public security authorities Since the ...Customs intercepted 19 attempts to smuggle silver and cigars
The Customs Service (SA) has intercepted 19 attempts to smuggle silver and cigars across the border over the last week. A total of 56 kilograms of ...Gov’t braces for typhoon season as hazardous building is demolished
With the rainy season and peak typhoon period now upon Macau, the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) has demolished a run-down building on Rua da ...Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is in China again this week, his fourth trip in as many years to the world’s number two economy as Spain ...Gaming sector STR filings rise 11.9% in Q1
The gaming sector filed 997 suspicious transaction reports (STRs) in the first quarter of this year, up 11.9% from 891 in the same period last year, ...Tobacco control consultation draws 2,569 submissions
The Health Bureau (SSM) received a total of 2,569 submissions during a public consultation on proposed amendments to Law No. 5/2011, the Tobacco Prevention and Control ...
