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1998 Northern Ireland peace deal reached
The Northern Ireland peace talks have ended with an historic agreement. The accord – dubbed the Good Friday Agreement – was reached after nearly two years ...Oil prices rise to $100 as stocks slow on doubts about the US-Iran ceasefire
Oil prices climbed back toward $100 per barrel yesterday, while stock markets worldwide slow following their big gains from the day before. The S&P 500 was nearly ...Friday, April 10, 2026 – edition no. 4927
* One AI Account — The Macao One Account and Business & Associations Platform will undergo a significant AI-based upgrade to boost efficiency * Public Works ...Police complaints jump 20% in 2025
A 20% rise in complaints against police in 2025 reflects the surge in visitor numbers, not a decline in service quality, city authorities said. The Security ...US, Israel and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire but attacks resume
Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire, an 11th hour deal that allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to pull back from his ...Macau achieves robotic surgery breakthrough
Medical professionals conducted the city’s first robotic pancreatic surgery this month, successfully removing a rare insulinoma tumor while preserving the patient’s spleen. Academician Zhao Yuping’s team, ...Kindergarten admission list released for new academic year
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) released the list of students admitted to kindergarten under the central registration system for first-time preschool enrollment yesterday. It ...14 taxi driver licenses revoked amid 1,224 complaints
Macau’s taxi fleet stood at 1,458 vehicles at the end of last year, according to the Transport Bureau (DSAT). Conventional black cabs accounted for 1,258 vehicles, ...April’s Hottest Dining Spot: Chef Dave Pynt Returns for Grill 58 Takeover
One of April’s most anticipated culinary moments in Macau is set to unfold at Grill 58, MGM COTAI, as acclaimed Australian Chef Dave Pynt returns for ...Macau braces for May Day visitor surge
Macau is set to see up to 170,000 visitors per day during the May Day holidays, driven by strong post-Qingming travel demand, Andy Wu, president of ...Banks post 14.3% profit growth in first two months
Macau banks’ profits rose 14.3% year-on-year to MOP2.714 billion in January–February, driven by higher net interest income, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao. Net interest ...Poly MGM Museum launches new phase of ‘Silk Roads Beyond Borders’ exhibition
The Poly MGM Museum will unveil a new phase of its “Silk Roads Beyond Border” exhibition on April 11, marking the Asia debut of selected Venetian ...Spotlight to launch ‘The World on a Plate’ series with Thai buffet
From April 10 to May 8, Studio City’s Spotlight will present the first installment of its “The World on a Plate” series with “The Taste of ...China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to explore a ‘comprehensive solution’
China’s government said Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed not to escalate their conflict and to “explore a comprehensive solution” after several weeks of cross-border fighting between ...Decorated veteran remains behind bars on Afghan war crime charges
Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, did not apply for bail when the war crime murder charges against him were listed in a Sydney court ...1999 President of Niger ‘killed in ambush’
The president of Niger, Ibrahim Bare Mainassara, has been shot dead in an apparent coup attempt. However, his death has been described as a “tragic accident” ...Markets surge worldwide as oil plunges toward $90 following ceasefire between US, Israel and Iran
Stock markets are surging worldwide, and oil prices are plunging back toward $90 per barrel after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to force ...Thursday, April 9, 2026 – edition no. 4926
* Spending big, seeing less? — MOP14 billion poured into public works as PIDDA execution hits 95%, but real progress remains hard to verify * Holiday ...Tap Seac Craft Market offers creative workshops in April–May
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), the Tap Seac Craft Market will be held at Tap Seac Square from April 23–26 and April 30–May 3. ...Citywide clean-up campaign underway
A month-long citywide clean-up campaign is underway, featuring mobile themed photo exhibitions in multiple neighborhoods to educate residents on mosquito and rodent control. The exhibitions are ...DSAMA ship simulator event returns for reading week
The Marine and Water Bureau’s “Maritime Book Exploration and Ship Simulator Driving Experience” – which drew over 400 participants in its inaugural edition – is set ...Macau eyes full recovery in international visitors
Lawmakers’ questions on attracting international tourists were addressed by Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai Kin Ip, who said preliminary figures show over 750,000 international ...Broad money supply rises in February
According to the Monetary Authority of Macao, broad money supply (M2) rose 0.5% in February to MOP863.6 billion, driven by a 7.4% increase in M1. Resident deposits ...Sun, Wang lead China into knockouts at ITTF World Cup
=Xinhua The round of 16 is set at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Men’s and Women’s World Cup, with eight Chinese players advancing. In men’s ...In search of the soul of the Greater Bay Area
Travelog Editor’s note: Kristian Odebjer wrote a comprehensive travel chronicle as a diary across the Greater Bay Area, published in the AmCham e-Magazine (Jan/Feb 2026). The ...2000 Asylum voucher scheme enforced
Asylum seekers in the UK will now receive vouchers to buy food and clothes, under controversial plans which have come into effect despite months of criticism. ...‘Two Prosecutors’ is a perfect nightmare of state corruption
Sergei Loznitsa’s “Two Prosecutors” is a nightmare of government corruption so perfectly composed that, by the time it reaches its chilling conclusion, you feel nearly as ...Charlie Puth shows off his bag of musical tricks
There have been some changes in Charlie Puth’s life recently. He got married. He’s a dad. And in the musical shoutout heard ‘round the world, Taylor ...Teens and young adults are driving demand for online abortion pills
Teens in the U.S. are obtaining medication abortion pills through telehealth, and young people age 18 to 24 are ordering medication abortion at much higher rates ...Friday, April 3, 2026 – edition no. 4925
* Mastering Integration — Urban Master Plan report shows progress in high-quality development and puts focus on national integration * Economy | Gov’t strives to shake ...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 ...
