Monthly Archives: May 2026
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Flowers, tributes left at scene after boy, 10, killed in crosswalk crash
A 10-year-old student was struck and killed by a car that allegedly failed to yield while the student was crossing a crosswalk near the police ... -
CCAC uncovers attendance records fraud at public school
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has uncovered a case involving alleged falsification of attendance records by three teachers and an information technology (IT) worker at a ... -
A Father’s Day Feast to Remember
This Father’s Day, Nina Hospitality in Hong Kong invites families to celebrate the remarkable men in their lives with a series of flavourful dining experiences. From ... -
MasterChef Asia returns, chooses Macau as filming location
The competitive cooking series MasterChef Asia is returning after a 10-year hiatus, with Macau being selected as the host destination for its upcoming ten-episode season. Production ... -
Macau home prices edge down, rents flat
Macau’s residential property market is seeing slight price adjustments and stable rents, though some industry insiders expect rents to remain flat for the foreseeable future. An ... -
Japan woos Philippine leader during state visit with arms sales
Japan and the Philippines yesterday agreed to strengthen their defense cooperation by accelerating talks on Japanese weapons sales and intelligence sharing at a time of fears ... -
Police report two rape cases in two consecutive days
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced that it had received reports of two rape cases in Macau on two consecutive days. The latest case was disclosed on ... -
Police inspected over 500 random people in 13 days, found irregularities in over 11%
The Unitary Police Service (SPU) announced that a joint police force operation, held between May 12 and May 24, has resulted in 59 people being charged ... -
Macau to host conference on digital currency, cross-border innovation
The Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) will host a high-level conference on Monday (June 1) on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and cross-border innovation between China ... -
Air conditioner fire injures two, evacuates 110
A residential fire in Taipa on Wednesday evening, caused by an air conditioner, injured two women and prompted the evacuation of about 110 residents. The blaze ... -
Taipa Ferry heliport is ready to operate
The Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) has announced that the Taipa Ferry Terminal heliport is ready to operate, following the completion of renovations. The announcement was made ... -
IAM to streamline ‘new’ eight core functions from Monday
The reorganization of the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will take effect on Monday (June 1). At that time, the bureau will focus exclusively on eight core ... -
GEG joins Dragon Boat Races for the 21st consecutive year
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has once again organized competing teams in support of the Macao International Dragon Boat Races. This is the 21st consecutive year that ... -
Shaoguan: Where Chan Buddhism, Song Dynasty poets, and third-wave coffee converge
Travelog Nestled in northern Guangdong, Shaoguan has long been the region’s rugged northern gateway, a strategic pass controlling trade and troop movements since the Han Dynasty. ... -
Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat
A Chinese political dissident is in South Korean custody after making a perilous escape from his country in a small rubber boat, officials and his friend ... -
Temu hit with $232 million fine over unsafe toys and electronics
Temu was hit with a 200 million euro ($232 million) fine yesterday after a European Union investigation found the Chinese online retailer failed to protect consumers ... -
Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese developers look to outdo Chinese
Mechanical hands dexterous enough to thread a needle, childlike dancing robots and adult-sized ones to help with deliveries were on display yesterday as the Humanoids Summit ... -
Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned
At first glance, the hotel looks like any other on this tropical island off the Central African coast, with its palm tree-lined driveway, marble-floored foyer and ... -
Parliament repeals slavery-era Black Code, with tears in the chamber
For nearly two centuries after France abolished slavery, the colonial-era law that classified humans as property has remained quietly on its books. Yesterday, the lower house ... -
1968 Manchester Utd win European Cup
Manchester United became the first English club to win the European Cup by beating Portuguese side Benfica 4-1. Ten years after the Munich air crash, which ... -
The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making cup history
Curaçao, a Caribbean island of just 156,000 people, is making World Cup history. Small in size and population, the nation has qualified for soccer’s biggest stage ... -
Curated Cocktails
The Diageo World Class Competition makes its triumphant return to Hong Kong and Macau, honouring excellence and innovation in mixology while spotlighting the masters who define ... -
‘EI8HT’ is one of the hard rock band’s best albums yet
Shinedown’s new album is meant to surprise. The chart-topping rockers attempt something different on “EI8HT,” their aptly titled eighth studio release, out Friday. Frontman Brent Smith, ... -
Taylor Swift concert plot suspect apologizes in Austrian court ahead of verdict
A man who admitted to plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago told an Austrian court yesterday that he was ... -
Caesars Entertainment, a Las Vegas Strip icon, is sold for $6 billion
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas’ Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton’s. ... -
Friday, May 29, 2026 – edition no. 4960
* Fatal crossing — The death of a 10-year-old student struck by a car while using a crosswalk has prompted calls for change, as residents leave ... -
Regional cooperation can open doors to global growth
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has successfully integrated 15 Asia-Pacific economies into one of the world’s most dynamic industrial and supply chain networks. It is ... -
GEG Holds Blessing Ceremony for 2026 Macao International Dragon Boat Races; Organizes Team Members to Participate for 21st Consecutive Year
Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) has been actively supporting the Macau SAR Government’s initiatives in sports development by organizing and supporting large-scale sports events, and encouraging its ... -
New ICU at Macao Union Medical Center to launch next month
A new intensive care unit (ICU) capable of treating more seriously ill patients will open at the Macao Union Medical Center next month, the center announced ... -
Ella Lei calls for transfer discounts to boost land-based Guangdong-Macautransport links
Lawmaker Ella Lei urged authorities to leverage the “Light Rapid Transit (LRT) Development Strategy Study” to introduce transfer discounts linking LRT, buses, and high-speed rail as ... -
Crystal Palace phase two to launch this summer
The second phase of the “Crystal Palace” gaming area at the Hotel Lisboa property is expected to open in July or August, Daisy Ho, chairman and ... -
Portuguese Minister of Education to represent gov’t in this year’s celebration
The Portuguese Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, Fernando Alexandre, will represent the Portuguese government at this year’s ceremonies of “June 10 – Day of Portugal, ... -
FSS proposes lowering inflation threshold for pension adjustments to 2%
Authorities have announced a series of new measures for the elderly, including a proposal by the Social Security Fund (FSS) to make old-age pension adjustments more ... -
Beijing to promote drones and flying cars via new safety department
China is accelerating its ambitions in the “low-altitude economy” with the creation of a dedicated aviation safety department to oversee drones and flying cars, according to ... -
Free workshops, tours for Cultural Heritage Day
In observance of China Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will offer a series of free workshops, guided tours, and exhibitions at ...
