Monthly Archives: June 2025
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Macau’s BNU seen tightening amid developer debt crisis: Bloomberg
Staff Reporter Macau banks are taking a more cautious stance as China’s deepening real estate crisis continues to weigh on mid-sized developers. Among them, Banco Nacional ... -
Audit finds DSAT failed to enforce radio taxi regulations
The Commission of Audit (CA) has slammed the Transport Bureau (DSAT) for failing to inspect and supervise the operation of Radio Taxis. According to a report ... -
Macau emerges as the top tourist destination for Chinese mainland travelers
Macau has secured the top spot for outbound travel satisfaction among Chinese tourists in 2024, ahead of Singapore, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Spain, Hong Kong, ... -
Authorities prevent over 190 fraud cases worth MOP30 million in Q1
Between January and March 2025, authorities prevented 192 fraud cases involving nearly MOP30 million, according to a response by the Office of the Secretary for Security ... -
Charles Leong repeats P1 and P2 in LSTA’s Fuji round
Macau racer Charles Leong continues to add important results and accumulate points in his campaign in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia (LSTA) Championship. After securing a ... -
Citibank Macau branch closes operations today
U.S.-based Citigroup has announced that the Citibank Macau branch will officially close today. However, it will still offer services to its Macau customers through its Hong ... -
Tourism chief highlights IP-themed displays as key to boosting consumer spending
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) teamed up in June with Pop Mart to initiate a large-scale cultural tourism project that showcased trendy IP displays in ... -
84 candidates compete for 14 al seats
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) has released the preliminary candidate list for the election, scheduled for September 14. A total of 84 ... -
Health Bureau to launch 24/7 mental health support platform by year-end
The Health Bureau will launch a 24-hour mental health support platform in the fourth quarter, aiming to expand psychological counseling and integrate services into community healthcare. ... -
Two caught smuggling over 30,000 e-cig cartridges at airport
Customs recently intercepted two mainland Chinese women attempting to smuggle a total of 31,800 electronic cigarette cartridges through the Macau International Airport. The women, aged 35 ... -
Gov’t acknowledges the importance of Hong Kong in the local market
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) held the “Experience Macau” Carnival in Hong Kong over the weekend. Themed “Vibrant Summer, Explore Macau,” the carnival featured two ... -
PJ clarifies seized substance is synthetic cannabinoid, not ‘space oil’
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have clarified that in the case of a Vietnamese non-local worker selling etomipate (“space oil”) drugs on Wednesday, the e-liquid previously thought ... -
China, US strike tentative trade deal amid lingering uncertainty
The United States and China have reached an agreement — again — to deescalate trade tensions. But details are scarce, and the latest pact leaves major ... -
Trump calls for deal on Gaza war as signs of progress emerge
U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday pleaded for progress in ceasefire talks in the war in Gaza, calling for a deal that would halt the fighting in ... -
1971 Space mission ends in tragedy
Three Russian cosmonauts have been found dead in their space capsule after it made what looked like a perfect landing in Kazakhstan. Lieutenant-Colonel Georgi Dobrovolsky, Vladislav ... -
China’s humanoid robots outshine humans in soccer excitement
China’s humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterparts While China’s men’s soccer team hasn’t generated much excitement in recent years, humanoid robot teams ... -
‘Kisses yes, Bezos No,’ protesters say, as Bezos wedding bonanza stirs controversy
Hundreds of protesters marched through Venice’s central streets on Saturday to say “No” to billionaire Jeff Bezos, his bride and their much-awaited wedding extravaganza, which reached ... -
Three killed and a dozen others hospitalized after crowd surge at eastern India Hindu festival
Three people were killed and more than a dozen hospitalized yesterday following a sudden crowd surge and stampede at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India, ... -
Labubu’s biggest threat is not Wakuku, or Lafufu
Labubu, an elf-like plush toy with pointy ears and nine serrated teeth, has become a global sensation, worn by celebrities including Rihanna and Dua Lipa. These ... -
Monday, June 30 2025 – edition no. 4748
* Taxi troubles — Audit finds DSAT failed to enforce radio taxi regulations * Experience macau | Macau ranked top outbound destination for mainland tourists * ... -
Macau ASEAN Chamber of Commerce delegation visits Thailand amid growing regional collaboration
The Macao ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce (MAICC) has embarked on a five-day business mission to Thailand, with scheduled stops in Pattaya and Bangkok. The delegation, ... -
Protesters rally in Bangkok to demand Thai prime minister’s resignation over leaked Cambodia call
BANGKOK — Thousands rallied in Thailand’s capital on Saturday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, part of the brewing political turmoil set off ... -
Closing VIP rooms signals big changes for gaming industry
The government’s strict regulation of the gambling industry, highlighted by the new Gaming Law, has led to a complete transformation of once-glorious VIP rooms and satellite ... -
Macau’s internet usage rate surpasses global average
According to a Macao Association for Internet Research survey, Macau’s internet penetration rate has remained at 93% for residents aged six to 84, significantly higher than ... -
Authorities renew concerns over teenage use of new drugs
Following on Hong Kong’s concerning trend of younger drug users, local police reported discovering two individuals aged 16 to 18 involved in drug-related cases. In the ... -
Tai: Digital economy drives diversification
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, has said that the digital economy is a critical engine for Macau’s economic diversification. Tai noted this during ... -
Galaxy announces closing of ‘Terrazza’ and Macallan Bar
Galaxy Macau has announced through its official social media channels the closing of its Italian restaurant “Terrazza” and the “Macallan Whisky Bar & Lounge.” For the ... -
US bipartisan bill aims to block Chinese AI from federal agencies
Legislation introduced yesterday [Macau time] in Congress would block Chinese artificial intelligence systems from federal agencies as a bipartisan group of lawmakers pledged to ensure that ... -
Sports betting concession extended for one year
The government has extended the sports betting concession of Macau Slot Co Ltd, the city’s sole operator in this sector, until June 5, 2026. The renewal, ... -
DSEDJ to launch teaching materials on China’s victory over fascism
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) will introduce supplementary teaching materials for primary and secondary students in September, focusing on China’s victory over Japanese aggression ... -
Macau passport holders can now enter New Zealand via eGate
Macau passport holders aged 10 and older can now use self-service immigration clearance when entering or exiting New Zealand. According to a press release from the ... -
Gov’t receives 1,500 applications from SMEs for digitalization support
The government has allocated an additional budget of MOP 650 million to the “Macau Industrial and Commercial Development Fund (FDIC),” primarily for the “Small- and Medium-sized ... -
‘New Hope’ and UMG surprise with unexpected candidates list
The nomination committees for the lists of the “New Hope” (Nova Esperança) and Macau-Guangdong Union (UMG) were finally delivered to the Electoral Affairs Commission for the ... -
House of Dancing Water – Melco develops local talent for Macau’s diversification
On May 7, Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s “House of Dancing Water” made its highly anticipated return to Macau’s City of Dreams with its brand-new chapter. Marking ... -
Shenzhen: Keeping Pace with the AI Revolution
Special report For years, siblings Fang Zhiyin and Fang Jingmin worked tirelessly to keep their family jewelry company alive in an industry facing increasing pressure from ...
