Daily Archives: June 4, 2025
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Macau joins regional crackdown on scams, arrests suspects in Alipay fraud cases
A month-long cross-border operation led by law enforcement in seven Asian jurisdictions has resulted in the arrest of 1,858 people and the dismantling of multiple transnational ... -
Gov’t lowers GGR estimate to MOP228 billion for 2025
The government has revised the general integrated budget revenue for this year to MOP116.5 billion, with total expenditure set at MOP116.2 billion, lowering the estimated gross ... -
Cash handouts considered essential livelihood policy, says Cheong
Addressing recent concerns about the potential cancellation or reorganization of cash handouts, the Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, stated yesterday that the government will ... -
Application for MOP18,000 childcare allowance opens July 16
Parents can apply for a new annual child-raising allowance of MOP18,000 for each toddler with a permanent Macau ID card starting July 16, with total estimated ... -
Group optimistic on China’s visa-free policy extension for European countries
The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) president, Frank Oostdam, said the European umbrella organization for travel agents and tour operators is optimistic about ... -
China-US cargo routes bustle again
Container ships departing from China for the United States are once again experiencing a surge in demand, with space fully booked and orders lining up through ... -
Applications open for digital support services for SMEs
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau, through the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM), launched the first phase of its 2025 SME Digitalization Support Service ... -
IAM Unveils Animal Protection Events for June
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is launching a series of animal protection events this June. In partnership with local NGOs, the IAM aims to promote responsible ... -
TurboJET launches MOP20 companion fare
TurboJET is offering a special companion fare for Macau residents, allowing travelers to purchase a round-trip ticket for a companion for just MOP20 when booking online ... -
Gov’t moves forward with advertising law amendments
The government is drafting amendments to the advertising bill, the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) said in a reply to lawmaker Ho Ion Sang’s enquiry. ... -
Three fall victims to impersonation scams, lose over MOP220,000
Police have received three reports of phone scams involving suspects posing as mainland law enforcement. Two local youths and one mainland woman lost a total of ... -
LRT sees slight dip in May ridership
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) recorded an average daily ridership of 24,700 in May, down by 1,200 compared to the previous month, the LRT company announced. ... -
SSM reports drop in smoking rates, plans tougher tobacco measures
Deputy director of the Health Bureau (SSM), Cheang Seng Ip, reaffirmed the government’s strong anti-smoking stance on World No Tobacco Day. Last week, a multi-agency meeting ... -
ECTAA summit aims to strengthen ties, attract more Europeans
Taking place in Macau from June 2 to June 5, the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) annual summit is gathering European tourism trade ... -
Robert Goldstein expresses disappointment over operator’s performance
Robert Goldstein, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands (LVS), expressed disappointment over the current performance of Sands China and the Macau gaming market during the ... -
Analysts: Gaming sector shows first genuine growth since Covid-19
Following the release of May’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) results, which hit a post-pandemic high of MOP 21.19 billion with a strong May Day Golden Week ... -
Portuguese contemporary art celebrated at Artyzen Grand Lapa
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau and Amagao Gallery have launched the “Portuguese Art • Creativity Dialogues” exhibition, featuring more than 50 contemporary works by 24 Portuguese artists. ... -
Sands China hosts reverse business matching for smart tourism innovation
Sands China Ltd., in collaboration with the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) and the Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT), recently held the first “Macao ... -
Chinese Harvard grad denies nepotism allegations
Chinese Harvard graduate Jiang Yurong has denied allegations that she was admitted to the prestigious university through family connections, after her commencement speech went viral and ... -
Ukraine’s drone attack on planes was a serious blow to Kremlin’s strategic arsenal
A surprise Ukrainian drone attack that targeted several Russian air bases hosting nuclear-capable strategic bombers was unprecedented in its scope and sophistication and for the first ... -
1991 UK army spending to be cut
Britain is to reduce the amount it spends on the army by more than a quarter over the next five years, Defence Secretary Tom King has ... -
World champion Glenn Maxwell retires from one-day international cricket
It’s a Big Showstopper. Two-time World Cup champion Glenn Maxwell has retired from one-day international cricket in a bid to play a role in Australia’s push ... -
Greek finals suspended after rivalry turns ugly again
The Greek basketball league finals between Panathinaikos and Olympiakos were suspended by the government on Monday following on-court scuffles involving rival security teams. The best-of-five series ... -
Marta back for Brazil after retirement
Marta was given the captain’s armband by Brazil for her first start for her country since last year’s Paris Olympics in a 2-1 win over Japan ... -
Resource-rich Mongolia faces political uncertainty after PM resigns
Resource-rich Mongolia is facing political uncertainty following the resignation early yesterday of its prime minister in the wake of protests over endemic corruption in the landlocked ... -
How a new planetarium show helped scientists unlock a cosmic secret
Scientists have unlocked one of the solar system’s many secrets from an unexpected source: a planetarium show opening to the public on Monday. At the American Museum of Natural ... -
New World’s bond coupon delay raises three questions
In the bond world, not calling a perpetual is bad. But not repaying coupon? That’s way worse. Hong Kong-based New World Development Co.’s decision to defer ... -
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 – edition no. 4730
* Major crackdown on scams — Over 1,800 people arrested in crackdown on Asia based scam operations in a joint police effort from Macau, HK and ...
