Daily Archives: June 16, 2025
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Air India flight returns to Hong Kong due to a midair technical issue
HONG KONG (AP) — An Air India flight returned to Hong Kong today (Monday) shortly after takeoff due to a midair technical issue, days after another ... -
Restrictions added for cash handout amid rising calls, Says Sam Hou Fai
Following the Macau government’s introduction of new eligibility restrictions for its cash handout scheme, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai has underscored the importance of “sustainability, ... -
CE steps up oversight on local employment as satellite casino closures loom
As part of the government’s efforts to enhance employment security for Macau residents, a task force has been established, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai emphasizing: ... -
Ferrari wins the 24 Hours of Le Mans for third year in a row
Ferrari won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the third year running yesterday but a late surge from Porsche Penske Motorsport denied the Italian manufacturer ... -
Elderly man fatally murders wife after dinner dispute
A 74-year-old retired man stabbed his 71-year-old wife at least 16 times with a cleaver following a heated argument over dinner preparation Friday afternoon, resulting in ... -
Father’s Day Lawmakers call for expanded support for fathers
Lawmakers Leong Hong Sai and Ngan Iek Hang marked Father’s Day by extending gratitude to the city’s fathers and calling on the government to strengthen policies ... -
Graft buster nabs five suspects in bribery case allegedly linked to Mutual Help Grassroots
Macau’s graft buster has announced the first vote-buying case in this year’s Legislative Assembly (AL) election, arresting at least five individuals suspected of bribing others to ... -
ILCM charts new course with new committee
The International Ladies’ Club of Macau (ILCM) is embarking on a new chapter under the leadership of President Sophie Lei, who took the helm at the ... -
Canada Day celebration highlights culture and commerce
The Canadian community in Macau gathered on Saturday for an early celebration of Canada Day, showcasing Canadian culture, values, and business opportunities. Hosted by the Canadian ... -
MGTO carnival draws 200 influencers to boost tourism
The “Enchanting Macao” carnival kicked off on June 14 at Fisherman’s Wharf. Organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and Douyin’s Xingtu platform, the two-day ... -
Six local performing arts productions awarded IC grants
Six local performing arts productions have received grants from the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) under the 2024–2026 Performing Arts Production Program. The program provides funding of ... -
Young man reports online blackmail attempt to police
A local man was recently targeted in an online nude photo blackmail scam. On the evening of June 11, he began chatting with someone posing as ... -
IAS reports 9% drug positivity rate in pilot tests
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has reported that approximately 9% of samples collected in the second phase of its emerging drug detection pilot program tested positive ... -
Two scientists will stay in jail while accused of bringing biological material to US
Two Chinese scientists accused of smuggling or shipping biological material into the United States for use at the University of Michigan will remain in custody after ... -
China and Hong Kong authorities launch first publicly known joint operation
China’s national security authorities in Hong Kong and the city’s police launched their first publicly known joint operation, raiding the homes of six people on suspicion ... -
Taiwan adds Huawei and SMIC to export control list
Taiwan’s Commerce Ministry has added Chinese chipmakers Huawei Technologies and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) to its export control list, as trade and technology frictions between ... -
Leaders gather for summit overshadowed by Middle East crisis and Trump’s tariffs
Leaders of some of the world’s biggest economic powers arrived in the Canadian Rockies yesterday for a Group of Seven summit overshadowed by a widening war ... -
1992 Controversial Diana book published
A controversial new book about the Princess of Wales claims she attempted suicide on several occasions over the last decade, and portrays her as a deeply ... -
Change with stability
With the absence of the FIA president, who had been in Macau a few days earlier for the FIA Conference, which was also mentioned in his ... -
World’s first: Porsche 963 RSP
Porsche Motorsport’s press conference on the eve of the race start was well-attended. All the brand’s drivers were present, along with their managers, and a special ... -
Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day as nuclear talks are called off
Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day yesterday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings ... -
Hong Kong’s dollar peg is too tight
Hong Kong is on the cusp of a big, beautiful bull run. But it’s in danger of being ruined. The financial center is finally getting back ... -
Monday, June 16 2025 – edition no. 4738
* On the Job — CE vows to step up efforts to boost employment amid satellite casino closures, while introducing new restrictions on the cash handout ...
