Daily Archives: June 17, 2025
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Macau ranks among world’s wealthiest by GDP per capita in 2025
Macau ranks as one of the richest regions globally in 2025, with an estimated USD76,314 (MOP616,828) in GDP per capita. It places eighth worldwide by GDP ... -
Eight groups set for legislative direction poll; ‘Mutual Help Grassroots’ excluded
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) announced yesterday that the “Mutual Help Grassroots” direct election team, led by Wong Wai Man – ... -
SJM’s satellite casino closures to have limited credit impact, says Fitch
SJM Resorts’ plan to close seven of its nine satellite casinos by the end of 2025, while potentially acquiring two others, is expected to have limited ... -
Economists see ‘stable’ trend from June to August, warn of underlying concerns
The average daily number of visitors to Macau over the past two months has remained steady at about 100,000, leading to higher local hotel occupancy rates. ... -
Women have a place in all aspects of motorsport: FIA
Women are steadily gaining ground in all aspects of motorsport – not just behind the wheel but also in engineering, officiating, and team management, according to ... -
MPay launches ride-hailing service
MPay recently integrated the Amap Ride-Hailing service (Gaode) into its platform, enabling residents of Macau and the Chinese mainland to hail and pay for taxis through ... -
MGTO optimistic about visitor numbers over summer holidays
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is optimistic regarding the number of visitors that Macau can receive over the summer holidays. Without providing a concrete prediction, ... -
Police warn of surge in Alipay and phone scams
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have reported a rise in online and phone scams, with at least 23 cases involving fake Alipay and Taobao customer service agents ... -
Zhuhai border crossings set new record, top 100 million
The Zhuhai General Frontier Inspection Station has confirmed that the total number of inbound and outbound travelers at checkpoints connecting to Macau and Hong Kong surpassed ... -
FIA to continue meeting in Macau through 2027
Galaxy Macau has signed a three-year strategic partnership with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) to host the organization’s annual assembly in Macau through 2027, following ... -
Macau to exempt citizens of Gulf nations from visa requirements
Citizens of five Middle Eastern countries will be exempt from visa requirements to enter Macau starting from mid-July.The news was announced in an order from the ... -
UM achieves top 0.1% global ranking in three fields
The University of Macau (UM) is now ranked in the top 0.1% worldwide in engineering, computer science, and pharmacology & toxicology, up from the previous top ... -
DSAL offers 105 jobs at matching sessions
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will hold three job matching sessions June 19 to June 20, offering 105 openings. On June 19, roles in public transport ... -
Mortgage loan approvals rise as commercial real estate lending declines
Residential mortgage loan (RML) approvals rose 13.8% in April 2025, reaching MOP883.28 million, according to data released on June 16 by the Monetary Authority (AMCM). The ... -
Three arrested after money exchange dispute turns violent
Three mainland Chinese suspects have been arrested for allegedly detaining and assaulting two others in a hotel room in Cotai, after a dispute over illegal currency ... -
Reports highlight Macau’s contributions to enhancing China’s cooperation with PSCs
Two reports related to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) indicate that Macau has made significant contributions to enhancing cooperation with Portuguese-speaking countries and advancing the ... -
Galaxy receives top honors at Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2025
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) won two awards at the Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2025 in Manila, including “Integrated Resort of the Year” for Galaxy Macau and ... -
‘Dance Drama: Dragon Boat’ showcases cultural heritage ahead of National Games
To celebrate the opening of the 15th National Games, the “Dance Drama: Dragon Boat” premiered at The Venetian Theatre late last week. Created by Guangzhou Song ... -
China gets boost in retail sales as export goods stay home
China’s economy managed a mixed economic performance in May, as retail sales jumped while factory output slowed in the face of higher U.S. tariffs. Data released ... -
MGM Riesling Uncorked 2025
Enjoy refreshing midsummer moments with an exclusive Riesling tasting experience, where each sip offers a burst of vibrant, aromatic and more terroir flavors to explore. The ... -
Israel targets Iran’s Defense Ministry as Tehran unleashes deadly missile strike
Israel launched an expanded assault on Iran yesterday [Macau time], targeting its energy industry and Defense Ministry headquarters, while Tehran unleashed a fresh barrage of deadly ... -
1961 Russian dancer in freedom dash
Principal dancer of the Kirov Ballet, Rudolf Nureyev, has broken free from Russian embassy guards at a Paris airport and requested asylum in France. The 23-year-old ... -
Palmeiras and Porto draw in first Club World Cup match
Palmeiras 0, FC Porto 0 Palmeiras and two-time European champion Porto tied 0-0 in their opening match of the Club World Cup yesterday [Macau time] before ... -
Britain’s MI6 spy agency gets its first female chief
Britain’s real-life spies have finally caught up with James Bond. MI6 has appointed its first female chief. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Sunday that Blaise Metreweli ... -
Works begin in Ireland to exhume remains of hundreds of babies found at unwed mothers’ home
Officials in Ireland began work yesterday to excavate the site of a former church-run home for unmarried women and their babies to identify the remains of some 800 ... -
‘Gas station heroin’ is technically illegal and widely available
Health officials want you to think twice before buying one of those brightly colored little bottles often sold at gas stations, convenience stores and smoke shops. ... -
Tuesday, June 17 2025 – edition no. 4739
* Macau riches — Macau ranks among the world’s wealthiest by GDP per capita in 2025, according to the IMF * Legislative Elections | Mutual Help ...
