Daily Archives: Thursday, June 19, 2025
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Authorities warn of surge in online scams using images of public figures
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) and the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) have issued a stern warning to the public regarding a surge in ... -
‘Terceira’ increases frequency to three daily round trips
Information from the Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group has noted that the jetfoil “Terceira” has increased its frequency, now performing three round trips per day between Macau ... -
Mutual Help Grassroots loses legislative seat; Wong ‘focuses’ on gaining experience
The leader of the “Mutual Help Grassroots” group, whose bid for a spot in this year’s Legislative Assembly direct election fell short, held a press conference ... -
New application from mPay to call taxis gathering positive feedback from users
The new mobile application for calling taxis, included in the MPay app services, has been gathering positive feedback from users in its first days of operation. ... -
Iran’s leader says US intervention would cause ‘irreparable damage’
Iran’s supreme leader yesterday rejected U.S. calls for surrender in the face of blistering Israeli strikes and warned that any military involvement by the Americans would ... -
IH announces 2023 subsidized housing final list
The final list of accepted applicants for the 2023 subsidized housing scheme has been released, with 5,128 applications approved and 1,434 disqualified. The list is posted ... -
Free tickets available to watch National Games trials
The organizing committee for the 15th National Games and Paralympic Games will hold trial runs for 3×3 basketball and karate on June 21 to 22 at ... -
Data bureau approves nursery CCTV plan with safeguards
The Personal Data Protection Bureau (DSPDP) has approved the Social Affairs Bureau’s (IAS) plan to launch a “Nursery CCTV Program” in the third quarter of this ... -
TSI upholds sentences in fake marriage case to obtain residency
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has upheld the conviction of two individuals involved in a fake marriage scheme aimed at obtaining Macau residency. In a ... -
DSAL, concessionaires launch job fairs for displaced casino workers
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has increased its support for satellite casino staff following the June 9 announcement that all 11 satellite casinos will cease operations ... -
St. John’s Festival returns this weekend
The traditional St. John’s Festival (Arraial de São João) returns this year on the weekend of June 21 and 22, reviving local traditions and celebrating what ... -
Gov’t strengthens GBA job skills cooperation
The Labour Affairs Bureau is enhancing collaboration with Guangdong and Hong Kong to expand the “one test, multiple certificates” initiative, aiming to improve mutual recognition of ... -
Tourist caught shoplifting twice at same supermarket
A woman in her 30s from mainland China has been caught shoplifting twice within two weeks at the same supermarket in Macau’s central district, stealing food ... -
Woman loses MOP242,000 in online impersonation scam
A local woman has fallen victim to a scam involving fraudsters posing as mainland law enforcement, losing MOP242,000. The Judiciary Police were alerted by a bank ... -
Smaller amusement parks hope for a strong summer under the shadow of tariffs
The trade disputes involving global economic powerhouses such as the U.S. and China are being felt even in such distinctly local places as your regional amusement ... -
Wynn to Host Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 Awards this July
Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace will host the Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 awards ceremony this July, marking the event’s 10th edition and its debut in ... -
Dinner in the sky takes dining to new heights at City of Dreams
Dinner in the Sky has launched its first sessions at the City of Dreams, offering a unique culinary experience suspended 50 meters above ground. This novelty ... -
Chinese Bitcoin rig makers expand US operations to avoid tariffs: report
China’s top bitcoin mining rig manufacturers – Bitmain, Canaan, and MicroBT – are establishing production bases in the United States in a bid to circumvent U.S. ... -
A river overflows towns and villages stranding people and turning streets into canals
Rescue workers used rubber dinghies to evacuate people and deliver food and water Wednesday after floodwaters overwhelmed towns in southern China’s Guangdong province. About 30,000 people ... -
1982 ‘God’s banker’ found hanged
The body of a top Italian banker has been found hanging from Blackfriars Bridge in London. Known as God’s banker for his links with the Vatican, ... -
Not slowing down at 39, Sergio Ramos soars and scores for Monterrey
Monterrey 1, Inter Milan 1 Sergio Ramos leaped in the air and soared back in time. The 39-year-old center back slipped through the penalty area, outfoxed ... -
Not even Saudi Arabia or FIFA could get Ronaldo to the Club World Cup
In the end, not even Saudi Arabia or Gianni Infantino could engineer a way to get Cristiano Ronaldo to the Club World Cup. FIFA president Infantino ... -
Volcanic eruption in Indonesia forces evacuations and flight cancelations
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted with giant ash and smoke plumes again yesterday after forcing evacuations of villages and flight cancelations, including to and from ... -
EU’s top diplomat warns that Russia has a plan for long-term aggression against Europe
Russia poses a direct threat to the European Union through acts of sabotage and cyberattacks, but its massive military spending suggests that President Vladimir Putin also ... -
Is Hong Kong’s New World too big to fail?
New World Development Co.’s financial distress is creating angst just as Hong Kong is starting to regain its feet. The real estate developer’s systemic importance is ... -
Thursday, June 19 2025 – edition no. 4741
* Wave of fake news — Macau authorities warn of a surge in online fake news targeting local public figures * Transport | Jetfoil Terceira increases ...
