Daily Archives: Monday, June 23, 2025
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Residents report feeling tremors following Guangdong Earthquake
Several Macau residents reported feeling tremors early this evening, following a 4.3-magnitude earthquake that struck near Qingcheng District in Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province. According to the ... -
Council: Macau must modernize transport laws to embrace ride-hailing
The conflict between Hong Kong taxis and unlicensed ride-hailing services has intensified, while Macau has softened its stance on legalization, according to Chester Ku from the ... -
PSP ramps up crackdown on illegal work in high-risk sectors
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has stated that it will continue to conduct regular and random inspections aimed at combating illegal work. The force noted ... -
Sam Hou Fai pushes forward with major sports park, eyes key land redevelopment
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai confirmed plans to transform the former Yat Yuen Canidrome site into a major public sports park, unveiling a two-phase development strategy ... -
Asian Film Awards Academy announces second edition of International Film Camp
The Asian Film Awards Academy announced the second edition of the International Film Camp (IFC) and opened applications at a press conference on Friday at The ... -
Tourist area SMEs rebound as residential businesses face 50% losses
A research report has noted a polarized post-pandemic recovery for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as businesses in tourist areas thrive from returning visitors, while those ... -
US strikes three Iranian nuclear sites, inserting itself into Israel’s war with Iran
The United States attacked three sites in Iran early yesterday, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the Iranian nuclear program in a risky gambit ... -
Health Bureau Warns of Approaching Peak Summer Flu Season
The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported a rise in flu cases in Macau, with 12% to 15% of patients presenting with respiratory symptoms testing positive for ... -
Gold prices poised to reach new record highs
The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict and global uncertainties have led the Macau Goldsmith Guild to predict continued high demand for gold, with prices potentially reaching new record ... -
Fresh food transport routes to shift via Macao Port of HZMB
Starting July 1, vehicles transporting fresh food products to Macau will be redirected to exit through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Macao Port Truck Channel. This ... -
May visitor arrivals surge, driven by same-day mainland travelers
Visitor arrivals in May increased by 25.3% year-on-year, reaching 3.37 million, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The growth was attributed to a sharp ... -
Ron Lam expresses concerns about Macau’s low standard of clean energy sources
Lawmaker Ron Lam is concerned about what he claims are the low standards of environmental protection in Macau, specifically regarding the sources of electricity. In a ... -
Consumer prices inch up on food and housing costs
Macau’s Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May rose by 0.19% year-on-year but fell by 0.05% compared to April, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) reported. ... -
Galaxy Macau earns top honors in regional luxury awards
Galaxy Macau has been named the most-awarded luxury resort in Macau following its success at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025 and the ... -
Artyzen Grand Lapa marks International Yoga Day with community event
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau celebrated the 7th International Yoga Day yesterday with a large group yoga session held in the hotel’s lobby. Organized in partnership with ... -
Prime Minister Luxon talks trade in meeting with Xi
The prime minister of New Zealand stressed the mutual benefits of trade with China in a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday, while acknowledging ... -
Official overseeing Hong Kong warns of persisting national security threats
A top Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong affairs on Saturday warned of persisting threats in the city as a China-imposed national security law approaches its fifth ... -
China sends planes across central line in Taiwan Strait
China sent 74 warplanes toward Taiwan between late Thursday and early Friday, 61 of which crossed the central line in the Taiwan Strait that unofficially divides ... -
1985 Air India jet crashes killing 329
A passenger jet has disintegrated in mid-air off the coast of Ireland, killing all 329 people on board. The Air India flight was only 45 minutes ... -
River Plate, Monterrey play to a lively scoreless draw in Club World Cup
River Plate and Monterrey played to a lively 0-0 draw on Saturday night in the second round of group play at the Club World Cup. River ... -
Ukrainians celebrate midsummer traditions with song, dance and fire
Hundreds of Ukrainians observed the longest day of the year on Saturday with a midsummer celebration of some of their oldest traditions, a display of cultural ... -
Athens’ Ancient theater hosts final festival season before closing for three-year restoration
For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic ... -
US’ lawbreaking attacks further step toward abyss
The United States’ unilateral military strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan constitute a reckless escalation and a flagrant violation of international law. ... -
Monday, June 23 2025 – edition no. 4743
* At a Crossroads — Transport Council wants ride-hailing and taxis to coexist, with proper regulations amid GBA development, in an interview with the Times * ...
