Monthly Archives: June 2025
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San Antonio Spurs star heads to China’s Shaolin temple for a few days
Victor Wembanyama is in China, and it’s not all about vacation. The San Antonio Spurs star is in the midst of what’s expected to be a ... -
Pope names first Chinese bishop, continuing Vatican’s controversial accord
Pope Leo XIV made his first appointment of a Chinese bishop under the Vatican’s 2018 agreement with Beijing, signalling he is continuing one of Pope Francis’ ... -
The world’s oldest restaurant faces a challenge from another Madrid tavern that says its even older
In the heart of Spain’s capital, Sobrino de Botín holds a coveted Guinness World Record as the world’s oldest restaurant. Exactly three hundred years after it ... -
Why China Biotech is getting a DeepSeek moment, too
From artificial intelligence to military defense, China has offered a few DeepSeek moments this year, showcasing that the country is more than just the world’s biggest ... -
Thursday, June 12 2025 – edition no. 4736
* Graft buster flags sick leave abuse — In one case, four customs officers fraudulently claimed between 900 and 1,400 sick days, CCAC annual report reveals ... -
Closure of satellite casinos alarms local businesses
The impending closure of 11 satellite casinos and three slot machine halls in Macau has alarmed local businesses, with the District Development Promotion Association warning of ... -
Analysts assess impact as satellite casino closures shake the market
Analysts are weighing in on the wider implications of the recently announced satellite casino closures. Of Macau’s 11 remaining satellite casinos, nine are affiliated with SJM ... -
First typhoon of the year not expected to cause any impacts
Aforecast issued yesterday by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) indicated that the first typhoon of the year would approach Macau in the early hours of ... -
Publicly owned companies performing well despite millions in losses: DSGAP
The Public Assets Supervision and Administration Bureau (DSGAP) has published a report that grades the performance of publicly owned companies in 2024. According to the report, ... -
Iris recognition system for automated border crossing available today for Hongkongers
Residents of the neighboring region of Hong Kong will be able to use the iris recognition system for immigration clearance in Macau, the Public Security Police ... -
Consumers shift to lightweight gold jewelry as prices stay high
With gold prices hovering at historically high levels, a gold industry association is prompting the sector to adapt by developing more lightweight jewelry to meet growing ... -
Filipino forces and villagers struggle to live in China’s shadow in disputed waters
Overwhelmed after setting foot for the first time on a far-flung but picturesque island in the disputed South China Sea, a Filipino army official knelt to ... -
Macao & Hengqin Craft Market opens tomorrow
The “Macao & Hengqin Craft Market” opens tomorrow at the Hengqin Cultural and Art Complex, running from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily until June 15. ... -
IPIM debuts GMP medicines in Thailand
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) visited Thailand from June 4-6 to attract investment and promote Macau as a business hub. The group participated in ... -
Woman loses MOP58,000 in love scam
A local woman reportedly lost MOP58,000 in an online dating scam. According to police, the victim met a man through a dating app who claimed his ... -
No specific date set for road traffic bill amendment
The Road Traffic Bill amendment was passed in its first reading at the Legislative Assembly in April last year, but Ella Lei, chairperson of the Assembly’s ... -
Public tender opens for parking meter system
The government has announced a public bidding process for the operation of on-street parking, starting immediately. The announcement was made via an executive order issued by ... -
MGTO Bangkok roadshow draws over 175,000
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) attracted more than 175,000 visitors during its three-day “Experience Macao” roadshow at Bangkok’s Siam Paragon mall over the weekend. Under ... -
MGM Artistic Swimming Elite Extravaganza & Macao Open returns
The MGM Artistic Swimming Elite Extravaganza & Macao Open Competition 2025 will return for its third year from June 20 to 22 at the Olympic Sports ... -
64 students awarded scholarship from MACA
The Macau Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (MACA) honored 64 local students from 44 schools at this year’s MACA Music Scholarship Award Ceremony, with organizers ... -
Visitors report extra scrutiny at airports as Trump’s new travel ban begins
President Donald Trump’s new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from a dozen countries took effect Monday with relative calm, as some travelers with ... -
1987 Thatcher wins record third term
Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has been celebrating her third general election win after beating Labour by 376 to 229 seats. The victory makes her the ... -
Madrid’s new street circuit to debut in 2026, replacing Imola on F1 schedule
A new street circuit in Madrid will make its debut on the Formula 1 schedule in September of next year, replacing the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at ... -
WC host city organizers fear immigration crackdown may impact next year’s tournament
Philadelphia’s host city executive for the 2026 World Cup says organizers accept that an immigration crackdown by President Donald Trump’s administration may be among the outside ... -
When a fox says ‘help’ in London, there’s often an ambulance on its way
The injured fox is cornered in a cage, teeth bared and snarling at the woman trying to help it. Nicki Townsend is unfazed. Wearing only rubber ... -
Myanmar rebels claim to have shot down a fighter jet being used by the military
A military fighter jet crashed and burned yesterday in an area that has seen intense fighting during Myanmar’s civil war, with a rebel group claiming to have ... -
Los Angeles’ image is scuffed since raids and protests
This isn’t the image Los Angeles wanted projected around the globe. Clouds of tear gas drift over protesters blocking a freeway. Federal immigration agents in tactical ... -
Wednesday, June 11 2025 – edition no. 4735
* Closure of satellite casinos alarms SMEs * T1 | First typhoon of the year to affect Macau mildly * Finance | Publicly owned companies ... -
Gov’t to shut down most satellite casinos, 6,000 jobs affected
Nine of the current 11 satellite casinos are set to close their doors for good following the three-year “transitional period” granted by the government for the ... -
Melco to reassign staff as satellite casinos set to close
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited stated yesterday that employees from its closing venues will be reassigned to other company properties in Macau. Gaming tables, immovable properties, ... -
Lawmaker appeals for more effective stray management policy
In a recent written enquiry, Lawmaker Ron Lam calls on authorities to adopt trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs instead of the current trap-neuter-adopt (TNA) strategy for managing the ... -
‘Volunteers’ seeking profit are against the law, say DSAL and PSP
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Public Security Police Force (PSP) have issued a joint statement refuting online rumors that non-resident “volunteers” working at the ... -
Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a ‘mobile security crisis’
Cybersecurity investigators noticed a highly unusual software crash — it was affecting a small number of smartphones belonging to people who worked in government, politics, tech ... -
Over 100 GBA firms recruit local youth
The Macau Youth Career Fair for the Greater Bay Area offered over 360 job and internship opportunities from more than 100 companies across sectors like education, ... -
Smoking spat leads to knife threat
A jobless local man in his 60s was referred to the Public Prosecutions Office after allegedly threatening a shop owner with a cleaver in a smoking ...
