Monthly Archives: June 2025
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Man crashes car while driving under influence of ketamine
A local man in his 30s was caught drug driving after crashing his car early Saturday on Avenida da Amizade. He hit a curb, then swerved ... -
Wholesale natural gas prices lower
An adjustment in wholesale natural gas prices is now effective, as announced by the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) yesterday. DSPA states, this adjustment comes in response ... -
Ride-hailing returns via Gaode app
Macau residents and visitors now have a new option to hail taxis with the recent ride-hailing function added to the popular Chinese map app Gaode. This ... -
Cardiovascular deaths decline, but hypertension rising among local youth
The Macau Association of Cardiovascular Interventions held its annual forum over the weekend, with president Dr. Tang Sek Wai noting a trend despite a general decline ... -
Ella Lei urges legal oversight after G-Dragon concert employment issues
Following Saturday’s incident, in which nearly 100 non-local staff at K-pop star G-Dragon’s Macau concert were investigated by police for suspected illegal employment, lawmaker Ella Lei ... -
Travel ban may shut door for Afghan family to bring niece to US for a better life
Mohammad Sharafoddin, his wife and young son walked at times for 36 hours in a row over mountain passes as they left Afghanistan as refugees to ... -
As the meeting opens in France, a push to turn promises into protection
The third U.N. Ocean Conference opens today [Macau time] as pressure mounts for nations to turn decades of promises into real protection for the sea. The ... -
1999 Nato calls off air war on Kosovo
Nato has called off its 11-week air war against Kosovo following the beginning of the withdrawal of Serb troops. Secretary General Javier Solana announced a halt ... -
Manny Pacquiao enshrined in Hall of Fame just as he resumes his record-setting career
Manny Pacquiao’s fighting days aren’t finished yet, as he’s coming out of retirement at 46 for a shot at another title next month. No matter what ... -
Portugal beats Spain in penalty shootout to win Nations League
Portugal 2 (5), Spain 2 (3) Cristiano Ronaldo hoisted up the Nations League trophy and “We Are The Champions” rang around the stadium after Portugal defeated ... -
Fan dies after fall during Nations League final match
A soccer fan died during the Nations League final between Spain and Portugal yesterday [Macau time] after falling from an overhead level onto a media area ... -
China says its exports to the US fell 35% in May as trade talks begin
China’s exports to the United States fell 35% in May from a year earlier, new customs data show, adding to pressure on the world’s second largest ... -
Los Angeles reels after three days of immigration protests
Tensions in Los Angeles escalated yesterday [Macau time] as thousands of protesters took to the streets in response to President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National ... -
Equality, respect and mutual benefit key to producing positive outcomes in London
That China and the United States held the first meeting of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism in London on Monday, soon after their leaders ... -
Tuesday, June 10 2025 – edition no. 4734
* Satellites down — Gov’t to shut down most satellite casinos, 6,000 jobs at risk * Transportation | Ride-hailing returns via Gaode app * Animal ... -
MUST graduates encouraged to lead in innovation and national development
About 6,300 students, including 3,050 undergraduates, graduated this weekend from Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST). Speaking at the ceremony, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai ... -
AL elections mark historic drop in nominations
The Legislative Assembly (AL), comprising 14 directly elected members, 12 indirectly elected members, and seven government-appointed members, saw only nine teams nominated for direct elections and ... -
FIA president expresses full support for Macau GP developments
The president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has expressed the full support of the motorsport governing body for the development of ... -
Macau border crossings surpass 100 million
Macau recorded 100 million border crossings by 2 p.m. this Saturday, breaking last year’s record by 18 days earlier. The recent data released by the Public ... -
Group calls for a ‘sustainable’ community in São Domingos
Pointing out that the São Domingos district blends history with tourism and commerce, the Macau Institution People’s Alliance has cited a survey indicating that the surrounding ... -
98 staff from G-Dragon concert caught for working illegally
Ahead of South Korean singer G-Dragon’s world tour concert at the Galaxy Entertainment Arena on Saturday, Macau police conducted identity checks on 96 non-local staff members ... -
New disputes emerge ahead of US-China trade talks in London
U.S.-China trade talks in London this week are expected to take up a series of fresh disputes that have buffeted relations, threatening a fragile truce over ... -
Use of mobile phones at crossings may result in MOP300 fine
The government has proposed amendments to the Road Traffic Law that would impose a fine of MOP 300 on pedestrians caught using or looking at ... -
Record turnout at infrastructure summit
Over 3,500 leaders from more than 70 countries are attending the ongoing 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition (IIICF). Held at the Cotai ... -
Gov’t mulls work injury law reform amid AI, safety concerns
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) said the government will carefully consider public opinions on revising work injury compensation and occupational safety laws. In response to lawmaker ... -
Macau endures prolonged heatwave, showers expected Thursday
Macau continues to face scorching heat, with temperatures surpassing 32 degrees Celcius across most weather stations by 2 p.m. Saturday. The highest reading was 35.6 degrees ... -
Macau re-enters global top 100 for international conferences
Macau has rejoined the world’s top 100 cities for international conferences, according to the 2024 annual market report by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). ... -
Analysts: revised GGR target seen as foreseeable
The government’s recent 5% downward revision to its 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast, proposed last week, was “not a complete surprise,” according to Fitch Solutions ... -
Joshua Wong charged under security law for a second time
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong on Friday was charged with conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security. The prosecution was the second ... -
Less spending, high prices and fewer animal sacrifices at this year’s Eid al-Adha celebrations
Less spending, higher prices and fewer animal sacrifices subdued the usual festive mood as the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha was celebrated around the world. Eid ... -
Trump says Elon Musk could face ‘serious consequences’ if he backs Democratic candidates
President Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk, saying Saturday that he has no desire to repair their relationship and warning that ... -
1970 King Hussein escapes gunman’s bullet
King Hussein of Jordan has survived an assassination attempt after gunmen opened fire on his motorcade as it was driving near his summer palace. The king ... -
TT ends joylessly with cancellation of senior race
What was expected to be a joyful 2025 edition of the Isle of Man TT ultimately lost its shine with the cancellation of the last race ... -
Israel retrieves the body of Thai hostage as 95 people are reported killed in Gaza
Israel said Saturday it retrieved the body of a Thai hostage abducted into the Gaza Strip during the Hamas-led attack that sparked the war, as Israel’s ... -
US declines to label China a currency manipulator, but blasts its transparency policies
The U.S. declined to label China a currency manipulator in a new Treasury report released Thursday, but accuses Beijing of standing out among America’s major trading ...
