Monthly Archives: June 2025
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SSM reports drop in smoking rates, plans tougher tobacco measures
Deputy director of the Health Bureau (SSM), Cheang Seng Ip, reaffirmed the government’s strong anti-smoking stance on World No Tobacco Day. Last week, a multi-agency meeting ... -
ECTAA summit aims to strengthen ties, attract more Europeans
Taking place in Macau from June 2 to June 5, the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) annual summit is gathering European tourism trade ... -
Robert Goldstein expresses disappointment over operator’s performance
Robert Goldstein, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands (LVS), expressed disappointment over the current performance of Sands China and the Macau gaming market during the ... -
Analysts: Gaming sector shows first genuine growth since Covid-19
Following the release of May’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) results, which hit a post-pandemic high of MOP 21.19 billion with a strong May Day Golden Week ... -
Portuguese contemporary art celebrated at Artyzen Grand Lapa
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau and Amagao Gallery have launched the “Portuguese Art • Creativity Dialogues” exhibition, featuring more than 50 contemporary works by 24 Portuguese artists. ... -
Sands China hosts reverse business matching for smart tourism innovation
Sands China Ltd., in collaboration with the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) and the Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT), recently held the first “Macao ... -
Chinese Harvard grad denies nepotism allegations
Chinese Harvard graduate Jiang Yurong has denied allegations that she was admitted to the prestigious university through family connections, after her commencement speech went viral and ... -
Ukraine’s drone attack on planes was a serious blow to Kremlin’s strategic arsenal
A surprise Ukrainian drone attack that targeted several Russian air bases hosting nuclear-capable strategic bombers was unprecedented in its scope and sophistication and for the first ... -
1991 UK army spending to be cut
Britain is to reduce the amount it spends on the army by more than a quarter over the next five years, Defence Secretary Tom King has ... -
World champion Glenn Maxwell retires from one-day international cricket
It’s a Big Showstopper. Two-time World Cup champion Glenn Maxwell has retired from one-day international cricket in a bid to play a role in Australia’s push ... -
Greek finals suspended after rivalry turns ugly again
The Greek basketball league finals between Panathinaikos and Olympiakos were suspended by the government on Monday following on-court scuffles involving rival security teams. The best-of-five series ... -
Marta back for Brazil after retirement
Marta was given the captain’s armband by Brazil for her first start for her country since last year’s Paris Olympics in a 2-1 win over Japan ... -
Resource-rich Mongolia faces political uncertainty after PM resigns
Resource-rich Mongolia is facing political uncertainty following the resignation early yesterday of its prime minister in the wake of protests over endemic corruption in the landlocked ... -
How a new planetarium show helped scientists unlock a cosmic secret
Scientists have unlocked one of the solar system’s many secrets from an unexpected source: a planetarium show opening to the public on Monday. At the American Museum of Natural ... -
New World’s bond coupon delay raises three questions
In the bond world, not calling a perpetual is bad. But not repaying coupon? That’s way worse. Hong Kong-based New World Development Co.’s decision to defer ... -
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 – edition no. 4730
* Major crackdown on scams — Over 1,800 people arrested in crackdown on Asia based scam operations in a joint police effort from Macau, HK and ... -
DSAL vows to phase out non-resident workers from labor market
To enhance employment security for local residents, the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has committed to continuing the collection of job vacancy data across various industries and ... -
Extended weekend pushes daily arrivals above 150,000
The extended weekend, which included the widely celebrated Tung Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival), resulted in visitor arrival figures surpassing the daily mark of 150,000, according ... -
Exploring the rising Seoul
South Korea became the top foreign tourist market to Macau last month, surpassing the Philippines and reaching over 65% of pre-pandemic levels. Surfing that wave, both ... -
‘The city is akin to the Titanic’
Dear Editor, I feel compelled to voice the serious concern regarding Macau’s current trajectory. The city is akin to the Titanic heading toward iceberg collision—without swift, ... -
CAEAL urges nomination committees to submit forms ahead of deadline
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) has called on those who wish to run in the Sept. 14 elections to submit their ... -
China blasts US for its computer chip moves and for threatening student visas
China blasted the U.S. yesterday over moves it alleged harmed Chinese interests, including issuing AI chip export control guidelines, stopping the sale of chip design software ... -
China Nanhai Jiujiang renews Dragon Boat race titles and sets new record
The China Nanhai Jiujiang team successfully defended its titles in both the open and women’s categories of the Macao International Invitation Standard Dragon Boat Race (500 ... -
Local jobless rate holds at 2.5%
The labor market remained stable in the February to April 2025 period, with unemployment rates holding steady despite subtle shifts across key industries. According to the ... -
Online survey launched to enhance traffic planning
The Transport Bureau has launched the “Macao Travel Characteristics” online survey to gather detailed data on travel habits of residents and visitors. Running from today through ... -
Elderly woman found dead in Coloane, no foul play suspected
The Judiciary Police received a report from the Fire Services Bureau at 6:18 a.m. yesterday about a woman found lying unconscious on the sidewalk outside a ... -
58 suspected illegal lodgings sealed in first four months
Authorities sealed 58 suspected illegal lodging units in Macau between January and April 2025, according to the Macao Government Tourism Office. A total of 75 joint ... -
MGTO rolls out Pop mart project to raise global profile, draw visitors
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has announced a partnership with the toy company Pop Mart to present a tourism project titled “Pop Mart Macao Citywalk.” ... -
Gov’t plans to impose MOP900 fine for drivers using mobile phones
The Legislative Assembly’s First Standing Committee met with government representatives on Friday to discuss an amendment bill to the Road Traffic Law, which proposes raising the ... -
DSPA to ban import of cotton swabs, two other plastic products in 2026
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has drafted plans to prohibit the importation of certain plastic products – including cotton swabs, balloon sticks, and thundersticks – starting ... -
Mainland firms voice interest in Macau at Beijing trade summits
Several mainland enterprises have expressed an interest in establishing operations in Macau according to a recent statement from the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM). At ... -
MGM’s Cultural Initiatives Win National Honors and Spotlight Macao at Venice Biennale
MGM is strengthening its role as a cultural bridge between China and the world—championing cross-cultural dialogue through initiatives like the POLY MGM MUSEUM’s award-winning “Maritime Silk ... -
Casino revenue hits highest level since January 2020
Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in May generated MOP21.19 billion, marking the highest monthly total since January 2020, just before the pandemic and local lockdowns. The increase ... -
Beijing says Hegseth is touting a Cold War mentality in calling the country a threat
China denounced U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for calling the Asian country a threat, accusing him of touting a Cold War mentality as tensions between Washington ... -
India, a major user of coal power, is making large gains in clean energy adoption
One of the most carbon-polluting countries, India is also making huge efforts to harness the power of the sun, wind and other clean energy sources. Most ...
