Monthly Archives: July 2025
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Former lawmaker Au Kam San arrested in first suspected violation of national security law
The Judiciary Police (PJ) confirmed the arrest of former legislator Au Kam San, 68, on suspicion of violating the national security law. He was scheduled for ... -
Bar industry struggles under current landscape, points to directions for revival
Macau’s bar industry is facing mounting challenges as shifting social habits, regulatory hurdles, and a lack of targeted support threaten the survival of the sector, according ... -
SMG confirms no direct tsunami impact following Kamchatka earthquake
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) confirmed that the powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake near Kamchatka, Russia, would not cause a direct tsunami impact on the city. Authorities ... -
Macau and Zhuhai customs seize large quantity of electronics being smuggled into mainland
Macau and Zhuhai customs authorities have found, in separate cases, large quantities of electronics – including old mobile phones and laptops – being smuggled across the ... -
DSPA unveils five-year air quality improvement plan
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has unveiled a five-year plan aimed at enhancing environmental protection, with a focus on improving air quality. In response to lawmaker ... -
US and China agree to work on extending the tariff pause deadline in trade talks
The United States and China have agreed to work on extending a deadline for new tariffs on each other after two days of trade talks in ... -
LRT East line spurs interest in Oriental Pearl district: JLL
Construction of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) East Line has drawn increased attention to Areia Preta’s Pérola Oriental district, with realtors noting a rise in interest ... -
Cross-border traffic up 23% in first half
In the first half of 2025, cross-border vehicular traffic increased by 23.2% year-on-year to 5,302,937 trips, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). DSEC’s analysis ... -
PJ officer suspected of drunk driving, disciplinary probe launched
A judicial police investigator in his 30s is suspected of drunk driving while off duty. The Judiciary Police (PJ) said it has launched an internal disciplinary ... -
UM organizes science summer camps
The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at the University of Macau (UM) hosted the 2025 FST Summer Camp Series. Over 520 students from more than ... -
DSAL to host three job matching sessions with 224 vacancies
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), in partnership with the Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), will hold three job matching sessions in early August, offering 224 vacancies ... -
Working group holds another beach clean-up to promote coastal hygiene
The city’s environmental hygiene task force held a beach clean-up during the weekend at Cheoc Van Beach, following a similar event at Hac Sá on July ... -
Local short films join Venice International Film Festival’s ‘Venice Days’
Macau will take center stage at this year’s Venice International Film Festival, with a curated program of local short films set to be featured in the ... -
As US grapples with China relations, Taiwan’s leader scraps stop on American soil
The Taiwanese government has called off a plan for its leader to transit through the United States on his way to Latin America, The Associated Press ... -
Powerful waves travel across Pacific after 8.8-magnitude earthquake
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East early yesterday, sending tsunami waves into Japan and Hawaii and across the Pacific. No substantial ... -
Female tour guides lead women-only groups as some travelers return
They wandered through the museum, listening attentively as their guide explained the antiquities in display cabinets. It could have been any tour group, anywhere in theworld. ... -
1998 UK imposes total ban on landmines
The British Government has announced a total ban on the use of landmines. Parliament passed the Landmines Act last month – after public pressure to do ... -
Australian Parliament finally honors Olympians who defied boycott of 1980 Moscow Games
A wait of 45 years ended when a group of Olympians who defied pressure to boycott the 1980 Moscow Games were recognized in the Australian Parliament ... -
Fernandez criticizes schedule after losing in Montreal in quick return after Washington title
Leylah Fernandez criticized the schedule at the National Bank Open after the Canadian lost in the first round of her home tournament yesterday [Macau time], two ... -
Leader of secretive commune admits abusing young church members
The leader of an isolated and conservative Christian commune in New Zealand pleaded guilty yesterday to a dozen indecency and assault charges against women and girls ... -
Australia bans YouTube accounts for children under 16 in reversal of previous stance
The Australian government announced YouTube will be among the social media platforms that must ensure account holders are at least 16-years-old from December, reversing a position ... -
Why value investing has worked better outside the US
I recently interviewed investor and author Daniel Rasmussen for The Long View podcast, where he commented that “value hasn’t worked in the U.S., but it’s worked ... -
Thursday, July 31 2025 – edition no. 4770
* On the rocks — The local bar scene struggles to stay afloat amid changing habits and strict regulations, the Times has learned * Kamchatka earthquake ... -
8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
People take shelter on the roof of a fire station in Mukawa town, Hokkaido, northern Japan Wednesday, after a powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East prompted ... -
Korean visitors drive international growth as hotel occupancy hits 89% in H1
The average occupancy rate of guest rooms in hotel establishments reached 89.1% in the first six months of 2025, a 5.1-percentage-point increase from the same period ... -
IC: Too early to assess outdoor venue performance amid trial period
The president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), Deland Leong, said that it is too early to evaluate the project’s outcome and effects during the Outdoor ... -
EASL announces groupings for 2025–26 season, Black Bears in Group B
The East Asia Super League (EASL) has announced the groupings and schedule for the upcoming 2025–26 season, which will see the competition expand in both size ... -
Sands China showcases Sesame Street installation and contemporary art in two exhibitions
Sands China unveiled two themed exhibitions yesterday as part of the Macao International Art Biennale 2025: the special exhibition “Dopamine: Fountain of Happiness” at The Venetian ... -
CAEAL sees no signs of low voter turnout for Sept. 14 election
The upcoming September 14 Legislative Assembly direct and indirect elections will go ahead as planned, with the Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) ... -
Dozens of arrests during fuel protests by transport workers
Unrest broke out on the streets of Angola’s capital as transport workers began a three-day strike to protest against surging fuel prices. Videos posted on social ... -
Leaks and corrosion persist at LRT Lotus Station
LRT passengers have reported persistent water leakage and rust issues at the Lotus Station platform, prompting questions about station design and maintenance. Concerns surfaced after citizens ... -
Casino shares rally following strong GGR
Macau casino shares have risen by 59% since April as gross gaming revenues (GGR) continue to outpace analyst expectations, according to Bloomberg. The casinos have experienced ... -
Children’s arts festival adds more workshop sessions due to high demand
The president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), Deland Leong, said that the Macao International Children’s Arts Festival (MICAF) has added more workshop sessions this year ... -
Lawmakers call for action over Grandview Casino closure
The closure of the Grandview casino has prompted commentary among lawmakers regarding the future of local gaming workers and the broader stability of the gaming industry. ... -
Success Universe boosts financial support for Ponte 16 Resort
Success Universe Group is increasing its financial support for its Macau resort Ponte 16, with new filings indicating total exposure could reach HKD839 by 2025. The ...
