Daily Archives: July 17, 2025
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Disqualified candidate group demands clarification from CAEAL on eligibility decision
The Legislative Assembly direct election saw all six candidates from the Macau Create People’s Livelihood Force, led by incumbent lawmaker Ron Lam, and the Synergy of ... -
PJ uncovers two deepfake scam cases exploiting AI
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has uncovered two recent cases involving deepfake scams, a rising threat that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to impersonate public figures and acquaintances ... -
Jefferies raises casino revenue forecast for 2025
Investment bank Jefferies has increased its 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast for Macau’s casinos to MOP237 billion (USD29.3 billion). While this revised figure remains above ... -
MGM China confirms settlement of legal matter involving Hong Kong actor
MGM China has confirmed that a legal dispute linked to gambling debts involving Hong Kong actor Jacky Heung Cho has been fully resolved. In a ... -
June sees rise in residential property transactions despite slight price dip
Residential property transactions in June totaled 219 units, marking a monthly increase of 23 transactions or 11%, according to the Financial Services Bureau’s latest stamp duty ... -
Court sentences Japanese man to over 3 years in prison on espionage charges
A Japanese man was sentenced yesterday to three and a half years in prison in China on espionage charges, according to the Japanese embassy in Beijing. ... -
Temperature expected to hit 36 degrees
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau has issued an orange-level heat alert, forecasting extreme heat for Macau today, with temperatures in some areas expected to reach 36 ... -
Central gov’t issues RMB6b sovereign bonds in Macau
The central government issued RMB6 billion in sovereign bonds in Macau yesterday, marking the fourth consecutive year of such issuances in the SAR. This is also ... -
Woman caught drunk driving after crashing and fleeing scene
A local woman in her 30s was caught by police for drunk driving after allegedly crashing into a curb and a guardrail near the Macao Science ... -
546 seniors employed between January and May: DSAL
A total of 546 residents aged over 55 secured employment between January and May, according to data released by the Labour Affairs Bureau. The information was ... -
Woman arrested for fraud in employment scam reaching MOP500,000
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested a 50-year-old Filipina woman who runs a Japanese restaurant on Avenida Horta e Costa on suspicion of defrauding 26 Filipino ... -
Gov’t to speed up licensing for budget lodging
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced plans to expedite the licensing process for budget accommodations under the revised hotel operations law. The updated regulation introduces ... -
DSAT launches electronic vehicle registration service through ‘One Account’
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has launched a new online service that allows vehicle registration using the “Companies and Associations Platform” part of the Macau One Account ... -
Committee outline plans for second half of 2025
Members of the Tourism Development Committee (CDT) gathered on Tuesday to discuss the orientation and guidelines for the future of the local tourism sector. In the ... -
First batch of shops for Zone A sees one bank unit unsold
The Housing Bureau (IH) announced that among the first five public housing shops in Zone A, one unit designated for a bank failed to attract any ... -
SSM urges travel precautions during summer vacation
As summer holidays commence, the Health Bureau (SSM) is reminding residents to take precautions against infectious diseases when traveling abroad. Travelers should check disease outbreaks at ... -
IC launches ‘Library Fun’ summer tours for families
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced the free “Library Fun” summer parent-child study tour, which will be held on July 26–27 and August 30–31. Each ... -
Sands China earns ‘Top 1%’ global and China rankings in sustainability yearbook
Sands China Ltd. has been ranked in the top 1% of companies in both the global and China editions of the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025, ... -
Wynn hosts Asia’s 50 Best Bars Awards with weeklong festivities
Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace served as the Official Host Partner of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, presenting a week of drinks-centered events culminating in the ... -
University of Michigan faces federal probe after arrest of 2 Chinese scientists
The University of Michigan is under federal scrutiny after two Chinese scientists linked to the school were separately charged with smuggling biological materials into the United ... -
UN rapporteur calls for global action to stop ‘genocide’ in Gaza
The United Nations’ special rapporteur for Gaza and the West Bank said yesterday [Macau time] that it’s time for nations around the world to take concrete ... -
How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar
Soccer had a fierce reckoning with heat at the recently concluded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States — a sweltering preview of what players ... -
Open water program at world championships gets started after two delays
Open water competition at the World Swimming Championships went off yesterday after two postponements because of water-quality problems at Sentosa, the island area on the coast. ... -
Global views of China and Xi improve, while they decline about the US and Trump, survey says
Views of China and its leader, Xi Jinping, have improved in many countries worldwide, while those of the U.S. and President Donald Trump have deteriorated, according ... -
Negotiated settlement, not sanctions to end the Ukraine crisis
Although Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, attributed the bloc’s failure to approve its 18th Russia-related sanctions package on ... -
Thursday, July 17 2025 – edition no. 4761
* Wong asks why — Disqualified candidate Alberto Wong demands clarification from CAEAL on eligibility decision * Crime |Police uncover two deepfake scam cases exploiting AI ...
