Daily Archives: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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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 ... -
Hotel housekeeper arrested for suspected theft of guest’s chips
A Filipino hotel housekeeper in his 30s has been transferred to the Public Prosecutions Office for suspected theft of HKD63,000 in gaming chips from a hotel ... -
Gambler suspected of using fake transfer screenshot to cheat money changer
A mainland Chinese man in his 30s is suspected of defrauding a money changer by using a fake transfer screenshot to obtain HKD60,000 in gaming chips. ... -
Merchandise trade sees 4.3% decline in first half
The merchandise trade totalled MOP67.20 billion in the first half of 2025, down 4.3% year-on-year, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Exports rose slightly ... -
Top Chinese, US trade officials huddle in Sweden for second day of thorny talks over tariffs
Chinese and U.S. trade officials arrived for a second day of meetings in the Swedish capital yesterday to try to break a logjam over tariffs that ... -
Heavy rain causes flooding, evacuations and at least 38 deaths
Almost a year’s worth of rain caused flooding and landslides that washed away cars, forced evacuations and knocked out power around the Chinese capital, killing at ... -
Thailand and Cambodia ceasefire holds as wary displaced villagers return home
A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia appeared to hold yesterday as tensions lingered despite a truce agreement to end deadly border clashes following economic pressure from ... -
Military says 3 militants killed in Kashmir were behind the massacre that sparked a clash with Pakistan
Three suspected militants killed in a gunbattle in the disputed region of Kashmir were responsible for a shooting massacre in which more than two dozen people ... -
1966 Football glory for England
England have won football’s World Cup for the first time since the tournament began in 1930. A crowd of 93,000 spectators – including the Queen and ... -
Katie Ledecky remains unbeatable in the 1,500 freestyle taking the title again
Katie Ledecky has ceded a tiny bit of ground in other events, but she’s still unbeatable in the 1,500-meter freestyle. She won it again yesterday in ... -
England champions given a heroes’ welcome with some surprise guests getting involved
Thousands of fans came out to celebrate England’s back-to-back Women’s European Champions in London yesterday as coach Sarina Wiegman and her players were given a homecoming ... -
Boeing’s 2Q loss narrows and revenue rises, topping Wall Street’s expectations
Boeing’s second-quarter loss narrowed and revenue improved as the aircraft manufacturer delivered more commercial planes in the period. Boeing Co. lost $611 million, or 92 cents ... -
IMF upgrades outlook for global economy, citing less-than-expected damage from Trump’s trade wars
The International Monetary Fund is upgrading the economic outlook for the United States and the world this year and next because President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade ... -
Citadel Securities’ audacious market call is spot on
With global stocks hitting record highs and meme trades making a comeback, investors are naturally asking if it’s time to take profit. Some institutional managers are ... -
Wednesday, July 30 2025 – edition no. 4769
* Win-won situation — Korean visitors drive international growth in Macau as hotel occupancy hits 89% in first half, and gaming revenue prospects are up * ...
