Monthly Archives: July 2025
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UK royals welcome Macron for state visit with migration and Ukraine high on the agenda
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Britain yesterday for a state visit mixing royal pageantry with thorny political talks about stopping migrants from crossing the English ... -
Trump and Netanyahu take a victory lap to mark strikes on Iran nuclear facilities
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Donald Trump he was nominating the U.S. leader for a Nobel Peace Prize as the two took a victory lap yesterday (Macau time) ... -
Are people at the South Pole upside down?
When I was standing at the South Pole, I felt the same way I feel anywhere on Earth because my feet were still on the ground ... -
Wednesday, July 9 2025 – edition no. 4755
* Empty promises — Gov’t faces sharp criticism over repeated vague responses regarding measures to promote local employment * Tourism Master Plan | MGTO unveils plans ... -
Lawmakers inquire gov’t on solutions to improve the Inner Harbor
The state of the Inner Harbor regarding traffic, public transport service, and roadworks was debated yesterday at the Legislative Assembly (AL) at the initiative of separate ... -
Advertising sector struggles without clear policies
The government’s collection of opinions on amendments to the Advertising Activities Law has revealed the sector’s difficulties, as Keyvin Bi, vice-chairman of the Association of Advertising ... -
Hengqin Cargo Terminal to open doors by mid-2027
The construction is progressing on schedule at both the Hengqin Upstream Cargo Terminal and the Macau International Airport site, according to the Zhuhai Transport Bureau and ... -
DSAL says no voluntary resignation scheme for satellite casino workers
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has said that no gaming concessionaire is currently offering a “voluntary resignation programme” for staff employed at satellite casinos. The bureau ... -
Child flu cases surge as infections hit alert levels
SSM data shows influenza activity in Macau has surged past the alert threshold, signaling the peak of the summer flu season. The Health Bureau (SSM) reports ... -
Beijing retaliates against EU with a ban on European medical devices
China said Sunday that European medical device companies will be barred from selling to the Chinese government as a countermeasure for the European Union’s restrictions on ... -
Macau under yellow heat warning as temperatures soar
A yellow high-temperature warning is in effect as yesterday marked the solar term “xiao Shu,” translated as “minor heat,” which is the 11th of the 24 ... -
Residents can track cash handouts online
As of yesterday, eligible Macau residents can check the status and method of their 2025 Wealth Sharing Scheme payments through the Macao One Account platform and ... -
28th Macao Book Carnival celebrates reading and culture
The Macao Book Carnival opened Friday at the Polytechnic University’s Multi-Sport Pavilion. The annual event invites book lovers and families to explore nearly 30,000 titles in ... -
Two women caught smuggling over 100 used phones
Customs officers at Gongbei and Qingmao ports recently announced two cases of women attempting to smuggle a total of 106 used mobile phones into the mainland. ... -
2025 mainland internship program welcomes 25 university students
The 2025 Mainland Internship Program for Macau tertiary students officially welcomed 25 university students for month-long placements at 13 companies across the finance, culture, tourism, and ... -
Expert cites nearly eight-hour phone use in WHO loneliness report
Research conducted by Chinese scientists on mobile phone usage among university students contributed to a World Health Organization report released recently, which identified loneliness as a ... -
Typhoon Danas crosses Taiwan, killing two and injuring more than 300
Typhoon Danas brought heavy winds and torrential rains to parts of Taiwan early yesterday, killing two people and injuring more than 300 on the island’s densely ... -
Police take 15 officers into custody over the feared killings of cockfighters
Fifteen police officers have been taken into custody and are being investigated for their alleged role in the abductions and feared killings of at least 34 ... -
Bar Patuá – Where Macanese Heritage Meets Modern Mixology
Nestled within the serene Emerald Lobby at MGM COTAI, Bar Patuá is more than a bar—it’s a sanctuary where Macau’s rich cultural tapestry interlaces with the ... -
US tariffs on European goods threaten to shake up the world’s largest trade relationship
The European Union expects to find out today (Macau time) whether President Donald Trump will impose punishing tariffs on America’s largest trade partner in a move ... -
2000 New Harry Potter most magical yet
The latest story about boy wizard Harry Potter has broken all publishing records. The fourth instalment of JK Rowling’s series has been released simultaneously on both ... -
Wimbledon’s expansion plan heads to court while facing opposition from local residents
Novak Djokovic calls it a “win-win.” Carlos Alcaraz says it’s a “great idea.” Wimbledon’s major expansion plan includes adding an 8,000-seat stadium with a retractable roof ... -
Oscar Piastri says he’ll fuel his title charge with ‘frustration’ at race-deciding penalty
Oscar Piastri aims to use the “frustration” he feels at the penalty which cost him victory at the British Grand Prix as motivation to win more ... -
Executions in Saudi Arabia reach a record high mostly over drug cases, Amnesty says
Executions in Saudi Arabia surged last year to a record high, Amnesty International said yesterday, as activists increasingly warn about the kingdom’s use of the death ... -
Little green man becomes little green woman with soccer ball for Euro 2025 in Switzerland
Law-abiding pedestrians wait for the green woman kicking a soccer ball before they cross the road during the Women’s European Championship. Authorities in the Swiss city ... -
Cooperation, autonomy and win-win results defining features of healthy economic ties
The global trade landscape has been roiled by the United States’ trade policies and actions. Even though US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said he expects ... -
Tuesday, July 8 2025 – edition no. 4754
* Harbor jam — Lawmakers raise concerns over congestion and overcrowded buses amid rising passenger numbers and ongoing roadworks in Inner Harbor * Interview Advertising sector ... -
Macau hosts first edition of FIM MiniGP SEA
Macau hosted the inaugural rounds of the first edition of the FIM: Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) MiniGP Southeast Asia (SEA) over the weekend. At the ... -
Tough business climate calls for smarter, bolder entrepreneurs
Approximately 95% to 97% of businesses fail to survive beyond five years, whether in Macau or elsewhere, yet it is crucial for aspiring entrepreneurs to cultivate ... -
Gov’t proposes ban on all gambling advertisements in law amendments
The Macau government has announced a public consultation on amendments to its over-30-year-old Advertising Activities Law, proposing an explicit ban on all forms of gambling advertisements. ... -
Second day of scorching heat, authorities open cooling center
The city endured its second consecutive day under an orange high-temperature alert yesterday, as the Meteorological Bureau (SMG) forecasted a sweltering high of 36 degrees Celcius ... -
Cabo Verde issues final warning to Macau Legend over stalled hotel-casino project
Cabo Verde’s government has issued a final ultimatum to Macau Legend, urging the company to present a new plan for its stalled hotel-casino project in Praia ... -
Gov’t shows signs of tackling the price wars that are taking a toll on its EV industry
The Chinese government is signaling enough is enough when it comes to the fierce competition in the country’s electric car market. China’s industrial policy has engineered ... -
Five myths about spay/neuter surgery and the truth about your pet’s health
Spaying/neutering your pet is essential to responsible pet parenthood, yet many myths and misconceptions surround these procedures. Unfortunately, these myths can prevent pet parents in Macau ... -
Mosquito larvae found in homes prompt citywide inspections
Health Bureau (SSM) director Alvis Lo has urged residents to stay vigilant as the city intensifies its mosquito prevention campaign amid rising concerns over dengue and ...
