Monthly Archives: July 2025
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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 * ... -
Authorities probe ‘red and yellow banner’ stores for potential tax violations
The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) has launched an investigation into so-called “red and yellow banner” shops following public reports of possible tax violations, while the Customs ... -
Over 80% of local residents satisfied with life and work in Hengqin
The findings of a recent survey indicate that more than 80% of Macau residents in the Guangdong-Macau In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin are pleased with the ... -
Casino Grandview to close end of month
SJM Resorts SA has revealed the early closure of one of its satellite casinos operating under its gaming license – Casino Grandview. The company did not ... -
Lawmaker urges boost in smart tourism, border efficiency, and affordable lodging
Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai has called on the government to step up efforts to boost the city’s appeal as a top global tourist destination. In a ... -
SJM buys Hengqin office for RMB724 million, eyes hotel conversion
SJM Holdings Limited announced yesterday its plan to acquire a 12-story office building in the Hengqin area from Shun Tak Property Development Company Limited for over ... -
Thailand, Cambodia agree to ‘immediate and unconditional’ ceasefire, Malay PM says
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire from midnight to resolve deadly border clashes, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday. Anwar, ... -
Mail delivery services to Portugal and Thailand may be delayed
The Post and Telecommunications Bureau stated that it has received notifications from Thailand Post and Portugal Post that mail services exported to Thailand and Portugal are ... -
Low-pressure trough to bring thunderstorms and heat warning
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) warns that a low-pressure trough will bring increased cloudiness, sudden showers, and thunderstorms over the next few days. Until tomorrow, ... -
Traffic Restrictions for Sewer Work at Catholic Center
Starting July 31 through August 30, major traffic restrictions will be in place on Avenida da Praia Grande and Rua do Campo to allow sewer connection ... -
Hong Kong couple caught smuggling MOP3 million worth of meth
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a Hong Kong man and woman at the airport Sunday, seizing one kilogram of suspected methamphetamine, also known as “ice,” with ... -
Over 50,000 attend fair featuring tech, culture, and culinary delights
The 2025 Guangdong & Macau Branded Products Fair (2025GMBPF), which opened on July 24, attracted more than 50,000 visitors by July 26, including 29,000 on its ... -
Head of famous Shaolin Temple under investigation on suspicion of embezzling funds
China’s famous Shaolin Temple announced that its abbot is under investigation on suspicion of misappropriation and embezzlement of project funds and temple assets. Shi Yongxin is ... -
CK Hutchison seeks Chinese investor to join Panama Ports deal
A Hong Kong conglomerate that’s selling ports at the Panama Canal said yesterday it may seek a Chinese investor to join a consortium of buyers, a ... -
1981 Charles and Diana marry
Crowds of 600,000 people filled the streets of London to catch a glimpse of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer on their wedding day. The couple ... -
‘Dead to Rights’ turns photos into weapons against forgetting
If “Schindler’s List” left you shattered, prepare for a different, yet equally profound, kind of devastation with “Dead to Rights,” which opened in Macau and across ... -
England beats Spain in a penalty shootout after 1-1 draw to retain title
More drama, another penalty shootout and never giving up. England successfully defended its Women’s European Championship title on Sunday in its own special way, thriving in ... -
Lucas tells Comic-Con crowd his new museum will be ‘a temple to the people’s art’
George Lucas finally came to the stage at Comic-Con yesterday [macau time] to an ovation from thousands, some holding light sabers in the air, with soaring ... -
Another Trump venture – trading in pardons
Under Presidents Obama and Biden, commutations of sentence far outnumbered pardons – 1,715 to 212 under Obama, 4,165 to 80 under Biden – and both administrations ... -
Tuesday, July 29 2025 – edition no. 4768
* Shady Sales — Authorities investigating possible tax violations linked to surge in shops suspected of selling counterfeit goods, the Times learns * Study | Over ... -
Survey: Students unlikely to seek help when experiencing stress
Over 70% of students report feeling stressed due to their studies and related issues, with some expressing thoughts of self-harm, yet only a small fraction actively ... -
Outdoor performance venue sees another event cancellation
The Macau Outdoor Performance Venue in Cotai is once again without bookings through the end of September, following the cancellation of the Songkran Music Festival (S2O) ...
