Monthly Archives: July 2025
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Boy suffers intracranial bleeding after falling from window while left home alone
A four- to five-year-old boy fell from a kitchen window and suffered intracranial bleeding after feeling scared while left alone at home. The incident led to ... -
Macau passport holders rise in global travel document rankings
Macau passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 144 destinations, boosting the territory’s ranking to 31st on the 2025 Henley Passport Index. This marks an ... -
DSAL: Non-local workers to address local labor shortages only
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has once again stated that importing non-local workers is a temporary measure to address local labor shortages, assuring that this approach ... -
Southern region hit by outbreak of mosquito-borne infection chikungunya
China is experiencing an outbreak of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne infection, with thousands of cases reported in the south. Chikungunya fever cases jumped to 4,014 on Friday, ... -
Five myths about spay/neuter surgery and the truth about your pet’s health
Earlier this month, five common myths surrounding spay and neuter surgeries that often cause confusion among pet owners in Macau were addressed. Spaying/neutering your pet is ... -
Technical glitch halts The House of Dancing Water
The House of Dancing Water at City of Dreams has suspended performances just two months after its anticipated return. Performances from July 24 to 28 have ... -
Tourist caught after taking lost handbag worth MOP140,000
A mainland tourist has been intercepted by local police after allegedly taking a lost handbag outside a hotel in the peninsula. The bag, valued at around ... -
Customs seizes 11 smugglers
Customs recently intercepted 11 cross-border traders, including seven who tried to smuggle a total of 136.5 kilograms of unquarantined plant branches and leaves into Macau. The ... -
IPIM, Guangdong officials promote GBA Investment
The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and the Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation (GDAMR) have held a joint seminar to assist local enterprises in ... -
City of Dreams unveils Haas Brothers and Horst exhibitions
City of Dreams Macau unveiled the immersive art exhibition “The Haas Brothers: Clair de Lune” and a major retrospective of iconic fashion photographer Horst P. Horst ... -
Macau rises to 27th in Financial Secrecy Index
Macau has moved up four spots to rank 27th out of 141 jurisdictions in the 2025 Financial Secrecy Index (FSI), released by the UK-based Tax Justice ... -
The Londoner becomes key growth driver for Sands China
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) reported its second-quarter earnings last week, with net revenue climbing to USD3.18 billion, a 15.2% increase year over year, fueled by ... -
Hotel occupancy climbs in first half as room rates dip
The city’s hotel sector posted a strong performance in the first half of 2025, with an average occupancy rate of 93.6% across member hotels of the ... -
Sands China, gov’t launch retail training series
Sands China Ltd., in collaboration with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the Consumer Council, has launched the 2025 Quality Retail Service Seminar Series to ... -
SJM restaurants earn three regional awards at Global Wine List competition
Two restaurants at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau have received regional recognition in the 2025 World’s Best Wine Lists by The World of Fine Wine. Palace ... -
The Venetian Macao bustles as Sands Shopping Carnival kicks off sixth edition
The Venetian Macao buzzed with activity as the 2025 Sands Shopping Carnival officially opened on July 17, marking the sixth consecutive year Sands China Ltd. has ... -
Monks, dancers and volunteers offer respite as violence escalates
Long-festering tensions over border territory have escalated into armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, leading to dozens of deaths on both sides and displacing tens of ... -
With no access to education beyond the 6th grade, girls turn to religious schools
For six hours every day after school, Nahideh works in a cemetery, collecting water from a nearby shrine to sell to mourners visiting loved ones’ graves. ... -
1976 Chinese earthquake kills hundreds of thousands
Hundreds of thousands of people are feared dead following an 8.3 magnitude earthquake in China. The quake has virtually destroyed the city of Tangshan, north-east of ... -
African Americans relocating to Kenya cite heritage and restoration
Kenneth Harris spent most of his days in Atlanta yearning for a life in a place where his dark skin color is not a source of ... -
Four-time Olympic gold-medal winner Léon Marchand is back and chasing more world records
Léon Marchand’s life changed drastically after he won four gold medals a year ago in the Paris Olympics. He was a national hero and had to adjust ... -
Police offer rewards for tips leading to the arrest of 19 overseas activists
Hong Kong police announced rewards for information leading to the arrest of 19 overseas-based activists for their roles in what they called a subversive organization abroad, ... -
A man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart is in Michigan authorities’ custody
11 people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City yesterday (Macau time) — with six in critical condition — in what a Michigan sheriff said ... -
Is ChatGPT making us stupid?
Back in 2008, The Atlantic sparked controversy with a provocative cover story: Is Google Making Us Stupid? In that 4,000-word essay, later expanded into a book, ... -
Monday, July 28 2025 – edition no. 4767
* Classroom strain — Survey finds 70% of local students stressed, but few seek help * Diversification |Outdoor Performance Venue sees another event cancellation * Home ... -
Horror master Kiyoshi Kurosawa to bring eerie storytelling to his first samurai film
Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, known as a master of horror films set within the neurotic realism of the modern day, will bring his signature edge-of-your-seat storytelling ... -
European leaders press demands on trade at scaled-back summit in Beijing
European leaders demanded a more balanced relationship with China at a summit with President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital yesterday. They highlighted trade in their ... -
First half up 15% year-on-year despite June’s low results
In the first half of 2025, Macau recorded 19,218,540 visitor arrivals, an increase of 14.9% year over year, according to data from the Statistics and Census ... -
Lively Summer
Long afternoons, golden evenings, and the vibrant energy of summer set the stage for anew season of flavor at JW Marriott Hotel Macau. From the bold regional feasts of Xi’an cuisine ... -
Areia Preta ‘sky corridor’ prompts sidewalk expansion and traffic adjustments
Following reports of severe traffic congestion in Areia Preta caused by ongoing construction of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) East Line and the Avenida do Nordeste ... -
Severed limb linked to floating corpse case found in Zone A
A severed limb was found in coastal waters near the Taipa Ferry Terminal yesterday morning, with the Judiciary Police (PJ) stating the injuries did not result ... -
Thai-Cambodian border dispute heats up as armed clashes broke out
Armed clashes broke today [Thursday] between Thailand and Cambodia in long-disputed border areas, rapidly escalating months-long tensions. The fighting included gunfire exchanges and shelling and rocket ... -
Local woman loses over HKD950,000 in phone scam
A local woman lost over HKD950,000 in a phone scam impersonating law enforcement, the Judiciary Police reported. In early July, she received a call from a ... -
Inflation slightly rises 0.25% in June, driven by recreation and dining costs
The Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.25% year-on-year in June and edged up 0.04% month-on-month, according to the Statistics and Census Service. The annual increase ... -
Two workers injured in cement panel accident
Two mainland Chinese workers were injured in an industrial accident in Cotai according to emergency services. The Fire Services Bureau said the men were struck by ...
