Monthly Archives: July 2025
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Flurry of trade deals offers relief for some Asian countries
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced trade deals with Japan and a handful of other Asian countries that will relieve some pressure on companies and consumers ... -
1974 Nixon ‘must hand over Watergate tapes’
The United States Supreme Court has ordered President Nixon to surrender tape recordings of White House conversations about the Watergate affair. Giving the judgement to a ... -
US officials bar transgender women from competing in women’s sports
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports, telling the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports it ... -
Historic win by 45-year-old Venus Williams resonates: there are no limits for excellence
There are plenty of reasons why this particular victory by Venus Williams in this particular tennis match — just one of hundreds — resonated with so ... -
The US decision to leave UNESCO again puts a spotlight on what the agency does and why it matters
With the support of international partners and the mobilization of $115 million, the U.N. cultural agency UNESCO recently helped rebuild the Iraqi city of Mosul after ... -
UN says booming solar, wind and other green energy hits global tipping point for even lower costs
The global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point” where solar and wind power will become even cheaper and more widespread, according to ... -
‘Wahaha Princess’ reveals China’s uncommon prosperity
In a country where the government is short on fiscal income and its people are worried about layoffs and salary cuts, $2 billion raises a lot ... -
Thursday, July 24 2025 – edition no. 4765
* Income inequality grows — Minimum-pay jobs are on the rise for residents outside the gaming industry, which may widen income gaps in the future, according ... -
CAEAL backs National Security Committee’s review opinion
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) reaffirmed its support for the Committee for Safeguarding National Security’s qualification review opinion during yesterday’s press ... -
GGR to grow over 9% in 2H, says Seaport Research
The city’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) is expected to grow more than 9% year over year in the second half of 2025, buoyed by improving market ... -
Gaming drives high summer occupancy in hotels, but September dip expected
The hotel industry is experiencing a strong rebound this summer, with occupancy rates driven largely by of gaming tourists, according to hotelier Rutger Verschuren. While July ... -
Gov’t claims local prevention work was well done, no reason for alarm
The local Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) coordinator, Dr. Leong Iek Hou, has said there is no reason for excessive concern over the outbreak ... -
DSAL confirms dozens of Filipino workers involved in labor disputes
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) confirmed it handled 659 labor dispute cases from January to June 2025, with 57 involving Filipino migrant workers. Most complaints from ... -
Trump and Marcos Jr. plan to talk tariffs, China at the White House
President Donald Trump plans to host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. today [Macau time] at the White House, as the two countries are seeking closer security ... -
CCAC sees drop in public sector bribery
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has reported a decline in bribery cases involving public officials abusing their power. Most recent cases relate instead to general misconduct, ... -
Ant Bank (Macau) and HKGX launch digital gold trading platform
Ant Bank (Macau) and Hong Kong Gold Exchange (HKGX) have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a one-stop service system for gold trading. The platform ... -
Two locals scammed in online investment fraud
Two middle-aged Macau residents have fallen victim to suspected online investment scams, losing MOP12 million and MOP1.05 million, respectively, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported. Both were ... -
DSAL inspects 13 construction sites after typhoon
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) inspected 13 construction sites earlier this week to ensure safety compliance after Typhoon Wipha. Contractors are urged to conduct thorough safety ... -
Gov’t commissions study on increasing leave benefits,
The Labour Affairs Bureau has commissioned an independent third party to study increasing maternity and annual leave, with plans for public consultation and discussion at the ... -
Customs seize seven smuggling cases involving concealed goods
Customs authorities intercepted seven smuggling cases from July 12 to 17, involving vehicles and individuals attempting to transport undeclared items across borders. At the Border Gate, ... -
IC to host ‘Book for Book’ swap this weekend
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is hosting the “Book for Book” swap on July 26–27 at Rotunda de Carlos da Maia to promote reading habits in ... -
Chiang Ngoc Vai helms Transport Bureau, replacing Kelvin Lam
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has undergone a leadership change, with Chiang Ngoc Vai now serving as director, replacing Kelvin Lam Hin San, who is no longer ... -
Unsettled weather expected across Southern China
A new tropical storm is developing in the northwest Pacific, as meteorologists warn that the typhoon, this season’s seventh storm, could soon impact parts of China’s ... -
Artyzen Grand Lapa becomes first hotel to earn LEED O+M Gold Certification
Artyzen Grand Lapa has become the first hotel in Macau to attain the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification under the Operations and ... -
Fair to feature assistive tech and aging population focus
The 2025 Guangdong and Macau Branded Products Fair is set to open tomorrow at the Venetian Cotai Expo, with organizers unveiling key themes and new features ... -
MGTO expands travel alerts to Iran, Lebanon, Syria, and Pakistan
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has expanded the number of countries and travel destinations covered by the Macau SAR’s Travel Alert System. The new alert ... -
Nearly 110,000 visit Sands Shopping Carnival despite typhoon disruption
The 2025 Sands Shopping Carnival attracted nearly 110,000 visits over its three-day run from July 17 to 19 at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo. Originally scheduled ... -
MGM and Chamber of Commerce lead GBA exchange to boost local food SMEs
MGM and the Macao Chamber of Commerce co-organized a two-day exchange tour from July 21 to 22 aimed at helping local food industry SMEs scale up, ... -
EU policy shift may spell trade trouble
The European Union’s evolving trade policy, from “de-risking” to measures more oriented toward “decoupling”, has raised concerns about increased friction with China, particularly as the bloc ... -
1974 Greek military rule gives in to democracy
The military government in Greece has collapsed and the former prime minister Constantine Karamanlis has been invited to return. Huge crowds gathered to greet him at ... -
Liverpool, Wrexham and Wales soccer hero Joey Jones has died at 70
Joey Jones, the Welsh soccer hero who won two European Cups with Liverpool and was dubbed “Mr Wrexham”, has died. He was 70. Jones’ death was ... -
Mathieu van der Poel pulls out with pneumonia
Mathieu van der Poel has withdrawn from the Tour de France ahead of yesterday’s stage up to the Mont Ventoux as he suffers from pneumonia, his ... -
Lions hold off First Nations and Pasifika XV in a rugged tour game in Australia
Lions 24, Pasifika XV 19 The British and Irish Lions held off the First Nations and Pasifika XV 24-19 in a tough, physical contest yesterday in ... -
Lineup features Roberts, Clooney, Stone and Sandler
Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Emma Stone, Dwayne Johnson, Adam Sandler and Idris Elba are just some of the celebrities headlining films at this year’s Venice International ... -
CGOs in the brave new era of geoeconomics
Jorge Costa Oliveira The global economic order is shifting, and one of the most significant changes lies in the growing relevance of geoeconomics – the field ...
