Daily Archives: August 1, 2025
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Macau gaming revenue surges 19% in July, beating estimates again
Macau’s gaming industry continued its strong rebound in July, posting a 19% year-on-year rise in gross gaming revenue to 22.1 billion patacas (USD2.7 billion), according to ... -
Macau enterprise stays confident in Hengqin’s future despite challenges in health sector
INTERVIEW The Guangdong–Macau In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin – established four years ago with a focus on the big health industry – features Serensia Woods as ... -
Comforting French Cuisine
Louise, the one Michelin-starred restaurant serving heart warming French cuisine on Aberdeen Street by Chefs Julien Royer and Loic Portalier, announces a slate of exciting updates ... -
Grandview Casino closure proceeded according to procedures, DICJ says
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) said in a statement that Grandview Casino, a satellite casino operated under Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. (SJM)’s ... -
Student suspected of being blackmailed by ‘triads’
A local male secondary student, while in Hong Kong, was suspected of being blackmailed by Hong Kong “triads” and lost HKD6,500. The minor was in Hong ... -
Two BOC presidents unreachable amid graft Crackdowns
Two senior overseas executives of Bank of China Ltd. (BOC) have become unreachable, with one reportedly detained by anti-corruption authorities, according to Caixin Global. This is ... -
Unemployment slightly up 1H, median salary drops
Unemployment in Macau rose slightly in the first half (1H) of the year, while median monthly earnings saw a modest decline, according to data released by ... -
Mosquito control stepped up, bottled water safety monitored
The Municipal Affairs Bureau has increased mosquito control at markets, hawker areas, and parks from twice to three times monthly starting July, with additional inspections targeting ... -
Heavy rain, thunderstorms expected early next week
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau has forecast unstable weather along the Guangdong coast starting this weekend due to intensified southwest monsoon activity. From August 3 to ... -
New phase of talent recruitment system launching this year
The government announced yesterday plans to launch the third phase of its talent recruitment system this year, which has already seen over 750 individuals recommended in ... -
Withdrawal of funds from Central Provident Fund starts today
Applications for withdrawing the 2025 special allocation from the budget surplus under the Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund System will be accepted starting today. Seniors who have ... -
MGTO attends 65th APEC meeting in Korea
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) attended the 65th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Tourism Working Group Meeting, held in Korea from July 29 to 31. This ... -
Regional privacy authorities publish anonymization guide
A new guide aimed at enhancing AI and data security through anonymization has been jointly issued by privacy authorities from Macau, Hong Kong, and seven other ... -
Scholar stresses adaptability, innovation in startup success
The Youth Entrepreneurship Aid Scheme, launched by the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) in 2013, has received 2,956 applications as of June. This reflects a ... -
iRad medical centre jobs posted, signalling possible Studio City opening
Hong Kong-based iRad Medical appears set to launch a new medical diagnostic center at Studio City, as local job advertisements suggest active recruitment for roles in ... -
GBA housing market stable in H1, but Q2 sentiment dented by trade tensions
On The Agenda Cushman & Wakefield’s latest Greater Bay Area Residential and Commercial Real Estate Investment Market 1H 2025 Review and 2H Outlook, published this week, ... -
Proxy witness bank account service now covers all GBA cities
IN THE NEWS The proxy witness service, which allows Hong Kong and Macau residents to open mainland Chinese bank accounts remotely, has now been expanded to ... -
China eyes lasers to counter Musk’s Starlink network
Stealth submarines fitted with space-shooting lasers, supply-chain sabotage and custom-built attack satellites armed with ion thrusters. Those are just some of the strategies Chinese scientists have ... -
Thailand and Cambodia plan border visits for diplomats as violence eases
Thailand and Cambodia separately planned border visits for foreign diplomats to observe damages from the nearly weeklong clash, as violence that continued after a ceasefire appears ... -
Pakistan and US reach a trade agreement to develop oil reserves and reduce tariffs
The United States and Pakistan reached a trade agreement expected to allow Washington to help develop Pakistan’s largely untapped oil reserves and lower tariffs for the ... -
With growing urgency, more US Jews urge Israel to ensure food deliveries to Gaza
For most Jewish Americans, whatever their political persuasion, support for Israel has been a bedrock principle. Thus it’s notable that a broad swath of U.S. Jews ... -
1976 Lauda fights for life after Grand Prix crash
Formula One racing driver Niki Lauda is in a critical condition in hospital after an horrific accident at the Nurburgring Grand Prix in Germany. The Austrian-born ... -
Liam Neeson tries to fill Leslie Nielsen’s gumshoes in a new ‘Naked Gun’
Casting Leslie Nielsen as Lt. Frank Drebin in “The Naked Gun” remains one of the greatest comic choices in film history. A former dramatic actor, Nielsen’s ... -
Following a vicious attack, a woman solves her own murder in Holly Jackson novel
After the shattering conclusion of “Not Quite Dead Yet,” author Holly Jackson addresses her readers this way: “… and breathe. Sorry. I know that was intense.” ... -
Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy as tearful family lead tributes
Ozzy Osbourne returned to the “home of metal” for the last time yesterday [Macau time] as an emotional Birmingham honored one of its most cherished sons. ... -
Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US
Fears of a devastating tsunami across the Pacific faded yesterday [Macau time] after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off a sparsely populated Russian ... -
Former lawmaker Au Kam San arrested in first national security law case
The Judiciary Police (PJ) confirmed the arrest of former legislator Au Kam San, 68, on suspicion of violating the national security law. He was scheduled for ... -
Advocate of ethical and safe use of AI that benefits all, not just a privileged few
The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference that concluded in Shanghai on Monday not only showcased the latest AI technology, but more importantly shed light on some ... -
Friday, August 1, 2025 – edition no. 4771
* First national security case | Au Kam San arrested, held in preventive detention * GBA Views | Amber Li stays ‘confident in Hengqin’s future despite ...
