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 figures released

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

announces a slate of exciting updates spanning its refined upstairs dining room and the casual La Terrace by Louise on the ground floor. Highlights include the appointment of Head Pastry Chef

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.

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

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 stagnant water.

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 5, the

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 registered for automatic

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 year, MGTO

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 countries

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 stable entrepreneurial

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

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

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 to

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

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 driver

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 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 after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off a sparsely populated Russian peninsula, but communities

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

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 major questions

Friday, August 1, 2025 – edition no. 4771

* GBA Views | Amber Li stays ‘confident in Hengqin’s future despite challenges’ * Taste of Edesia * The DICJ says Grandview Casino – a satellite casino operating under SJM’s license –

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