4 local youngsters killed in a car crash; 3 others in emergency treatment

A sedan vehicle crashed yesterday morning into multiple iron railings, traffic signs, and a curb on Avenida da Amizade, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) reported.

ZAPE to transform into a night market for 10 days starting Friday

The Macao Tourism Government Office (MGTO) announced yesterday that it will partner with the Association of Returned Overseas Chinese Macau to host a 10-day night market

Customs seize MOP2.42 million on counterfeit goods, arrest 4

The Customs Service (SA) said in a statement that the customs authorities of Guangdong Province, Hong Kong, and Macau have been jointly conducting operations to

Melco’s expansion beyond borders will not harm Macau, experts say

Former International Legal Affairs Bureau head and Gaming Law Commissioner Jorge Costa Oliveira told the Times that expanding Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s (Melco) integrated resorts portfolio

Hong Kong cancels passports and bans financial support for 16 overseas activists

Hong Kong authorities yesterday strengthened a crackdown on 16 overseas-based activists who were previously targeted by bounties on suspicion of endangering national security, implementing measures that include

HK to relax appointment for northbound vehicle quotas, local drivers hope for similar measures

Starting next month, vehicles from Hong Kong traveling northbound across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) to Guangdong Province will no longer require appointments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays,

FSS investments achieved a 6.8% return rate last year

The 2024 Social Security Fund Annual Report revealed that by the end of 2024, the fund’s total assets reached MOP 99.5 billion, with an average investment

CE wants to promote GBA unity through the National Games

The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, highlighted the importance of promoting the spirit of the slogan “United as the Greater Bay Area (GBA), United for the National

UM’s Portuguese Language Summer Programme attracted over 400

The University of Macau’s (UM) Department of Portuguese held a closing ceremony for the 39th Portuguese Language Summer Programme, showcasing participants’ learning through cultural performances. The three-week program

23rd Fringe Festival to take to the streets next month

The Cultural Affairs Bureau will organize the 23rd Macao City Fringe Festival from September 5 to 28. Aiming to allow the public a “leisurely stroll around the city,”

MGM China sets record with highest-ever adjusted EBITDA in Q2

MGM China Holdings reported its highest-ever adjusted Earnings before interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) for the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, as its market share

Brokerage raises 2025 growth forecasts as GGR surges

Recent data from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) revealed that Macau’s gaming market has posted consecutive monthly GGR increases of 19% year-on-year in June

Chinese woman becomes third person charged under Australia’s foreign interference laws

A Chinese citizen was charged yesterday under Australia’s recent foreign interference laws with covertly collecting information about an Australian Buddhist association, police said. The woman, an Australian

Vietnam automaker Vinfast opens factory in India, eyeing growth in Asia

Vietnam’s Vinfast began production at a $500 million electric vehicle plant in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state yesterday, part of a planned $2 billion investment in India

China pushes back at US demands to stop buying Russia, Iran oil

U.S. and Chinese officials may be able to settle many of their differences to reach a trade deal and avert punishing tariffs, but they remain far

1962 Marilyn Monroe found dead

Screen icon Marilyn Monroe has been found dead in bed at her Los Angeles home. The 36-year-old actress’ body was discovered in the early hours of this

F1 ‘silly season’ puts Red Bull, Mercedes and Cadillac on the spot

It’s time for Formula 1’s risk-taking drivers, overworked engineers and harried team principals to relax. At least in theory. With four weeks until the next

Americans finish strong with a relay world record in the swim worlds to top medal tables

The United States, which had a frustrating swim world championships, ended on a high note Sunday (yesterday, Macau time) with a world record in the women’s 4x100

Wave-riding canines compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships

Charlie the 10-year-old yellow lab likes surfing so much, he will grab his surfboard and run toward the water. His humans sometimes have to hide his board

Tesla awards CEO Musk millions of shares valued at about $29 billion

Tesla is awarding CEO Elon Musk 96 million shares of restricted stock valued at approximately $29 billion, just six months after a judge ordered the company to revoke

The US–EU trade pre-deal and the law of the jungle

International trade law is governed by global multilateral agreements under the WTO and a multitude of regional multilateral agreements (EU, USMCA, Mercosur, AFTA, CPTPP, CIS, AfCFTA, TiSA) and bilateral

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – edition no. 4773

— Four local youths killed in a car crash on Avenida da Amizade; three others hospitalized * New ZAPE experiment — MGTO will partner with the Association of Returned Overseas Chinese Macau

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