Daily Archives: Thursday, August 7, 2025
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More than 1,000 United Airlines flights delayed in the US due to technology problem
A technology issue prompted United Airlines to ground planes at major U.S. airports today (Macau time) and more than 1,000 flights were delayed. The impacted system, ... -
Macau begins critical stages of chikungunya fever control
Macau is currently in the early and critical stages of controlling the Chikungunya fever outbreak, despite the absence of community transmission in the region, according to ... -
Tourist area consumption shows signs of weakness despite rising visitor numbers
Despite tourism authorities’ optimism about a strong summer rebound, with one economist projecting visitor arrivals could exceed the 2019 total of 39.4 million by year-end, the ... -
M Plus secures exclusive Premier League and FA Cup broadcast rights through 2028
M Plus Sports Media Limited (M Plus) has announced that it has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for major football competitions in the Macau market, starting with ... -
Lawmaker calls malpractice premiums ‘mismatched’
Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok has put forward a request for the government to review the city’s mandatory medical malpractice insurance, claiming private practitioners face disproportionately high ... -
Trump’s pursuit of meeting with Xi reveals the complex web of US-China relations
China, the adversary. China, the friend? These days, maybe a bit of both. From easing export controls to reportedly blocking the Taiwanese leader’s plans to travel ... -
Lawmaker looks to Singapore’s data-driven mosquito monitoring to fight chikungunya
In a written interpellation to the Legislative Assembly (AL), lawmaker Che Sai Wang raises concerns about the effectiveness of local and regional prevention measures against the ... -
Torch design unveiled ahead of National Games
Shenzhen recently held the 100-day countdown for the 15th National Games, Paralympic Games, and Special Olympic Games, unveiling the torch named “Zhanfang” (Blossom). Designed by He ... -
Domestic worker arrested for possessing cocaine worth MOP4 million
A 38-year-old Indonesian domestic worker was arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) for allegedly receiving drug parcels linked to a transnational trafficking ring. Authorities seized 2,160 ... -
MGTO’s social media accounts reach over 10 million
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has grown its online presence since 2009 with 28 social media accounts, reaching over 10 million followers by July 2025. ... -
UTM students pioneer culinary and tech solutions for tourism
University of Tourism (UTM) students in Tourism Business and Hotel Management completed three projects applying their studies to real challenges. According to a statement, they helped ... -
Outer wall of old building in Coloane Village collapses
A section of an old building’s outer wall in Coloane Village collapsed twice on Tuesday amid torrential rain, raising concerns over the safety of aging structures ... -
Private car slams into bus and storefront in Taipa crash
A private car reportedly collided with a bus on Rua da Cunha yesterday, veering onto the sidewalk and crashing into a metal barrier and a store. ... -
Birthrate reaches new low in second quarter of 2025
Births in Macau fell to a record low of 671 in the second quarter of 2025, marking the lowest level since official records began in 1998, ... -
Sam Hou Fai and John Lee meet to drive mutual benefits across GBA
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met with Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Tuesday at the Government Headquarters to enhance cooperation and collaboration in ... -
Three locals arrested for MOP3.5 million credit card fraud
Three local residents have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a large-scale credit card fraud scheme totaling MOP3.5 million, the Judiciary Police (PJ) announced, linking ... -
Macau adds over 1,100 new firms in Q2
The city’s business sector saw solid momentum in the second quarter of 2025, with 1,107 new companies incorporated, marking a net increase of 824 after accounting ... -
Broad money supply and loans rise in June
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) announced that broad money supply (M2) grew by 1.1% in June 2025, reaching MOP824.8 billion. While currency in circulation declined ... -
Studio City celebrates Malaysian cuisine with buffet at Spotlight
Studio City has launched the “Taste of Malaysia Buffet” at its Spotlight restaurant, running throughout August. The event aims to bring authentic Malaysian flavors to locals ... -
St. Regis unveils new Mediterranean concept at The Manor
The St. Regis Macao has announced the reimagining of its signature dining venue, The Manor, with a new Mediterranean concept launched on August 1. This culinary ... -
Trump’s envoy meets Putin ahead of peace deadline, the Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow yesterday, the Kremlin said, days before the White House’s ... -
1972 Asians given 90 days to leave Uganda
The Ugandan leader, Idi Amin, has set a deadline for the expulsion of most of the country’s Asians. General Amin said all Asians who are not ... -
Son signs with MLS’ Los Angeles FC after a decade at Tottenham
Son Heung-min agreed to a contract with Los Angeles FC yesterday [Macau time], finalizing his move to Major League Soccer after a decade at Tottenham Hotspur. ... -
Naomi Osaka powers into semifinals in Montreal to face Clara Tauson
Naomi Osaka powered into her first National Bank Open semifinal, beating No. 10 seed Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-2 yesterday [Macau time]. Osaka advanced to face No. ... -
Teacher fights discrimination against Roma people, one Elvis song at a time
Tudor Lakatos is fighting discrimination against the Roma people, one Elvis Presley song at a time. Decked out in a rhinestone shirt and oversized sunglasses, with ... -
Study says ChatGPT giving teens dangerous advice on drugs, alcohol and suicide
ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to ... -
Thursday, August 7, 2025 – edition no. 4775
* Mosquito war — Macau begins key phase of chikungunya fever control Economy | Tourist area consumption shows weakness despite increase in visitors Television | M ... -
Shaolin Temple should take a vow of chastity, not poverty
As China’s fiscal conditions worsen, a scandal at the Shaolin Temple has ignited a debate over who owns the monastic institution’s cultural heritage and how to ...
