MGM Welcomes the WAGYUMAFIA Pop-Up Back to Town

SUSHIMAFIA experience will be highlighted by the signature dining ritual like no other. For three days only this coming September, MGM proudly presents an extraordinary culinary collaboration with the globally

Specialist wait times now average 1.6 weeks

Amid concerns over escalating demand for hospital rehabilitation services linked to Macau’s rapidly aging population, the Health Bureau (SSM) recently announced that in the first half of 2025,

Plastic cotton swabs to be banned alongside two other single-use plastics starting next year

The Official Gazette (BO) announced yesterday an executive order prohibiting the import of plastic cotton swabs, plastic balloon sticks, and inflatable air sticks, effective January

Gov’t aims to promote patriotism through 80th anniversary war exhibition

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the SAR government

Lawmaker flags shortfall in e-motorcycle charging standards

Lawmaker Ron Lam has raised concerns with authorities regarding the inadequate number of charging stations and charging standards for electric motorcycles in public car parks. In December,

IAM conducts cleaning campaign to remove ‘hashtags’ from public furniture

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) recently conducted on-site inspections and cleaning campaigns to remove and restore public furniture that had been targeted with “hashtag” stickers

Association warns of sharp property price drop

The General Association of Real Estate of Macau has warned over what it describes as an “abrupt fall” in residential property prices, warning that the

Thunderbolt operation nets labor violation, traffic offenses

The Public Security Police carried out a two-day “Thunderbolt” operation from Aug. 24 to 25, deploying 37 officers to inspect karaoke bars, hotels, guesthouses, and other venues across

Five women lose over RMB12,000 in online ticket scam

Five local women reportedly fell victim to an online concert ticket scam, losing a total of over RMB12,000. According to police, the victims filed reports between Aug. 22,

17 Fall victim to fake Taobao customer service scam

A total of 17 people, including 16 Macau residents and one from mainland China, reportedly fell victim to a fake Taobao customer service scam between Aug. 22 and

Macau bars poultry imports from Argentina’s H5 avian flu zone

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has restricted imports of poultry and poultry products from General Viamonte Province in Argentina following an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza.

Faulty power bank sparks fire in Areia Preta apartment, 60 evacuated

A fire broke out early Sunday in an Areia Preta apartment building, forcing the evacuation of about 60 residents and sending a man in his 50s to the

Macao Chamber of Commerce urges gov’t to invest in ‘silver economy’

The Macao Chamber of Commerce (ACM) has proposed a series of measures targeting the elderly to the government. According to the ACM, the proposals aim

Gaming tax revenue nears MOP8.1 billion in July

Government revenue from the gaming industry remained steady in July, with the Financial Services Bureau reporting around MOP8.11 billion collected in gaming taxes. The figure is almost unchanged

Awaken your senses and discover a different side of Barra District

This summer, the Second Macao International Children’s Arts Festival is lighting up cultural venues across Macau, unlocking children’s creativity and imagination through a range of arts-focused

Tencent Music launches ‘Project X’

Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) unveiled its new “Project X” initiative at the 2025 TME China Music Impact Summit held over the weekend at Galaxy

Wynn hosts Macau-exclusive screening of ‘The Shadow’s Edge’

Wynn Macau hosted an exclusive screening of the mainland crime action film The Shadow’s Edge on Sunday, Aug. 24, at its Wynn Palace Grand Theater. The event offered

MGM Golden Lion Summer Camp debuts in Hengqin

Organized by MGM, the 8th MGM Golden Lion Summer Camp was held from August 13 to 15, marking its first edition in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin.

US, allies join Indonesia in military drill amid rising concerns over China

  From left, Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Samuel Paparo, Deputy Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces Gen. Tandyo Budi Revita, and Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff Gen.

Typhoon Kajiki drenches Hainan island and heads toward Vietnam

Strong winds and heavy rain whipped southern China’s Hainan island and nearby parts of Guangdong province on Sunday, as Typhoon Kajiki passed over open waters to

Shanghai eases homebuying rules to boost property market

Shanghai yesterday introduced a series of measures aimed at stimulating its property sector, including the removal of purchase restrictions on suburban homes. The new rules, effective today,

Netanyahu says Israel could withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah is disarmed 

Workers stand beside a bulldozer at one of five new Israeli army positions built inside Lebanese territory Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces could start

1994 Man gets ‘bionic’ heart

A man has been given the world’s first battery-operated heart in a pioneering operation in Britain. The patient, an unnamed 62-year-old from the south of England,

Eala is the first woman from the Philippines to win a Slam match

Alexandra Eala, of the Philippines, reacts after defeating Clara Tauson, of Denmark, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, yesterday (Macau time) Alexandra Eala

Maria Sharapova and Bryan Brothers enter hall, with surprise appearance by Serena Williams 

Maria Sharapova of Russia Serena Williams made a surprise — and early — appearance at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, emerging from behind the stage to introduce

Rohingya refugees demand safe return on 8th anniversary of exodus

Rohingya refugees gather as they hold placards and flags to demand safe return to Myanmar’s Rakhine state, in Cox’s Bazar district, Bangladesh, yesterday Tens of thousands of Rohingya

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ gives Netflix its first box-office win

Netflix appears to have its first No. 1 box-office title in the streaming company’s 18-year history thanks to the sensation of “KPop Demon Hunters.” Rival studios on Sunday estimated

To regulate or not to regulate AI

Jorge Costa Oliveira There is no doubt that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will revolutionize industries, supercharge scientific research, and make many aspects of life and work more efficient.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – edition no. 4788

* Speedy Recovery — Specialist rehabilitation wait times drop to 1.6 weeks as demand rises with aging population * Environment | Plastic cotton swabs to be banned next

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