Daily Archives: Thursday, June 4, 2026
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Tender opens for 700 taxis under 14 eight-year operating licenses
Following the announcement by Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam that 700 taxis would be put up for tender in the short term, the ... -
Lawmakers raise concerns over birthrate’s impact on education workforce
Several lawmakers have expressed concerns about how Macau’s low birthrate is already affecting the labor market, particularly schools and teaching staff. In an inquiry initiated by ... -
New law allows shared rooms and ‘sleeping spaces’ as hotel supply nears 45,000 rooms
The hotel sector is expected to see further diversification in accommodation types following the introduction of a new legal framework that permits shared rooms and “sleeping ... -
Gov’t restructures IAM, new leadership vows ‘every public demand will be followed up’
Four newly appointed members of the Administration Committee on Municipal Affairs took their oaths of office yesterday, as a government restructuring law took effect, streamlining the ... -
Lawmaker wants to expand visitor sources from Australia and New Zealand
Lawmaker Chan Hao Weng called on the government to make greater efforts to expand visitor sources from Australia and New Zealand during an inquiry at the ... -
MGM Resorts buyout bid raises questions over Macau unit and Japan project
A proposed takeover of MGM Resorts International by its largest shareholder, U.S. conglomerate People Inc, could reshape the casino operator’s global portfolio, with analysts focusing on ... -
Grief without representation
The heartbreaking death of a Macau schoolboy has stirred a rare storm of collective anger and mourning across the city, yet as ordinary citizens cry out ... -
Over 3,700 locals employed as non-local worker cap remains strict
The principle that non-resident workers are only a temporary supplement to local manpower shortages “has never changed,” authorities reaffirmed, adding that over 3,700 locals had been ... -
DSAL, resorts to offer 407 job vacancies in June matching sessions
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will continue cooperating with six gaming operators in June to host job matching sessions, offering 407 vacancies. The positions cover food ... -
Passenger caught with 15 live turtles hidden in trouser pockets at HZMB
Mainland customs authorities said a passenger was intercepted after concealing 15 live turtles in his trouser pockets while passing through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai Port ... -
Macau to host 55th SKAL International Asia Congress next week
SKAL International Macau will host the 55th SKAL International Asia Congress from June 11 to 14 at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau. Accredited by the ... -
Macau TCM grant quotas exhausted after three firms secure MOP3 million each
Three pharmaceutical companies have each received MOP3 million in one-off GMP certification subsidies under Macau’s incentive scheme, fully exhausting the available quotas as the government accelerates ... -
Macau appoints Chui Sai Cheong, Anton Tai to airport board
Macau has appointed former Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai to the board of Macau International Airport Co. Ltd. (CAM), according to an official decree ... -
Local woman loses MOP8,600 in phishing scam
A local woman lost about MOP8,600 after falling victim to a phishing text scam, police said yesterday. The Judiciary Police reported that the victim received a ... -
Money supply falls in April as deposits, loans shift
Broad money supply declined in April 2026 as deposits and lending showed mixed trends, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM). M1 fell 8.1% on ... -
Skyline to go dark for an hour in city-wide energy-saving campaign
Macau’s skyline will be partially darkened tomorrow evening as four cross-sea bridges, government buildings, tourism facilities and other public and private entities take part in a ... -
Melco backs Inclusion Conference and Macau Golf Masters
Melco Resorts & Entertainment continued its support for the 2026 Inclusion Conference & Festival and Macau Golf Masters, two international events promoting diversity and inclusion, held ... -
Galaxy wins top honors at Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has received two major accolades at the Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026, held in Manila, including “Integrated Resort of the Year” for ... -
New PM says Solomon Islands will review its security treaty with China
The Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China, the South Pacific nation’s new Prime Minister Matthew Wale said yesterday. The pact struck in ... -
State Council issues 5-year plan for agricultural, rural modernization
The State Council, China’s cabinet, has issued a plan to accelerate agricultural and rural modernization during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) period. The plan seeks to ... -
US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners
The Trump administration is proposing that tariffs of 10% or more be imposed on products from dozens of major trading partners following a probe into imports ... -
1977 Greece releases UK plane-spotters
Five British plane-spotters imprisoned in Greece for spying have been released after 10 weeks in jail. An Athens appeal court last week reduced their original sentence ... -
Ronaldo, Messi and the new generation: 10 players to watch at the cup
Two of soccer’s all-time greats will likely make their final bows on the sport’s biggest stage at the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ... -
UK gov’t condemns violence at protest over teen’s stabbing death
Britain’s interior minister accused activists of hijacking a tragedy to stir up violence after police were attacked at a protest over the death of a teenager ... -
US grants visa to Haitian soccer player to join team for World Cup
The United States has granted a visa to Haitian soccer player Woodensky Pierre, allowing him to join Haiti’s national team for the World Cup after days ... -
Thursday, June 4, 2026 – edition no. 4964
* The Next Fleet — Tender opens for 700 taxis * Birthrate squeeze | Shrinking enrollment begins to affect teaching jobs * Hotel rules evolve to ...
