Daily Archives: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Ng Wai Han takes oath as economy chief, vows to drive diversification
Former Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) director Ng Wai Han has been sworn in as Secretary for Economy and Finance, pledging that every economic decision ... -
Economy expected to slow in June before rebounding in summer
Macau’s economy is set to soften in June before staging a gradual rebound over the summer months, according to the latest forecast by the Macau Economic ... -
Over 150 academics gather to deepen China-Portuguese education links
Macau is stepping up efforts to strengthen China–Portuguese-speaking countries academic cooperation and bilingual talent development, as more than 150 university leaders and representatives gathered for a ... -
Gov’t to keep ceiling for dismissal compensation unchanged
The government has decided to keep the ceiling for dismissal compensation unchanged. The news was announced in a statement from the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), ... -
Gov’t begins consultation on first five-year plan modelled on mainland approach
Hong Kong yesterday launched a public consultation for its five-year plan in a politically symbolic step that brings the special administrative region closer to mainland China’s development ... -
‘Soccer’ is a fine term for the beautiful game – don’t let any ‘football’ snob or president tell you otherwise this World Cup
At the 2026 World Cup draw, FIFA Peace Prize recipient and U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the game should really be called “football.” “There’s no question about it. We have ... -
Golden Jubilee sweeps open and mixed titles at dragon boat races
SJM’s Golden Jubilee secured victories in both the open and mixed categories at the Macau Standard Dragon Boat Race on Sunday, emerging as the standout team ... -
Food safety violations fall as inspections top 4,000 in first five months
Food safety violations in Macau remained low in the first five months of 2026, with 26 cases recorded following more than 4,000 inspections, according to the ... -
Paradise Entertainment appoints non-executive director to its board
In a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Macau’s Paradise Entertainment Limited said it has appointed Hong Kong solicitor Eric Ho King Fung as an ... -
Forum Macao: City to deepen global tourism and trade connectivity
As Macau is set to host the 13th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting from June 24 to 28, authorities are projecting that the event will further reinforce ... -
MGM Cotai transforms into ‘Garden Wonderland’ for summer
MGM Cotai has introduced a seasonal immersive show titled “MGM Spectacle: Garden Wonderland,” running daily at the Spectacle, located in the resort’s main lobby, through August ... -
GEG launches Macau’s first landscape upcycling program
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has introduced Macau’s first “Landscape Resources Upcycling Program” in honor of World Environment Day and Beautiful China Promotion Week. The initiative, developed ... -
Iran and US reach a tentative deal to end war as Israel rules out withdrawing from seized land
The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement yesterday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but challenges immediately ... -
1963 Soviets launch first woman into space
A former textile worker from the Soviet Union has become the first woman in space. Lieutenant Valentina Tereshkova, 26, was the fifth Russian cosmonaut to go ... -
Havertz sparks Germany’s 7-1 rout of Curaçao after underdogs’ historic first goal
Germany’s seven-goal rout of Curaçao in its World Cup opener yesterday (Macau time) was the perfect outcome to overshadow a close first half and boost the team after ... -
Cucurella joins Real Madrid from Chelsea on same day he’s set to play at World Cup for Spain
Real Madrid announced the signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea yesterday, the day the left back is set to play for Spain in its opening match ... -
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won’t be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz announced ... -
Taiwan’s spy agency launches webpage for Chinese nationals to report tips
Taiwan’s intelligence agency said Sunday it is establishing an information-reporting channel for Chinese nationals to offer tips securely, at a time when tensions between Beijing and the ... -
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – edition no. 4972
* Ng Wai Han appointed economy chief Seasonal Slowdown — The economy is set to soften in June before staging a gradual rebound over the summer ...
