Daily Archives: Friday, June 19, 2026
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Cloud ban puts Macau at competitive disadvantage in regional AI race, tech leaders warn
Tech leaders and resort executives warned yesterday that rigid regulatory frameworks risk hamstringing Macau’s digital ambitions, exposing a stark competitive gap as neighboring regional hubs aggressively ... -
Crackdown nets 117 suspected illegal workers at construction, residential, commercial sites
Crime data released yesterday showed 117 suspected illegal workers found at 304 sites last month, spanning construction, residential, commercial, and industrial premises, consistent with the Chief ... -
Where Nordic Light Meets Japanese Shadow: Kaiseki Alchemy at Yamazato
There are collaborations born of convenience, and then there are those born of quiet necessity. The dinner last week at Yamazato belongs firmly to the latter. Titled ... -
Gov’t officially recognizes eight intangible cultural heritage inheritors
Eight intangible cultural heritage inheritors – covering woodcarving, Taoist music, Naamyam, A-Ma, Na Tcha, You Tei beliefs, and Patuá theater – were officially confirmed yesterday by ... -
Business delegation meets China’s consul in Ho Chi Minh City to deepen Vietnam ties
A business delegation led by the Macao ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce met with Tang Li, China’s Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, on the ... -
Dragon Boat Festival fuels tourism spike
Hotel bookings for the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday have surged ahead of the long weekend, with travelers taking advantage of lower airfares and strong interest ... -
Database planned for aging buildings
Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam convened a cross-departmental meeting yesterday to address building maintenance issues in old districts and “three-nil buildings” – properties ... -
Kiang Wu Hospital opens medically led weight management center
Kiang Wu Hospital has established a weight management center in response to the health needs of Macau residents and in line with the government’s “Healthy Macau” ... -
New traffic detection system to go live at Cotai intersection
A new integrated detection system at the intersection of Estrada do Istmo and Avenida da Prosperidade will become operational on Monday. The detection point will monitor ... -
Covid-19 surge expected in coming weeks
The Health Bureau has announced that Covid-19 activity in Macau has increased, exceeding the warning threshold. The latest weekly positivity rate has risen to 17% – ... -
Enforcement body cameras not intended for documenting smoking violations
Government officials clarified yesterday that new cameras mandated under the Tobacco Control Act amendment are strictly for officer safety during volatile confrontations, not for gathering evidence ... -
IAM to conduct tree trimming until the end of this month, traffic to be suspended
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will conduct a series of tree-trimming activities throughout Macau. These activities aim to prepare the trees for the potential impacts of ... -
UM lecture ignites China–US climate and EV debate with Nobel laureate
A lecture at the University of Macau (UM) on climate change turned into an exchange over the widening climate and technology divide between China and the ... -
PJ arrests two smugglers in prescription drug trafficking scheme
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested two suspected parallel traders for allegedly helping a criminal syndicate smuggle 660 pills of controlled substances – phentermine and methylphenidate ... -
Gov’t to expand trade platform to Spanish-speaking nations
The SAR plans to expand its economic footprint by extending its trade platform for Portuguese-speaking countries to include Spanish-speaking nations during China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period ... -
CE holds government briefing in preparation for the ministerial meeting
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, has held a meeting with all relevant public departments to strengthen coordination and ensure the smooth hosting of the ... -
The great northbound shift: Why Macau residents are crossing the border for groceries and dumplings
Analysis For decades, the relationship between Macau and its neighboring city – Zhuhai was defined by the gaming sector. Macau offered the glitter; Zhuhai provided ... -
929 Challenge expands into AIE Expo, deepening China–Lusophone startup links
On the Agenda The 929 Challenge will hold its sixth edition finals inside a major regional technology exhibition for the first time, organizers said. The startup ... -
AULP meeting opens in Macau, highlights Greater Bay Area–Lusophone higher education cooperation
On the agenda The 35th Annual Meeting of the Association of Portuguese Speaking Universities (AULP) opened on June 15 at the University of Macau (UM), bringing ... -
US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uraniumand waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, ... -
24 Hours of Le Mans 2026: Another edition to remember
[Photos: Sergio Sérgio de Almeida Correia] As the butterflies fly again and the birds chirp in the welcoming silence of the fields of La Sarthe, after ... -
1975 Missing earl guilty of murder
Lord Lucan murdered the 29-year-old nanny of his three young children, an inquest jury has decided. The earl has not been seen since the night Sandra ... -
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo
Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by Congo yesterday (Macau time) in their opening match at the World Cup. Congo, ... -
Leaked remarks about South Korea star spark backlash at World Cup camp
South Korea’s preparations for today’s (Macau time) World Cup match against Mexico have been overshadowed by a rift between the players and the country’s media following disparaging comments ... -
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ is her best work yet
Olivia Rodrigo’s done it again. Her third album, “You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” is her best yet — a giant step forward ... -
Sun Chaser Celebration: Where Sound and Spirit Unite
The Sun Chaser celebration at W Hotel began not with a clink of glasses, but with the deep, resonant hum of a singing bowl. As the ... -
World shares are mixed following signing of US-Iran deal on ending the war
World shares were mixed yesterday, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea setting fresh records, after the U.S. and Iran signed their initial agreement ending the war. The ... -
Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe whose outcome will depend ... -
New drivers powering growth momentum
Despite drastic changes and rising uncertainties in the global trade and investment landscape, China’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience and steady upgrading momentum. According to data ... -
Friday, June 19, 2026 – edition no. 4975
* Cloudy tech — Cloud ban puts Macau at competitive disadvantage in regional AI race, tech leaders warn * Crime | Illegal employment up 31% ...
