Daily Archives: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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Tourism surges with 18 million arrivals in five months, summer peak on the horizon
Macau registered 18.14 million total visitor arrivals in the January-to-May period, of which 1.24 million were international travelers, while cumulative arrivals for the year exceeded 20 ... -
Macau hotels feel pressure as Zhuhai, Hengqin lure guests
Hotels on the Macau peninsula are facing pressure from expanding room supply and shifting visitor preferences, with occupancy rates and average daily rates declining in the ... -
Cost control and supporting local organizers are the main roles of the FIA
The president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has said that the main roles of the FIA are to ensure cost ... -
PJ arrests seven after on-duty officer assaulted, identity reveal ends attack
Seven men have been arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) for allegedly assaulting an on-duty officer, who was only able to halt the attack after revealing ... -
Cultural Week to debut in Qinghai, connecting Macau, Beijing
The 18th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries will run from June 27 to July 10, connecting Macau, Qinghai, and Beijing under the theme “Convergence ... -
Beijing hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to American defense firms
China yesterday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts. The Commerce ... -
MGTO rolls out spending promotions via e-payment partners to boost travel demand
To boost travel demand, the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has rolled out promotional spending deals through partnerships with major e-payment platforms serving key source markets, ... -
FIA unveils new format for GT World Cup, creates Silver Cup for ‘emerging talent’
The governing body of international motorsport, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has announced a new format for this year’s FIA GT World Cup, which will ... -
Keir Starmer announces he’ll resign as prime minister, kicking off contest for Labour successor
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said yesterday he is stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks, forced out by his ... -
1985 Air India jet crashes killing 329
A passenger jet has disintegrated in mid-air off the coast of Ireland, killing all 329 people on board. The Air India flight was only 45 minutes ... -
Cape Verde gets first goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw
Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over. It might just be getting started. The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain last week ... -
Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand
While Mohamed Salah’s club career is still undecided, he’s building his legacy with Egypt. Salah scored his 68th goal in international play, a total now just ... -
US and Iran wrap high-level talks after making ‘encouraging progress,’ mediators say
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf yesterday wrapped up a lengthy round of initial talks aimed at solidifying a permanent end to ... -
Asian shares are mixed and US futures fall as Iran talks make progress
Asian stocks were mixed yesterday with markets in Japan and South Korea trading higher, while oil prices edged lower on fresh optimism over progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations. U.S. ... -
The drawer problem: Why so many of us can’t let go of our old electronics, and what we can do about it
Think about the last smartphone, tablet or smartwatch you stopped using. Odds are it is not in a recycling bin or a new owner’s hands; it ... -
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – edition no. 4976
* Ahead of Pace — 20 million visitor mark reached early as Macau gears up for summer peak Checked out — Hotels on the Macau peninsula ...
