Daily Archives: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Master plan draft cuts 2040 population forecast to 783,000
The draft amendment to the Master Urban Plan has revised the projected total population to about 783,000 for the target year of 2040, with the total ... -
Down syndrome caregivers face high stress, gaps in support, survey finds
Families caring for individuals with Down syndrome face high stress and inadequate support, with many caught in a “double aging” crisis as patients live longer, a ... -
Lawrence Ho meets Kazakh Premier as Alatau Project draws global tourism investment
Lawrence Ho, Melco Resorts & Entertainment chairman and chief executive, recently met Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov to discuss potential tourism investments, as the Central Asian ... -
Police arrest two in separate gambling-linked crimes
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested two suspects in separate cases linked to illegal gambling activities, seizing assets worth more than HKD100,000. Authorities detailed that the ... -
Macau, Hengqin to launch cross-border low-altitude test flights
The government is moving forward with its 15th Five-Year Plan agenda by actively exploring cross-border test flights for drones and other low-altitude aircraft between Macau and ... -
Nvidia’s AI chip sales in China stall, as local chipmakers like Huawei take the lead
In the race between the U.S. and China to develop artificial intelligence, the battle over hardware and computing power is heating up as Chinese companies like ... -
Road closures on Av. do Estádio from Jul. 1 for pavement works
In connection with pavement maintenance works, phased road closures on Avenida do Estádio in Taipa and surrounding sections will take effect from July 1. Internal road ... -
Pickleball court planned for Taipa as gov’t allocates three sites for temporary sports facilities
The government has announced plans to designate three plots of land for temporary sports facilities, as reaffirmed during a recent community dialogue session attended by about ... -
Police receive 43 fraud tips in one week, no losses reported
The Judiciary Police received 43 fraud-related tips through anti-scam apps and reporting channels between June 19 and 26, with no financial losses recorded, the force said. ... -
DSAJ expands fully digital commercial registration services
The Legal Affairs Bureau (DSAJ) has further expanded its fully digital commercial registration services in a bid to streamline corporate administrative procedures and reinforce the government’s ... -
TUI denies parents’ request to intervene in son’s divorce
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has denied the parents’ request to intervene in their local son’s divorce, specifically regarding the division of assets between the ... -
Weight loss challenge sees participants shed 12,000 pounds
More than 3,500 residents collectively lost over 12,000 pounds in a 90-day “Active Citywide” challenge, exceeding the original 350-participant cap, the Health Bureau (SSM) said. Local ... -
DSPA opens eco activities registration for July
Registration opened today for July ecological activities in the Cotai Ecological Zones. Activities have limited places, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, the Environmental Protection Bureau ... -
Wynn supports debut of ‘California Wine Month’ as industry event shows premium positioning
The 8th edition of “California Wine Month,” hosted by the California Wine Institute, opened on June 25 at Wynn Palace, marking its debut in Macau and ... -
Galaxy retains leading position in EarthCheck certifications
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has maintained its leading position in Macau for EarthCheck certifications, while Banyan Tree Macau has become the first hotel in the city ... -
Yue Yunpeng, Sun Yue to stage stand-up comedy show at Wynn Palace
Wynn will present the “Yue Yunpeng & Sun Yue Stand-up Comedy Show” at Wynn Palace on August 1, as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations in ... -
Iran’s president says $6B in frozen assets in Qatar to be released as US talks challenged
Iran’s president said yesterday that $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets would be released by Qatar, as negotiations with the United States were challenged by attacks across ... -
Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide
Israel’s Cabinet unanimously approved a proposal on Sunday to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. The step, ... -
1971 Space mission ends in tragedy
Three Russian cosmonauts have been found dead in their space capsule after it made what looked like a perfect landing in Kazakhstan. Lieutenant-Colonel Georgi Dobrovolsky, Vladislav ... -
Panini packs sell out as fans race to fill 980 spots in collectible albums
Adam Martin remembers taking boxes of Panini stickers and their accompanying World Cup albums to a Formula 1 race in May, shortly after his collectibles shop ... -
Money can’t buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar that poured a fortune into soccer and infrastructure experienced unceremonious exits from the World Cup, proving that big money doesn’t ... -
China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise
China imposed new export controls yesterday on 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to the country’s “remilitarization,” as tensions with Tokyo rise. Relations between Beijing ... -
A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base
Australia and Vanuatu signed a long-awaited bilateral security and economic treaty yesterday that prevents China creating a military base on the South Pacific island nation. Australian Prime Minister ... -
Cooling the heat in China-EU trade
As Europe swelters under severe heatwaves, Chinese-made air conditioners are flying off the shelves, bringing consumers much-needed relief. At a time when China-EU trade frictions are ... -
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – edition no. 4981
*City Reboot — Master plan revision lowers 2040 population forecast, allocates land for three projects * Silent Crisis — Families caring for people with Down syndrome ...
