Monthly Archives: June 2026
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Man loses nearly MOP120,000 in hotel booking commission scam
A middle-aged Macau man has fallen victim to a suspected hotel booking commission scam, losing nearly MOP120,000, the Judiciary Police said (PJ). Police received a report ... -
Lawmaker raises concerns over elderly residence services and rent
Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai has submitted a written interpellation to the government requesting updates on three outstanding issues concerning the “Residence for the Elderly,” the government’s ... -
Smart Nursery faces end of cooperation as legal appeals continue
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) said it has been notified by the court that the management entity of Smart Nursery has withdrawn all administrative lawsuits following ... -
CPI rises 1.43% in May
Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.43% year-on-year in May 2026 and 0.17% month-on-month, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Over the 12 months ... -
Foreign worker charged for failing to report found MOP2,000
A Filipino female foreign worker in her 40s has been arrested for allegedly keeping MOP2,000 in cash she found on the ground in Coloane. Police said ... -
Police record year-on-year increase in drug trafficking and abuse
Macau police have reported an increase in drug trafficking and drug abuse cases last year compared with the previous year, with authorities expressing high concern over ... -
FIA president likens local GP to FIA Games for its variety
The president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has described the Macau Grand Prix (GP) as a kind of FIA Games. Ben ... -
More facilities planned for Zone A as gov’t reviews housing issues
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) said it is paying close attention to feedback from residents who have moved into public housing estates in the New Urban ... -
BYD F1 entry would fulfill a longtime ambition: FIA president
The potential entry of the Chinese manufacturer BYD into Formula 1 would fulfill a longtime ambition of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), FIA president Mohammed ... -
Artyzen Grand Lapa marks International Yoga Day with over 280 participants
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau celebrated its 12th annual International Yoga Day on June 21, welcoming more than 280 participants to the resort’s Outdoor Lawn for a ... -
CESL Asia launches kid’s drawing contest ‘Garden Our City’
CESL Asia, in collaboration with the Macau Youth Art Association and partners, has launched the seventh edition of its Social Investment Initiative Kid’s Drawing Contest. Macau ... -
How Brexit broke British politics
Brexit fractured the European Union, and broke British politics. The U.K. is about to get its seventh prime minister since June 23, 2016, a decade ago Tuesday, when ... -
1983 US astronaut Sally Ride returns
America’s first woman in space has returned safely to Earth in the Challenger space shuttle after a successful six-day flight. Sally Ride, aged 32, captured the ... -
Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands
GOOOOOOOOOAL!” The thunderous cry rings out over a crowd gathered in front of a television propped up on plastic tables and past a maze of vendors ... -
Kylian Mbappé scores two goals to reach 16 in World Cup career, tying for second most
Mbappé is coming for Messi. Kylian Mbappé of France scored two goals yesterday (Macau time) to reach 16 for his World Cup career, moving into a tie for second ... -
President heads to Pakistan as US-Iran teams work to finalize a war-ending deal
Iran’s president was traveling to Pakistan yesterday for talks with officials who have been mediating negotiations between Tehran and Washington on a permanent end to the war in ... -
Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronation
Andy Burnham, Britain’s newest lawmaker and likely its next prime minister, met Labour colleagues yesterday in preparation for a leadership contest in which he may be ... -
What the tattoos of World Cup players say about their love, life and religious beliefs
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on June 11, 2026, traditional news and social media channels will be full of pictures of the players. Many ... -
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – edition no. 4977
* Vietnam Corridor — Vietnam seen as gateway for local businesses, with ASEAN chamber pushing Macau as GBA–Southeast Asia bridge, the Times has learned * Tourism ... -
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 ...
