Monthly Archives: June 2026
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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 ... -
DICJ director Ng Wai Han sworn in as Secretary for Economy and Finance
Ng Wai Han was officially sworn in today as the new Secretary for Economy and Finance, replacing Tai Kin Ip, who resigned in April for personal ... -
Fuel station miscalculated subsidies by MOP30,000, gov’t reveals
Authorities have revealed that a fuel station miscalculated government subsidies, resulting in a discrepancy of about MOP 30,000 after a billing system error affected pricing at ... -
Lawmakers concerned over lack of e-cigarette sale penalties for minors in smoking bill
Proposed amendments to the smoking control law would expand outdoor smoking bans, but lawmakers have raised concerns over the lack of specific penalties for selling e-cigarettes ... -
Family mediation cases rise as new system takes effect
Macau’s family mediation framework will officially take effect in 2026, with early data showing a growing demand for related services, according to the Social Welfare Bureau. ... -
Four women arrested in drug trafficking and fraud cases
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested four women in two separate cases involving drug trafficking and fraud, authorities said Friday. Speaking at a special press conference, PJ ... -
Gov’t launches first aid and stroke centers to combat 600 annual emergency cases
With around 300 annual cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and 300 stroke patients arriving at public hospitals, Macau’s new “First Aid Training Center” and “Stroke Center” ... -
Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistake
From the outset, China wasn’t included when major powers gathered in 1975 at a chateau outside Paris to fix the slumping global economy, the first of ... -
Courage is the Missing Policy
Macau has a problem with its transportation network. It is obvious, undeniable, and ultimately not as complex as it appears to solve. There are too many ... -
TurboJET relocates Macau–Shenzhen Airport ferry service to Taipa terminal
TurboJET said the Macau–Shenzhen Airport ferry service will be relocated from the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal to the Taipa Ferry Terminal starting today. Following the adjustment, ... -
Smart rehab plan set for rollout
The Social Welfare Bureau said the 2026–2035 Rehabilitation Services Ten-Year Action Plan is largely complete and will be announced after administrative procedures are finalized. Yu Ka ... -
Hengqin crossing traffic tops two million vehicle trips
Gongbei Customs said that as of 6 p.m. yesterday, vehicle trips through the Hengqin Port since the start of 2026 have exceeded 2 million, up 42.2% ... -
Canada’s Consul General calls for stronger national profile in macau
As Canada seeks to diversify its trade relationships and strengthen its global presence, the country’s Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau has urged Canadians to ... -
Association gathers views on Five-Year Plan
The Macau Economic Association (AECM) held a symposium early last week to gather experts’ and scholars’ views on the direction of the local economy under the ... -
Infrastructure forum secures USD9.9 billion in deals, strengthens Lusophone and Latin links
Macau reinforced its role as a gateway for China-led infrastructure investment this week, with USD9.9 billion in agreements signed at a major industry forum aimed at ... -
Gov’t promotes tourism in Lisbon with dragon and lion dances
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has once again traveled to Portugal to participate in the Lisbon Festivities and promote Macau as a tourist destination. MGTO ... -
Shun Tak narrows loss as revenue falls 38% in first half
Shun Tak Holdings reported a narrower loss for the first half of 2025 despite a sharp decline in revenue, supported by improved underlying performance after excluding ... -
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on a possible deal to end war
Iran and the U.S. inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran yesterday to finalize the agreement, according to ...
