Monthly Archives: July 2026
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The ‘pain of not paying’: Why smart tourism is about more than technology
Macau is a strong tourism destination with clear strengths in walkability, cleanliness, and visitor-friendliness, but its payment infrastructure remains a notable weak spot, according to Kyung ... -
ER wait times cut by 10%, SSM says
The Health Bureau (SSM)director, Alvis Lo, told lawmakers yesterday that the average adult emergency department waiting time in the first half of this year was 54 ... -
Smoke & Bitters at Wynn Palace: Where Asia’s bar royalty meets culinary fire
Two nights before Macau’s glittering gala for Asia’s 50 Best Bars, while the industry’s elite prepared for the main event, Smoke & Bitters’ Lahiru “Lalla” Don ... -
14 arrested over alleged casino protection ring
Fourteen people have been arrested for allegedly running a protection racket at a Cotai casino, extorting at least HKD1.4 million from gamblers and others suspected of ... -
DSAL intensifies inspections targeting illegal work, unauthorized drivers and covert hiring
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) said it stepped up inspections in the first half of 2026 to curb illegal work, as authorities intensified joint operations targeting ... -
Gov’t unveils packed August lineup of cultural, sports events
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the Sports Bureau (ID) have unveiled a packed summer calendar for August, featuring everything from children’s theatre and heritage trails ... -
Over 7,600 private residential units under construction or in planning in Q2
More than 7,600 private residential units were under construction or in the design phase in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest data released ... -
Foreign worker arrested over alleged sexual harassment of student
A Myanmar national in his 30s was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a local high school student on a street, police said. The incident occurred at ... -
Two illegal money exchangers arrested, one defrauding client of RMB300,000
The Judiciary Police (PJ) recently cracked two cases involving illegal money exchangers, arresting two mainland men. In the first case, a victim transferred RMB304,500 to exchange ... -
Ip Sio Kai wants to protect local culture from ‘Westernization’ and ‘polarization’
Lawmaker Ip Sio Kai wants the government to do more regarding “cultural security” to prevent local “Chinese culture” from being infiltrated by “Western values.” In a ... -
Alvis Lo calls AI a ‘helpful tool’ in medical care
The director of the Health Bureau (SSM), Alvis Lo, has said that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has helped local medical staff perform several medical ... -
Gov’t rules out counselor certification scheme, confirms mental health service site for Q2
A unified certification system for psychological counselors is not on the cards for now, but the government will continue to provide training and support, with a ... -
Suspended police officer allegedly paid MOP1,000 to take blame for red-light violation
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has uncovered a case involving a Public Security Police Force (PSP) officer who allegedly paid another person MOP1,000 to take the ... -
Sands Shopping Carnival draws nearly 160,000 visits
The seventh Sands Shopping Carnival drew nearly 160,000 visits from July 23 to 26 at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, marking the highest annual attendance in ... -
Four Seasons Macao unveils 2026 Mid-Autumn mooncake collection
Four Seasons Hotel Macao has unveiled its 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake collection, handcrafted by the Michelin-starred team at Zi Yat Heen. The collection features two signature ... -
EU lays out USD11.4 billion for seven AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China
The European Union is offering 10 billion euros ($11.4 billion) in funding for firms to erect seven AI gigafactories as it seeks to close the AI ... -
Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
Rural communities in southwestern Japan were struggling to get their lives back to normal yesterday, two days after a powerful earthquake set off an explosion at a mall, ... -
Lebanese banker faces possible arrest at home after dining with Netanyahu
A Lebanese judge issued an order Wednesday that could lead to the arrest of prominent banker Antoun Sehnaoui if he returns to Lebanon over allegations of ... -
US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict
The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles yesterday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for a quick end to ... -
1998 UK imposes total ban on landmines
The British Government has announced a total ban on the use of landmines. Parliament passed the Landmines Act last month – after public pressure to do ... -
In ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ a lonely superhero grows up and looks inward
Are the ears playing tricks on us? Or does Tom Holland’s Peter Parker sound, at the beginning of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” like more of a native New Yorker than ... -
A refined journey inspired by the Alps
TUMI, the global leader in premium travel and lifestyle accessories, has unveiled its Fall/Winter 2026 collection—a testament to considered travel, where performance, design, and atmosphere move ... -
Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe
As wildfires rage in France and Spain and a renewed heat wave is bearing down on Western Europe, a prolonged drought half a continent away is ... -
Raid on a Pakistani police post leaves 11 officers and 15 attackers dead
The death toll from an overnight deadly militant attack on a police post in northwestern Pakistan rose to 11 early yesterday, police and a government official said. Security ... -
Global Development Initiative aims to propel shared development of world
As a major country in the world, China has both the capability and the willingness to contribute to global development. The Global Development Initiative is a ... -
Friday, July 31, 2026 – edition no. 5004
* Pain in the App — Macau tourism excels in visitor experience, but payment hurdles remain, a scholar told the Times * Health |ER wait times ... -
Gov’t projects MOP9 billion cumulative deficit through 2031
The government projects that the local pension system’s cumulative funding shortfall will reach MOP8.986 billion between 2027 and 2031. The forecast was addressed yesterday at a ... -
S&P: Macau and Singapore are Asia-Pacific’s safest gaming bets for investors
Macau and Singapore are the best-placed gaming jurisdictions in Asia-Pacific for investors, according to S&P Global Ratings. S&P also said regional gaming revenue is likely to ... -
Melco explores premium brands as trademark filing raises dragon-i Macau questions
Melco Resorts & Entertainment is exploring premium concepts as it weighs possible additions to its Macau resorts, as a trademark filing has fueled speculation about a ... -
Gov’t says fines, demolitions of illegal structures doubled y-o-y in 1H
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) announced that it had opened 433 cases involving unauthorized construction work in the first half (1H) of this year. ... -
Bus services expanded for summer demand
Macau’s two public bus operators have added weekend and seasonal services to cope with increased summer passenger demand in the city center and Cotai, while a ... -
US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China. ... -
The homeownership dream is dead
For generations, the formula for success was made to seem simple: study hard, get a good job, buy a home. Homeownership was the cornerstone of financial ... -
IAM detects high concentration of cadmium in dried food product
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has announced that it detected excessive levels of the heavy metal cadmium in a dried lily bulb product available on the ... -
Woman faces prosecution over illegal currency exchange near casino
A 35-year-old unemployed mainland Chinese woman has been transferred for prosecution after allegedly conducting illegal currency exchanges with casino patrons in Macau. Police said the suspect ...
