Daily Archives: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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Talent authorities signal policy shift with bonus points for Hengqin professionals
Fresh from processing 2,100 applications and approving some 900 candidates over three intake rounds, Macau’s talent authorities have signaled a policy shift, revealing yesterday that they ... -
Despite its residual revenue, gov’t should not scrap the tax due to its versatility, economist says
Despite accounting for a very small share of local government tax revenue, the tourism tax might have some additional positive aspects that contribute to the decision ... -
Lawmaker raises concerns over digital addiction among children
Lawmaker Chan Lai Kei has urged the government to strengthen support measures for parents and improve early intervention mechanisms to address growing concerns over digital addiction ... -
Beauty operators say longer hours unlikely to boost business
Local beauty salon operators have voiced concerns that proposed regulatory changes allowing extended operating hours would do little to stimulate business growth, citing weak nighttime demand ... -
Public service pension fund faces MOP6.4b shortfall, gov’t warns
The Secretary for Administration and Justice, Wong Sio Chak, has acknowledged that the public administration staff retirement and pension fund may face a shortfall, with total ... -
Macau retains top spot in Chinese outbound tourism satisfaction survey
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced on Monday that Macau has been ranked first in the “2025 Top 10 Destinations for Chinese Outbound Traveler Satisfaction” ... -
MEA launches economy research training program
The Macau Economic Association (MEA) has launched the latest edition of its “Macau Economic Research Talent Training Program.” Launched for the first time a decade ago, ... -
UM’s 40th Portuguese summer program draws 400 students
The University of Macau (UM) launched the 40th edition of its Portuguese Language Summer Programme on July 6, with 400 students enrolled from Macau, Hong Kong, ... -
CPTTM to host seminar for creative industries
The Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) will hold a seminar on “Color Logic and Precision Application in Fashion and Creative Industries” on July 24 ... -
Three fall victim to online task scams, one duped twice
Three Macau residents have fallen victim to online task scams, with losses ranging from about MOP8,400 to MOP32,000, according to the Judiciary Police. One victim was ... -
DSEDJ launches three summer internship programmes for students
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has launched three summer internship and practical experience programmes, offering more than 1,400 placements for senior secondary and tertiary ... -
12 detained in latest police operation
Under the coordination of the Unitary Police Services (SPU), local police forces joined forces for another “Thunder 2026” operation earlier this week. According to the authorities, ... -
Calçada do Bom Jesus leisure area to undergo renovation
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will begin an 18-working-day renovation project at the temporary leisure area of Calçada do Bom Jesus from July 13. The works ... -
New rules proposed to expand vehicle access between Macau and Hengqin
Mainland authorities are seeking public feedback on proposed revisions to regulations governing Macau vehicles entering and leaving the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, with the ... -
MGM organizes patriotic film screening for staff
MGM organized a screening of the patriotic film Crossing for more than 120 team members last week, in support of commemorative activities marking the 105th anniversary ... -
Sands China wins 14 honors at employee experience awards
Sands China received 14 awards at the Employee Experience Awards Hong Kong 2026, including the Grand Winner title, making it the most awarded organization at this ... -
What to know about China’s rare ballistic missile test and why it raises concerns
China’s navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from a nuclear-powered submarine — a move that experts said showed Beijing›s increasing skill and capability as part of its ... -
NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump
NATO yesterday showcased a series of military projects worth billions of dollars in an attempt to convince President Donald Trump that U.S. allies are converting fresh defense spending into real ... -
2003 Conjoined twins die in separation op
Conjoined Iranian twins who volunteered to go ahead with a major operation to separate them have both died during surgery. Laleh and Ladan Bijani suffered a ... -
After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US loss
Folarin Balogun’s presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a ... -
Mikel Merino’s late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career
Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his ... -
Activist Joshua Wong set for September sentencing in second national security case
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong is scheduled to be sentenced in September in a case brought under a national security law that critics say has stifled the city’s ... -
South Korean law targeting ‘fake news’ takes effect as journalists’ groups raise concerns
South Korea began enforcing a law yesterday that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as journalist groups ... -
Old playbook makes NATO destabilizer
As the two-day North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit starts in Ankara, Turkiye, on Tuesday, the internal fractures within the transatlantic alliance are already apparent. Just days ... -
Wednesday, July 08, 2026 – edition no. 4987
* Hengqin Perks — Gov’t explores bonus points for Hengqin professionals under revised talent scheme * MDT Report | Tourism tax revenue forecast to halve after ...
