Daily Archives: Thursday, July 16, 2026
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FIA unveils new cars and team lineups for FR and F4 World Cups
The worldwide motorsport governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has unveiled the final list of teams that will take part in this year’s Macau ... -
Gov’t considers tighter controls on paid photography at tourist sites
Paid photography services at Macau’s tourist attractions would face registration deadlines and other restrictions under a proposal in the government’s consultation paper on regulating specific businesses, ... -
Economy expected to grow 5% in first half as tourism recovery continues
Macau’s economy is expected to maintain moderate growth in the first half of 2026, supported by the continued recovery of tourism and steady growth in visitor ... -
Hengqin rolls out voucher drive to boost cross-border tourism
In hopes of capturing peak summer travel demand and deepening cross-border spending from Hong Kong, Macau and overseas visitors, Hengqin has rolled out a new round ... -
New shuttle routes from tourist spots to communities launched under upgraded plan
Building on its partnership with six integrated resort (IR) operators to offer free shuttle services into local communities, the government yesterday launched an upgraded initiative that ... -
Committee hears final arguments in probe of city’s deadliest fire in decades
An independent committee investigating the cause of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades began hearing final arguments yesterday as the inquiry moves toward a conclusion. The November fire engulfed seven ... -
Macau’s mascot strategy
As summer approaches and school holidays begin, Macau is turning its focus to tourism, the lifeblood of its economy. The Macau Government Tourism Office’s launch of ... -
PJ warns of MPay QR code scams after 36 residents lose MOP240,000
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have issued an alert over a wave of QR code-related refund scams involving MPay, cautioning that 36 residents are believed to have ... -
CCAC uncovers education subsidy fraud scheme
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has uncovered a scheme involving an educational institution and dozens of residents accused of defrauding a government continuing education subsidy program ... -
Louie Wong appointed GCS director for one-year term
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has appointed Louie Wong Lok I as director of the Government Information Bureau (GCS) for a one-year fixed term, effective July ... -
New mortgage approvals fall in May as commercial property lending declines
New approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both declined month-on-month in May, according to data from the Monetary Authority of ... -
30 local productions shortlisted for IC documentary and animation program
A total of 30 documentaries, short films and animations have been shortlisted for the second phase of the Cultural Affairs Bureau’s (IC) “Local View Power” program. ... -
China’s economy grew at a 4.3% annual pace in the Q2, slowest since late 2022
China’s economy slowed sharply to a 4.3% annualized pace of growth in the April-June quarter, the government said yesterday, the weakest in over three years. The ... -
MGM launches shuttle rewards campaign to promote community tourism
MGM has launched a new “Leisure Shuttle Stamp Rewards” campaign under the government’s “Tourism and ‘Leisure’ Buses: Exploring Community Charms” initiative, aiming to encourage visitors to ... -
Grand Coloane Resort unveils summer dining promotions
Grand Coloane Resort has launched a series of summer dining promotions featuring seafood specialties, afternoon tea selections and refreshing beverages across its venues from July 11 ... -
Face-to-face with ancient Rome: Exhibition brings forgotten faces to life
A blacksmith, a stable boy, a soldier, a slave: The faces and stories of these and other residents of an ancient Roman city in modern Hungary have been ... -
1969 Apollo 11 takes off for the Moon
The Apollo 11 space rocket has taken off successfully from Cape Kennedy, Florida, at the start of the first attempt to land a man on the ... -
Kylian Mbappé denied a third straight World Cup final but remains in Golden Boot mix with Messi
Kylian Mbappé saw it for himself on the field: France simply didn’t play well enough to reach a third consecutive World Cup final. The France striker will have ... -
Spain and goalkeeper Unai Simón post another shutout to reach the final
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón sprinted off his line to beat a charging Kylian Mbappé to the ball with France desperately seeking a goal in the World Cup semifinals. While Simón ... -
Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the closing ceremony’s cast
A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced yesterday (Macau time). Soccer’s governing body released the ... -
Gov’t unveils plans for voluntary overnight social media curfew for older teens
The British government announced plans yesterday for 16 and 17-year-olds to face a voluntary overnight social media curfew, its latest attempt to reduce online harm for ... -
Tens of thousands of Argentine soccer fans celebrate their team’s World Cup semifinal victory
Tens of thousands of soccer fans flooded the streets of Argentina’s capital in a collective eruption of ecstasy over their national team’s 2-1 victory over England to reach ... -
Kenyan court dismisses Rastafari case seeking to legalize marijuana
Kenya’s High Court yesterday dismissed a petition seeking to legalize the use of cannabis by Rastafarians for religious purposes. Justice Bahati Mwamuye said Kenya’s laws prohibiting ... -
Thursday, July 16, 2026 – edition no. 4993
* GP in top gear — Macau Grand Prix to enter a new era with upgraded FR and F4 cars * Gov’t considers tighter controls on ...
