Daily Archives: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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Legislature approves 90-day maternity leave, seniority-based annual leave reform
Lawmakers have passed a labor law amendment raising maternity leave to 90 days and linking annual leave to seniority, after heated debate over when the maternity ... -
Social Security Fund proposes lowering pension adjustment threshold to 2%
The Social Security Fund (FSS) presented a proposal to optimize the pension adjustment mechanism during a plenary session yesterday with the Standing Committee for the Coordination ... -
Ella Lei calls for stronger public–private healthcare collaboration and clearer medical talent pipeline
Speaking ahead of yesterday’s legislative session, Ella Lei urged the government to accelerate reforms in community healthcare and strengthen collaboration among the public, private, and non-profit ... -
Local businesses offered 80% booth fee discount for 31st MIF
The 31st Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (MIF) has opened applications for the “Macao Local Enterprise Sales Area,” offering local businesses an 80% discount on ... -
Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard’s financial aid for international students
The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard University is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students, adding to the barrage of federal inquiries the ... -
MOP20 billion Macau-Hengqin University Town to host 20,000 students by 2030
The government has committed approximately MOP20 billion to the development of the Macau-Hengqin International Education (University) Town. The University of Macau’s (UM) main campus, currently accounting ... -
Zone A sports facilities, library to open this year
The government has confirmed that sports infrastructure and a public library in New Urban Zone A are undergoing final supporting works and are scheduled to open ... -
Macau braces for extreme heat, possible storm this weekend
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned that Macau may experience both extreme heat and severe weather over the coming weekend, with temperatures in urban ... -
VIP baccarat revenue falls 19% as junkets drop to 29
The number of licensed gaming promoters in Macau has declined to 29, down from 31 at the end of March, while VIP baccarat gross gaming revenue ... -
Lawmakers back pension fund top-up amid deficit debate
Lawmakers have backed a plan to top up the civil service pension fund with budget surpluses, as authorities rejected claims that they are fixing a “hole” ... -
Chui Sai Peng raises concerns over AI use for intimacy purposes
Lawmaker Chui Sai Peng has expressed concerns over the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for intimacy and emotional comfort. In an inquiry during the period ... -
Annual food kit, emergency kit and hygiene kit programmes support Macao community and beyond
An atmosphere of compassion and community spirit filled The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo on July 8 as 450 volunteers came together for the Sands Cares Global ... -
‘2026 Sands Shopping Carnival’ at Cotai Expo This Weekend
Macao’s annual signature shopping event is back! The 2026 Sands Shopping Carnival is at Halls A and B at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo this weekend, running ... -
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of injuring Filipino a in disputed shoal
The Philippine military on Monday accused China’s coast guard of allegedly injuring a Filipino sailor during an incident in a disputed shoal in the South China ... -
Hungary investigates deal with China’s BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there
Hungary’s government announced an investigation Monday into a large foreign investment by Chinese automaker BYD negotiated by a former foreign minister who last week resigned from ... -
2003 Saddam’s sons killed in gun battle
The United States says the two sons of Saddam Hussein, Uday and Qusay, have been killed by US troops in Iraq. The bodies of the two ... -
From stunning goals to shocking upsets: The defining moments of the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup produced hundreds of spectacular moments and The Associated Press covered all 104 games over 39 days in the United States, Canada and Mexico ... -
VNL Finals begin today as world’s top volleyball teams battle in Macau
The Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 Finals will officially begin today at the Macau East Asian Games Dome, with eight of the world’s top women’s ... -
Topps to release a trading card of the photo of a young Messi holding infant Lamine Yamal
Topps is creating a trading card of what became a famous photo during the World Cup of Argentina’s Lionel Messi holding Spain’s Lamine Yamal, the company said yesterday (Macau ... -
Autistic children drown at alarming rates – swim lessons and water safety strategies can save their lives
During roasting-hot summer days, more and more people make their way to swimming pools, lakes, rivers and other spots where they can access water to stay ... -
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 – edition no. 4997
* Maternity leave extended to 90 days * Finance | Social Security Fund proposes 2% pension adjustment threshold * AL Plenary | Ella Lei calls for ...
