Daily Archives: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Industry groups call for tighter oversight of foreign domestic helper market
Growing concerns over the quality and accountability of foreign domestic helpers have prompted renewed calls from legislators and industry representatives to amend Macau’s existing employment laws, ... -
New Hengqin wellness platform focuses on mental resilience amid AI transformation
The Grace Wellness Community has launched in Hengqin, bringing together educators, health practitioners, entrepreneurs and industry professionals to develop a platform focused on mental resilience, personal ... -
Leong Sun Iok urges gov’t to clarify situation of IC and ID restructuring
Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok has urged the government to complete the ongoing restructuring of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and Sports Bureau (ID) so that staff ... -
Tourism sector admits lack of rules as gov’t plans guidelines
The local tourism sector has acknowledged that the travel photography industry has long lacked proper regulation, as the government prepares to introduce guidelines following concerns over ... -
Education center operator loses appeal over fake attendance sheets
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has confirmed a nine-month jail term for an education center operator who forged attendance sheets to defraud the government’s Continuing ... -
US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say
The Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China’s growing influence around the world, after ... -
The St. Regis Bar returns to Asia’s 50 Best Bars list at No. 45
The St. Regis Bar at The St. Regis Macao has been ranked No. 45 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026, returning to the regional ranking after ... -
Public consultation on Third Five-Year Plan concludes with 92% ‘positive’ feedback
The Policy Research and Regional Development Bureau (DSEPDR) published the final report yesterday on the public consultation related to Macau’s Third Five-Year Plan for 2026-2030 (FYP). ... -
Lawmaker urges expansion of community program to support single-parent families with infants
Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng submitted a written inquiry calling on the government to expand the scope of the “Community Inclusion and Harmony Program” to cover single-parent ... -
Macau Pass launches MPay’s ‘Balance to Bank’ transfer feature
Macau Pass officially launched its MPay “Balance Transfer to Bank” feature yesterday. The first phase of the service is available through partner institutions, including Ant Bank ... -
Public warned against feeding stray animals in public places
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has urged the public not to feed stray animals in public places following complaints from residents about feeding activities near the ... -
Six mainlanders injured in Taipa restaurant brawl
A brawl broke out at a restaurant on Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen in Taipa at around 4:28 a.m. yesterday, leaving six people injured. The Public ... -
Diners clash in Taipa eatery brawl over alcohol-fueled dispute
A brawl broke out between two groups of diners at a restaurant on Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen in Taipa, with police believing that alcohol consumption ... -
Netanyahu’s first meeting with Trump since the Iran war began is a chance to smooth over strains
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with President Donald Trump yesterday is the first since the two leaders launched a joint war against Iran and a chance for ... -
1981 Charles and Diana marry
Crowds of 600,000 people filled the streets of London to catch a glimpse of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer on their wedding day. The couple ... -
GEG Engages Local Community Through ‘V Together’ at VNL Finals Macao 2026
Organized by the Sports Bureau of the Macau SAR Government, the Volleyball Association of Macao, China, and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), the “Women’s Volleyball Nations League ... -
VAR panel says Embolo red card was wrong
Soccer’s law-making panel clarified its guidance to referees which confirmed Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off in the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina. Embolo’s second yellow ... -
A belly dancer turns grief into joy after fatal attack on Berlin’s Pride festival
Haidar Darwish, a Syrian belly dancer and artist, took the stage at Berlin’s Museum Island wearing a flamboyant hoop skirt and red fez. He asked the ... -
No Macau assistance requests reported after Japan quake
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said its travel hotline had not received any assistance requests from Macau residents after a powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto ... -
Jetting off for a summer vacation? How to eat and drink to minimize jet lag
Jet lag threatens to turn even a dream vacation into a slog. And with peak travel season underway, millions of people may have to contend with this disorienting condition, ... -
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – edition no. 5002
Help Wanted — Foreign domestic helper policy faces scrutiny over employer protections and accountability Hengqin | New wellness platform focuses on mental resilience amid AI changes ...
