Daily Archives: Thursday, July 30, 2026
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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 ... -
Health Bureau expands self-health monitoring with kiosks, chronic disease screening
The Health Bureau (SSM) plans to roll out self-service kiosks for physical and mental health checks as part of efforts to promote self-health management. Macau already ... -
Eight children infected with enterovirus at Taipa nursery
Eight children enrolled at a nursery Taipa have tested positive for enterovirus, with all patients receiving medical attention and showing mild symptoms, the Health Bureau (SSM) ... -
Airport posts 7.9% passenger growth in first half of 2026
Macau International Airport handled approximately 3.9 million passenger movements in the first half of 2026, marking a 7.9% increase compared with the same period last year, ... -
Net service exports drive first-quarter economic growth
As the city’s gross domestic product rose 7.1% year on year, net service exports contributed 11 percentage points to Macau’s first-quarter economic growth, according to the ... -
Resident receives suspended sentence for election-related defamation
A Macau resident has been sentenced to five months in prison, suspended for two years, after being convicted of two counts of defamation linked to online ... -
Karaoke rules eased to allow minors with parents during daytime
Karaoke venues could soon welcome minors under 16 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. if accompanied by a parent, under a proposal to reposition them as ... -
Gov’t to add separate urban renewal chapter to final version
After reviewing the opinions submitted during the public consultation for the Third Five-year Plan, the government has announced that it will dedicate a separate chapter solely ... -
Wedding expo opens with nearly 40 brands showcasing services
The Wedding, Banquet, Beauty and Jewelry Expo will be held at Fisherman’s Wharf from Friday to Sunday, featuring nearly 40 brands from Macau, Hong Kong, and ... -
Friendship Bridge access restrictions continue during maintenance works
Access to the Friendship Bridge will remain restricted from Friday night until Monday morning due to ongoing maintenance works. The Transport Bureau and Public Works Bureau ... -
Beijing hits back at criticism over excess industrial capacity as more US tariffs loom
China pushed back Tuesday against claims of overcapacity in the world’s second largest economy, ahead of the release of results of a U.S. probe on the matter ... -
India’s capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution
In an affluent neighborhood in Delhi, electric vehicle charging stations near a popular shopping area were busy with drivers powering up their scooters, trucks and cars. ... -
1966 Football glory for England
England have won football’s World Cup for the first time since the tournament began in 1930. A crowd of 93,000 spectators – including the Queen and ... -
ASEAN Cup has Southeast Asia teams ramping up early 2030 World Cup preparations
Preparations for the next men’s World Cup have already begun for teams in Southeast Asia, just weeks after Spain clinched the 2026 title. The ASEAN Cup has kicked ... -
Amateur cricket match goes viral after cheating allegation
An amateur cricket match in England has become a viral sensation after allegations of cheating were shared on social media. A video, which claims to show ... -
Death toll rises to 18 as rescuers comb through quake rubble
Soldiers and emergency workers combed through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors yesterday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 18 ... -
Heat wave threatens to intensify France’s mega-fire near Bordeaux
A wildfire covering an area four times the size of Paris remained uncontained in southwest France yesterday as temperatures were forecast to reach 40 C, threatening ... -
Thursday, July 30, 2026 – edition no. 5003
* Checkmate move — Pension fund faces a projected MOP9 billion shortfall by 2031 * S&P Global Ratings | Macau, Singapore seen as safest gaming markets ...
