Monthly Archives: July 2026
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Free community stage launched at Cotai outdoor venue
In a move to support community engagement and event planning, the Macau Outdoor Performance Venue in Cotai will feature a built-in stage and remain available at ... -
Woman loses HKD974,000 in suspected cryptocurrency romance scam
A middle-aged Macau woman has reported losing HKD974,000 (about MOP1 million) in a suspected romance scam after being persuaded to invest in cryptocurrency, according to the ... -
Low-pressure system may bring storms and heavy rain to Macau
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) said a low-pressure area over the northern South China Sea is gradually developing and is expected to move closer to ... -
Youth job fair offers over 1,600 vacancies from local and Hengqin firms
The Youth Employment Expo will be held at Macau Tower for two days from Friday, featuring more than 50 local and Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone companies ... -
Aero K plans Macau–Cheongju route as airport expands network
South Korean airline Aero K has applied for flight slots at Macau International Airport and plans to launch a Macau–Cheongju route in December, the airport operator ... -
Hou Chon becomes second Macau team to join EASL
Macau champions Hou Chon Basketball Club have secured their first-ever appearance in the East Asia Super League (EASL), becoming the only local team confirmed to represent ... -
CLSA lowers 2026 revenue outlook amid weaker first-half performance
Macau gross gaming revenue (GGR) growth outlook for 2026 has been revised downward by CLSA, which expects a slower recovery following weaker-than-expected results in recent months. ... -
MGTO promotes GBA links through Korea and Thailand market exchanges
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has organized a series of exchange and familiarization activities for its market representatives from Korea and Thailand, aiming to encourage ... -
MGM concludes youth space science program to promote STEM education
MGM, in partnership with the Association for Promotion of Science and Technology of Macau (MAPST) and the Chinese Society of Astronautics (CSA), has concluded the third ... -
Sands China launches youth responsible gaming training programme
Sands China has launched the “Responsible Gaming Youth Talent Development Programme” under its Responsible Gaming Academy, introducing an industry-academia-community collaboration model to promote responsible gaming education ... -
Typhoon Bavi brings heavy rain, flooding risks and transport disruptions
Residents try to get through a flooded road in the aftermath of Typhoon Bavi in Yueqing City, eastern China’s Zhejiang Province, Sunday Chinese authorities have stepped ... -
What to know about the Bangkok bar fire that killed 27
Thai authorities are investigating a Bangkok bar fire that killed at least 27 people and injured dozens more, the latest in a long history of catastrophic fires at ... -
1971 Suicide note reveals murder confession
Cheshire Police have called off the hunt for the murderer of three French tourists after another body was found in Staffordshire. The body of Michael Bassett, ... -
What to know about new rules and technology behind the World Cup’s most contentious calls
It was another game-changing moment at the World Cup that had more to do with television replays in a room far away than a moment of brilliance on ... -
Four previous champions, a bitter rivalry, Mbappé vs Yamal and Messi vs Kane
It’s a World Cup semifinal lineup for the ages. Four previous champions and the four top-ranking teams in the world. Five of the six top scorers, one GOAT and one ... -
Eateries welcome dogs as city relaxes ban
Hong Kong dog owners and their four-legged friends have gained new freedoms after the city relaxed a decades-old rule, allowing the pets to join them at eateries. ... -
EU targets Russian intelligence officers accused of running a yearslong cyber spying campaign
The European Union yesterday imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers and private companies, denouncing what it called a yearslong cyber espionage campaign to undermine the bloc. The move ... -
The US murder rate fell to historic lows in 2025 – here’s why
The murder rate in 2025 was the lowest in modern American history. Preliminary data shows the murder rate fell nearly 20% from 2024, likely making it the lowest ... -
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – edition no. 4991
* Macau outpaced? — Business leaders warn Macau risks losing relevance as Hong Kong deepens ASEAN ties * Labor Law | AL Committee greenlights bill to ... -
Casinos experience toughest quarter since reopening
Macau’s casino industry posted its weakest quarter since reopening after the pandemic, with Citigroup citing the FIFA World Cup and poor gaming hold rates as key ... -
Lawmaker urges stronger measures to address business closures, spending outflow
Lawmaker José Maria Pereira Coutinho has urged the government to adopt more decisive and coordinated measures to address the city’s economic strains, citing widespread shop closures, ... -
One more retired PJ officer arrested, vice ring total rises to six
A retired Judiciary Police (PJ) officer was arrested last Thursday in connection with a vice ring uncovered last month, which led to the detention of five ... -
MGTO opens Mak Mak hub to promote tourism, local IP development
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) launched the Mak Mak Experience Hub on Friday, a new immersive attraction centered on the city’s tourism mascot. The exhibition, ... -
Cultural tourism, night economy and business facilities should lead ZAPE revamp: report
Cultural tourism, the night economy, and business support facilities should be prioritized in the functional restructuring of the ZAPE area and its community economic transformation, according ... -
14 nations and the EU reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China’s claims in South China Sea
The United States, the United Kingdom and a dozen other Western and Asian countries reasserted yesterday that China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal based ... -
Gov’t open to banning new fossil-fuel vehicle registrations
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has not ruled out banning new fossil-fuel vehicle registrations, but stressed that the measure would have broad implications and would need ... -
Macau’s obsession with visitor numbers is holding it back
Macau has become addicted to a number – tourist arrivals. Month after month, headlines celebrate visitor records as if they were a reliable measure of economic ... -
Hot weather advisory remains in effect as temperatures hit 36.2 degrees
Macau remained under a yellow hot weather alert yesterday, with the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal weather station recording 36.2 degrees Celsius at noon. The Meteorological and ... -
Gaming tax revenue rises 13% in first half
Macau collected MOP51.19 billion in gaming tax revenue in the first half of the year, up 13% year-on-year, according to central account data released by the ... -
Two men arrested over alleged illegal online baccarat betting scheme
Two mainland Chinese men have been arrested for allegedly using modified clothing to conceal mobile phones and livestream casino baccarat games for online bettors, a practice ... -
TUI rules acquittal on criminal charges does not affect residence permit revocation
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has finally ruled on a case involving a person who acquired residency status through qualifying investments. The case involved the ... -
New program aims to strengthen parenting support amid falling birth rates
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have rolled out a new parenting support scheme featuring a Baby Room Demo Unit for childcare safety ... -
LRT company reports 97% local workforce, aims to hire more ahead of expansion
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) Company has said it aims to recruit and train more local workers, in preparation for upcoming expansion projects of the LRT ... -
Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge as competition heats up
Major German carmakers saw sharp quarterly sales declines in China as domestic demand weakened and competition heated up in the world’s biggest auto market. At Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW ... -
US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states
The United States attacked Iran early yesterday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and ...
