Monthly Archives: July 2026
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Three fall victim to online task scams, one duped twice
Three Macau residents have fallen victim to online task scams, with losses ranging from about MOP8,400 to MOP32,000, according to the Judiciary Police. One victim was ... -
DSEDJ launches three summer internship programmes for students
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has launched three summer internship and practical experience programmes, offering more than 1,400 placements for senior secondary and tertiary ... -
12 detained in latest police operation
Under the coordination of the Unitary Police Services (SPU), local police forces joined forces for another “Thunder 2026” operation earlier this week. According to the authorities, ... -
Calçada do Bom Jesus leisure area to undergo renovation
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will begin an 18-working-day renovation project at the temporary leisure area of Calçada do Bom Jesus from July 13. The works ... -
New rules proposed to expand vehicle access between Macau and Hengqin
Mainland authorities are seeking public feedback on proposed revisions to regulations governing Macau vehicles entering and leaving the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, with the ... -
MGM organizes patriotic film screening for staff
MGM organized a screening of the patriotic film Crossing for more than 120 team members last week, in support of commemorative activities marking the 105th anniversary ... -
Sands China wins 14 honors at employee experience awards
Sands China received 14 awards at the Employee Experience Awards Hong Kong 2026, including the Grand Winner title, making it the most awarded organization at this ... -
What to know about China’s rare ballistic missile test and why it raises concerns
China’s navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from a nuclear-powered submarine — a move that experts said showed Beijing›s increasing skill and capability as part of its ... -
NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump
NATO yesterday showcased a series of military projects worth billions of dollars in an attempt to convince President Donald Trump that U.S. allies are converting fresh defense spending into real ... -
2003 Conjoined twins die in separation op
Conjoined Iranian twins who volunteered to go ahead with a major operation to separate them have both died during surgery. Laleh and Ladan Bijani suffered a ... -
After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US loss
Folarin Balogun’s presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a ... -
Mikel Merino’s late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career
Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his ... -
Activist Joshua Wong set for September sentencing in second national security case
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong is scheduled to be sentenced in September in a case brought under a national security law that critics say has stifled the city’s ... -
South Korean law targeting ‘fake news’ takes effect as journalists’ groups raise concerns
South Korea began enforcing a law yesterday that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as journalist groups ... -
Old playbook makes NATO destabilizer
As the two-day North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit starts in Ankara, Turkiye, on Tuesday, the internal fractures within the transatlantic alliance are already apparent. Just days ... -
Wednesday, July 08, 2026 – edition no. 4987
* Hengqin Perks — Gov’t explores bonus points for Hengqin professionals under revised talent scheme * MDT Report | Tourism tax revenue forecast to halve after ... -
Gov’t proposes to regulate photography services at tourist hotspots
The government has proposed introducing a registration system for commercial photography services at tourist hotspots, under a wider package of administrative reforms currently under public consultation. ... -
Macau to outpace regional gaming markets, Moody’s says
Macau is poised to lead gaming growth across Asia over the next 12 to 18 months, supported by strong domestic demand and resilience to rising travel ... -
Macao Union Hospital accounts for 11% of public medical services
The Macao Union Medical Center has handled approximately 11% of the territory’s public specialist outpatient and imaging services in the first five months of 2026, according ... -
Gaming reliance poses ‘structural risk,’ study warns
Two Chinese academics have warned, based on a study they conducted, that Macau’s dependence on gambling has brought considerable economic gains to the territory but represents ... -
Beijing test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns
China’s navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile yesterday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific in a rare move that drew protest and ... -
The price of a perfect shot
Two weeks ago, Public Security Police (PSP) officers intercepted a man carrying professional camera equipment while photographing a woman in Cotai. What initially appeared to be ... -
Grand Prix Museum launches child-focused interactive experience exhibit
The Macau Grand Prix Museum will launch a new interactive experience exhibit, “Full Throttle,” in the latter half of this month, using technology to allow children ... -
PJ arrests mainland man for RMB173,600 fraud
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a 32-year-old mainland man for defrauding a middle-aged mainland woman of RMB173,600. The victim agreed on June 11 to exchange the ... -
Rua das Camélias public parking lot opens with 71 truck spaces
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) said the Rua das Camélias Public Parking Lot will open on July 15 at 9 a.m., providing 71 truck spaces. Converted from ... -
Support center for elderly and carers to be established following family tragedy, gov’t says
Following the release on Thursday of a Judiciary Police (PJ) report on a family case involving an elderly individual’s attempted suicide, the local government has pledged ... -
Gov’t launches consultation on multitude of law amendments, from cybercafés to vehicle repair shops
The government has launched a wide-ranging public consultation on proposed amendments to laws affecting a multitude of businesses, activities, and events. In general, the amendments aim ... -
PJ arrests two in crackdown on illegal casino live-streaming
Macau law strictly prohibits the recording of images or audio in any part of casino facilities, as well as the use of mobile phones or other ... -
Malaysian caught at airport with heroin concealed in food tins
A Malaysian national was arrested at the Macau International Airport (MIA) for attempting to smuggle almost three kilograms of heroin hidden in food packaging this past ... -
Substitution effects inevitable in community rewards scheme, chamber acknowledges
The Community Consumption Grand Rewards campaign, whose most recent edition ended last month, has unavoidably led to substitution effects, according to admissions made by a representative ... -
MGM Drives Sustainable Hospitality from Kitchen to Operations
In recognition of Sustainable Gastronomy Day on June 18, MGM co-organized the forum “Leading the Shift: The Power of Sustainable Gastronomy to Create Change” with The ... -
Australia and Fiji seal new mutual defense pact in a push to counter China in the Pacific
Australia and Fiji yesterday signed a new bilateral defense alliance in a second major diplomatic win within a year for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese against Chinese influence ... -
With poor ventilation and children packed in, outdated schoolhouses swelter in the heat
Like hundreds of other schools across the U.K., the Welsh school where Mark Morris teaches was forced to close its gates during Europe’s latest record-smashing heat wave. ... -
2005 Bomb attacks on London
A series of bomb attacks on London’s transport network has killed more than 30 people and injured about 700 others. Three explosions on the Underground left ... -
Brazil left to second-guess penalty kick choice after earliest exit since 1990
Vinícius Júnior had the ball at the penalty spot, a perfect chance to give Brazil the lead. And he handed it to Bruno Guimarães. And by ...
