Monthly Archives: July 2026
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Community leaders back long-term healthy weight plan ahead of SSM competition
Community leaders have praised the Health Bureau (SSM)’s weight-loss challenge for its results, urging the bureau to develop a network map of walking hotspots and facilities, ... -
Typhoon Signal No. 1 remains in force, Signal 3 upgrade possible today
The tropical depression over the central and northern South China Sea is expected to gradually intensify and move toward Hainan Island, according to the Meteorological and ... -
FAOM advocates for training and certification to develop local workforce
The Vocational Training and Employment Committee of the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) held a meeting to discuss unemployment and underemployment in Macau, calling for ... -
Migrant worker arrested for theft of MOP106,000 worth of jewelry
An Indonesian domestic helper has been arrested for allegedly stealing five diamond jewelry pieces worth about MOP 106,000 from two employers, then taking the items to ... -
Local man suspected of scam involving Portuguese investment visa
A local man identified as the head of a Macau media company has been arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) on suspicion of carrying out a ... -
IAM finds excessive lead in egg noodles, orders suspension of sales
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) found excessive lead in a sample of loose-packed egg noodles for frying collected from “Oficina de Massas San Tong Heng” in ... -
Coastal water quality improves, officials say
The Northern District Community Consultative Council met with the Environmental Protection Bureau to discuss sewage treatment and coastal water improvements. Officials said recent pollution was mainly ... -
Space sustainability, low-altitude economy in focus at PowerHour
The future of space and the low-altitude economy took center stage at an Australian Chamber of Commerce Macau (AustCham) PowerHour luncheon on Thursday, as two speakers ... -
Grand Coloane Resort rolls out island-themed summer campaign
Grand Coloane Resort has launched a series of summer promotions under its seasonal campaign, “Summer Days, Island Ways,” aiming to attract guests seeking leisure experiences during ... -
Taipa Village Cultural Association marks 10th anniversary with exhibition
The Taipa Village Cultural Association is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the launch of “Walking Culture 2.0 – Outdoor and Indoor Collective Exhibition,” showcasing works by ... -
One tap closer: Greater Bay Area deepens transport integration with expanded contactless travel systems
Analysis The continuous expansion of contactless transit services across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) signals a shift toward more integrated cross-city mobility, as transport ... -
EU issues new steel and e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with China
The European Union rolled out two measures to protect its steel industry and limit e-commerce small parcels yesterday (Macau time) as the 27-nation bloc grapples with ... -
Gov’t activates flood, typhoon emergency response for southern provinces
China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters yesterday activated a Level-IV emergency response for flood control and typhoon prevention in Hainan province, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous ... -
Pilot who hit Beijing’s tallest building wrote about ‘ending his life,’ authorities say
The pilot who flew a small plane into Beijing’s tallest building last week wrote in his diary about “ending his life,” Chinese authorities said yesterday. Their investigation concluded ... -
Grieving South Koreans seek comfort in AI videos of deceased loved ones
When he wanted to give a gift to his father who sacrificed much to raise him as a single parent, Lee Geon Hui settled on an ... -
Crypto, real estate, watches: How Trump made over $1 billion last year
The real estate mogul has become the billion-dollar crypto man. President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure report showed he took in about $1.2 billion last year from various ... -
1987 Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie gets life
The former Gestapo chief in Lyon, Klaus Barbie, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity. Nine jurors and three judges found Barbie – ... -
As the World Cup grows more global, many fans still struggle to get there
For years, Mustafa al Saadi and three hospital coworkers traveled abroad together, following Iraq’s national soccer team. When Iraq qualified for its first World Cup since 1986 — ... -
Summer Energy Ignites
This summer, Galaxy Macau transforms into a high-octane playground where aquatic spectacles, immersive technology, and floral fantasy converge in a nearly three-month-long celebration of energy and ... -
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’
Iran’s joint military command warned yesterday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response,” again ratcheting up ... -
Couple caned for kissing on TikTok in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province
A young couple in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province were publicly caned yesterday after an Islamic Shariah court convicted them of violating Islamic law by kissing during ... -
Friday, July 3, 2026 – edition no. 4984
* Bone Appétit — Macau sees surge in pet-friendly eateries, stirring debate over hygiene standards * Crime | Son arrested for allegedly inciting father’s suicide attempt ... -
Hoteliers seek new rules to narrow inequities, say changes still leave uneven F&B treatment
The new rules on the application of the local tourism tax entered into force yesterday, but the promised correction of inequities among different types of operators ... -
Property market weakens in first half of 2026 amid falling transactions and softer prices
The city’s housing market showed clear signs of strain in the first half of 2026, with declining transaction volumes, softer prices and tighter credit weighing on ... -
CE: Macau to advance ‘One country, two systems’ in line with Xi speech
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said President Xi Jinping’s speech delivered in Beijing yesterday, marking the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), has ... -
Lawmaker proposes incentive scheme to lure short-haul tourists into local communities
With summer tourist arrivals expected to rise by 10%, a lawmaker has proposed a targeted incentive scheme to direct short-haul travelers from Southeast and Northeast Asia ... -
Casino revenue falls in June as World Cup weighs
Macau’s casinos posted a decline in June, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) falling 12.1% year-on-year to MOP18.52 billion (USD2.29 billion), according to official data. The figures ... -
Xi touts Chinese wisdom and solutions as a model for developing nations
China’s leader held up his country’s rapid industrialization as a new pathway for developing nations in a speech yesterday that projected a growing confidence both at ... -
Australian puppetry meets science in Macau’s dinosaur zoo show
The third Macao International Children’s Arts Festival (MICAF) will be inaugurated on July 3 with a Giant Puppetry x Science production, “Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo,” taking the ... -
Government explores land premium, tax incentives to boost urban renewal
The local government is exploring land premium adjustments and tax incentives to make urban renewal more financially viable, while lawmakers are calling for easing ownership requirements ... -
Signal No. 1 issued as tropical depression approaches Macau
Typhoon Signal No. 1 was hoisted at 11 p.m. last night as a tropical depression developed over the south-central South China Sea, according to the Meteorological ... -
Man arrested after allegedly keeping MOP120,000 handbag left in taxi
A mainland Chinese man, aged about 40, has been referred to the Public Prosecutions Office on suspicion of misappropriation of lost property after allegedly keeping a ... -
Youth employment fair to offer over 1,600 job vacancies
A youth employment fair will be held on July 17 and 18 at the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre, featuring more than 50 local and ... -
AI and digital entertainment forum draws 120 industry representatives
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and Shengqu Technology Holdings co-hosted the “Digiloong Cup” Macao Investment Summit & Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem Forum on June 29, ... -
Sands China retains place on Dow Jones ESG indices
Sands China has been included in the latest Dow Jones Best-in-Class (DJBIC) World and Asia Pacific indices, extending its recognition for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ...
