Monthly Archives: July 2026
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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 ... -
Corruption watchdog clears IAS in Smart Nursery termination case
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has concluded its inquiry into the Social Welfare Bureau’s (IAS) termination of its cooperation agreement with the Zonta Club of Macau ... -
Infant formula lead scare sparks safety concerns as mothers call for tighter checks
A batch of “Royal Friso Gold 1” baby formula is being recalled in Macau for elevated lead levels, though manufacturer FrieslandCampina says the levels comply with ... -
New labor law takes effect today with 90-day maternity leave, seniority-based annual leave from next year
Today marks the effective date of the amended Labor Relations Law, which entitles all female employees giving birth from this day forward to 90 days of ... -
New car park to open next week, offering 145 parking spots
A new outdoor car park facility is set to offer 145 additional parking spaces on an idle land plot located between Rua de Luís Gonzaga Gomes ... -
Galaxy pulls high rollers with non-gaming appeal despite storm
Galaxy Macau stood out in Citigroup’s latest table survey, with the investment bank noting that weekend volleyball matches helped draw affluent gamblers even as Typhoon Noul ... -
Memory chipmaker CXMT’s shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
Shares of CXMT, China’s largest memory chipmaker, shot skyward yesterday as they began trading in Shanghai in mainland China’s biggest initial public stock offering in recent ... -
Temporary childcare scheme benefits over 17,600 families with MOP524 million
Macau’s temporary childcare scheme has provided MOP524 million to more than 17,600 families since its launch last July, the government said. Under the scheme, children born ... -
Macau lashed by heavy rain as red storm warning stays for over three hours
The local weather station issued yellow and red rainstorm warnings yesterday morning as the outer rainbands associated with Severe Tropical Storm Noul brought persistent heavy downpours ... -
Gov’t expands summer activity options after early registration rollout
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) said it has strengthened the planning and promotion of this year’s summer activities, with more than 500 programs and ... -
MGTO says 13 passengers requested help after Air Macau flight diversion
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said in a statement yesterday evening that all 166 passengers on an Air Macau flight from Osaka that was diverted ... -
PJ arrest two mainland suspects in live-streamed casino betting scheme
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested two mainland Chinese individuals suspected of operating an illegal live-streamed betting service inside a casino in the central district, marking ... -
Average room rates fall 2.7% in June
Macau hotels recorded lower occupancy and room rates in June, as a slowdown in casino activity during the FIFA World Cup dragged on the hospitality sector, ... -
A11 public housing project completed, adding 560 units in Zone A
The A11 public housing project in New Urban Zone A has been completed, with the Public Works Bureau’s website showing that the project was temporarily accepted ... -
Two new Portuguese judges appointed to the TJB
Two new Portuguese judges have been appointed to work at the Court of First Instance (TJB). The appointment, published yesterday in the government’s official gazette, names ... -
Gov’t to hold cybersecurity workshop for critical infrastructure personnel
The Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) will continue to organize its annual “Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management Workshop,” dedicated to information technology (IT) and cybersecurity personnel from ... -
Analysts: Wynn Macau shifts focus to earnings growth over debt reduction
Casino operator Wynn Macau Ltd is prioritizing cash-flow growth through major capital projects over debt repayment, according to a recent research note from CreditSights. The recent ... -
Former Hainan official expelled from Party over alleged corruption
China’s top anti-graft authorities have expelled former Hainan Provincial People’s Congress Vice-Chairman Xiao Jie from the Communist Party over serious violations of discipline and law. ... -
Displaced from wildfires share their stories of uncertainty and narrow escapes
Elvira Menéndez knows how lucky she is that her house is not a charred ruin like so many others in Spain and France devastated by deadly wildfires. ... -
1965 US orders 50,000 troops to Vietnam
President Johnson has committed a further 50,000 US troops to the conflict in Vietnam. Monthly draft calls will increase from 17,000 to 35,000 – the highest ... -
Replica of the Virgin Mary’s House draws Catholic devotees in the Philippines
The House of the Virgin Mary is a shrine located in Ephesus, Turkey, where the mother of Jesus is believed to have spent her final years. Thousands of miles ... -
Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix rescheduled to take place in Malaysia in October
Formula 1 is heading back to Malaysia for the first time in nine years as the Bahrain Grand Prix was rescheduled there for Oct. 4. The ... -
Norris ends wait for F1 win in Hungary as Antonelli stretches championship lead
Lando Norris ended an eight-month wait by “flying” to a Formula 1victory with strong pace and a dose of good fortune at the Hungarian Grand Prix on ... -
Mediators see progress in diplomatic efforts to halt Iran war, two regional officials say
Mediators have achieved progress in efforts to get the United States and Iran back to negotiations and avert an all-out war in the Middle East, two regional officials ... -
South Korean court gives ousted President Yoon suspended jail term for lying during campaign
Former South Korean President President Yoon Suk Yeol was convicted of making false statements during his presidential campaign in the latest verdict after he was removed from office ... -
AI development should be innovative, inclusive and cooperative, not zero-sum
There is now a division in the artificial intelligence development track. Closed-source or open-weight? The choice of AI model is really a choice between two opposing ... -
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – edition no. 5001
* Smart Probe— Corruption watchdog clears Social Welfare Bureau over Smart Nursery termination, flags Zonta Club irregularities * Society | Local mothers demand stronger safeguards after ... -
Macau’s Signal No. 3 lasts 20 hours as Hong Kong raises alert to Signal No. 9
Severe Tropical Storm Noul prompted a prolonged Typhoon Signal No. 3 in Macau lasting more than 20 hours, while Hong Kong escalated its warning to the ... -
A month after soft opening, The 13 Palace bets on heritage, hospitality and public appeal
The long dormant grandeur of The 13 is stirring back to life, no longer a symbol of past excess but a reimagined destination grounded in openness, ... -
Turkey beats Brazil in thrilling VNL Finals showdown
Turkey defeated Brazil in a tightly contested Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals clash yesterday, edging past their opponents in a dramatic four-set battle. The Turks ... -
PSP acts on tip-off to uncover illegal accommodation in Taipa
Acting on a tip-off received from an undisclosed source, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) has uncovered another case of a residential apartment in Taipa being ... -
Lawmakers call for fuel pricing reforms after subsidy ends
Legislators Leong Sun Iok and Chan Lai Kei acknowledged that the government’s two-month fuel subsidy program provided tangible relief to transport operators, catering businesses, and households ... -
Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US
CHAN HO-HIM & MATT O’BRIEN, HONG KONG China has a hot new product in the United States: artificial intelligence. San Francisco-based Raffi Krikorian, the chief technology officer at ...
