Monthly Archives: July 2026
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Pickleball is the star of the sports comedy ‘The Dink’
It’s the tennis establishment versus pickleball enthusiasts at an uptight club in “The Dink,” a kind of spiritual descendant of “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.” The story itself ... -
Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%
It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside ... -
A fond farewell: Hello Kitty designer Yuko Yamaguchi visits Hong Kong
For 46 years, Ms. Yuko Yamaguchi has shaped the face of a global icon. This July, the legendary Hello Kitty designer makes her final visit to ... -
EU hits Google with USD1 billion fine over its Play app store and search
The European Union yesterday hit Google with a fine of 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the technology behemoth broke digital antitrust regulations by ... -
A sailor dies after a Ukraine-bound tanker catches fire off Romania as officials probe war link
A sailor injured when a Ukraine-bound tanker ship caught fire off Romania’s Black Sea coast has died, Romanian media reported on Thursday, as authorities investigate a possible ... -
China-ASEAN cooperation remains crucial anchor of regional stability and prosperity
This week’s ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related gatherings in Manila have placed the Philippine capital at the forefront of geopolitical discussions. Amid the crowded diplomatic ... -
Friday, July 24, 2026 – edition no. 4999
* Suite Dreams Ahead — Las Vegas Sands unveils The Venetian revamp as strategy shifts toward high-end growth * VNL | China claims tight victory over ... -
IAM expands care network as aging population pressures increase
The local government is expanding support for caregivers and older residents after officials said a citywide assessment found more than 1,500 seniors with unusual emotional symptoms, ... -
Macau to roll out first official outdoor no-smoking zones in key public areas
Macau will introduce its first official outdoor no-smoking zones at Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção Park, the Border Gate Square, and the Ruins of St. Paul’s precinct, following ... -
Pereira Coutinho criticizes authorities’ response to casino crimes
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho claims that local security authorities are failing to properly address unlawful and criminal activities in local casinos. He added that this is ... -
Leong Pou U calls on gov’t to tie urban renewal policies to job creation
Lawmaker Leong Pou U voiced support for recent reforms to the government’s Building Maintenance Fund while calling on authorities to closely align urban renewal policies with ... -
Italy, Brazil dominate quarterfinals to reach VNL final four
The quarterfinals of the 2026 Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) kicked off yesterday at the East Asian Games Dome with dominant performances from Italy and Brazil, ... -
Beijing targets better health for all by 2030
China aims to effectively curb the rising incidence of major chronic diseases and raise the average life expectancy to 80 years by 2030, up from 79.25 ... -
Is Macau Happy?
A few days ago, someone asked on social media, “Is Macau happy?” 86 people answered. “Happy.” “I don’t feel it.” “Hengqin is luckier.” “Don’t mess up ... -
NMC forecasts typhoon to arrive close to Macau by Sunday
The National Meteorological Center of China has forecast that a developing typhoon will enter the northern South China Sea around Saturday (July 25) and will likely ... -
89 suspected illegal workers found in June
A total of 89 people have been detained by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) over the past month on suspicion of illegal work in Macau, ... -
Consumer prices rise 1.24% y-o-y in June
The city’s Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.24% year-on-year in June 2026 but fell 0.15% compared with May, according to the Statistics and Census Service ... -
Committee greenlights bill that moves to final voting
The Legislative Assembly’s Third Standing Committee has concluded its detailed review of the draft Law on the Use of Maritime Areas and has cleared the bill ... -
PJ arrests four more in ‘e-betting’ cases at local casinos
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have announced, over two consecutive days, the arrest of four people in relation to cases of “online streaming gambling” (e-betting) at local ... -
Britain’s new Prime Minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s announcements during his first 24 hours on the job underscore the political and financial challenges he faces as he tries to jump-start the ... -
1974 Greek military rule gives in to democracy
The military government in Greece has collapsed and the former prime minister Constantine Karamanlis has been invited to return. Huge crowds gathered to greet him at ... -
Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status
Snow-capped for much of the year, Mount Olympus, mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, has captured the imagination through the millennia. Rising to 2,918 meters from ... -
Two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka and Wimbledon winner Jannik Sinner lead the US Open fields
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Wimbledon winner Jannik Sinner lead the fields for the U.S. Open that begins next month. The U.S. Tennis Association announced the direct ... -
WTA introduces gene testing for all players on women’s tennis tour
The Women’s Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday – a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. ... -
Lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
France banned children under 15 from using social media on Tuesday, becoming the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms as ... -
Israel is building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, entrenching its division
The Israeli military is quietly but quickly building a giant earthen barrier separating the over 50% of the Gaza Strip it controls from the rest of the territory, ... -
Thursday, July 23, 2026 – edition no. 4998
* Silver Linings — Gov’t expands elderly support after 1,500 seniors flagged with emotional symptoms Tobacco Control | Macau to introduce first outdoor no-smoking zones Odds ... -
Legislature approves 90-day maternity leave, seniority-based annual leave reform
Lawmakers have passed a labor law amendment raising maternity leave to 90 days and linking annual leave to seniority, after heated debate over when the maternity ... -
Social Security Fund proposes lowering pension adjustment threshold to 2%
The Social Security Fund (FSS) presented a proposal to optimize the pension adjustment mechanism during a plenary session yesterday with the Standing Committee for the Coordination ... -
Ella Lei calls for stronger public–private healthcare collaboration and clearer medical talent pipeline
Speaking ahead of yesterday’s legislative session, Ella Lei urged the government to accelerate reforms in community healthcare and strengthen collaboration among the public, private, and non-profit ... -
Local businesses offered 80% booth fee discount for 31st MIF
The 31st Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (MIF) has opened applications for the “Macao Local Enterprise Sales Area,” offering local businesses an 80% discount on ... -
Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard’s financial aid for international students
The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard University is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students, adding to the barrage of federal inquiries the ... -
MOP20 billion Macau-Hengqin University Town to host 20,000 students by 2030
The government has committed approximately MOP20 billion to the development of the Macau-Hengqin International Education (University) Town. The University of Macau’s (UM) main campus, currently accounting ... -
Zone A sports facilities, library to open this year
The government has confirmed that sports infrastructure and a public library in New Urban Zone A are undergoing final supporting works and are scheduled to open ... -
Macau braces for extreme heat, possible storm this weekend
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned that Macau may experience both extreme heat and severe weather over the coming weekend, with temperatures in urban ...
