Monthly Archives: July 2026
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VIP baccarat revenue falls 19% as junkets drop to 29
The number of licensed gaming promoters in Macau has declined to 29, down from 31 at the end of March, while VIP baccarat gross gaming revenue ... -
Lawmakers back pension fund top-up amid deficit debate
Lawmakers have backed a plan to top up the civil service pension fund with budget surpluses, as authorities rejected claims that they are fixing a “hole” ... -
Chui Sai Peng raises concerns over AI use for intimacy purposes
Lawmaker Chui Sai Peng has expressed concerns over the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for intimacy and emotional comfort. In an inquiry during the period ... -
Annual food kit, emergency kit and hygiene kit programmes support Macao community and beyond
An atmosphere of compassion and community spirit filled The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo on July 8 as 450 volunteers came together for the Sands Cares Global ... -
‘2026 Sands Shopping Carnival’ at Cotai Expo This Weekend
Macao’s annual signature shopping event is back! The 2026 Sands Shopping Carnival is at Halls A and B at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo this weekend, running ... -
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of injuring Filipino a in disputed shoal
The Philippine military on Monday accused China’s coast guard of allegedly injuring a Filipino sailor during an incident in a disputed shoal in the South China ... -
Hungary investigates deal with China’s BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there
Hungary’s government announced an investigation Monday into a large foreign investment by Chinese automaker BYD negotiated by a former foreign minister who last week resigned from ... -
2003 Saddam’s sons killed in gun battle
The United States says the two sons of Saddam Hussein, Uday and Qusay, have been killed by US troops in Iraq. The bodies of the two ... -
From stunning goals to shocking upsets: The defining moments of the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup produced hundreds of spectacular moments and The Associated Press covered all 104 games over 39 days in the United States, Canada and Mexico ... -
VNL Finals begin today as world’s top volleyball teams battle in Macau
The Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 Finals will officially begin today at the Macau East Asian Games Dome, with eight of the world’s top women’s ... -
Topps to release a trading card of the photo of a young Messi holding infant Lamine Yamal
Topps is creating a trading card of what became a famous photo during the World Cup of Argentina’s Lionel Messi holding Spain’s Lamine Yamal, the company said yesterday (Macau ... -
Autistic children drown at alarming rates – swim lessons and water safety strategies can save their lives
During roasting-hot summer days, more and more people make their way to swimming pools, lakes, rivers and other spots where they can access water to stay ... -
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 – edition no. 4997
* Maternity leave extended to 90 days * Finance | Social Security Fund proposes 2% pension adjustment threshold * AL Plenary | Ella Lei calls for ... -
Drivers complain of bumpy rides on Friendship Bridge after resurfacing
Drivers have complained about a noticeably bumpy ride on Friendship Bridge following the resurfacing of its approach sections, prompting Legislative Assembly member Leong Hong Sai to ... -
Taipa, Cotai hit by flooding after intense early morning rainfall
Heavy rainfall in the early hours of yesterday caused flooding across several areas, with Taipa and Cotai among the worst affected as rainfall exceeded 150 millimeters, ... -
76% of 2019 economy housing units sold, with one-bedroom units remaining
More than three-quarters of the economy housing units developed under the 2019 application scheme have been sold, with all two-bedroom and three-bedroom units now fully taken ... -
Macau to feature in AFC Women’s U17 Cup qualifiers
Macau’s under-17 (U17) women’s team will feature in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup U17 qualifiers. The local team was placed in Group F ... -
GGR rebounds as World Cup distraction fades, Citi estimates
The local casino market showed signs of recovery last week as the impact of the FIFA World Cup 2026 faded, with daily gross gaming revenue (GGR) ... -
Parking meters to accept ‘Easy Transfer’ and other e-payments under new concession
Around 10,000 metered parking spaces across Macau will soon accept electronic payments, including “Easy Transfer,” following the government’s appointment of a new concessionaire yesterday. A government ... -
New taxis to tackle peak-hour ‘hard-to-hail’ problem, sector says
A member of the Transport Advisory Committee has voiced public concerns over the difficulty of hailing taxis during peak hours, expressing confidence that the additional 700 ... -
Leong Sun Iok flags poor condition, lack of lifts on Macau’s footbridges
Legislator Leong Sun Iok has raised concerns over the condition and accessibility of Macau’s ageing pedestrian footbridges, highlighting issues including leaking canopies and a lack of ... -
Jiuzhou Customs seizes 16 jadeite items, diamonds from passenger
Jiuzhou Customs, under Gongbei Customs, intercepted an incoming passenger at the port who displayed nervous behavior during a routine inspection. Officers stopped the individual for inspection ... -
Blood-stained scene at Taipa restaurant after two men clash with weapon
An altercation involving a weapon broke out between two mainland Chinese men at a restaurant on Avenida de Guimarães in Taipa, resulting in one individual sustaining ... -
DSAL opens applications for cultural internships in Hengqin
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) announced that it has opened applications for a 12-week cultural internship program in Hengqin at its Culture & Art Complex. DSAL, ... -
July 31 deadline set for property tax payments
The Finance Services Bureau (DSF) reminds residents to settle 2025 Urban Property Tax bills and payments by July 31, warning that late payments will incur interest ... -
Where Asia’s Best Bars Meet in Macau
Bar Patuá is where every visit becomes a vibrant tale. Inspired by journeys, cultural encounters and unexpected discoveries, the bar invites guests this July to ... -
IPIM leads business delegation to Mozambique
Macau is leading a 29-member business delegation to Mozambique from July 20 to 25, the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) said. According to organizers, the ... -
Galaxy expands responsible gaming push surrounding World Cup
Galaxy Entertainment Group recently expanded its responsible gaming outreach through a World Cup-themed campaign targeting employees and the wider Macau community. According to the company, the ... -
Sands China expands disaster preparedness programme with Macau Red Cross
Sands China has expanded its disaster preparedness education efforts through the Sands Cares Disaster Preparation & Emergency Response Kit Programme, continuing its collaboration with the Macau ... -
New AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity
The new, powerful Chinese artificial intelligence model Kimi K3, which has caused a stir in the U.S. tech industry, has suspended new subscriptions after a flood in demand ... -
Space crew assesses emergency choices, emotions in long-stay study
China’s Shenzhou XXIII space station crew has completed emergency decision-making assessments and tests on emotional states, as part of a broader effort to study how long-duration ... -
Iran war, Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under the spotlight in ASEAN ministerial talks
Southeast Asia’s top diplomats expressed alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East as they gathered yesterday in the Philippine capital for talks with Western and ... -
1969 Man takes first steps on the Moon
American Neil Armstrong has become the first man to walk on the Moon. The astronaut stepped onto the Moon’s surface, in the Sea of Tranquility, at ... -
Spain wins by beating Argentina on Ferran Torres’ goal in extra time
Spain 1, Argentina 0 This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. And when it was over, Spain walked off with ... -
Andy Burnham becomes seventh British prime minister in a decade
It took Andy Burnham a long time to get to the top. He won’t have much time to prove he’s up to the job. A decade ago, Burnham abandoned a ...
