Monthly Archives: July 2026
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The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse
The winner of the World Cup will hoist a trophy, receive championship rings for the first time and gain a lifetime of glory in what will be a ... -
Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture
Concerns surrounding young people’s screen time are widespread. Australia became the first country to ban social media for users under 16 in December 2025, and Denmark, Franceand the U.K. have since ... -
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 – edition no. 4996
* Friendship Concerns — Friendship Bridge repaving works draw complaints over bumpy ride * Weather | Taipa, Cotai hit by flooding after intense early morning rainfall ... -
“GEG Responsible Gaming Promotional Program: Football World Cup Series” Promotes Rational Entertainment to Team Members and Local Community
Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) has long supported the Macau SAR Government’s responsible gaming initiatives. Upholding the philosophy of “Play Responsibly”, GEG continues to deepen its responsible ... -
First-half visitor arrivals rise 9%, with international visitors growing more slowly
Macau recorded nearly 21 million visitor arrivals in the first half of the year, surpassing the 20 million mark for the first time in the period ... -
Youth career expo offers 1,600 openings as graduates face competitive job market
Local labor officials are stepping up calls for early career planning, launching a two-day Youth Career Expo on Friday at the Macau Tower that brought together ... -
LRT East Line stations to go underground, gov’t announces
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) announced on Saturday that Qingmao Station and Civic Sports Park Station on the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) East Line extension will ... -
PJ cyber center to upgrade detection system
The Judiciary Police (PJ) will complete an upgrade of its cybersecurity situational awareness system this year and overhaul key regulatory frameworks, PJ director Sit Chong Meng ... -
First solar-storage-EV hub completed at Taipa fuel terminal
Macau’s first integrated clean energy facility combining solar generation, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging has been completed at the Pac On fuel terminal in Taipa. ... -
Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT
Another powerful new artificial intelligence model from China took the U.S. tech industry by surprise Friday, the latest sign that Chinese startups that publicly release their “open-source” AI ... -
Macau is attracting international students – but are they staying?
Macau has repeatedly expressed its ambition to become an international city and a hub for talent, innovation, and higher education. However, building a talent hub requires ... -
Malaysian national busted at airport with 3.4 kg of marijuana hidden in suitcase
A Malaysian man was arrested at Macau International Airport on Saturday after allegedly being recruited by a drug trafficking syndicate to smuggle 3.4 kilograms of marijuana ... -
Mid-term population census to target 26,000 households
The authorities have announced that this year’s mid-term population census will take place over a three-week period starting this Saturday. Notification letters containing detailed information on ... -
Public servant transferred to prosecutors over alleged sexual harassment
A man employed by the Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) has been transferred to the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) on suspicion of sexual harassment, with ... -
2040 population forecast factors in skilled talent influx
The Macau Urban Master Plan draft projects a total population of approximately 783,000 by 2040, with authorities acknowledging that the figure includes the resident population as ... -
Gov’t cautious on plans to allow businesses to expand services
Government officials have urged caution over relaxing rules on mixed-use business operations as Macau holds its second public consultation on the proposed regulatory framework for specific ... -
Police continue to enforce random street operations
The Public Security Police Force (PSP), together with other security forces, said it will continue to conduct random street operations to maintain public security. In one ... -
Mosquito breeding index remains at warning level for second consecutive month
Macau’s mosquito breeding index has remained at the yellow alert level for two consecutive months, indicating widespread distribution of Aedes mosquitoes, the Health Bureau said. The ... -
Taipa crash sends rider to hospital; driver cited for fatigue
A motorcyclist was injured on July 18 in Taipa after a private car allegedly failed to yield the right of way at the junction of Estrada ... -
Low-pressure system may develop into tropical cyclone later this week
A low-pressure system is expected to develop and move into the central and northern South China Sea later this week, with the possibility of strengthening into ... -
Online platforms seen as key to easing cab shortages as 700 new taxis planned
Online taxi platforms could help ease cab shortages and improve passenger access as Macau prepares to add 700 new taxis from 2027, industry representatives said. The ... -
Former China Development Bank president is under anti-corruption probe
A former president of the China Development Bank was put under investigation on suspicion of serious violations of party discipline and the law, the country’s top ... -
Children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
Maryam Aminu was hardly surprised when the last of her six children was diagnosed with malnutrition in April for a second time. She was barely feeding ... -
1944 Hitler survives assassination attempt
Adolf Hitler has escaped death after a bomb exploded at 1242 local time at his headquarters in Rastenberg, East Prussia. The German News Agency broke the ... -
International visitors came to the United States for soccer. Some saw beyond the clichés, too
France 4, England 6 From across borders and oceans, they came to the United States to watch soccer. Along the way, they have encountered American classics: the first ... -
Landslide in Chongqing kills at least eight and leaves 34 missing
A landslide Friday on the outskirts of the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing killed at least eight people and left 34 missing, burying residential buildings and forcing more ... -
Massive fire becomes Norway’s largest in modern times after destroying more than 100 homes
The largest residential fire in modern Norwegian history destroyed more than 100 homes and forced hundreds of people to evacuate, authorities said Saturday. The fire in ... -
Monday, July 20, 2026 – edition no. 4995
* A Border Boost— First-half visitor arrivals rise 9%, while international tourism grows more slowly * Employment | Youth career expo offers 1,600 openings as graduates ... -
Rape cases rise almost 30%, but security chief says figure may be misleading
The number of rape cases in Macau increased by 29.4% year-on-year in the first half (1H) of this year, official statistics revealed yesterday. Despite the concerning ... -
10-story, two-star hotel set for Patane as land concession approved
Another new hotel is set to be developed in Patane, as the government’s Official Gazette published a Secretary for Transport and Public Works order approving the ... -
Magistracy Dining Room unveils a new summer menu
Set within the historic halls of Tai Kwun, the MICHELIN-recommended Magistracy Dining Room has unveiled a vibrant new summer menu. Executive Chef Alyn Williams refreshes the ... -
Gov’t seeks operator for Cotai open-air venue in new public tender
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has launched a public tender to choose a new operator for the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue in Cotai, setting a base ... -
Social service institution linked to alleged MOP13 million subsidy fraud scheme
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has uncovered an alleged public subsidy fraud scheme involving a social service institution, with the amount involved exceeding MOP13 million. ... -
Lawmaker urges gov’t to improve civil service mobility and retirement benefits
Lawmaker Song Pek Kei has urged the government to further improve the civil service career system and mobility mechanisms, while calling for additional support measures to ... -
CPTTM marks 30 years with push for digital transformation
The Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) marked its 30th anniversary with a reception on Thursday to highlight its role in upgrading local industry and outline ...
