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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
New registration rules proposed for on-site paid photography services
More than 40 residents attended the third public consultation session on the proposed regulatory system for specific businesses and activities, with seven participants sharing their views ... -
Hengqin earmarks land for Macau public university project
Hengqin authorities have announced plans to allocate nearly 460,000 square meters of land for the construction of an international comprehensive public university recognized by the Macau ... -
Health Bureau warns of high Covid-19 and influenza activity
The Health Bureau (SSM) has issued a public health alert, noting that Covid-19 and influenza transmission continues at a high level. According to the latest surveillance ... -
70-year-old charged with groping nurse and doctor at hospital
A 70-year-old local man has been arrested by police after allegedly sexually assaulting a female nurse and a female doctor while being transported to a hospital ... -
Man caught attempting to smuggle 40 old mobile phones into the mainland
A mainland resident has been detained by the Gongbei Customs authority while trying to reenter the mainland from Macau with 40 old mobile phones hidden on ... -
France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes
France sent a hulking military cargo plane to dump tons of flame retardants as it battled raging wildfires on Saturday and slashed the final stage of Tour de France to ... -
1996 Bomb rocks Atlanta Olympics
A bomb has exploded at a crowded concert in Atlanta, Georgia, the city hosting this year’s Olympic Games. Two people are reported to have been killed ... -
Beijing slaps export controls on 14 EU entities in retaliation for Russia-related sanctions
China announced on Friday it was adding 14 European entities to an export control list in retaliation for the European Union penalizing 14 Chinese enterprises as ... -
Monday, July 27, 2026 – edition no. 5000
* Noul-Stop Signal — Noul keeps Macau under Typhoon Signal No. 3 for more than 20 hours, canceling over 60 flights * One month after opening ... -
Social and cultural policy dialogue highlights childcare pressures on young families
Around 100 residents participated in the regular dialogue session organized by the social and cultural policy team, during which young attendees raised concerns about fertility, parenting ... -
Typhoon to enter 800km range today, No. 1 signal expected
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) said a tropical cyclone east of the Philippines is gradually intensifying and is expected to enter within 800 kilometers of ... -
Woman arrested at airport with MOP6.7M worth of cannabis
A 32-year-old Malaysian woman was arrested at Macau International Airport after Judiciary Police and Customs officers seized 6.7 kilograms of cannabis worth about MOP6.7 million in ... -
Police arrest man over illegal exchange involving HKD3 million
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a 51-year-old mainland man suspected of conducting illegal currency exchanges while using a fake non-local worker identity. Police seized HKD3 million ... -
Estoril Pool expected to reopen in 2028 after renovation
The Estoril Pool is expected to reopen in 2028 after the Sports Bureau (ID) approved a renovation plan for the facility. The announcement came in response ... -
Humanoid robots may reach a breakthrough moment by 2028, industry expert says
The humanoid robot industry could experience a breakthrough similar to the rise of ChatGPT by the end of 2028, as advances in artificial intelligence models, data ... -
1974 Nixon ‘must hand over Watergate tapes’
The United States Supreme Court has ordered President Nixon to surrender tape recordings of White House conversations about the Watergate affair. Giving the judgement to a ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
