Monthly Archives: January 2025
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Taipa pedestrian campaign returns for Lunar New Year
Macau is set to reintroduce a pedestrian campaign in the Taipa Village district for the upcoming Lunar New Year. A government-led consultation on Friday gathered insights ... -
DELC achieves national high-tech enterprise certification
DELC Beijing Energy Management Co., Ltd. has been awarded the National High-Tech Enterprise Certification, marking a milestone in its commitment to technological innovation and leadership in ... -
IAM to invest in technology to combat rat infestations
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has announced plans to deploy technological solutions to address the growing problem of rat infestations in the city. Chao Wai Ieng, ... -
Surging job market could prove costly for households, businesses as odds of quick rate cuts fade
U.S. job growth surged and unemployment fell last month, an unexpected show of strength that may prove costly to homebuyers and businesses who were counting on ... -
Philip Colbert to bring back Lobster exhibition
Sands China is set to bring back Philip Colbert’s Lobster exhibition in Macau, titled Coastal Fantasia: The Lobster King’s Vacation in Macau. The exhibition will run ... -
The Ritz-Carlton announces CNY offerings
From January 28 to February 4, guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau can indulge in Michelin-starred dining at Lai Heen, featuring a special lunch and an opulent ... -
China and the UK restart economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus
China and Britain restarted economic and financial talks on Saturday after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britain’s Treasury chief to Beijing, as the U.K.’s ... -
North Korean troops in Ukraine gain battlefield experience, cementing alliance with Russia
For weeks, Ukrainian troops braced for an unfamiliar enemy: North Korean soldiers sent to bolster Moscow’s forces after Ukraine launched a lightning-fast incursion and seized territory ... -
Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks
The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong ... -
2004 Serial killer Shipman found hanged
Harold Shipman, the former GP who is believed to have killed more than 200 people, has been found dead in his prison cell. He was found ... -
Olympic champ Zheng Qinwen starts her bid for another final on a rainy Day 1
Zheng Qinwen’s tennis resume is quite different from what it was when she showed up at the Australian Open a full year ago. No matter everything ... -
Warm clothing, hot pot and even ice cream bars feature at China’s ice capital
Faced with temperatures dipping to -30 Celsius, visitors to China’s wintertime resort city of Harbin often make a beeline for stalls selling padded clothing to augment ... -
Black boxes from South Korea plane crash failed to record final four minutes, officials say
The black boxes of a Boeing jetliner that crashed in South Korea last month stopped recording about four minutes before the accident, South Korean officials said ... -
Positive pointer to how to shape a better year
The only thing certain about 2025 is uncertainty. And uncertainty poses the foremost threat to countries’ economic health, which thrives on optimistic anticipations, and deteriorates otherwise. ... -
Monday, January 13, 2025 – edition no. 4640
* Cotai Future — Unused Cotai land is designated for commercial use, with no gaming developments planned, DSSCU said in a reply to the Times * ... -
Survey finds youth struggle to grasp Hengqin development policies
A recent survey on Hengqin’s industrial development path reveals significant gaps in understanding among local university students about the region’s potential and resources. The findings, presented ... -
The Developed Economy Quandary – Declining Birthrates
Analysis Declining birth rates will continue to be a major concern across developed nations, no less China and Macau. In an era where we are told ... -
New Year, New Energy
Chinese New Year is here and brimming with magnetic energy and the freedom of renewal, W Macau is one of MDT’s top picks when it comes to ... -
GDP projected to grow by 7.7% in 2025 amid global uncertainties
The local economy is expected to grow by 7.7% in 2025, despite facing challenges from a slowdown in China’s economic growth and uncertainties in global economic ... -
Xia Baolong urges Macau to achieve greater international recognition
Beijing’s top official on Hong Kong and Macau affairs has urged the two cities to fully leverage the advantages of the ‘One country, two systems’ governance ... -
Gov’t braces for flu season with range of emergency response measures
The Health Bureau (SSM) unveiled plans to tackle the autumn and winter influenza surge by allocating manpower and medical resources based on real-time monitoring of patient ... -
G2E Asia aligns with Macau’s goals, expands focus on Asian IR Expo
The Asian Integrated Resort Expo (Asian IR Expo), launched in 2023, is set to take on a more significant role as it runs alongside the Global ... -
Community advisor calls for more global perspective for the year-end celebrations
Macau needs to have a more international vision for the year-end celebrations, António Monteiro, a member of the Central District Community Advisory Board, said ahead of ... -
New policy to boost employment for local youth in Hengqin
The latest policy introduced to boost employment for Macau’s youth in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin is set to expand career opportunities and ease ... -
‘Sands China Ltd. Asian Youth Elite Fencing League Macau 2024’ Draws to Successful Close
Co-organised by Sands China Ltd. and Asian Sports Development Ltd., the Sands China Ltd. Asian Youth Elite Fencing League Macau 2024 competition was successfully held Dec. ... -
Six injured in bus accident
A traffic accident occurred near the Resorts World Treasure Island Hotel when a bus braked sharply, injuring six passengers yesterday afternoon. Firefighters and police responded to ... -
Fu Luen School expands to offer high school education
The Women’s General Association of Macau announced in an interview that the Education and Youth Development Bureau has approved the establishment of a middle school at ... -
IAM holds rodent control training
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has conducted rodent prevention and control training for property management, cleaning, and catering professionals. The bureau emphasized that restaurants, often storing ... -
Car repair shops lose HKD272,000 to fraudsters impersonating firefighters
Two car repair shops in Macau have reported a combined loss of HKD272,000 after falling victim to an “order fraud” scam in which scammers impersonated fire ... -
Woman arrested for drug trafficking linked to prostitution ring
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday the arrest of a 26-year-old unemployed mainland Chinese woman in connection with a drug trafficking operation. According to authorities, intelligence ... -
Melco earns six diamonds from Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2025
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has received a total of six diamonds from the 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, recognizing its outstanding culinary offerings across signature restaurants. ... -
Wynn to host collaboration of Chinese and Portuguese wineries
As part of its annual “Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards” program, Wynn will present “An Intoxicating Blend of Unique Wine Cultures | Douro Boys X Ningxia ... -
Meta tries letting Facebook Marketplace users view eBay listings as way to resolve EU charges
Meta said Wednesday that it will allow some Facebook users to view eBay listings on its Marketplace service, as it tries out a possible way to ... -
Hong Kong’s role as a ‘superconnector’ to Southeast Asia gains recognition
On the agenda Hong Kong is increasingly seen as a vital “superconnector” to Southeast Asia by businesses in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), according to a ... -
Historic Chikan town welcomes new tourism resort to boost cultural heritage
An international tourism resort opened earlier this week in the historic Chikan town of Jiangmen, Guangdong province, aiming to advance cultural preservation and heritage in the ...
