Noise complaints largely ignored despite legal crackdown

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) and the Public Security Police (PSP) received more than 3,100 noise complaints from residential buildings last year, yet only 68

Latin Flavours 

This week, MGM launches its first stellar line up for its ‘Gastronomic Journey with Star Chefs’ series of 2025, featuring Ricardo Chaneton, Executive Chef and Co-founder of

Gov’t considering housing exchange system for public housing upgrades

The government is considering implementing a housing exchange system to allow residents to move into larger units as their families grow. The Secretary for

Property market poised to continue struggling, while rents set to rise

The property sector’s rental performance improved last year; however, prolonged high-interest rates dampened investment sentiment, leading to sluggish property sales. According to JLL’s “Macau

Trump’s freeze on foreign aid could give China an opening on the world stage

President Donald Trump’s restrictions on foreign aid and targeting of a key agency funding programs around the world may be offering an opening to America’s biggest

Raymond Tam says conditions are met for extension to Qingmao

The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, has stated that a preliminary study on extending the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) East Line to

MGTO subsidizes tours to explore Macau’s historic center

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) continues to enhance local tourism with subsidized activities in February, including the “Through the Ages: Theaters & Cinemas in Macao” guided tour.

IC presents acclaimed play by Anton Chekhov

Chekhov’s theatrical classic “The Cherry Orchard” will be staged on April 4 and April 5 at the Macao Cultural Centre’s Grand Auditorium, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced.

Public library visitors up by 9% y-o-y

Macau’s public libraries logged a total of 2.7 million visitors in 2024, indicating a growth of 9% year-on-year, according to data from the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC). As

City records 27% increase in visitor arrivals in January

Macau welcomed 3,646,561 visitors in January 2025, reflecting a 27.4% year-on-year increase, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Same-day visitors rose 45.6% to

Health Officials warn of continued influenza and gastrointestinal infections in Spring

The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported a 29.1% influenza positivity rate, reflecting a slight decrease in cases since the Spring Festival holiday. However, officials stress that

MPay among first three global e-wallets to support Huawei watch

A wearable payment technology was recently introduced in Macau, representing a development in the local digital payment landscape. As reported by China Daily, Huawei announced a strategic

New Classics: Aux Beaux Arts Redefines French Dining at MGM MACAU

French gastronomy is entering a bold new era at MGM MACAU, where Aux Beaux Arts unveils its “New Classics” — a visionary reimagining of brasserie-style dining.

Macau toddler injured in explosion shows signs of improvement

The two-year-old girl from Macau, critically injured in a gas explosion at a Taichung shopping mall last week, is showing gradual improvement. The child, who

Gaming revenue faces modest decline in February

The city’s gambling revenue for February is projected to range between MOP18.3 billion and MOP19.4 billion, with analysts forecasting a year-on-year change of -1% to +5%, according

Unsung Heroes Behind our Clawsome Lobsters

Did you know that the lobster is an animal that mates for life, thus symbolising love and eternity? You probably do know that Sands China and British pop

What’s the key to surviving a plane crash? Skilled crew, strong seats and wings that detach

After watching videos of a Delta Air Lines jet catch fire upon landing and flip over on a Toronto runway, it’s fair to wonder how

MGM partners with Air Macau to enhance in-flight dining

Macau-based hospitality group MGM has teamed up with Air Macau to introduce an upgraded in-flight dining experience for business-class passengers. The collaboration showcases culinary expertise from

Chef Marino D’Antonio joins 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana at Galaxy Macau

Galaxy Macau has appointed Italian chef Marino D’Antonio as the new executive chef of 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA, a Michelin one-star restaurant. Chef Marino, known

Hong Kong: Engagement of society in GBA project at stake

Analysis A report this week by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) questioned the role of Hong Kong’s societal involvement in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) project.

US tourists begins first-ever themed tour to Greater Bay Area

On the Agenda A group of U.S. tourists departed last Sunday on a first-ever themed trip to China’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Designed to

Australian and New Zealand militaries monitoring three Chinese warships off Australia

The Australian and New Zealand militaries were monitoring three Chinese warships moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission, officials said yesterday.

China begins repatriation of more than 1,000 online scam workers rescued from Myanmar

An airlift carrying more than 1,000 Chinese nationals who had worked at online scam centers in eastern Myanmar began yesterday, after the rescued workers were taken

Russia seems to have time on its side as talks start

When Russian troops rolled into Ukraine three years ago, they brought their parade uniforms with them on the push to Kyiv. President Vladimir Putin expected a

1972 Nixon makes historic visit to China

The American President Richard Nixon has arrived in China at the start of a week-long summit aimed at ending 20 years of frosty relations between the two countries.

‘Universal Language’ needs to be seen to be believed

It’s not unusual for a city to double for another metropolis in movies. New Yorkers have long been able to spot when Toronto has been substituted for

‘Disposable’ a journey through the inequities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic

Five years after COVID-19 first emerged, the United States is still grappling with the aftereffects of the pandemic that killed millions of people worldwide. They include the

Essence of Vibrant Parisian Nights

Diptyque launches Orphéon 2025 this year, an exquisite fragrance collection filled with limited editions celebrating moments where music, art, and life come together. Orphéon is more than

As Melania returns to the White House, she’s winning Chinese fans

Joyce Yip, a 39-year-old entrepreneur in southern China’s Guangzhou, has a new celebrity crush: Melania Trump. The two-time first lady has become an online celebrity

Trump backs idea to send some DOGE savings to American citizens

President Donald Trump said that he likes the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency back to U.S. citizens as a

No reason for China and EU not to be partners

With the European Union feeling betrayed by the “America first” Donald Trump administration on many fronts, including trade and the Ukraine crisis, some Western observers have tried to

Friday, February 21, 2025 – edition no. 4665

— Noise complaints largely ignored despite legal crackdown * Gaming | Casinos’ revenue faces modest decline in February: analysts * Taste of Edesia * The gov’t is considering implementing a housing exchange system

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