Daily Archives: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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Macau included in US list of ‘foreign adversaries’
A memorandum signed by President Donald Trump on the “America First Investment Policy” notes that the Macau Special Administrative Region (Macau SAR) has been officially included ... -
12 hurt in traffic accident during filming session
A traffic accident occurred yesterday at Rua do Seminário when a private car lost control during a movie filming session. The incident took place around 3 ... -
MUST submits application for new campus in Hengqin
The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) has submitted an application to the Macau government for a new campus in Hengqin, according to president Joseph ... -
Jaywalking fines continue to grow, close to 200 weekly
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has reportedly fined almost 200 people for jaywalking violations committed between February 10 and 16. The number of people caught ... -
Surge in passenger trips showcases robust transportation network
China’s Spring Festival travel rush this year, which concluded on Saturday, witnessed over 9 billion passenger trips, setting multiple records and showcasing the country’s robust transportation ... -
Committee calls for diagonal motorcycle parking to enhance safety and efficiency
The Transport Advisory Committee is urging local authorities to replace straight motorcycle parking spaces with diagonal options, a move aimed at improving safety and efficiency in ... -
‘China Travel with Chinese Films’ to boost tourism
The ‘China Travel with Chinese Films’ campaign, which aims to boost tourism in China by leveraging the popularity of Chinese films, was launched in Macau and ... -
Construction of new station entrances on East Rail Line to begin soon
Construction of entrances and exits for the ES1 and ES2 stations on the northern section of the East Rail Line will begin in phases shortly. Authorities ... -
Mainland Branches of Macau, HK banks to offer cards
Starting March 1, mainland branches of banks from Macau and Hong Kong can offer bank card services, according to a National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) notice. ... -
Two residents injured in blaze at Lake Building
Two residents, 51 and 79 years old, have been reportedly injured in a blaze that occurred yesterday morning at the Lake Building in Taipa. According to ... -
Women’s sports carnival to feature GBA participants
The highly anticipated “Macau Women’s Sports Carnival” will take place from March 22 to March 23, featuring participants from the Greater Bay Area (GBA), officials ... -
LVS credit rating bolstered by strong performance in Singapore amid slow Macau recovery
Fitch Ratings Inc. recently issued a memo indicating that the credit rating for Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) remains at ‘BBB–’ with a ‘Stable’ outlook, despite ... -
Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery
With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the tune of ... -
Sands China presents ‘Concert of Love in Seoul’ over Valentine’s Day weekend
Sands China Ltd. hosted the “Concert of Love in Seoul” on Feb. 15 at The Venetian Theatre, in collaboration with the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the ... -
Wynn’s Chinese Wine Awards draw nearly 200 wineries
The 2025 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards will take place from February 28 to March 5 at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace. As the largest competition ... -
China holds live-fire exercises in Gulf of Tonkin after Vietnam marks its territorial claims
Chinese authorities said they began live-fire exercises in the Gulf of Tonkin yesterday, only days after Vietnam announced a new line marking what it considers its ... -
Japan and Philippines agree to deepen defense ties
Japan and the Philippines agreed yesterday to further deepen their defense collaboration and talk about protecting shared military information in the face of mutual alarm over ... -
Shariah court sentences two men to up to 85 lashes for having gay sex
An Islamic Shariah court in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province yesterday sentenced two men to public caning for having gay sex. The couple, aged 24 and 18, ... -
Zelenskyy says progress made on reaching an agreement on rare minerals deal
A contentious Trump administration proposal to give the U.S. $500 billion worth of profits from Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as compensation for its wartime assistance to ... -
1964 Cassius Clay crowned world champion
Cassius Clay, 22, has been crowned heavyweight champion of the world after beating Sonny Liston in one of the biggest upsets in boxing’s history. Clay, from ... -
Halfway through the Six Nations, Ireland still rules and Dupont’s France rebounds
Ireland and France set up their blockbuster clash in Six Nations rugby next month with contrasting wins in the third round. Ireland had the savvy and ... -
The Pacific diving paradise of Palau wants travelers to explore its cultural depths, too
While researching an upcoming trip to Palau, a tiny island nation dotting Micronesia’s western edge, I found endless information about its famed mushroom-shaped Rock Islands and spectacular diving ... -
‘Dark MAGA’ spreads as conservatives embrace Musk’s influence on Trump
At an annual gathering of conservative activists, the signature red “ Make America Great Again “ hats popularized by President Donald Trump were interspersed with a ... -
Xi tells Putin that China is pleased with Russia’s efforts to end Ukraine war
China’s President Xi Jinping had a call with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin yesterday and said he was pleased with Moscow’s efforts to hold a summit with the ... -
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 – edition no. 4667
* Trump targets Macau — The Macau SAR was included in the US list of ‘foreign adversaries,’ according to a memo signed by Donald Trump * ...
