Monthly Archives: February 2025
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Kou Hoi In marks 2024 as the busiest legislative year
The president of the Legislative Assembly (AL), Kou Hoi In, stated that 2024 is the legislative year with the busiest agenda. Kou made these remarks in ... -
Macau Union Hospital faces backlash for long waits
Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai has reported receiving feedback from residents regarding the insufficient availability of specialist services and extended waiting times at the Macau Union Hospital. ... -
‘New Hope’ expects to lose one lawmaker
Directly elected lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho says that the “New Hope” (Nova Esperança) group, which he represents, is expecting to lose one seat in the Legislative ... -
China says a visit by Cook Islands’ prime minister isn’t meant to antagonize others
China insisted that a visit this week by the prime minister of the Cook Islands to Beijing is not meant to conspire against anyone in the ... -
Pereira Coutinho claims economy is not as strong as the gov’t suggests
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho believes the actual state of the local economy is not as positive as the government has been portraying. He argues that this ... -
Ron Lam has not decided on candidacy renewal
Speaking to the Times, Ron Lam, a directly elected lawmaker representing the Association of Synergy of Macao, said he has not yet decided whether to run ... -
Wong Kit Cheng advocates for greater female representation
Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng has voiced her commitment to increasing female representation in the Legislative Assembly (AL), emphasizing the need for more women in politics to ... -
Ella Lei advocates focusing on road safety over penalties for pedestrians and drivers
Lawmaker Ella Lei has affirmed that the committee is focused on improving road design to prevent accidents during the ongoing discussions regarding the revision of the ... -
Mixologist training program launched to boost tourism sector careers
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and SJM Resorts, Ltd. have unveiled the “SJM Resorts Talent Mixologist Development Plan,” aimed at enhancing local human resources and diversifying ... -
Vincent U appointed to IAEE China Board of Directors
Vincent U, president of Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), has been named to the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) China Board of Directors, ... -
Emirates Airline considered for direct flights to Macau
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will kick off a promotional campaign in the United Arab Emirates next month, according to director Helena de Senna Fernandes, ... -
Taxi driver’s death highlights health concerns in industry
Kuok Leong Son, chairman of the Taxi Drivers’ Mutual Association, has stressed the importance of providing medical support for occupational health issues, urging drivers to prioritize ... -
Economy expected to rebound continuously in 2025: economist
The Chinese economy is expected to rebound continuously in 2025 despite new variables, an economist said as reported by Chinese financial news outlet Yicai on Sunday. ... -
Chinese cargo ship runs aground on Russia’s Sakhalin but no spill reported
The governor of Russia’s Pacific island region of Sakhalin has declared an emergency after a Chinese cargo ship ran aground off its southwest coast. There was ... -
Australia holds its nose for third rancid bloom of rare corpse plant in three months
A rare bloom with a pungent odor like decaying flesh has opened in the Australian capital in the nation’s third such extraordinary flowering in as many ... -
US Marine from California identified as one of 4 people killed in plane crash
A U.S. Marine from California was identified by military officials Sunday as one of four people killed when a plane contracted by the U.S. military crashed ... -
US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser said yesterday [Macau time] that top administration officials will meet with European officials this week about how to end the ... -
1975 Tories choose first woman leader
The British Conservative Party has chosen Margaret Thatcher as its new leader. She will be the first woman to head a British political party after a ... -
Ireland unbeaten, France upset by England and Italy dominates Wales in round 2
Grand Slam is on for Ireland after riveting second round of Six Nations rugby. Only Ireland remains unbeaten after it swatted aside Scotland 32-18 at Murrayfield ... -
Portugal, Spain qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup
Spain will appear in a men’s Rugby World Cup for the first time since 1999 after reaching the Rugby Europe Championship semifinals yesterday [Macau time]. Portugal ... -
Mexican long-nosed bats are no strangers to southeastern Arizona
Scientists have long suspected that Mexican long-nosed bats migrate through southeastern Arizona, but without capturing and measuring the night-flying creatures, proof has been elusive. Researchers say ... -
Turkey’s Erdogan again rejects US proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan again rejected a U.S. proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza and said Israel should pay for the damage it caused there ... -
Xi has squandered his most powerful trade war weapon
The tables have turned. As US President Donald Trump reignites his trade war with China, he’s got all the bargaining chips. The growth trajectories of the ... -
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 – edition no. 4657
* Walk the walk — Macau recognized as one of Asia’s top walkable cities: report * Gaming | Casino revenue growth forecast slashed amid US tariff ... -
UN warns Macau has one of the alarmingly lowest fertility rates
Macau’s declining birth rate has become a significant demographic concern, reflecting broader trends across China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. As fertility rates in these regions hover ... -
DSEDJ: Schools have the liberty to decide on mobile phone bans on the campus
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) stated that schools in Macau have the autonomy to establish their own rules regarding mobile phone use by students ... -
Visitors spent 5.8% more in 2024; Singaporeans top spending per-capita
The total visitor spending (excluding gaming expenses) rose 5.8% annually to MOP75.36 billion in 2024, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) reported. The result was credited ... -
Casino revenue sees slight dip during CNY
The city’s casinos underperformed during the recent Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday, with daily gross gaming revenue (GGR) averaging MOP780 million. This represents a 1% decrease ... -
Trump’s AI ambition and China’s DeepSeek overshadow an AI summit in Paris
The geopolitics of artificial intelligence will be in focus at a major summit in France where world leaders, executives and experts will hammer out pledges on ... -
Portuguese President to visit in June
The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, is expected to make a visit in June, according to Teledifusão de Macau (TDM). The president will participate ... -
CE strengthen ties by meeting Heilongjiang officials
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai recently met with Xu Qin, Secretary of the Heilongjiang Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China, to discuss enhancing cooperation ... -
Tap Seac craft markets are coming back in April
Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced the Tap SeacCraft Market will take place from Apr. 24 to May 4 at Tap Seac Square. This popular event, held ... -
Applications open for subsidised nurseries in March
Parents can apply for subsidized nurseries from Mar. 1 to Mar. 26, with the admission list published on May 2. This year, 38 nurseries are available, ... -
SSM reports two fatal influenza cases
The Health Bureau (SSM) confirmed two influenza-related deaths Friday, marking the sixth and seventh severe cases of the year. Both victims, a 69-year-old woman and a ... -
Tai Kin Ip commits to development of Hengqin
Tai Kin Ip, Secretary for Economy and Finance, reaffirmed his commitment to fostering economic synergy between Macau and Hengqin during a recent meeting with Xia Baolong, ...
