Monthly Archives: February 2025
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Man found dead with feet tied in Coloane
Authorities yesterday are investigating the death of a 61-year-old man whose charred body was discovered in a burned apartment in Coloane, with his feet tied. A ... -
Pakistan’s transgender community finds hope and dignity at a culinary school
For transgender students involved in a very special project at a culinary school in Pakistan, there is more to a class than just learning the art ... -
Injured toddler returns home after Taichung gas explosion
The two-year-old girl who suffered severe head injuries in the Taichung gas explosion has returned to Macau on a medical plane yesterday, according to Taiwanese media ... -
External trade drops 11% in January
Macau’s external merchandise trade fell by 11.2% year-over-year to MOP11.90 billion in January 2025, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). While exports edged up ... -
Airport to improve traffic processing system
The Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) has announced that Macau International Airport is replacing its Air Traffic Services Information Processing System. The upgrade, aimed at improving connectivity ... -
Public hospital to host health education lectures
The Conde de S. Januário Hospital (CHCJS) will offer a series of thematic health education lectures throughout March, focusing on various medical topics. Expert nurses will ... -
Gov’t demolishes ruined building warning property owners of responsibilities
The government recently demolished a dilapidated building on Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida after its roof collapsed, posing a significant threat to public safety. The ... -
Cultural Fund receives five applications for historic building renovations
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced that the Cultural Development Fund (FDC) has received five applications for the second round of the 2024 “Financial Support Plan ... -
MGM China seeks USD2 billion loan for refinancing: reports
MGM China Holdings Ltd. is reportedly in talks to secure a syndicated loan of approximately USD2 billion, marking its first such borrowing since the onset of ... -
Lawmaker advocates AI-driven psychological support services
Lawmaker Lam Lon Wai is urging the government to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-based psychological support platform, leveraging technologies like DeepSeek and big data technology to ... -
First Emirates pilot recruitment roadshow in Macau
Emirates will hold its first-ever pilot recruitment roadshows in Macau on March 6 and 7, aiming to attract experienced pilots as part of the airline’s ... -
Filming accident leads to suspension of project permit
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has suspended the filming permit for a project following a traffic accident earlier this week that injured 12 crew members. The ... -
TIS hosts international community art exhibition
The International School of Macao (TIS) recently hosted the International Community Art Exhibition, featuring student artwork from TIS, Macau Anglican College (MAC), and School of the ... -
L’attitude at City of Dreams unveils revamped menu
L’attitude at City of Dreams officially launched its new chapter last week, unveiling a refreshed identity with a brand-new menu and a new head chef. As ... -
Stress and fear roil a tiny, rapidly militarizing Japanese island near Taiwan
This tiny island on Japan’s western frontier has no chain convenience stores. Nature lovers can dive with hammerhead sharks and watch miniature horses graze on a ... -
Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway
Pilots on a Southwest Airlines flight attempting to land at Chicago’s Midway Airport were forced to climb back into the sky to avoid another aircraft crossing ... -
1963 Argoud charged over de Gaulle plot
Antoine Argoud, President De Gaulle’s arch enemy and a former colonel in the French Army, has been charged with an assassination attempt on the president two ... -
China to step in?
If US attempts World Bank retreat, the China-led AIIB could be poised to step in – and provide a model of global cooperation Donald Trump’s animosity ... -
Matildas condemn misogynistic comments by radio host about Australian women’s soccer team
The Matildas joined in the heavy criticism yesterday of a commercial radio host’s misogynistic and crass comments about Australia’s national women’s soccer team. The host has ... -
Cuba’s cigar fair showcases humidors as the new object of desire
Cuba’s legendary cigars, hand-rolled from the finest tobacco leaves, have long captivated connoisseurs, and now a growing number of enthusiasts recognize the vital importance of humidors, ... -
The main ingredients in Sierra Leone’s kush are synthetic opioids and cannabinoids, report finds
A new report released yesterday [Macau time] by an anti-transnational crime group has identified the core chemical components of kush, a synthetic drug that has swept ... -
A Chinese Alternative to the Magnificent Seven has arrived
A strong conviction trade is being shaken. As international stocks are outperforming this year, global investors are asking if their faith in US exceptionalism has gone ... -
Thursday, February 27, 2025 – edition no. 4669
* Association calls for ‘courage’ — Synergy of Macau urges CE to show ‘courage’ in tackling pressing issues in governance * Civil Protectionm | Chief firefighter ... -
Gold industry faces quiet sales amid pricing surge
Local jewelry shop owners have revealed a cautious sentiment among consumers in Macau’s gold industry, where prices have surged by 42% in 2024. As the cost ... -
Guangdong sees nearly RMB3 billion in property purchases from Macau, Hong Kong buyers
Buyers from Macau and Hong Kong have spent approximately RMB2.99 billion on homes in Guangdong province over the past year. According to data from the People’s ... -
CPPCC members discuss city’s aging population and economic diversification with CE
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, met with local members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) to hear opinions and suggestions ahead of ... -
‘Puppy Mountain’ photo draws onlookers to a Chinese riverside
When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine’s Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a sensation in China and even created ... -
Authorities warn of new phishing SMS circulating under FSS name
The Social Security Fund (FSS) has clarified that it has not sent any text messages regarding the electronic review of social security accounts. A phishing SMS ... -
Over 430,000 undeclared cigarettes seized at HZMB
Customs officials at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) seized 2,177 cartons of undeclared cigarettes, totaling more than 430,000 sticks, from a cross-border truck last night. Authorities ... -
33-year-old man arrested for drug use in Cotai hotel
A 33-year-old mainland man was arrested for suspected drug use in a hotel in Cotai, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said. Housekeeping staff discovered drug-related items in ... -
Taxi drivers’ infractions more than tripled in January
Last month, the number of violations by taxi drivers last month was over three times higher than during the same month last year, according to data ... -
MGTO participates in travel fair in Indonesia as it eyes expansion in Asian markets
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the travel trade participated in the ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 last weekend in Jakarta, Indonesia. Local tourism authorities showcased ... -
SSM cracks down on over 4,000 infractions in 2024
The Health Bureau’s (SSM) inspections in 2024 resulted in 4,205 infractions, the majority (3,941 or 93.7%) related to illegal smoking. The SSM stated that the 2024 ... -
January sees over 2,500 communicable disease cases
The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported 2,529 cases of notifiable communicable diseases for January. The top three diseases with the highest number of reported cases were ... -
Son of journalist jailed for espionage calls for his father’s release
The son of a Chinese journalist accused of espionage called for his father’s release from a seven-year prison sentence in the high-profile case that signaled Beijing’s ...
