Gov’t extends support to Myanmar following devastating earthquake

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai  has sent a message of sympathy to Myanmar’s leader, Min Aung Hlaing, following the massive earthquake that struck Myanmar on

Gov’t claims works coordination is improving to avoid repeated excavation

The government has said that the coordination among different entities related to roadworks has been improving to avoid repeated excavation on public roads and streets.

Retail and catering sectors see surge in sales amid consumption boost scheme

Retail and catering firms are reporting a surge in sales amid the ongoing city-wide consumption boost scheme. During the first week of the

Ron Lam urges gov’t to assess impact of satellite casino closures

In a written inquiry to the government, submitted via the Legislative Assembly, the lawmaker Ron Lam has urged the government to take action regarding the announced

Portugal’s Rangel reaffirms strong ties with China, announces CE’s upcoming visit

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met with Portugal’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, to discuss continued cooperation between Macau and Portugal in the

Xi makes strong push for greater foreign investment as economy continues to lag

In an address to major global business leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged foreign investors to have faith in China’s business prospects, the latest move to revive

Airport sees growth in Q1

The Macau International Airport expects 1.85 million passengers in the first quarter of 2025, a 3% year-on-year increase, with flight movements rising 1.5% to 14,000. Eric Fong,

Gambler loses HKD330,000 after being deceived by money changers

Two men have been arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) in connection with a counterfeit chip scheme that defrauded at least 13 people, including five money

Melco reports 22% revenue growth in 2024

Melco International Development announced a strong performance for the year ending December 31, 2024, with net revenues totaling HKD36.17 billion, a 22.5% increase compared to the

MGTO organizes promotion campaigns in Shenzhen and Zhongshan to expand visitor sources

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) organized a promotional campaign, the “Feel Macau” series, in the neighboring cities of Shenzhen and Zhongshan over the weekend.

The inaugural “MGM Discoveries Art Prize,” presented by MGM in partnership with Art Basel Hong Kong, named its first winner, Shin Min, represented by P21 (Seoul).

Galaxy Macau launches immersive holiday experience from April 18

Galaxy Macau is set to launch its most immersive holiday experience, starting on April 18, featuring a range of attractions and events. The resort’s Grand Resort Deck

US, Japan, Philippines stage navy drills in disputed waters

The United States, Japan and the Philippines last week staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South China Sea shoal as a Chinese

Smell of death permeates cities after quake kills over 1,600 and leaves countless buried

The smell of decaying bodies permeated the streets of Myanmar’s second-largest city yesterday as people worked frantically by hand to clear rubble in the hope of

Palestinians in Gaza mark holiday with dwindling food, no end to war

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip had little to celebrate yesterday as they began marking a normally festive Muslim holiday with rapidly dwindling food supplies and

1966 Harold Wilson wins sweeping victory

The Labour party is on course to win the general election with a majority of about 100 seats in the House of Commons. Prime Minister Harold

After blowing hot and cold, the Hurricanes find form in Super Rugby

The Hurricanes have been late to the party in Super Rugby this season. While other teams shone in the first weeks of a tight competition, the

Hundreds of thousands rally in Istanbul in support of imprisoned mayor

Hundreds of thousands of protesters again congregated in Istanbul this weekend to how their support for the city’s imprisoned mayor and demand his release. Turkey’s main

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake near Tonga in South Pacific; no initial damage reports

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga last night, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The U.S. Geological

Hegseth will see US’ limits in its bid to contain China via regional division

Having already visited Europe, where he openly declared the United States’ attention was focused on the Asia-Pacific and underscored Washington’s singular fixation on China as a strategic competitor,

Monday, March 31, 2025 – edition no. 4691

—Gov’t extends aid to Myanmar as cities reek of death after quake claims over 1,600 lives; while 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near Tonga * Public works | Gov’t: Coordination improving to

Vice Minister for Ecology and Environment calls for a greener Macau

The 2025 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition (MIECF) was officially inaugurated yesterday morning in a ceremony at the Sicily room of the Venetian Macao.

Casinos to undergo rigorous approval process for new gaming equipment

The casino industry is undergoing a technological transformation as operators introduce smart gaming tables equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. While these advancements aim

Casual French 

  Not long ago, MGM Macau appointed Michelin-starred Chef Olivier Elzer as Consultant Chef and Chef Basil Yu as Chef de Cuisine at Aux Beaux Arts. Together, they bring their classic French dishes to both food enthusiasts from near and far.

Police arrest 33 in illegal remittance syndicate bust

The police have arrested 33 individuals involved in an illegal remittance syndicate that operated near casinos, facilitating unauthorized money transfers for gamblers. Among

South Korea sees surge in arrivals as mainland tourist numbers decline

The city’s inbound tourism sector showed positive growth in February, with a rise in international tour visitors, according to the latest data from the Statistics and

Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment

Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplants – with a successful pig kidney transplant and a hint Wednesday that pig livers

Former Coloane Market site returned for future development

The Coloane Market has been officially removed from the list of public markets, and the state-owned land it occupied has been returned for future planning, according to the

New grads achieve over 80% employment rate

The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) held its Career Day earlier this week with the participation of over 130 local and Greater Bay Area enterprises and organizations, offering more

IAS to terminate funding with nursery in Taipa

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced that it will cease financial support for Smart Nursery after August 26, reclaiming its subsidized premises and related equipment.

Cross-border traffic sees strong growth

Cross-border vehicular traffic surged by 23.5% year-on-year in February, reaching 783,129 trips, according to the latest data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Light passenger car trips

New batch of elderly apartment applications announced

The Social Welfare Bureau will allow eligible applicants for government-subsidized elderly apartments to select their units in phases from April 28 to May 21, with agreements signed in

Macau’s international Image: A catalyst for sustainable development in the Greater Bay Area, says ICLEI

Macau, in its roles as an internationalization platform and one of the leading cities of the Greater Bay Area (GBA), has much to gain from assuming

CESL Asia showcases new tech-driven services at MIECF

CESL Asia is advancing its vision for a “new Macau” and a “new economy” with the introduction of cutting-edge services and technology, president and CEO António

TUI reverses middle court’s decision on residency application for highly qualified personnel

The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has ruled rejecting an application for residency under the former qualified personnel scheme run by the Macao Trade and

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