Daily Archives: Monday, March 3, 2025
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Sudden closure of bank accounts may be related to ‘unlawful’ remittances
Several banking institutions in Macau have reportedly informed clients of sudden account closures, according to sources familiar with the issue. An investigation by The Times suggests ... -
GDP reaches MOP403b in 2024 with 8.8% growth
The economy continued its recovery in 2024, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing by 8.8% year-on-year in real terms, reaching MOP 403.3 billion, according to the ... -
FIA unveils new ‘time attack’ racing format for World GT cup
The FIA GT World Cup, set to take place in Macau this November, will introduce a new qualifying format, which was unveiled at the latest World ... -
Satellite casino workers brace for uncertainty as transition deadline nears
As the three-year transition period for satellite casinos approaches its conclusion, workers are bracing for potential job losses and reduced benefits amid significant industry changes. The ... -
Melco keeps ‘a close eye’ on Thailand for expansion amid legalization push
Melco Resorts & Entertainment is gearing up to enter Thailand as the country moves toward legalizing casinos. With the potential to become a premier gaming and ... -
European leaders pledge to stand by Ukraine after confrontational Oval Office meeting with Trump
European leaders pledged late Friday to stand by Ukraine in the wake of the contentious Oval Office meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD ... -
Portuguese Minister Paulo Rangel to visit Macau
Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, will visit Macau this month, marking the first visit by a senior Portuguese official since the pandemic. ... -
Tourist fined for exiting moving taxi on Amizade Bridge
A woman who exited a moving taxi on the Amizade Bridge has been fined MOP 600 for violating Macau’s traffic laws. A viral video circulating on ... -
Casino revenue rises 6.8% in February
Gaming revenues in February climbed by 6.8% year-on-year to MOP19.74 billion, surpassing analysts’ forecasts, according to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. The positive performance was ... -
Wong Sio Chak considers amending law after filming accident
The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, has admitted to considering amendments to the current law to grant the government more power to prosecute individuals and ... -
POLY MGM MUSEUM Collaborates with Nanjing Yunjin Brocade Museum to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage
Since the opening of POLY MGM MUSEUM, it has played a crucial role in cultural exchange, fostering the mutual learning of international art treasures, intangible heritage ... -
‘Two sessions’ to focus on economic growth, innovation and policy shifts
China’s national “two sessions,” a key political event shaping the country’s policy direction, are set to convene in Beijing this week against the backdrop of a ... -
Millions of Muslims mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan
Muslims in Indonesia are shopping for sweets and new clothes and taking part in traditional festivities as millions observe the holy month of Ramadan, which started ... -
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea, days after North Korea test-fired missiles
A U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea yesterday in a show of force, days after North Korea test-launched cruise missiles to demonstrate its counterattack capabilities. ... -
1974 Turkish jet crashes killing 345
A Turkish Airlines DC10 has crashed near Paris killing all 345 people on board. The plane was on a regular flight from Ankara to London via ... -
Rugby league returns to Vegas; tries galore, big hits and a cliff-hanger finish
Rugby league returned to Las Vegas yesterday in its continuing mission to convert Americans to football without pads, drawing 50,000 fans to Allegiant stadium where the ... -
Israel cuts off aid to Gaza in attempt to pressure Hamas to accept new ceasefire proposal
Israel stopped the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip yesterday and warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas doesn’t accept a new proposal ... -
South Korean police summon Japanese woman for kissing BTS member without consent
South Korean police said Friday they are summoning a Japanese woman for questioning over allegedly kissing Jin, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, without consent during a free ... -
DPP will have to pay an increasingly higher price to continue its doomed paycheck policy
Although the cross-Strait situation remains stable, thanks to the strategic restraint Beijing exercises, the secessionist-minded Democratic Progressive Party authorities on Taiwan island have never stopped trying ... -
Monday, March 3, 2025 – edition no. 4671
* Suspicious Transactions — Unregulated remittances may be linked to sudden bank account closures, the Times has learned * Economy | GDP reaches MOP403 billion in ...
