Daily Archives: Friday, March 7, 2025
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Vice Premier highlights Macau and Hong Kong’s strategic role in China’s development
Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang emphasized the importance of Macau and Hong Kong in China’s broader development strategy, describing them as “diamonds” during a meeting with delegates ... -
Macao International Parade to feature expanded elements under ‘Culture City of East Asia’ initiative
The president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), Deland Leong, announced yesterday that the Macao International Parade will incorporate additional elements this year, aligning with Macau’s ... -
Cantonese Four-hand Lunch at Lai Heen
Chef Paul Lau, Director of Culinary from the illustrious two MICHELIN-starred Tin Lung Heen in The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, and Executive Chef Jackie Ho, from the acclaimed one ... -
Gaming Potential satellite casino closures could boost business at Grand Lisboa Palace
The possible closure of the city’s satellite casinos under SJM Holdings’ concession could provide a boost to the company’s flagship resort in Cotai, the Grand Lisboa ... -
11 local establishments recognized by Michelin, one new entrant
The Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau has unveiled the 77 food and beverage establishments awarded the “Bib Gourmand” recognition this year. Macau accounts for 11 ... -
Top court overturns convictions of three former organizers of Tiananmen vigils
Hong Kong’s top court yesterday overturned the convictions of three former organizers of an annual vigil in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown over their ... -
Coloane Sewage treatment upgrade to begin this Q1
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) announced that upgrading works for the Coloane sewage treatment facility will begin in the first quarter of 2025. Efforts are also ... -
Elderly accused of repeated sexual harassment
A man in his 60s is under investigation for allegedly sexually harassing a woman on three separate occasions. Police received a report from the victim, a ... -
Hong Kong man arrested in MOP100,000 phone scam
Police uncovered a “Guess Who” telephone scam and arrested a 46-year-old Hong Kong man suspected of receiving fraudulent payments. An elderly resident lost MOP100,000 after a ... -
Macau and Thailand strengthen cooperation to expand job opportunities
Macau and Thailand have announced an expanded collaboration to increase employment opportunities for Thai workers in the SAR’s hospitality, gaming, and wellness sectors. Recently, the Minister ... -
Gaming tax revenue surges to MOP88b 2024
The gaming tax revenue soared to nearly MOP88.13 billion in 2024, marking a 35% increase from the MOP65.26 billion collected the previous year, according to the ... -
Lawmaker worries over satellite workers’ prospects amid SMEs’ deteriorating business environment
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are warning of a deteriorating business environment, stating that the region has “lost competitiveness” largely due to the slowdown in the ... -
Digg to relaunch with focus on ‘humanity and connection’
Before Reddit there was Digg, which popularized up- and down-votes on online posts. Now the founders of both platforms — social media veterans Kevin Rose and ... -
Diva at W Macau – Studio City unveils seasonal spring menu
W Macau – Studio City’s signature restaurant, Diva, has introduced a new seasonal menu celebrating freshness and vitality this spring. Curated by Chef Yap, the hotel’s ... -
Four Seasons Macao to host exclusive culinary collaboration
This March, Four Seasons Hotel Macao presents the Four-Hands Culinary Extravaganza, an exclusive dining experience featuring two esteemed chefs: Chef Wang Yong, Senior Executive Chinese Chef ... -
Chinese student found guilty in British court of drugging and raping 10 women
A Chinese PhD student was found guilty yesterday [Macau time] in a London court of drugging and raping 10 women in England and China, as police ... -
Opening Ops: a place for cross-border expertise
Analysis No one reading anything about China this week could escape the news that local representatives from the GBA and across China were off to Beijing ... -
CPPCC National Committee vows support for GBA integration
On the Agenda The country’s top political advisory body signaled strong support for deepening ties among cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), and pledged to ... -
GBA offers strong basics for ‘AI+ cross-border e-commerce’: HK political advisor
Lin Long’an, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, proposed to ... -
Chinese premier and the American president: Two leaders, two speeches, two differing world visions
Their words came just an hour apart this week — two major speeches by two of the world’s most powerful leaders, delivered on opposite sides of ... -
Coral reefs in Vietnam face collapse – can conservation efforts turn the tide?
The gentle waves off the coast of central Vietnam’s Nha Trang obscure an open secret: The life-giving coral reefs below are dying. The waters are eerily ... -
UE leaders meet for emergency summit on defense and Ukraine
Facing the prospect that the United States might cut them adrift under President Donald Trump, European Union leaders launched a day of emergency talks in a ... -
1945 Black Sea talks plan defeat of Germany
Plans are being drawn up by London, Washington and Moscow for the final phase of the war against Germany. Leaders of the three countries, Prime Minister ... -
A reckoning in surreal, riveting ‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’
Shula is driving home from a fancy dress party one night when she encounters an unusual sight in the middle of a country road: her Uncle ... -
Blackpink star Lisa’s ‘Alter Ego’ is an ambitious, chameleonic solo debut
Lisa, one-fourth of the K-pop juggernaut Blackpink, has officially stepped out on her own — releasing her first solo album “Alter Ego.” Across rap, dance and ... -
No Pain All Gain Skin Rejuvenation
For those looking for effective facial rejuvenation with minimal pain, OligioX is a professional-grade radio frequency (RF) machine designed for aesthetic and dermatological treatments. Since its ... -
Panama president calls Trump’s talk of ‘reclaiming’ the Panama Canal a lie
Panama President José Raúl Mulino yesterday [Macau time] accused U.S. President Donald Trump of lying when he said in his address to Congress that his administration ... -
At the Voice of America, the Trump administration is moving swiftly to assert its vision
As it has with other government agencies, the Trump administration is moving swiftly to assert its vision at the Voice of America. As it does so, ... -
China slams US tariffs, says there are no winners in a trade war
China will not yield to bullying and its economy can weather higher tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump and other challenges, the Chinese commerce minister ... -
Friday, March 7, 2025 – edition no. 4675
* Strategic Macau — Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang highlights Macau and Hong Kong’s strategic role in China’s development * Tourism Macao International Parade to feature ...
