Belgian prosecutors make arrests in a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament

Belgian federal prosecutors said today (Thursday) they have arrested several individuals as part of a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament amid reports in local media that Chinese company Huawei bribed EU lawmakers. [UPDATED]

Russia says it has retaken Kursk’s biggest town from Ukraine as US awaits Putin’s ceasefire response

Russian forces have driven the Ukrainian army out of the biggest town in Russia’s Kursk border region, officials claimed Thursday, as U.S. officials sought the Kremlin’s response to a proposed 30-day ceasefire in the three-year that Ukraine has endorsed.

Ongoing road renovations spark outcry from residents and business owners

The renovation of Rua do Almirante Sérgio, a major road in the Barra district, is creating significant inconvenience for local residents and businesses. Earlier

new data ranks city among more polluted urban areas as Air quality declines

Macau's air quality has taken a turn for the worse, with new data placing the city among the more polluted urban areas in the region.

Fire bureau reports drop in fire incidents amid recent blazes

Fire Services Bureau deputy commander Lam Chun Sang reported a 10% drop in the number of fires from January to February this year, with 153 incidents reported

Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong collaborate to boost GBA tourism

The tourism authorities of Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong are strengthening their collaboration to promote the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as a premier travel destination.

China’s shipbuilding dominance poses economic and security risks for the US

In only two decades, China has grown to be the dominant player in shipbuilding, claiming more than half of the world’s commercial shipbuilding market, while the U.S.

Alvis Lo reports decrease in influenza cases

Health Bureau director Alvis Lo reported a decrease in influenza cases in the region, while the detection rate for new Covid-19 cases has risen to 16%.

Tourist suspected of theft at casino

A South Korean man in his 40s is under investigation for allegedly stealing HKD24,000 in cash from another South Korean tourist in Macau. According to police, the incident

Subsidized housing selection process begins

The selection process for subsidized housing units in Zone A has begun, with 98 units chosen in the first week (March 4–10). According to the Housing Bureau, three-bedroom

Mortgage and commercial loan approvals surge in January

New approvals for residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) in Macau increased in January 2025, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao. RML approvals rose 31.4%

CE plants tree on Arbor Day

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai observed Arbor Day yesterday by planting a 3-meter-tall Machilus chinensis tree on the Taipa Pequena 2000 Circuit. Accompanied by local officials, Sam highlighted

Employment holds steady as retail trade sees modest growth

The Wholesale & Retail Trade sector employed 68,554 people, maintaining stability compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Statistics and

Customs intercepts duo in illegal immigration operation

The Customs recently intercepted two men suspected of being involved in illegal immigration activities. The detainees, aged 20 and 30, were from mainland China. Authorities

Wall Street falls in a manic day after briefly dropping more than 10% below its record

The U.S. stock market fell further Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war, briefly pulling Wall Street 10% below its record set last

Sands China’s signature restaurants recognized in 100 Top Tables 2025

Four of Sands China Ltd.’s signature restaurants—The Huaiyang Garden, Pin Yue Xuan, Zi Yat Heen, and The Manor—have been named to the South China Morning Post’s 100 Top

MGM’s Chinese restaurants again featured in SCMP’s 100 Top Tables

MGM announced that its two signature Chinese restaurants, Imperial Court at MGM Macau and Five Foot Road at MGM Cotai, have once again been included in the South

Son of Jimmy Lai says 77-year-old could die in jail and calls for his release

The son of prominent Hong Kong former publisher Jimmy Lai, who is facing possible life imprisonment in the Chinese city, called yesterday for his father’s

Albanese won’t retaliate against ‘unjustified’ US tariffs on steel and aluminum

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said yesterday that U.S. tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum were unjustified, but his government would not retaliate with its own tariffs.

Insurgents attack a train carrying hundreds of people and take hostages

Pakistani insurgents attacked a passenger train carrying several hundred people as it passed through a tunnel yesterday and claimed to have taken more than 100

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