Daily Archives: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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30% of elderly report high loneliness, nearly half plan to retire in mainland
A recent survey by the Sheng Kung Hui Social Service Association found that 30% of Macau’s elderly population experiences a “high degree” of loneliness, while nearly ... -
Organ donation registration sees rise and plans to simplify process
The Health Bureau (SSM) reported a 6.6% increase in organ donation registrations in 2024, with 6,380 residents now registered as donors. The bureau plans to further ... -
Road safety concerns persist as south stormwater project nears completion
The third phase of the Inner Harbor South Stormwater Pumping Station and Sewerage Project, which began in November 2022, is expected to be completed by June. ... -
Road rage incident on HZMB leads to egg tossing
A road rage incident on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge recently went viral after a failed attempt to cut in line led to an escalating confrontation between ... -
Rotary clubs urge youth to donate blood as participation rates decline sharply
Macau’s annual Rotary Blood Donation Day returns this Saturday, March 22, amid concerns over declining youth participation. Recent data reveals a sharp drop in first-time donors, ... -
Bus passenger volume nears pre-pandemic levels amid peak-hour crowding concerns
Last year, bus services in Macau recorded a total passenger volume of 227 million, nearing pre-pandemic levels from 2019. This surge, marking a 6% increase from ... -
Economy shows signs of improvement, as officials outline plans to boost consumer spending
The Chinese economy showed signs of improvement in the first two months of the year, though housing market weakness remained a drag on growth, the government ... -
Man suspected of theft at border crossing intercepted by police
An unemployed man in his 50s, holding a Special Stay Permit, is suspected of stealing over MOP500 from a backpack near the breezeway at the border ... -
Electrician injured in suspected electrical short circuit
A 36-year-old electrician was hospitalized yesterday with burns after a suspected short circuit occurred while he was working at Edif. Jardim Iat Lai. The incident took ... -
Future Bright Group sees profit decline in 2024
The Future Bright Group, owned by entrepreneur Chan Chak Mo, reported a significant drop in profits, from MOP48.6 million in 2023 to just MOP6 million in ... -
Macao Union Hospital opens specialist services to non-residents
The Macao Union Hospital has extended its specialist outpatient services to non-local residents, including blue card holders, student visa holders, and special stay permit holders. According ... -
Galaxy Macau and SCMP Learn to host educational seminar
Galaxy Macau is partnering with South China Morning Post Learn (SCMP Learn) to host “Parents’ Talk,” an educational seminar aimed at providing insights into academic pathways ... -
International Series Macau set to welcome top golfers
The International Series Macau, hosted by Wynn, is set to take place from March 20 to March 23 at the Macau Golf and Country Club. The ... -
Peruvian farmer takes German energy giant RWE to court in fight to hold polluters accountable
A German court yesterday started hearing a Peruvian farmer’s case against major energy company RWE, a lawsuit arguing that global warming fueled by the firm’s historical ... -
Marathon organizers apologize for prizes in the shape of a Chinese machine gun
The organizers of a marathon in southern Taiwan, including a member of the self-governing island republic’s legislature, apologized Sunday after giving out prizes in the shape ... -
Chinese jet fighter crashes during training mission
A Chinese fighter jet crashed during a training mission with the pilot parachuting to safety, state media said. The brief report by Xinhua News Agency stated ... -
Crocodile attacks are on the rise, leaving residents on edge
Nearly seven months after a crocodile attack almost took her life, Munirpa walked to the estuary outside her home with her husband and her children, ready ... -
US steps up attacks on Yemen’s Houthi rebels
The United States under President Donald Trump has launched a new campaign of intense airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This weekend’s strikes killed at least 53 ... -
1992 South Africa votes for change
White South Africans have backed an overwhelming mandate for political reforms to end apartheid and create a power-sharing multi-racial government. In a landslide victory for change, ... -
Tariffs and homes
Tariffs on lumber and appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen ... -
PSG moves closer to record-extending 13th French league title
PSG 3, Marseille 1 Paris Saint-Germain concluded a perfect week yesterday [Macau time] to move a step closer to a record-extending 13th French league title. PSG ... -
Hong Kong property developer Lee Shau Kee dies at 97
Hong Kong property developer Lee Shau Kee, who led one of the biggest real estate empires in the former British territory, has died. He was 97. ... -
Trump says he will talk to Putin today as he pushes for end to Ukraine war
President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin today as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine. The U.S. leader disclosed the upcoming conversation to ... -
Don’t let politics pollute official data
Trustworthy data is indispensable for sound economic policy and stable financial markets. Assuring the integrity of official statistics is among the government’s most important jobs. Unfortunately, ... -
How to make billions selling $1 lemonade
One can become a billionaire selling ice cream, lemonade and fruit smoothies — all for less than $1. Zhang Hongchao and Zhang Hongfu, two brothers who ... -
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 – edition no. 4682
* Lonely in the crowd — 30% of elderly report high loneliness; nearly half intend to retire in mainland * Health | Organ donation registration on ...
