Daily Archives: Friday, March 21, 2025
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Visitors in free fall, especially from the mainland
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that visitors to Macau dropped 4.4% year-on-year in February. According to DSEC, the drop is mainly due ... -
100% success rate at cat adoption, but vets warn of risks
In a successful turnout for animal welfare, all 22 cats available for adoption were placed in new homes during an event organized by the Macau Jockey ... -
Even two De Niros aren’t enough to make ‘Alto Knights’ a successor to ‘Goodfellas’
You’re the actor!” shouts Anna Genovese at her estranged spouse, gangster Vito Genovese, in a courtroom where he’s implausibly claiming he lacks funds to support her. ... -
The number of passengers transported by the LRT continued to grow in February
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system transported an average of 27,100 passengers daily in February. The figure represents the continuing increase in passenger numbers since the ... -
Advocates for change in parking are pleased with the conversion of motorcycle parks
Considering DSAT’s recent decision to proceed with the parking conversions after a discussion and calls from several sectors of society for almost a decade, the Times ... -
Hong Kong richest man is in hot water over his company’s Panama Canal ports deal
Analysis Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s business empire is in the crosshairs after CK Hutchison Holdings chose to sell its Panama Canal port assets to a ... -
DSSCU Updates Building Regulations for Taipa and Coloane
The Land and Urban Construction Services Bureau (DSSCU) is revising special provisions for building coverage in Taipa and Coloane to align with new fire safety regulations. ... -
New electronic permits streamline travel for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan residents
The National Immigration Administration of China has implemented a new policy allowing residents from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan to apply for a temporary electronic travel ... -
ID launches 2025 local driver support scheme
The Sports Bureau (ID) has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 Local Driver Support Scheme, designed to nurture local racing talent. The initiative provides ... -
Government urges timely annual elevator inspections
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) is urging property managers and responsible parties to schedule annual elevator inspections promptly. According to the bureau, this measure ... -
Local cultural heritage leaders recognized in national intangible cultural heritage list
Two prominent figures from Macau have been named among the 942 national-level representative transmitters of intangible cultural heritage by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Miguel ... -
Guia Hill Municipal Park launches vine clearing initiative to boost forest health
The Municipal Affairs Bureau has launched a vine-clearing and forest protection project at Guia Hill Municipal Park to enhance biodiversity and improve forest health. Beginning in ... -
With outlook uncertain, the Bank of England joins the US Fed in putting interest rates on hold
The Bank of England kept its main U.K. interest rate unchanged at 4.50% yesterday even though the economy is barely growing and the nation faces more ... -
Say ‘I do’ at The Parisian Macao
The Parisian Macao presents weddings as more than ceremonies, offering a setting designed to mark the beginning of a lifelong journey, a statement from the hotel ... -
MPS unveils new corporate identity
Macau – Professional Services, Limited (MPS) has announced a corporate identity update to reflect its expansion into new partnerships, technologies, and enhanced management. While the company ... -
Beijing calls for protections for students in US after Congress demands data from colleges
Beijing yesterday demanded protections for Chinese students in the U.S. after a Congressional panel asked six American universities to hand over a large amount of detailed ... -
LiDAR maker rejects report backing US claims it supplies China’s military
China’s leading supplier of LiDAR technology has denied a report saying it has links to the Chinese military, as the company awaits a U.S. court’s ruling ... -
30 years after deadly Tokyo subway gassing, survivors and victims’ families still seeking closure
Thirty years on from the fatal sarin nerve gas attack in Tokyo’s subway network, survivors and families who lost loved ones are still seeking justice. Thirteen ... -
Texas robotics company gets approval to search for MH370
Malaysia’s government has given final approval for a Texas-based marine robotics company to renew the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which is believed to have ... -
Muslims with tattoo regrets flock to a free removal service during Ramadan
Teguh Islean Septura groans in pain as each staccato rat-a-tat-tat of the laser fires an intense beam at the elaborate tattoos on his arm. But the ... -
Prosecutors drop assault charge against Papua New Guinea minister
Australian prosecutors yesterday dropped a charge against a Papua New Guinea government minister accused of assaulting a woman in Sydney. Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina had pleaded ... -
Pentagon restores histories of Navajo Code Talkers after public outcry
The Pentagon restored some webpages highlighting the crucial wartime contributions of Navajo Code Talkers and other Native American veterans yesterday [Macau time], days after tribes condemned ... -
1984 EEC summit collapses over rebate row
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has come under attack for the breakdown of negotiations at the European Economic Community common market summit in Brussels. Mrs Thatcher returned ... -
Blackpink’s Jennie steps out on her own with debut solo album
She was the first to go “SOLO.” Seven years ago, global pop phenomenon Jennie became the first member of the K-pop group Blackpink to release solo ... -
Star-studded Celebration
Last week, Michelin unveiled the latest restaurant selection of the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2025, through a ceremony held at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort ... -
Understanding of dark energy may provide a new answer
Scientists are homing in on the nature of a mysterious force called dark energy, and nothing short of the fate of the universe hangs in the ... -
Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium yesterday. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and ... -
Why Indonesia’s new military law is alarming
Indonesia’s Parliament unanimously voted to pass a controversial revision of its military law on Thursday that will allow military officers to serve in more government posts ... -
Friday, March 21, 2025 – edition no. 4685
* Ides of February — Visitors fell by 4.4% in February compared to the same period last year, especially from the mainland * MJC stray cats ...
