Daily Archives: Monday, March 31, 2025
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Gov’t extends support to Myanmar following devastating earthquake
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has sent a message of sympathy to Myanmar’s leader, Min Aung Hlaing, following the massive earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday. ... -
Gov’t claims works coordination is improving to avoid repeated excavation
The government has said that the coordination among different entities related to roadworks has been improving to avoid repeated excavation on public roads and streets. Such ... -
Retail and catering sectors see surge in sales amid consumption boost scheme
Retail and catering firms are reporting a surge in sales amid the ongoing city-wide consumption boost scheme. During the first week of the campaign, many stores ... -
Ron Lam urges gov’t to assess impact of satellite casino closures
In a written inquiry to the government, submitted via the Legislative Assembly, the lawmaker Ron Lam has urged the government to take action regarding the announced ... -
Portugal’s Rangel reaffirms strong ties with China, announces CE’s upcoming visit
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met with Portugal’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, to discuss continued cooperation between Macau and Portugal in the ... -
Xi makes strong push for greater foreign investment as economy continues to lag
In an address to major global business leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged foreign investors to have faith in China’s business prospects, the latest move to ... -
Airport sees growth in Q1
The Macau International Airport expects 1.85 million passengers in the first quarter of 2025, a 3% year-on-year increase, with flight movements rising 1.5% to 14,000. Eric ... -
Gambler loses HKD330,000 after being deceived by money changers
Two men have been arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) in connection with a counterfeit chip scheme that defrauded at least 13 people, including five money ... -
Melco reports 22% revenue growth in 2024
Melco International Development announced a strong performance for the year ending December 31, 2024, with net revenues totaling HKD36.17 billion, a 22.5% increase compared to the ... -
MGTO organizes promotion campaigns in Shenzhen and Zhongshan to expand visitor sources
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) organized a promotional campaign, the “Feel Macau” series, in the neighboring cities of Shenzhen and Zhongshan over the weekend. In ... -
Galaxy Macau launches immersive holiday experience from April 18
Galaxy Macau is set to launch its most immersive holiday experience, starting on April 18, featuring a range of attractions and events. The resort’s Grand Resort ... -
US, Japan, Philippines stage navy drills in disputed waters
The United States, Japan and the Philippines last week staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South China Sea shoal as a ... -
Smell of death permeates cities after quake kills over 1,600 and leaves countless buried
The smell of decaying bodies permeated the streets of Myanmar’s second-largest city yesterday as people worked frantically by hand to clear rubble in the hope of ... -
Palestinians in Gaza mark holiday with dwindling food, no end to war
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip had little to celebrate yesterday as they began marking a normally festive Muslim holiday with rapidly dwindling food supplies and no ... -
1966 Harold Wilson wins sweeping victory
The Labour party is on course to win the general election with a majority of about 100 seats in the House of Commons. Prime Minister Harold ... -
After blowing hot and cold, the Hurricanes find form in Super Rugby
The Hurricanes have been late to the party in Super Rugby this season. While other teams shone in the first weeks of a tight competition, the ... -
Hundreds of thousands rally in Istanbul in support of imprisoned mayor
Hundreds of thousands of protesters again congregated in Istanbul this weekend to how their support for the city’s imprisoned mayor and demand his release. Turkey’s main ... -
Tsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake near Tonga in South Pacific; no initial damage reports
A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga last night, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The U.S. ... -
Hegseth will see US’ limits in its bid to contain China via regional division
Having already visited Europe, where he openly declared the United States’ attention was focused on the Asia-Pacific and underscored Washington’s singular fixation on China as a ... -
Monday, March 31, 2025 – edition no. 4691
* 7.7 magnitude | Devastating Aftermath —Gov’t extends aid to Myanmar as cities reek of death after quake claims over 1,600 lives; while 7.1 magnitude ...
