Monthly Archives: March 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 ... -
Vice Minister for Ecology and Environment calls for a greener Macau
The 2025 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition (MIECF) was officially inaugurated yesterday morning in a ceremony at the Sicily room of the Venetian Macao. ... -
Casinos to undergo rigorous approval process for new gaming equipment
The casino industry is undergoing a technological transformation as operators introduce smart gaming tables equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. While these advancements aim to improve ... -
Casual French
Not long ago, MGM Macau appointed Michelin-starred Chef Olivier Elzer as Consultant Chef and Chef Basil Yu as Chef de Cuisine at Aux Beaux Arts. Together, they bring their classic French dishes to both food enthusiasts from near and ... -
Police arrest 33 in illegal remittance syndicate bust
The police have arrested 33 individuals involved in an illegal remittance syndicate that operated near casinos, facilitating unauthorized money transfers for gamblers. Among those detained were ... -
South Korea sees surge in arrivals as mainland tourist numbers decline
The city’s inbound tourism sector showed positive growth in February, with a rise in international tour visitors, according to the latest data from the Statistics and ... -
Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment
Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplants – with a successful pig kidney transplant and a hint Wednesday that pig ... -
Former Coloane Market site returned for future development
The Coloane Market has been officially removed from the list of public markets, and the state-owned land it occupied has been returned for future planning, according ... -
New grads achieve over 80% employment rate
The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) held its Career Day earlier this week with the participation of over 130 local and Greater Bay Area enterprises and organizations, ... -
IAS to terminate funding with nursery in Taipa
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced that it will cease financial support for Smart Nursery after August 26, reclaiming its subsidized premises and related equipment. IAS ... -
Cross-border traffic sees strong growth
Cross-border vehicular traffic surged by 23.5% year-on-year in February, reaching 783,129 trips, according to the latest data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Light passenger ... -
New batch of elderly apartment applications announced
The Social Welfare Bureau will allow eligible applicants for government-subsidized elderly apartments to select their units in phases from April 28 to May 21, with agreements ... -
Macau’s international Image: A catalyst for sustainable development in the Greater Bay Area, says ICLEI
Macau, in its roles as an internationalization platform and one of the leading cities of the Greater Bay Area (GBA), has much to gain from assuming ... -
CESL Asia showcases new tech-driven services at MIECF
CESL Asia is advancing its vision for a “new Macau” and a “new economy” with the introduction of cutting-edge services and technology, president and CEO António ... -
TUI reverses middle court’s decision on residency application for highly qualified personnel
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has ruled rejecting an application for residency under the former qualified personnel scheme run by the Macao Trade and Investment ...
