Monthly Archives: March 2025
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Gaming tax revenue surges to MOP88b 2024
The gaming tax revenue soared to nearly MOP88.13 billion in 2024, marking a 35% increase from the MOP65.26 billion collected the previous year, according to the ... -
Lawmaker worries over satellite workers’ prospects amid SMEs’ deteriorating business environment
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are warning of a deteriorating business environment, stating that the region has “lost competitiveness” largely due to the slowdown in the ... -
Digg to relaunch with focus on ‘humanity and connection’
Before Reddit there was Digg, which popularized up- and down-votes on online posts. Now the founders of both platforms — social media veterans Kevin Rose and ... -
Diva at W Macau – Studio City unveils seasonal spring menu
W Macau – Studio City’s signature restaurant, Diva, has introduced a new seasonal menu celebrating freshness and vitality this spring. Curated by Chef Yap, the hotel’s ... -
Four Seasons Macao to host exclusive culinary collaboration
This March, Four Seasons Hotel Macao presents the Four-Hands Culinary Extravaganza, an exclusive dining experience featuring two esteemed chefs: Chef Wang Yong, Senior Executive Chinese Chef ... -
Chinese student found guilty in British court of drugging and raping 10 women
A Chinese PhD student was found guilty yesterday [Macau time] in a London court of drugging and raping 10 women in England and China, as police ... -
Opening Ops: a place for cross-border expertise
Analysis No one reading anything about China this week could escape the news that local representatives from the GBA and across China were off to Beijing ... -
CPPCC National Committee vows support for GBA integration
On the Agenda The country’s top political advisory body signaled strong support for deepening ties among cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), and pledged to ... -
GBA offers strong basics for ‘AI+ cross-border e-commerce’: HK political advisor
Lin Long’an, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, proposed to ... -
Chinese premier and the American president: Two leaders, two speeches, two differing world visions
Their words came just an hour apart this week — two major speeches by two of the world’s most powerful leaders, delivered on opposite sides of ... -
Coral reefs in Vietnam face collapse – can conservation efforts turn the tide?
The gentle waves off the coast of central Vietnam’s Nha Trang obscure an open secret: The life-giving coral reefs below are dying. The waters are eerily ... -
UE leaders meet for emergency summit on defense and Ukraine
Facing the prospect that the United States might cut them adrift under President Donald Trump, European Union leaders launched a day of emergency talks in a ... -
1945 Black Sea talks plan defeat of Germany
Plans are being drawn up by London, Washington and Moscow for the final phase of the war against Germany. Leaders of the three countries, Prime Minister ... -
A reckoning in surreal, riveting ‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’
Shula is driving home from a fancy dress party one night when she encounters an unusual sight in the middle of a country road: her Uncle ... -
Blackpink star Lisa’s ‘Alter Ego’ is an ambitious, chameleonic solo debut
Lisa, one-fourth of the K-pop juggernaut Blackpink, has officially stepped out on her own — releasing her first solo album “Alter Ego.” Across rap, dance and ... -
No Pain All Gain Skin Rejuvenation
For those looking for effective facial rejuvenation with minimal pain, OligioX is a professional-grade radio frequency (RF) machine designed for aesthetic and dermatological treatments. Since its ... -
Panama president calls Trump’s talk of ‘reclaiming’ the Panama Canal a lie
Panama President José Raúl Mulino yesterday [Macau time] accused U.S. President Donald Trump of lying when he said in his address to Congress that his administration ... -
At the Voice of America, the Trump administration is moving swiftly to assert its vision
As it has with other government agencies, the Trump administration is moving swiftly to assert its vision at the Voice of America. As it does so, ... -
China slams US tariffs, says there are no winners in a trade war
China will not yield to bullying and its economy can weather higher tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump and other challenges, the Chinese commerce minister ... -
Friday, March 7, 2025 – edition no. 4675
* Strategic Macau — Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang highlights Macau and Hong Kong’s strategic role in China’s development * Tourism Macao International Parade to feature ... -
Xia Baolong believes Sam’s gov’t is able to unite all sectors of society
The Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Director of the State Council’s Hong Kong ... -
Population sees modest growth in 2024 driven by blue cards
The city’s total population saw a slight increase of 0.7% in 2024, reaching 688,300 by year-end, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). ... -
SJM returns to profitability in 2024
Gaming operator SJM Holdings Limited has reported a return to profitability in 2024, marking a turnaround from previous pandemic-related losses. The company’s audited financial results show ... -
Increase in gaming tax rebates for foreign bets in 2024
The government has confirmed an increase in approved tax rebates for gross gaming revenue generated by international players in 2024 compared to the previous year. However, ... -
Candidacy lists applications open today, running for three months
From today until June 6, the Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL) will be accepting applications for recognition of eligibility to establish a candidacy list for ... -
China sticks to economic growth target of ‘around 5%’ despite a looming trade war
The Chinese government unveiled an annual economic growth target of “around 5%” yesterday, despite the possible negative impact of a looming trade war with the United ... -
Lawmaker questions effectiveness of blueprint in addressing mental health issues
Lawmaker Ho Ion Sang has questioned the effectiveness of the “Healthy Macao Blueprint” in tackling mental health awareness amid the rise in suicide deaths in 2024. ... -
ISAF recalls TCM product for excess pesticides
The Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau (ISAF) has recalled a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) product due to excessive pesticide levels, according to ISAF. The issue was detected by ... -
Man loses HKD600,000 in virtual currency scam
A local man has reported a loss of HKD600,000, suspected to be the result of a virtual currency scam, according to police. In December 2024, the ... -
IC to enhance public libraries with smart technology
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) stated that it aims to enhance public libraries by adopting emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, and ... -
Court sentences Customs officer for drunk driving
A Customs officer was sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, and 240 days of suspension for drunk driving on his way to work. ... -
DSEDT sets up 60 card replacement points for seniors ahead of spending rewards campaign
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) has partnered with the Macao Chamber of Commerce to set up 60 card replacement points for senior citizens. The ... -
IPIM and MGTO lead delegation to promote Macau in Dubai and Saudi Arabia
For the first time, representatives of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) conducted investment and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, ... -
Liu Jiakun of China, an architect who celebrates lives of ordinary citizens
The annual Pritzker Architecture Prize has been awarded to Liu Jiakun of China, who earned the field’s highest honor for “affirming architecture that celebrates the lives ... -
BlackRock strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under American control
A Hong Kong-based conglomerate has agreed to sell its controlling stake in a subsidiary that operates ports near the Panama Canal to a consortium including BlackRock ...
