Monthly Archives: March 2025
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Sam Hou Fai delegation heads to Beijing for Two Sessions
Sam Hou Fai, along with a delegation of local representatives, has traveled to Beijing for the annual Two Sessions. The key political event shaping the country’s ... -
China eyeing US farm exports for retaliation, report says, as importers rush to beat tariffs
Chinese manufacturers reported an uptick in orders in February as importers rushed to beat higher U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, as a Chinese state ... -
Ron Lam calls for unified emission standards amid Coloane sewage plant concerns
Lawmaker Ron Lam has called for unified emission standards for Macau’s sewage treatment plants, citing ongoing environmental concerns at the Coloane Sewage Treatment Plant. Residents have ... -
Eligible households start selecting units from 2019 competition
The Housing Bureau (IH) is notifying eligible households from the 2019 affordable housing competition to select their units starting today. This final competition under the previous ... -
Green Week aims to inspire environmental stewardship
Macau’s 44th Green Week, organized by the Municipal Affairs Bureau, will take place from March 15 to 23, with the theme “Passing on the love of ... -
Guia Hill Park to begin vine removal project
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will initiate a vine removal and forest protection project at Guia Hill Municipal Park starting March 18. This 90-day project aims ... -
Macau airport reviews wildlife management strategies
The government and Macau International Airport convened the Wildlife Management Committee to assess wildlife risks and preventive measures. Chaired by CAM-Macau International Airport Company Ltd., the ... -
Gov’t financial reserve grew 5.3% on investment in 2024
In 2024, the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) Financial Reserve recorded an investment income of MOP30.95 billion, an annual return of 5.3%, the Monetary Authority of ... -
Melco hosts special screening of ‘Ne Zha 2’ for local community
Melco Resorts & Entertainment organized a special screening of the animated film Ne Zha 2 at Studio City Cinema, inviting local families and children through community ... -
Galaxy launches springtime pastry celebration
Galaxy Macau has launched its “The Art of Patisserie Collaboration Series – Ode to Spring,” a springtime pastry celebration co-created with renowned pastry chefs. This collaboration, ... -
3,500 souped-up taxis set to take to the road
Hong Kong’s first new government-approved taxi fleets were launched yesterday, offering 3,500 cabs from five operators. The new-style taxis deliver enhanced service and digital payments, marking ... -
China plays major role in global climate affairs
China is a critical force in the global energy transition and its involvement in international climate talks is essential, the head of the United Nations’ climate ... -
Strip club Cinderella story ‘Anora’ seizes Oscars’ night
Anora,” a strip club Cinderella story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday [yesterday, Macau time], handing ... -
Key Oscar moments
Zoe Saldaña was the favorite but that didn’t diminish her emotional win. After accepting the Oscar for best supporting actress for her work in “Emilia Pérez,” Saldaña spoke ... -
Hometown pride in Riga after ‘Flow’ wins Latvia’s first Oscar
Flow,” a wordless cat parable that became the first Latvian film to win an Academy Award, prompted a sleepless night for Latvians celebrating the historic accolade. “Flow” ... -
Manila confident Trump will continue military patrols in disputed sea
The Philippines’ top diplomat to the United States expressed confidence yesterday that President Donald Trump’s new administration would continue military patrols in the disputed South China ... -
Head of military government travels to ally Russia for talks with Putin
The head of Myanmar’s military government traveled to Russia yesterday on an official visit to a major ally of the Southeast Asian nation that has been ... -
Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peace
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer rallied his European counterparts yesterday [Macau time] to shore up their borders and throw their full weight behind Ukraine as he ... -
USA Musk’s embrace of right-wing politics risks sinking Tesla’s stock
Elon Musk’s car company is required each year to report to investors all the bad things that could happen to it, and the latest version lists ... -
1975 Comic genius Chaplin is knighted
Silent film legend Charlie Chaplin has become Sir Charles after a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The star of such films as The Kid and The Great ... -
League returns to Vegas; tries galore, big hits and a cliff-hanger finish
Rugby league returned to Las Vegas yesterday [Macau time] in its continuing mission to convert Americans to football without pads, drawing 50,000 fans to Allegiant stadium ... -
In-form Atletico Madrid looks to end its slump against city rival Real
The Madrid derby takes center stage in the round of 16 of the Champions League, with Atletico Madrid in a commanding position to try to finally ... -
Australian navy rescues adventurer who hit a cyclone while rowing across the Pacific
An Australian warship yesterday rescued a Lithuanian solo rower who had encountered a tropical cyclone while attempting to cross the Pacific Ocean from California. Aurimas Mockus ... -
UN rights chief laments ‘shift in direction’ in United States
The U.N. human rights chief has expressed concern about a “fundamental shift in direction” taking place in the United States when it comes to human rights. ... -
The history and politics of often-maligned isolationism
Few terms in American foreign policy discourse are as misunderstood or politically charged as “isolationism.” Often used as a political weapon, the term conjures images of ... -
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 – edition no. 4672
* Immigration Overhaul — Taiwan mulls citizenship clampdown on Macau and Hong Kong * Politics | AL elections set for Sept. 14 * Climate SMG forecasts ... -
Sudden closure of bank accounts may be related to ‘unlawful’ remittances
Several banking institutions in Macau have reportedly informed clients of sudden account closures, according to sources familiar with the issue. An investigation by The Times suggests ... -
GDP reaches MOP403b in 2024 with 8.8% growth
The economy continued its recovery in 2024, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing by 8.8% year-on-year in real terms, reaching MOP 403.3 billion, according to the ... -
FIA unveils new ‘time attack’ racing format for World GT cup
The FIA GT World Cup, set to take place in Macau this November, will introduce a new qualifying format, which was unveiled at the latest World ... -
Satellite casino workers brace for uncertainty as transition deadline nears
As the three-year transition period for satellite casinos approaches its conclusion, workers are bracing for potential job losses and reduced benefits amid significant industry changes. The ... -
Melco keeps ‘a close eye’ on Thailand for expansion amid legalization push
Melco Resorts & Entertainment is gearing up to enter Thailand as the country moves toward legalizing casinos. With the potential to become a premier gaming and ... -
European leaders pledge to stand by Ukraine after confrontational Oval Office meeting with Trump
European leaders pledged late Friday to stand by Ukraine in the wake of the contentious Oval Office meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD ... -
Portuguese Minister Paulo Rangel to visit Macau
Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, will visit Macau this month, marking the first visit by a senior Portuguese official since the pandemic. ... -
Tourist fined for exiting moving taxi on Amizade Bridge
A woman who exited a moving taxi on the Amizade Bridge has been fined MOP 600 for violating Macau’s traffic laws. A viral video circulating on ... -
Casino revenue rises 6.8% in February
Gaming revenues in February climbed by 6.8% year-on-year to MOP19.74 billion, surpassing analysts’ forecasts, according to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. The positive performance was ...
