Monthly Archives: March 2025
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Poly MGM Museum clinches four international awards
The Poly MGM Museum has garnered international recognition, winning four design awards in just four months since its grand opening in November 2024. The museum, a ... -
Gaming sector sees slight increase in registered junkets
Macau currently has 24 gaming promoters registered with the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), representing less than half of the 50 junkets authorized to operate ... -
2nd Macau International Comedy Festival set for May
The 2nd Macau International Comedy Festival is set to take place from May 9 to 13, spanning both Macau and Hengqin. Under the theme “I Have ... -
DSEDJ to introduce new guidelines on mobile phone use in schools next year
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) is preparing new guidelines on students’ use of mobile phones on school campuses, Leong I On, chief of the ... -
Trump and Putin agree to an immediate ceasefire for energy infrastructure in Ukraine conflict
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a lengthy call yesterday [Macau time] to an immediate pause in strikes against energy infrastructure in ... -
Authorities report a Level 0 incident at Ling Ao Nuclear Power Plant
The Unitary Police Service (SPU) reported that the Guangdong Province Nuclear Emergency Management Commission has issued a notice regarding an incident at the Ling Ao Nuclear ... -
Catering sector struggles as tourist spending shifts: Chan Chak Mo
The catering industry is observing changing patterns in tourist spending, according to Chan Chak Mo, president of the United Association of Food and Beverage Merchants of ... -
DSAT plans to revamp parking meter system in upcoming concession tender
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) is reportedly considering public feedback and plans to improve the parking meter system by incorporating several smart payment methods. According to DSAT ... -
Teenager arrested for illegal currency exchange
Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old mainland man suspected of engaging in illegal currency exchange and money laundering. According to police reports, a gambler was introduced to ... -
Man stopped for illegal turn found driving with suspended license
A local man in his 40s was stopped by the Public Security Police after making an illegal turn, revealing that he was driving despite having a ... -
Civil servants’ provident fund shows growth in 2024
The net assets of the Provident Fund for civil servants of the SAR are projected to grow by MOP5.76 billion in 2024, according to figures published ... -
Canada’s new leader announces $4.2 billion Australian radar purchase on visit to Arctic Circle
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday announced a radar purchase from Australia and an expansion of military operations in the Arctic while visiting Canada’s far north ... -
Sands China to offer preview of ‘Creative Odyssey: A Fourfold ARTventure’
Sands China is offering a preview of the 2025 Macao International Parade with a special performance featuring four overseas art troupes at The Venetian Macao’s outdoor ... -
Alain Ducasse hosts exclusive gourmet dinner at City of Dreams
An exclusive French gourmet dinner took place at Alain Ducasse at Morpheus, City of Dreams Macau, last week, with the renowned chef Alain Ducasse guiding his ... -
Trump’s cuts to Voice of America may be welcomed by China’s government
The recent move by U.S. President Donald Trump to make cuts at Voice of America and other U.S. government-run media may be welcome news for China’s ... -
Lai hails Arizona chips project in meeting with visiting governor
Taiwan’s leader William Lai Ching-te said that a Taiwanese semiconductor company’s massive investment in Arizona is the “best model” for the island’s effort to build computer ... -
No one allowed to split Taiwan from China: mainland official
Chinese mainland official Song Tao on Tuesday stressed that no individual or force will be allowed to split Taiwan from China, warning that “resolute actions will ... -
Agent Orange cleanup and other efforts critical to ties jeopardized by USAID cuts
At a former American air base in southern Vietnam, work abruptly stopped last month on efforts to clean up tons of soil contaminated with deadly dioxin ... -
1966 Football’s World Cup stolen
The football World Cup has been stolen while on exhibition at Central Hall in Westminster, London. The £30,000 solid gold Jules Rimet trophy disappeared while a ... -
Japan on the cusp of being the first qualifier to join the co-host nations at the 2026 World Cup
It’s a simple equation for Hajime Moriyasu and his Japan team this week: beat Bahrain and a 2026 World Cup spot is guaranteed. Japan will become ... -
CONCACAF Nations League coaches hope this week tournament has no political undertones
The coaches of the four teams playing for the CONCACAF Nations League title this week think soccer should remain separate from the geopolitical events currently roiling ... -
JFK assassination files released, sending history buffs hunting for new clues
More than 63,000 pages of records related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy were released yesterday [Macau time] following an order by President ... -
EU signals a new drive to buy European weapons and break its security dependency on the US
The European Union yesterday announced a new drive to break its security dependency on the United States, with a focus on buying more defense equipment in ... -
US getting into deep water with exorbitant port fees proposal
The United States Trade Representative’s recent proposal to levy punitive charges on Chinese-built and -operated vessels entering US ports is yet another example of Washington’s protectionist ... -
Thursday, March 20, 2025 – edition no. 4684
* Rush hour — Bus services under review as contracts near expiry amid rising passenger demand * Poly MGM Museum wins four international awards * Gaming ... -
Electoral commission investigates allegations of nomination pressure
The Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEL) is looking into allegations that individuals were pressured into signing nomination forms for the formation of a nominating committee. ... -
Casino revenues in March show seasonal decline: HSBC
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first 16 days of March totaled MOP10.1 billion, according to a report by HSBC Global Research. This equates to ... -
Property market faces continued struggles despite modest February gains
Macau’s property market is experiencing ongoing challenges, despite a small improvement in prices and sales in February compared to previous lows. Recent figures from the Financial ... -
Hengqin Port hits 2.59 million vehicles in one year of ‘one-stop’ operations
Hengqin Customs reported that as of 3 p.m. yesterday, more than 2.59 million vehicles had passed through the port. It has been a year since the ... -
Police crack down on illegal gambling operation in NAPE
A police operation uncovered a large-scale illegal gambling operation in an apartment in NAPE area. Authorities discovered two gambling tables, a poker machine, a large quantity ... -
Beijing conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan in response to US, Taiwanese statements
An unusually large number of Chinese military ships, planes and drones entered airspace and waters surrounding Taiwan between Sunday and Monday, the self-governing island’s Defense Ministry ... -
Public housing crisis easing as new homes become available, gov’t data shows
The long-standing demand for public housing is seeing a significant shift as new data shows an improvement in housing availability. Last month, the government noted that ... -
Teacher-student ratio for early childhood education improves
The teacher-to-student ratio in early childhood education classes has steadily improved in recent years, according to the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ). From the 2011/2012 ... -
UM team wins second prize at Huawei ICT Competition
A student team from the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at the University of Macau (UM) won second place in the Computing Track at the ... -
Macao Pavilion promotes local film industry at FILMART
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has organized Macau’s participation in the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) 2025, setting up a “Macao Pavilion” to ...
