Daily Archives: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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Unemployment sees nearly 10% increase over three-month period
Official statistics from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) show that the number of unemployed people in Macau has significantly grown over the last three months. ... -
Gov’t ensures rigorous oversight of casino operators’ non-gaming investments
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Tai Kin Ip, emphasized during a recent meeting at the Legislative Assembly that the government will continue to oversee operators’ ... -
Man sentenced to over 13 years in prison for fatal attack
A Macau resident has been sentenced to 13 years and 9 months in prison for a fatal stabbing in Gongbei back in 2023. The Court of ... -
Gov’t to leverage ‘Peking Union’ brand to boost medical tourism
The government will use the “Peking Union” brand to boost the Macao Medical Center of the Peking Union Medical College Hospital, also called Macao Union Hospital, ... -
‘Debut@Macao’ facilitates 65 business matches
The Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition’s (MIECF) matching sessions on the opening day attracted several enterprises and organizations, with 65 business discussions arranged. The ... -
Wang visits Moscow as Russia and Ukraine discuss Trump’s proposal to end war
Foreign Minister Wang Yi traveled to Moscow yesterday for talks with his counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, as Russia and Ukraine discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to ... -
Sam Hou Fai to present Policy Address on Apr. 14
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will present the 2025 Policy Address on April 14 at 3 p.m. in the Legislative Assembly. A press conference will follow ... -
Macau under cold weather alert
Macau remains under a cold weather alert due to the influence of the northeast monsoon. Yesterday at 7 a.m., temperatures dropped to 10.4 degrees Celsius at ... -
Three more cases of fraud
Police reported three new fraud cases. A young resident lost HKD38,000 after being approached by someone posing as a police officer. The alleged officer claimed the ... -
New half-hourly parking rate to launch at Mong Son Building
The public parking lot at Avenida de Venceslau de Morais will officially open to the public at 10 a.m. today, marking the launch of a new ... -
Senior citizens concerned about photo-less Macau Pass card
Some senior residents have raised concerns over the latest version of the Macau Pass Senior Citizen Card, which does not include a printed photo. During a ... -
Two women arrested for stealing over HKD600,000 left in taxi
The Public Security Police have arrested two women who are suspected of taking over HKD600,000 in cash left behind in a taxi by another person. In ... -
HZMB sees record traffic in Q1
Passenger and vehicle traffic through the Zhuhai highway port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) reached a new high in the first quarter of this year, ... -
Wynn collaborates with DSAL to support local employment
Wynn is collaborating with the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) as the integrated resort operator prepares for the opening of the Gourmet Pavilion at its Cotai property. ... -
Air Macau closes 2024 with losses exceeding MOP656 million
Macau’s flag carrier, Air Macau, closed 2024 with losses exceeding MOP656 million, according to Air China’s interim report for the last quarter and full year of ... -
Sands China supports local NGOs’ responsible gaming efforts
Sands China Ltd. has donated MOP 1 million to five local NGOs to support their responsible gaming initiatives and organizational development. The donation, presented at a ... -
Anchor’s pastry challenge kicks off with focus on innovation and creativity
The “Hong Kong & Macau Pastry Challenge 2025,” organized by Anchor Food Professionals, has officially begun, with the event set to take place in June 2025. ... -
Mini robot to explore world’s deepest sea trench
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a miniature 2.7-kilogram deep-sea robot to explore the deepest natural frontier on Earth — the Mariana Trench in the ... -
China discovers major oilfield off Shenzhen
The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced yesterday that it has discovered a major oilfield in the eastern South China Sea, with proven reserves exceeding ... -
Declining travel and spending dampen holiday spirit
The usual festive mood of Eid al-Fitr holiday to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has been subdued in Indonesia this year ... -
Bangkok to review quake safety after collapse of high-rise leaves dozens missing
Thai authorities said yesterday they are investigating why a single office tower under construction in Bangkok collapsed during an earthquake Friday that otherwise caused limited damage ... -
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump’s letter
Iran’s president said yesterday [Macau time] that the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, offering Tehran’s first ... -
1957 BBC fools the nation
The BBC has received a mixed reaction to a spoof documentary broadcast this evening about spaghetti crops in Switzerland. The hoax Panorama programme, narrated by distinguished ... -
Hyo Joo Kim rallies with 64 and beats Lilia Vu in an LPGA playoff in Arizona
Hyo Joo Kim rallied from a four-shot deficit yesterday [Macau time] with an 8-under 64 to force a playoff, defeating Lilia Vu on the first extra ... -
Mensik prevents Djokovic from his 100th title, wins Miami Open
Novak Djokovic faced a series of obstacles Sunday in the Miami Open final: a delay of more than 5 1/2 hours before the match, an eye ... -
Judge weighs request to withhold investigation records
A New Mexico court is weighing whether to block the disclosure of an array of records from an investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman ... -
Elon Musk to visit Macau in April on a fact-finding mission, sources say
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly planning a discreet visit to Macau in late April. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO is said to be “checking in ... -
‘Drop the dad, keep the baby’ is Chinese women’s new mantra
Just like the Americans, Chinese women are starting to give up on marriages, too. But many still want to be mothers. A new phenomenon called “drop ... -
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – edition no. 4692
* Rising unemployment — Unemployment sees nearly a 10% increase over a three-month period, according to official stats * Gaming | Gov’t ensures rigorous oversight of ...
