Daily Archives: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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China will ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens with more tariffs
China said yesterday it would “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened ... -
US reciprocal tariffs to impact US casino operators in Macau
Wall Street analyst Anne Ling from Jefferies Equity Research has raised concerns about potential retaliation by China against US gaming operators in Macau – including Sands ... -
Thailand postpones discussion of casino bill, leaving local parties on ‘standby’
The Thai government is delaying a parliamentary debate on a bill to legalize gaming in casinos in the country, Bloomberg reported. According to the report, the ... -
Macau consumer confidence rises in two areas, economy declines: survey
The “Macau Consumer Confidence Index” survey for the first quarter of this year indicates that while consumer confidence in “buying a home” and “investing in stocks” ... -
Fire bureau records decline in service calls, 42 ‘suicides’ logged in Q1
The Fire Services Bureau (CB) announced yesterday a decline in incidents during the first three months of this year, with 215 fire calls and 11,409 ambulance ... -
Wall Street could be headed for a bear market: sell, hold or buy?
Wall Street could soon be in the claws of another bear market as the Trump administration’s tariff blitz fuels fears that the added taxes on imported ... -
Residential property price drops 0.9% for the three months ending in Feb 2025
The Statistics and Census Service indicated that the overall residential property price index for the three months ending in February 2025 (Dec. 2024 to Feb. 2025) ... -
Applications for ‘hire-then-train’ plan from DSAL with Wynn start today
The Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has announced a new plan with Wynn Resorts S.A (Wynn) to employ 12 people under the so-called Professional Development Plan. The ... -
Third phase of Inner Harbor flood prevention to conclude by June
The Transport Bureau has cited the Public Works Bureau as noting that the third phase of the Inner Harbor South Stormwater Pumping Station and Sewerage Project ... -
AL committee notes revitalization projects had an execution rate of zero
The Follow-up Committee for Public Finance Affairs of the Legislative Assembly has reviewed the interim report on budget execution for 2024 and the second-quarter budget execution ... -
CAEAL briefs the education sector on elections
The Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL) held a briefing session to introduce the Legislative Assembly’s electoral system to the education sector. During the session, it ... -
Charles Leong wins the first two races of Lamborghini Trofeo Asia
Macau racer Charles Leong started a brand-new season at the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia (LSTA), scoring two wins in the first two races of the year, ... -
Gymnastics Club Macau shines in first Greater China competition
Gymnastics Club Macau (GCM) marked a historic milestone last Friday, facing teams and athletes from all over the Greater China region in competition for the first ... -
NATO chief raises concern over Beijing’s arms buildup
The NATO chief yesterday raised concern about China’s arms buildup and military drills near Taiwan and called on the organization’s members and friendly nations to work ... -
Canadian couple likely the only business owners on Norfolk Island to face US tariffs
Jesse Schiller and Rachel Evans are likely the only business owners on Australia’s Norfolk Island to be directly affected by the Trump administration’s tariffs, as the ... -
Volcano spews ash plume into the sky, prompting school closures
A restive Philippine volcano briefly erupted yesterday on a central island, sending a 4-kilometer plume of ash and debris into the sky and forcing authorities to ... -
Countries brainstorm over how to deal with tariff hikes
U.S. President Donald Trump and China sparred over tariff hikes and other retaliatory moves yesterday, as governments elsewhere were brainstorming strategies to cope with the trade ... -
2003 Saddam statue topples with regime
There have been scenes of jubilation in Baghdad as US tanks rolled into the very heart of the Iraqi capital, confirming that the government of Saddam ... -
A mismatch with history
Trump says high tariffs may have prevented the Great Depression; history says otherwise In the early days of the Great Depression, Rep. Willis Hawley, a Republican ... -
Billie Jean King immortalized in bronze with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Billie Jean King became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the new sports entertainment category yesterday [Macau time] ... -
It’s springtime in Germany and people are obsessing about white asparagus
Asparagus season has arrived in Germany, signaling the unofficial beginning of springtime. There is no other vegetable that Germans obsess about as much as white asparagus. ... -
South Korea’s military fires warning shots after North Korean soldiers cross the border
South Korea’s military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the rivals’ tense border yesterday, South Korean officials said, the first known border intrusion by ... -
Tariff coercion won’t work
The US president’s latest tariff threat against China is further proof that the latter’s prompt, justified and resolute retaliatory measures against his April 2 “reciprocal tariff” ... -
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 – edition no. 4697
*Tit-for-tat — China says it will ‘fight to the end’ after Trump administration threatens even more tariffs * Black Monday | Asian markets, casino chips rebound ...
