Another U-Turn: Trump reverses tariffs that caused market meltdown, but companies remain bewildered

President Donald Trump delivered another jarring reversal in American trade policy today (Macau time), suspending for 90 days import taxes he'd imposed barely 13 hours earlier on dozens of countries

Macau to experience ‘crowds’ over May Day: travel trade

The local travel industry anticipates an increase in visitor arrivals during the Easter holidays compared to last year, with the May Day holiday expected to set

SMG prepares for typhoon season, holds drill on emergency electric power supply

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) is preparing for the typhoon season, and the SMG reported that they held an annual emergency electricity supply drill yesterday.

Gov’t responds to criticism on lack of communication with press

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has acknowledged regular communication with the media. At the same time, the Lands and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) emphasized

Gov’t is reducing the use of parking spaces on public car parks, DSF claims

The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) claims that the government is using fewer spaces in public car parks than previously, the bureau said in response to a

China raises its retaliatory tariff on the US to 84% as it vows to ‘fight to the end’

China again vowed to “fight to the end” yesterday in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods

Beijing rejects claim significant numbers of Chinese troops fighting alongside Russia

Ukraine's claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russia’s invading army is “totally unfounded,” a Beijing official said yesterday. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

IIM holds photography competition about Macau and Hengqin

Once again, the International Institute of Macau (IIM) is holding a photography competition with Macau and Hengqin as motifs. Submissions of photographic works are open now and until

Local photography association exhibits ‘The Spirit of China’ at Parisian

Several members of the local photographic association, Halftone, are participating in an exhibition titled “The Spirit of China.” The exhibition opens tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at The Parisian

O Lam meets with Ministry of Education officials in Beijing

Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture O Lam visited the Central Publicity Department and Ministry of Education in Beijing last week. Hu Heping, deputy head of the Publicity

IAM announces open tender for Taipa Market

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced yesterday that a tender is now open for 20 light meal stalls, cultural and creative stalls, and a café in the soon-to-be-renovated

Macau to reenter humid season, temperatures set to drop slightly

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced yesterday that Macau will soon reenter the humid season due to the influence of an air mass. A front is expected

‘Crystal Fish’ 2025 to take place this month

The Unitary Police Service announced in a statement that the annual Civil Protection drill “Crystal Fish” 2025 will occur on April 26. According to the

MGTO invites HK tourism sector representatives to visit Macau

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) invited 27 Hong Kong Tourism Industry Council members to visit Macau for familiarization. During the visit, a working meeting

BNU holds seminar on spirit of ‘two sessions’

BNU held a seminar this week to discuss the outcomes of the recent Third Session of the 14th National People’s Congress and the Third Session of the 14th

SJM launches Easter events with dining, spa offers, family activities

SJM Resorts has launched its Easter campaign, offering a series of themed dining, shopping, and family events. Dining promotions are available at multiple venues, including The Grand

Beijing ups diplomatic influence on Africa as the US pulls back

Chinese diplomats threatened to cancel a summit and called top officials in two African countries to pressure lawmakers to quit an international parliamentary group critical of

Social worker sentenced to nearly four years for mediation attempts at protests

A Hong Kong social worker was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison yesterday on a charge of riot for her role in the 2019 anti-government

US says China is a threat to Panama Canal, spurring fiery response from Beijing

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said yesterday the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but that together the United States and Panama will keep

1998 Northern Ireland peace deal reached

The Northern Ireland peace talks have ended with an historic agreement. The accord - dubbed the Good Friday Agreement - was reached after nearly two years

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