Daily Archives: Monday, April 14, 2025
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Rising health costs, disadvantaged groups,and Macanese voices shape policy expectations
As the 2025 Policy Address is set to be delivered by Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai this afternoon, the Times continues to engage with community leaders ... -
Air quality drops as dust storm sweeps through region
Air quality in Macau deteriorated significantly yesterday due to a dust storm, according to the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG). At 10 a.m. yesterday, hourly readings ... -
Macau vows to ban ‘space oil’ by 2025
In light of the detection of substances such as etomidate, medetomidate, propylparaben, and isopropylparaben in drug offenses in Macau, the Office of the Secretary for Security ... -
DSAT to add 105 new bus stops
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) plans to install 105 new bus stops across Macau this year as part of its efforts to enhance public transportation infrastructure. The ... -
Satellite casino staff’s future remains uncertain
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) stated on Friday that it had not received any labor disputes involving staff at satellite casinos. However, the following day, the ... -
Chinese businesses ponder the future
When the first two rounds of 10% tariffs hit, Zou Guoqing, a Chinese exporter, groaned but didn’t find the barriers insurmountable. He gave up some of ... -
Signs Your Cat is Having a Veterinary Emergency
When you have a feline family member, it’s natural to want to do everything you can to look after them well and keep them safe and ... -
MGTO cancels travel alert for Thailand
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has lifted its travel alert for Thailand, as the situation has stabilized following the recent earthquake. MGTO advises residents planning ... -
Young man found dead in hotel room
A non-local young man was found dead in a hotel room in Cotai, suspected of suicide. The Judiciary Police are investigating, currently treating the case as ... -
Four men arrested for drug offenses
Four men, including one local resident and three migrant workers, were arrested in connection with suspected drug trafficking and use in the city center. Police seized ... -
Original sentence upheld in drunk driving assault case
A man who drove under the influence to attack his ex-girlfriend has had his original sentence upheld by the Court of Final Appeal. The incident, which ... -
Business chambers voice optimism and key priorities ahead of Policy Address
Business leaders across the city are voicing hopes for a bold, forward-looking strategy to reinvigorate the economy, accelerate diversification, and strengthen Macau’s regional and global position. ... -
London takes over day-to-day running of British Steel from Chinese owner Jingye
The U.K. government took effective control of Britain’s last remaining factory that makes steel from scratch from its Chinese owners, after lawmakers approved an emergency rescue. ... -
High winds and sandstorms prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights
High winds and the threat of sandstorms Saturday prompted Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close public parks, as massive gales felled hundreds of trees, ... -
Democrats dislike the ‘chaos’ of Trump’s trade war but are OK with some tariffs
Democrats are quick to say that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are horrible, awful, terrible. But Democrats are also stressing that they are not inherently anti-tariff. What ... -
1989 Ayatollah sentences author to death
Iranian Muslim leader Ayatollah Khomeini has issued a death threat against British author Salman Rushdie and his publishers over the book Satanic Verses. Scotland Yard is ... -
Volkanovski claims featherweight belt at UFC 314 with unanimous decision over Lopes
Title fights are nothing new to Alexander Volkanovski. His featherweight bout yesterday against Diego Lopes was his 10th championship fight in a row, but Volkanovski had ... -
Biggest pro-democracy party moves to disband as freedoms dwindle
When Yeung Sum co-founded the city’s largest pro-democracy party more than 30 years ago, he knew building a democratic Hong Kong would be a “difficult dream.” ... -
Neighborhood trip will help consolidate regional community with a shared future
Against the backdrop of rising global uncertainties, including aggressive unilateralism and protectionism, China’s continuing advocacy for a shared future with neighboring countries demonstrates its unwavering support ... -
Monday, April 14, 2025 – edition no. 4700
* Day of Truth — Health, social issues, and business priorities steer focus ahead of Sam Hou Fai’s first Policy Address * Environment | Air quality ...
