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,

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 his

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 healthy. Unfortunately,

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 to travel

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 a body

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 drug paraphernalia

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 occurred in

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, crushing

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

Scotland Yard is providing the author with specialist protection and advice and all 11,000 staff at publishers Viking have received internal memos about the potential danger.

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.” Still,

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 for multilateralism

Monday, April 14, 2025 – edition no. 4700

— Health, social issues, and business priorities steer focus ahead of Sam Hou Fai’s first Policy Address * Environment | Air quality drops as dust storm sweeps through region * Macau vows

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