Daily Archives: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Sam Hou Fai’s first Policy Address put ‘reform’ in spotlight; increases support for families, elders
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai delivered his first Policy Address to the Legislative Assembly yesterday – responding to the themes of “reform” and “forging ahead” that ... -
Analysts warn US-China tensions could affect SAR’s gaming industry
The ongoing friction between China and the United States over issues like TikTok and the Panama Canal ports could spill over into Macau’s gaming industry, experts ... -
Eileen Stow eyes youth and regional engagement for BritCham
The British Chamber of Commerce in Macao (BritCham Macao) has appointed Eileen Stow as its new chair, marking a new chapter focused on regional outreach and ... -
Macau Journalists Association voice concern over government’s lack of transparency
The Macau Journalists Association (AJM) has voiced “serious concern” over what it describes as growing opacity under the administration of Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, citing ... -
Xi says there are no winners in a trade war as he visits Southeast Asia
China’s leader Xi Jinping said no one wins in a trade war as he kicked off a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia yesterday, reiterating China’s commitment ... -
President Trump goes with his gut and the world goes along for the ride
After President Donald Trump reversed course on his tariffs and announced he would pursue trade negotiations, he had a simple explanation for how he would make ... -
Sam earns full backing from Beijing
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s first Policy Address has received strong endorsement from the central government, with the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the ... -
Q1 economic growth likely below expectations, says association
Macau’s economy may have performed below expectations in the first quarter of 2025, with the Macau Economic Association forecasting real GDP growth to remain flat or ... -
Macau wins ‘Brilliant Star’ MICE destination award
The 2025 International MICE (Xiong’an) Co-operation and Exchange Conference, held last week at the Xiong’an Convention and Exhibition Centre, saw Macau awarded the “Brilliant Star” MICE ... -
City sees decline in residential mortgage loans
New approvals for residential mortgage loans (RMLs) dropped by 45.4% month-on-month to MOP724.09 million in February 2025, while commercial real estate loans (CRELs) increased by 4.4% ... -
Over 62,000 health inspections conducted in first quarter
Between January and March, health inspectors conducted over 62,400 inspections across establishments, averaging 693 inspections per day. The majority of cases were related to smoking, with ... -
Gov’t adds 200 new beds in elderly homes
The government has expanded elderly care services, adding 200 new beds in elderly homes in the Northern District in 2024, along with 45 new spaces in ... -
TPI slightly increases in first quarter
The Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the first quarter of 2025 rose by 1.15% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Statistics and ... -
China warns UK to treat Chinese owners of British Steel fairly
China warned the U.K. government yesterday to treat the Chinese owners of British Steel fairly or risk undermining investor confidence in the country, two days after ... -
1998 Former Cambodian dictator dies
The former Cambodian dictator, Pol Pot, whose regime led to the deaths of millions of his people, has died. Journalists who were shown his body in ... -
Masters victory means McIlroy will get ‘hero’s welcome’ at home British Open
From a Masters green jacket to a British Open that will be played in his home Northern Ireland this year, suddenly everything seems to be falling ... -
Madrid needs epic comeback; Barcelona and PSG are flying post- Messi and Mbappe
Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal hold such commanding leads in their Champions League quarterfinal matches that a place in the last four looks all but certain. ... -
Macau’s air quality reaches hazardous levels as dust storm lingers
Air quality in Macau has deteriorated sharply, with levels recorded between the evening of April 13 and yesterday morning reaching “very unhealthy” to “hazardous” across the ... -
China’s exports jump 12.4% in March as bigger US tariff hikes loom
China’s exports jumped 12.4% in March from a year earlier in a last-minute flurry of activity as companies rushed to beat increases in U.S. tariffs imposed ... -
Why wouldn’t China weaponize its $760 billion treasury holdings?
China is done retaliating against US President Donald Trump’s exorbitant tariffs, calling the administration’s actions a “joke” that it no longer considers worthy of matching. The ... -
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – edition no. 4701
* Be fruitful, and multiply — Sam Hou Fai’s first Policy Address puts ‘reform’ in the spotlight, boldly supporting fertility and childcare, with Beijing’s blessing * ...
