Daily Archives: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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Sam’s gov’t eyes legal, tax reforms to create business-friendly climate
The government is committed to creating a “soft environment” for local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by optimizing the legal framework, reviewing policies, and enhancing tax ... -
Casino projections revised amid economic uncertainty, dependence on Chinese tourism
Gaming analysts are adjusting their forecasts on the city’s gaming industry, factoring in both global economic uncertainties and local market conditions, as the sector’s reliance on ... -
Xia Baolong slams US tariffs, accuses Washington of threatening China’s survival
Beijing’s top official on Hong Kong and Macau affairs launched an attack on the United States yesterday, accusing Washington of threatening China’s very survival and labeling ... -
Gov’t to study boosting leave policies and birth rate incentive
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai announced that the government will move forward with plans to review annual and maternity leave policies as part of efforts to ... -
Hong Kong defends its immigration procedures after British MP was denied entry
Hong Kong’s government defended its immigration procedures after a British member of parliament was denied entry to the Chinese city last week, an incident that has prompted ... -
People detained after release from scam compounds attempt an escape
They walked out of the compound in Myanmar not knowing where they would go. Though they were aiming for the river that separated them from Thailand ... -
CE emphasizes comprehensive approach to national security
The annual “National Security Education Exhibition” opened yesterday, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai reaffirming that Macau is facing a rapidly changing external environment filled with ... -
CE reaffirms priority for local employment
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting local employment, adding that the city’s workforce and economy are showing strong signs of ... -
US and Philippine joint combat drills show Trump is not scaling back
About 14,000 American and Filipino forces will take part in battle-readiness exercises in the Philippines, including live-fire drills, in a largescale deployment that shows the Trump ... -
International students file legal challenges over visa revocations
Several international students who have had their visas revoked in recent weeks have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, arguing the government denied them due process ... -
1987 MP on gay sex charges
Conservative MP Harvey Proctor has appeared in court charged with indecency. Mr Proctor, who represents Billericay in Essex, said nothing to waiting journalists at Bow Street ... -
Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcase
The WNBA draft has increasingly become a platform for more than just athleticism — it is a celebration of identity, heritage, culture, and self-expression. Paige Bueckers ... -
Concerns mount at Red Bull after Verstappen’s ‘catastrophe’ in Bahrain
Max Verstappen and Red Bull are one of Formula 1’s all-time most successful partnerships. But a disastrous race has raised concerns Verstappen could consider a move ... -
China pursuing three alleged US operatives over cyberattacks
China said yesterday it is pursuing three alleged U.S. operatives accused of carrying out cyberattacks on Chinese infrastructure during the Asian Games held in the city ... -
US moves ahead on tariffs with investigations into computer chips and pharmaceuticals
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals. The ... -
Rip-off claims hoodwinking of US public
The US administration has long accused foreign countries of taking advantage of the United States at the expense of domestic jobs and US industries. In US ... -
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 – edition no. 4702
* Policy Address | Sam eyes legal, tax reforms * Gaming | Casino projections revised amid economic uncertainty * HKMAO | Xia slams US tariffs, accuses ...
