Daily Archives: Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Portrait of Palestinian boy who lost both arms is World Press Photo 2025
A portrait of a young Palestinian boy who lost both arms as a result of an Israeli attack in Gaza was honored today (Thursday) as World ... -
Police expel two reporters from AL over ‘obstruction’
Two reporters from Chinese media outlet, All About Macau (AAM), have been removed by police from the Legislative Assembly (AL) during its question-and-answer session on the ... -
Health Bureau sets out plan to allow day hospitals
The Health Bureau (SSM) has drafted a plan to issue licenses for day hospitals, offering outpatient surgeries and medical services that were previously confined to hospitals, ... -
Old Taipa Village set to be pedestrianized for Labor Day crowds
The government is set to pedestrianize the charming Taipa Old Village area in anticipation of a surge in visitors during the Labor Day holiday. In a ... -
Policy Address signals major shift in gov’t role for economic diversification: scholars
The University of Macau (UM) hosted a seminar earlier this week on Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s first Policy Address delivered on Monday, where a scholar ... -
Reclamation in Zone D underway with MOP1.53 billion budget
Reclamation and embankment works have officially begun in Zone D, a major infrastructure project covering 570,000 square meters with a budget of MOP1.53 billion. Planned primarily ... -
Elaine Wynn, co-founder of Wynn Resorts, passes away at 82
Elaine Wynn, the co-founder of Wynn Resorts and a prominent philanthropist, passed away on April 15, 2024, at the age of 82. She died after a ... -
China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the US
China appointed a new trade negotiator yesterday in the midst of its tariff fight with the U.S. The government said Li Chenggang replaces Wang Shouwen, who ... -
Elderly woman loses MOP3m in suspected gold investment scam
An elderly woman has reportedly fallen victim to a suspected gold investment scam, losing a total of MOP3.05 million. According to the Judiciary Police, the victim ... -
Tap Seac Craft Market to showcase over 200 stalls and live performances
The Tap Seac Craft Market, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), will take place from April 24 to 27 and May 1 to 4 at ... -
Foreign exchange reserves total MOP2356b
The Monetary Authority of Macao reported that the SAR’s foreign exchange reserves stood at MOP235.8 billion (USD29.44 billion) at the end of March 2025, a 2.3% ... -
Decorative column of residential building collapses
A decorative column in the corridor of a residential building on Travessa do Almirante Sérgio in the Inner Harbor area has collapsed. The Land and Urban ... -
Sands China Academy commits to nurturing local talent
Talent is one of the cornerstones of society’s steady development, and Sands China has taken that principle to heart since its founding. On March 11, the ... -
Paradise Entertainment plans Kam Pek Casino transition by year-end
Paradise Entertainment Ltd. is aiming to transition its Kam Pek Paradise casino to a new business model by year-end, aligning with the city’s updated gaming regulations, ... -
Studio City celebrates 30th anniversary of Toy Story with themed event
To mark the 30th anniversary of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story, Studio City is bringing the beloved franchise to life with a large-scale themed event from ... -
MGM hosts ‘2025 Amazing Songkran in Macau’
MGM celebrated the Songkran Festival with Thai guests at the “2025 Amazing Songkran in Macau” dinner, continuing its tradition of fostering cultural exchange between China and ... -
Economy grew 5.4% in the first quarter as exporters rushed to beat Trump’s tariffs
China’s economy expanded at a 5.4% annual pace in January-March, the government said yesterday supported by strong exports ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s rapid increases ... -
NATO chief reaffirms support for Ukraine during a visit to Odesa
NATO’s support for Ukraine remains “unwavering,” the alliance’s secretary-general said Tuesday, emphasizing that more than 20 billion euros — over $22 billion — in security assistance ... -
1961 Exiles invade Cuba at Bay of Pigs
Reports from Cuba say the island has been invaded by counter-revolutionary forces trying to overthrow the country’s leader, Fidel Castro. The only news coming out of ... -
Unlimited names Kim Ng its league’s commissioner
Former Major League Baseball executive Kim Ng has been named commissioner of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. Ng is the former general manager of the Miami ... -
Barcelona advances to semifinals despite first loss of the year
Dortmund 3 (3), Barcelona 1 (5) Serhou Guirassy and Borussia Dortmund did what no else has been able to in 2025 — they beat Barcelona. It ... -
Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asia in face of economic shocks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Malaysia’s leader yesterday that China will be a collaborative partner and stand with its Southeast Asian neighbors in the wake of ... -
European regulators OK Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after initial doubts
European regulators have finally approved the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after an advisory committee initially rejected the drug last summer and then reconsidered it. The infused treatment ... -
Thursday, April 17, 2025 – edition no. 4703
* A Day’s Cure — Health Bureau proposes licensing scheme for day hospitals to ease pressure on public healthcare * Old Taipa Village set to be ... -
Giving cash to families can help bring down child marriage rates
Providing cash transfers to low-income families can reduce child marriage rates among girls living in rural communities. That is what we found in a recent study ...
