Daily Archives: Thursday, April 24, 2025
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Increasing maternity and annual leave is on agenda, gov’t pledges
The government has announced plans to increase maternity leave and annual holidays, with these changes expected to be implemented this year. Secretary for Economy and Finance ... -
FDCT budget has increased by 88% this year, says economy chief
The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) budget has increased by 88% this year, Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip said yesterday at ... -
Visitor arrivals surge 11% in Q1, fueled by same-day visitor growth
Visitor arrivals to Macau rose by 11.1% year-on-year to 9.86 million in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the Statistics and ... -
Secretary for Economy and Finance takes charge of revitalization projects of gaming ops
The portfolio of the Secretary for Economy and Finance has taken over leadership of the government’s revitalization projects for six community areas, building on the foundation ... -
EVs in the spotlight as China claims a leading global role at Shanghai’s auto show
Leading automakers will be showcasing their latest designed-for-China models at the Shanghai auto show this week, struggling not to be edged aside in the world’s largest ... -
Woman detained for keeping HKD9,000 found in casino shop
A mainland woman in her 30s is suspected of keeping HKD9,000 found in a casino shop instead of reporting it. The Public Security Police were alerted ... -
Croupier suspected of illegal currency exchange in casino
A 43-year-old female croupier is suspected of illegally exchanging money with gamblers while on vacation. The PJ were conducting a patrol at a hotel in the ... -
Gov’t organizes activities for May Fourth Movement
The Education and Youth Development Bureau, in collaboration with over 90 organizations, has organized a series of activities to mark the 106th anniversary of the May ... -
Decline in suspicious casino transactions in Q1
The Financial Intelligence Office (GIF) reported over 1,200 suspicious transactions in the first quarter of 2025, with 891 cases submitted by six casino operators. These transactions ... -
Flood protection project begins in Coloane
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has announced the commencement of a major flood protection and drainage project on the western side of Coloane. With an estimated ... -
Gov’t set to launch ‘comprehensive’ vocational training platform this year
The government plans to launch a comprehensive vocational training platform later this year, allowing job seekers to access all necessary resources in one convenient location. In ... -
SMEs now eligible to apply for loan up to MOP5 million
Local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Macau can now apply for loans of up to MOP5 million from licensed banks, according to the Economic and ... -
Taiwan introduces stricter residency policy for Macau, Hong Kong residents
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Minister Chiu Chui-cheng recently announced a new long-term residency option for residents of Macau and Hong Kong, accompanied by a heightened ... -
European journalists association condemns detention of local reporters
The Society of European Journalists & Communication Professionals in Asia (JOCPA) has condemned the detention of two journalists from All About Macau, calling the act a ... -
Beijing reveals new team of astronauts for station launch
China announced yesterday the members of a three-person crew that will be launched to its space station as part of its growing exploration of space. The ... -
Troops beef up security in Kashmir as they hunt for the perpetrators of a deadly attack
Security has been beefed up across Indian-controlled Kashmir a day after an attack killed at least 26 people, most of them tourists, as Indian forces launched ... -
Slow down and enjoy life at Barra
From 19 April to 11 May, the Barra Mart will be held for four consecutive weekends at the relaxing Barra Kitchen. Bringing together various local brands ... -
Vatican St. Peter’s Basilica opens to the public to pay their respects to Pope Francis before his funeral
The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public yesterday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with thousands of people filling the central ... -
1967 Russian cosmonaut dies in space crash
The Soviet Union has announced the catastrophic failure of its latest space mission, with the crash of Soyuz 1 and the death of the cosmonaut on ... -
Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis with games in Italy and Argentina postponed
Top-flight soccer matches in Italy and Argentina were postponed after the death of Pope Francis on Monday. The Buenos Aires club that the Argentine pontiff supported ... -
Old Taipa set to be pedestrianized again for Labor Day holiday
The government has officially announced the creation of a temporary pedestrian zone in Taipa Old Village during mainland China’s five-day Labor Day holiday, from May 1 ... -
Mediators work on proposal for long-term truce as Israeli strike on Gaza kills 23
Arab mediators are working on a proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war that would include a five to seven year truce and the release of all remaining hostages, ... -
Bid to force decoupling from China is only serving to decouple the US
It is not a secret that the US administration is preparing to put pressure on other countries in tariff negotiations, asking them to limit trade with ... -
Thursday, April 24, 2025 – edition no. 4705
* Time out — Gov’t to increase maternity leave and annual holidays this year, says Secretary Anton Tai * Policy address | FDCT budget surges by ...
