Daily Archives: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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Secretary O Lam proposes books and sports to combat mental health issues
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, proposes that people read more books and watch or participate in sports activities and events to address ... -
Gov’t says monthly childcare allowance of MOP1,500 may begin this summer
The government has announced an upcoming monthly childcare allowance of MOP1,500 for children under the age of three who hold a Macau permanent resident ID card, ... -
Mandatory FSS regime postponed until full economic recovery
The idea of transforming the Non-mandatory Central Provident Fund System into a mandatory one has been postponed, at least until the economy fully recovers from the ... -
Gov’t participates in Arabian Travel Market to boost Middle East tourism
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, taking place in Dubai, UAE, from April 28 to May 1, ... -
Border Gate crossings to surge up to 3.5 million
Government authorities have announced plans to manage the expected surge in border crossings during the upcoming May Golden Week holiday. Between 3.4 and 3.5 million people ... -
Beijing shrugs off threat of US tariffs, says it has tools to protect jobs
China’s leaders are downplaying the potential impact from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, saying they have the capacity to protect jobs and limit damage from ... -
Gov’t mulls legislation on accessible environment
The government will embark on preliminary research for legislation aimed at creating an accessible environment. In remarks made during the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday, Secretary for ... -
Macau to host 20 major sporting events in 2025
Macau will host over 20 major sporting events this year, Sports Bureau director Luís Gomes announced at the “Walking with the Champions” sharing session on Sunday. ... -
Man arrested for stealing phone from school playground
A man in his 30s from Mali was arrested for allegedly stealing a student’s mobile phone, valued at around MOP7,500, from a school playground in central ... -
Q1 private housing projects offer 212 units
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau reported that four private residential projects with 212 units received occupancy permits in the first quarter of 2025. There are ... -
Gov’t to build ‘15- to 20-minute community circle’ for elderly
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, yesterday revealed that research has begun on creating a “15- to 20-minute community service circle for the ... -
Artyzen and IC2 Association team up again for World Earth Day celebration
The Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau, in partnership with the Macau IC2 Association, co-hosted the World Earth Day celebration yesterday for the fifth consecutive year, continuing their ... -
Four Seasons Hotel Macao to celebrate International Jazz Day
Four Seasons Hotel Macao will celebrate International Jazz Day tomorrow with a special live music event at Splash, in collaboration with Jazz Club de Macau. The ... -
MGM hosts business matching session to strengthen Hengqin-Macau regional integration
MGM hosted the “Seizing Business Opportunities in Cooperation Zone” Business Matching Session last week, in collaboration with the Guangdong Office of the Macao Chamber of Commerce ... -
China and Philippines display their flags on disputed waters outcropping
China says six Filipinos landed on a tiny outcropping that both countries claim in the South China Sea, days after photos emerged of Chinese coast guard ... -
How people witnessed the ‘darkest day in Vancouver’ when a car slammed into a crowd
The smells of crispy lumpia, caramelized plantains and other Filipino street foods beckoned attendees of a Vancouver festival as they flooded out of a concert on ... -
Major power outage knocks out subway networks, traffic lights and ATM machines
A blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill yesterday, halting subway and railway trains, cutting phone service and shutting down traffic lights and ... -
1993 Queen to open Palace doors
The public will be allowed inside Buckingham Palace for the first time this summer for an adult entrance fee of £8. Much of the Palace, including ... -
Macau Rugby Festival – A winner!
Macau Bats hosted the annual Macau mini-rugby festival at TIS field, in Taipa, on Saturday. Forty teams took part from Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Macau making ... -
Party time at Anfield as Liverpool wins record-equaling 20th title
Liverpool 5, Tottenham 1 A selfie with Mohamed Salah. An impromptu sing-along with Arne Slot. Fireworks and flares. It was party time at Anfield as Liverpool ... -
Conclave to elect new pope will start on May 7, cardinals beginning to arrive at the Vatican
Catholic cardinals yesterday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the secret voting for two days to ... -
Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II
Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday declared a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire next week in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in World War II as the U.S. presses ... -
Trump’s first 100 days
In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump exerted his power in a sweep and scale that has no easy historical comparison. His actions target the architecture of the New ... -
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 – edition no. 4708
* Mind Games — Secretary O Lam acknowledges growing mental health issues and urges residents to embrace ‘reading and sports’ as key solutions to the crisis ...
