Monthly Archives: April 2025
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NATO chief raises concern over Beijing’s arms buildup
The NATO chief yesterday raised concern about China’s arms buildup and military drills near Taiwan and called on the organization’s members and friendly nations to work ... -
Canadian couple likely the only business owners on Norfolk Island to face US tariffs
Jesse Schiller and Rachel Evans are likely the only business owners on Australia’s Norfolk Island to be directly affected by the Trump administration’s tariffs, as the ... -
Volcano spews ash plume into the sky, prompting school closures
A restive Philippine volcano briefly erupted yesterday on a central island, sending a 4-kilometer plume of ash and debris into the sky and forcing authorities to ... -
Countries brainstorm over how to deal with tariff hikes
U.S. President Donald Trump and China sparred over tariff hikes and other retaliatory moves yesterday, as governments elsewhere were brainstorming strategies to cope with the trade ... -
2003 Saddam statue topples with regime
There have been scenes of jubilation in Baghdad as US tanks rolled into the very heart of the Iraqi capital, confirming that the government of Saddam ... -
A mismatch with history
Trump says high tariffs may have prevented the Great Depression; history says otherwise In the early days of the Great Depression, Rep. Willis Hawley, a Republican ... -
Billie Jean King immortalized in bronze with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Billie Jean King became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the new sports entertainment category yesterday [Macau time] ... -
It’s springtime in Germany and people are obsessing about white asparagus
Asparagus season has arrived in Germany, signaling the unofficial beginning of springtime. There is no other vegetable that Germans obsess about as much as white asparagus. ... -
South Korea’s military fires warning shots after North Korean soldiers cross the border
South Korea’s military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the rivals’ tense border yesterday, South Korean officials said, the first known border intrusion by ... -
Tariff coercion won’t work
The US president’s latest tariff threat against China is further proof that the latter’s prompt, justified and resolute retaliatory measures against his April 2 “reciprocal tariff” ... -
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 – edition no. 4697
*Tit-for-tat — China says it will ‘fight to the end’ after Trump administration threatens even more tariffs * Black Monday | Asian markets, casino chips rebound ... -
The Latest: China vows countermeasures over Trump tariffs as trade war threatens to intensify
China says it will “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an ... -
Northern district businesses struggle despite increased holiday visitors
Macau welcomed 409,000 visitors during mainland China’s three-day Ching Ming Festival holiday, a 14.7% year-on-year increase, yet small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the northern district ... -
Lawmaker criticizes gov’t for lack of public consultations for major projects
Lawmaker Ron Lam has criticized the former government for not prioritizing the need to hear the population before deciding on significant projects that influence people’s lives. ... -
Hac Sa Beach revitalization project wins Architecture Award in London
The “Park of Tides,” a proposal for revitalizing Hac Sa Beach in Coloane, has been recognized at the London Design Awards. The project, led by Nuno ... -
SAFP stresses importance of pro-patriotic groups
The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) has emphasized the importance of prioritizing communication and cooperation with associations that embody the patriotic spirit of “Loving ... -
131 banned from city-wide consumption scheme for irregularities
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) had, as of Saturday, disqualified 131 individuals from participating in the ongoing “2025 Community Consumption Grand Prize” campaign due ... -
China accuses US of unilateralism, protectionism and ‘bullying’ with tariffs
China yesterday accused the U.S. of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying with tariffs, while calling on representatives of American companies including Tesla, to “take concrete actions” ... -
‘Ching Ming’ weekend brings 15% more visitors than last year, 31,000 international tourists
Figures from the Public Security Police Force show that the three-day long weekend that coincided with the holiday of the “Ching Ming” Festival brought 408,778 visitors ... -
Business rep urges revitalization of northern district
The Industry and Commerce Association of Macau Northern District President Wong Kin Chong has acknowledged the alarming closure rate of shops in the district, including the ... -
Cambodia’s leader presides at ceremony for upgrade of naval base with help from China
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet last weekend presided over the opening of an expansion of his country’s main naval base, which analysts and the U.S. government ... -
MGM and Local Tech Firm Pioneer Playing Card Recycling Solution
MGM continues to integrate sustainability into every part of its daily operations, leading the integrated resort industry toward a greener future. Earlier, the Company signed a ... -
American Youtuber arrested after trying to make contact with an isolated tribe
Indian police have arrested a 24-year-old American Youtuber who visited an off-limits island in the Indian ocean to try to make contact with an isolated tribe ... -
Emperor visits Iwo Jima to honor the dead in one of WWII’s fiercest battles
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito visited Iwo Jima yesterday and paid tribute to thousands of Japanese and Americans who died in one of World War II’s bloodiest battles. ... -
Trump’s tariffs hit a sour note in NYC emporium of sweets
Economy Candy’s shelves brim with sweets from around the world – gummies from Germany, lollipops from Spain, chocolates from Japan and a panoply of candies from ... -
1994 Rock musician Kurt Cobain ‘shoots himself’
The lead-singer of American grunge rock band Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, has been found dead in his Seattle home. The 27-year-old rock star had a single gunshot ... -
Painful memories travel with Villa coach Emery as he returns to Parc des Princes
When Aston Villa coach Unai Emery returns to Parc des Princes for the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday (Thursday, ... -
Locals patrol the beaches at night to protect endangered sea turtles
For nearly four decades, residents in southern India’s coastal city of Chennai have patrolled moonlit beaches at night trying to protect sea turtles and their hatchlings ... -
Black Monday: Macau big-six casino shares plunge on the Hong Kong Stock Exghange
Macau’s six casino operators suffered significant stock declines on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange yesterday, amid escalating global trade tensions. The Hang Seng Index tumbled 13%, ... -
Xi has a plan to ease tariff pain. What about Trump?
Xi Jinping is standing up to Donald Trump. Throwing away past restraints, China’s tit-for-tat response to the 34% tariff the US imposed on April 2 is ... -
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – edition no. 4696
* Off the beaten track — Businesses outside the tourism routes struggle despite an increase in holiday visitors during the Ching Ming holiday * Governance | ... -
Outdoor Performance Venue idled after inaugural event
Built last year in a bid by the government of Ho Iat Seng to cater to large-scale events, namely concerts, Macau’s Outdoor Performance Venue stopped operations ... -
Local business leaders assess limited impact of US reciprocal tariffs
Some sectors in the business community have indicated that the impact of the United States imposing reciprocal tariffs on imported goods from all trading partners is ... -
Reimagined Portuguese Cuisine
This week, MDT had the pleasure of meeting Chef José Avillez at Mesa, located within The Karl Lagerfeld Macau. The restaurant now stands out as a celebrated ... -
LRT explores new payment methods
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) confirmed that the LRT firm will explore additional payment options to enhance passenger convenience and the implementation of bus transfer discounts. In ...
