April Fools’ Day is celebrated with pranks and hoaxes worldwide

From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools’ Day was celebrated on Tuesday with practical jokes and elaborate hoaxes, so make sure to triple check viral

China says three Filipinos detained on spying suspicions

China has detained three Philippine nationals on suspicion of spying, the government and state media reported, as the  Xinhua reported that the three had confessed to the

Le Pen’s case is a window into what’s wrong in EU Parliament

The conviction of one of the most powerful figures of the European far right for embezzling EU Parliament funds has sent shockwaves around the continent and beyond. But

Friday, April 4, 2025 – edition no. 4695

— Outdoor Performance Venue in Cotai has been idled for over three months after inaugural event * Trade | Local business leaders assess limited impact of US tariffs * Taste of Edesia *

US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens

The U.S. government has banned American government personnel in China, as well as family members and contractors with security clearances, from any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens, The

SSM expresses concerns over rising obesity rates among residents

The Health Bureau (SSM) stated that the average life expectancy of Macau residents reached 83.3 years last year, but there is growing concern regarding the increasing

Survey links increased internet use to weaker self-management in minors

A survey titled “Special Report on the Digital Literacy of Minors in Macao 2024” noted that as internet users age and their average daily internet usage time

Associations call on gov’t to address growing stray dog problem

Several associations are urging the government to take immediate action as the increasing stray dog population in Coloane poses risks to public safety and environmental hygiene.

IAM to build pumping station, box-culvert project for flood prevention at Taipa Old Village

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will soon build a water pumping station and a box culvert at Taipa Old Village. The IAM presented the

Analysts expect April to be another ‘flat’ month on GGR

Senior analyst for Global Gaming at investment research company Seaport Research Partners, Vitaly Umansky, noted in a report on Tuesday that the firm expects another “flat”

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are still targets of hatred

Up until 2020, Anna Wong had gone her entire adulthood in Los Angeles without ever facing blatantly racist abuse for being Asian. After COVID-19 hit, she

MPay users now able to access Guangzhou transport services

MPay users can now use their accounts for travel on the Guangzhou Metro, buses, ferries, and various other public transport routes in Guangzhou, as well as

Gaming sector urged to stay neutral in elections

The Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEL) and the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau yesterday met with gaming operators and junket representatives to emphasize election neutrality. Authorities reiterated that gaming companies

Man suspected of filing false report after gambling loss

A 41-year-old mainland man allegedly filed a false theft report after losing money at a casino. Police investigations revealed inconsistencies between his claims and his actual activities. He

Six arrested in loan sharking case

Police have busted a loan sharking operation, arresting six mainland Chinese suspects aged 29 to 35. The group had distinct roles, with some persuading victims to borrow HKD100,000

Macao Museum reopens to public after emergency repairs

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) stated that the Macao Museum, which was temporarily closed on Monday due to emergency maintenance, has reopened. According to the IC, the cultural

Entrepreneurship competition opens for application

The Macao Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition is now accepting applications until June 11, with new award categories and a total prize pool of nearly one million patacas.

SARs’ anti-corruption watchdog hold training program in Brazil

For the first time, the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) and its Hong Kong counterpart, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), have held a joint training

Man rescued from rubble in capital as civil war complicates relief efforts

Rescue crews in Myanmar pulled a 26-year-old man out alive from the rubble of the capital city hotel where he worked early yesterday, but most teams were finding

High waves cause damage on Sydney waterfront

Sydney beachfront properties were flooded and coastal infrastructure damaged after a large swell combined with a king tide to batter the Australian shore, officials said. Several

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