Monthly Archives: April 2025
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South Korea’s liberal leader Lee wins party nomination to run for president
Lee Jae-myung, a liberal who wants greater economic parity in South Korea and warmer ties with North Korea, became the main opposition party’s presidential candidate today ... -
MGTO confirms illegal tour providers’ complaints, claims to be investigating
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said it is investigating several social media posts offering “private” tour services in Macau by unlicensed individuals or companies. In ... -
Gov’t approach to local job market ‘is fundamentally flawed’: Ron Lam
Employment remains one of the most significant challenges facing society today, and prioritizing local job opportunities is essential. However, lawmaker Ron Lam argues that the current ... -
Going Back to Classics
Shake Shack has a new lineup featuring delicious hand-spun Chocolate Custard and Shake Shack Espresso Blend, available at all Shack locations in Hong Kong and Macau. ... -
80% extend stay in northern district for Sanrio characters campaign, survey finds
A survey revealed that 82% of respondents reported spending more time in the northern district thanks to the ongoing “Flora Fête with Sanrio Characters” campaign, while ... -
Jetfoil service between Hong Kong and Macau turns 50
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the start of operations for the jetfoil service between Hong Kong and Macau. The service began on April 25, 1975, ... -
Sands China completes major redevelopment of Londoner Grand ahead of Golden Week
Sands China has confirmed the full opening of all 2,405 rooms and suites at the newly refurbished Londoner Grand, just in time for the upcoming May ... -
50% of employers yet to pay contributions for Q1
According to the Social Security Fund (FSS), approximately 50% of local employers have not yet paid their mandatory contributions for the first quarter of 2025 under ... -
18 Arrested in cross-border phone scam ring
Macau and Zhuhai police have dismantled a cross-border phone scam syndicate behind a “Guess Who I Am” scheme, arresting 13 suspects in Macau and five in ... -
Seven injured in Taxi and street sweeper collision
A collision between a taxi and a street washing vehicle at the Pac On roundabout in Taipa yesterday morning left seven people injured. Authorities suspect the ... -
Maritime Museum reopens today after renovations
The Maritime Museum will reopen to the public today (April 25) following the completion of the facility repair and renovation works, which included maintaining the central ... -
IAS clarifies that ‘knife attacker’ was never under the service’s care
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has clarified that a 41-year-old man arrested after attacking two people with a knife in central Macau has never been evaluated ... -
Smart Nursery continues operations despite IAS decision
The government-subsidized Smart Nursery can continue operations under court-approved procedures while the Social Welfare Bureau’s (IAS) decision remains on hold. Last month, the bureau announced plans ... -
“Melco Star Macau Youth Talent Competition” nurtures local entertainment and creative talent
With its strong commitment to fostering creative and cultural development in Macau, Melco Resorts & Entertainment is dedicated to nurturing and mentoring talent in the fields ... -
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link: Transforming the Greater Bay Area
Analysis The Pearl River estuary, where the Pearl River flows into the South China Sea, is one of the most densely populated and economically dynamic regions ... -
Chinese fintech company begins cross-border trade operation
On the Agenda Chinese fintech company Ant Group began operations of its digital and cross-border trade operation centers in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, earlier ... -
Boeing doesn’t expect the US trade war with China to slow its recovery
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said Wednesday that he doesn’t expect the U.S. trade war with China to forestall the company’s financial recovery, nor prevent it from ... -
Kenyan president vows closer ties to China during visit amid Trump’s trade war
Kenyan President William Ruto pledged to build closer ties with China yesterday, a day after saying a global trade war triggered by Washington could deal a ... -
Former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery
South Korean prosecutors indicted former liberal President Moon Jae-in on bribery charges yesterday, saying that a budget airline gave his son-in-law a lucrative no-show job during ... -
India and Pakistan ramp up tit-for-tat spat as tensions mount
India and Pakistan cancelled visas for their nationals to each other’s countries and Islamabad warned New Delhi for suspending a water-sharing treaty yesterday. The moves came ... -
Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there’s an ‘opportunity for a big deal’ with China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leveled harsh criticism at the operations of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday even as he tried to ... -
Zelenskyy cuts short South African trip after massive Russian strike on Kyiv kills nine
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said yesterday he is cutting short his official trip to South Africa and returning home after a major Russian strike on the ... -
1974 Rebels seize control of Portugal
Army rebels are in control of Portugal tonight after an almost bloodless dawn coup ended nearly 50 years of dictatorship. Shortly after midnight, tanks rolled into ... -
‘The Accountant 2,’ with Ben Affleck, isn’t quite a write-off
Hordes of horror films line up for Halloween and a sleigh full of Christmas movies arrive annually in December, but there is slightly less competition around ... -
Nancy Kwan tells the behind-the-scenes story of playing a Hollywood stereotype
Demure, submissive and erotic, Suzie Wong is that bigger-than-life stereotype, that caricature Asian women grew up with in the U.S. We may have also secretly hoped ... -
Legacy of Skin Caviar
Today, La Prairie introduces a new chapter of the Skin Caviar collection with the launch of a groundbreaking innovation that redefines the science behind supporting the ... -
Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis’ funeral
Hong Kong’s outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen was allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican City. Zen, a ... -
China launches three astronauts to replace crew on Chinese space station
China has launched three astronauts into space to replace the crew on the Chinese Tiangong space station, marking a further step in the country’s ambitions for ... -
What will happen at the funeral of Pope Francis
The 88-year-old pontiff had been well aware of his fragile state and advanced age. As early as 2015, Pope Francis had expressed the desire to be ... -
Friday, April 25, 2025 – edition no. 4706
* Be my guest — Macau sees a surge in unlicensed tour services promoted online, mostly by tourist visa holders, according to a Times investigation; MGTO ... -
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 ...
