Old Taipa Village set to be pedestrianized for Labor Day crowds

The government is set to pedestrianize the charming Taipa Old Village area in anticipation of a surge in visitors during the Labor Day holiday. In

Policy Address signals major shift in gov’t role for economic diversification: scholars

The University of Macau (UM) hosted a seminar earlier this week on Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s first Policy Address delivered on Monday, where a scholar

Reclamation in Zone D underway with MOP1.53 billion budget

Reclamation and embankment works have officially begun in Zone D, a major infrastructure project covering 570,000 square meters with a budget of MOP1.53 billion. Planned primarily

Elaine Wynn, co-founder of Wynn Resorts, passes away at 82

Elaine Wynn, the co-founder of Wynn Resorts and a prominent philanthropist, passed away on April 15, 2024, at the age of 82. She died after

China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the US

China appointed a new trade negotiator yesterday in the midst of its tariff fight with the U.S. The government said Li Chenggang replaces Wang Shouwen,

Elderly woman loses MOP3m in suspected gold investment scam

An elderly woman has reportedly fallen victim to a suspected gold investment scam, losing a total of MOP3.05 million. According to the Judiciary Police, the victim met a

Tap Seac Craft Market to showcase over 200 stalls and live performances

The Tap Seac Craft Market, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), will take place from April 24 to 27 and May 1 to 4 at Tap Seac

Foreign exchange reserves total MOP2356b

The Monetary Authority of Macao reported that the SAR’s foreign exchange reserves stood at MOP235.8 billion (USD29.44 billion) at the end of March 2025, a 2.3% decrease from

Decorative column of residential building collapses

A decorative column in the corridor of a residential building on Travessa do Almirante Sérgio in the Inner Harbor area has collapsed. The Land and Urban Construction

Sands China Academy commits to nurturing local talent

Talent is one of the cornerstones of society’s steady development, and Sands China has taken that principle to heart since its founding. On March 11, the company

Paradise Entertainment plans Kam Pek Casino transition by year-end

Paradise Entertainment Ltd. is aiming to transition its Kam Pek Paradise casino to a new business model by year-end, aligning with the city’s updated gaming regulations, according

Studio City celebrates 30th anniversary of Toy Story with themed event

To mark the 30th anniversary of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story, Studio City is bringing the beloved franchise to life with a large-scale themed event from April 18

MGM hosts ‘2025 Amazing Songkran in Macau’

MGM celebrated the Songkran Festival with Thai guests at the “2025 Amazing Songkran in Macau” dinner, continuing its tradition of fostering cultural exchange between China and Thailand.

Economy grew 5.4% in the first quarter as exporters rushed to beat Trump’s tariffs

China’s economy expanded at a 5.4% annual pace in January-March, the government said yesterday supported by strong exports ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s rapid increases

NATO chief reaffirms support for Ukraine during a visit to Odesa

NATO’s support for Ukraine remains “unwavering,” the alliance’s secretary-general said Tuesday, emphasizing that more than 20 billion euros — over $22 billion — in security assistance has

1961 Exiles invade Cuba at Bay of Pigs

Reports from Cuba say the island has been invaded by counter-revolutionary forces trying to overthrow the country’s leader, Fidel Castro. The only news coming out of Cuba

Unlimited names Kim Ng its league’s commissioner

Former Major League Baseball executive Kim Ng has been named commissioner of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. Ng is the former general manager of the Miami

Barcelona advances to semifinals despite first loss of the year

Dortmund 3 (3), Barcelona 1 (5) Serhou Guirassy and Borussia Dortmund did what no else has been able to in 2025 — they beat Barcelona. It still

Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asia in face of economic shocks

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Malaysia’s leader yesterday that China will be a collaborative partner and stand with its Southeast Asian neighbors in the wake of global

European regulators OK Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after initial doubts

European regulators have finally approved the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after an advisory committee initially rejected the drug last summer and then reconsidered it. The infused treatment from

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