Monthly Archives: April 2025
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Macau set to see decline in GDP growth to 6.8%: economist
A local economist has revised Macau’s 2025 GDP growth forecast down to 6.8% based on conservative economic data from the past year and the first quarter ... -
China reaches out to others as Trump layers on tariffs
China is reaching out to other nations as the U.S. layers on more tariffs in what appears to be an attempt to form a united front ... -
National security exhibition to showcase important speeches by President Xi
The annual National Security Education Exhibition will open at the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform Complex in Zape at 3 p.m. next Tuesday. Running ... -
IAM plans to renovate São Domingos market
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced plans to improve municipal markets and vendor operations. In the next phase, it plans to revitalize the public markets of ... -
NIH blocks access for researchers in China, Macau included
Trump’s administration this week blocked access to National Institutes of Health (NIH) data repositories for researchers in several countries. Affected regions include mainland China, Hong Kong, ... -
Hotel occupancy drop over ‘Ching Ming’ and current time not concerning
The significant drop recorded in the hotel occupancy rate, particularly in the higher-end units, over the Ching Ming Festival weekend and this week is not concerning, ... -
‘Tariff War’ between China and US not yet affecting tourism
The director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Helena de Senna Fernandes, has said that the escalating conflict between China and the USA has not ... -
Apple has little incentive to start making iPhones in the US, despite tariffs on China
President Donald Trump’s administration has been predicting its barrage of tariffs targeting China will push Apple into manufacturing the iPhone in the United States for the ... -
Guangdong announces 2025 legislative plan
Guangdong Province released this week its legislative plan for the year, outlining 19 projects for review, including initiatives focused on emerging industries such as the low-altitude ... -
Sands China Invites 5 Rua das Estalagens Shops for Team Member Food Fest
Sands China hosted a food fest for its team members in March at The Venetian Macao, featuring the signature foods of five restaurants, cafes and bakeries ... -
Zhuhai launches crackdown on unlicensed tutoring centers
Zhuhai’s Education Bureau initiated last week a citywide campaign to identify and shut down unlicensed tutoring centers. This action aims to regulate the private education market, ... -
Shenzhen hosts 13th China Information Technology Expo
The 13th China Information Technology Expo (CITE 2025) commenced on April 9 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. The expo showcases advancements in intelligent terminals, ... -
Zhaoqing Customs enhances supervision of operational sites
Zhaoqing Customs conducted random inspections of supervised operational sites to ensure compliance with customs regulations. These inspections, last week, aim to enhance the efficiency and security ... -
Social sustainable and community supported agriculture
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guandong’s agricultural trade volume is the highest in the country, and the contribution of technological and scientific ... -
Study highlights rising school reluctance among teens
On The Agenda A growing number of Chinese teenagers are experiencing school reluctance, with recent research revealing alarming trends. A study cited by psychologist Zong Min ... -
Foshan Snowlight signs debt restructuring agreement
Yesterday, Starlight Co., Ltd. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Foshan Snowlight, reached a debt restructuring agreement with Shanghai Nongnongguo. Foshan Snowlight agreed to repay 3.5793 million ... -
Dongguan news highlights urban development initiatives
The April 5, 2025, edition of Dongguan News featured several key urban development projects, including the acceleration of major infrastructure developments in the city’s central business ... -
Huizhou launches ‘trade-in’ consumption week
Huizhou is set to host the “Trade-In” Consumption Week from April 18 to 20, at the Huizhou Convention and Exhibition Center. This initiative, adopting a “1+7” ... -
Jiangmen holds annual basic education work conference
Jiangmen held its annual basic education work conference this week to summarize the educational achievements of 2024 and outline key tasks for 2025. The meeting emphasized ... -
Beijing calls Zelenskyy’s remarks on Chinese fighters ‘irresponsible’
China yesterday described as “irresponsible” accusations by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Russia is actively recruiting Chinese citizens to fight alongside its forces in the Ukraine ... -
UN special envoy makes trip to war-torn country after devastating earthquake
The U.N. special envoy for Myanmar has made a visit to the military-ruled nation, meeting with the foreign minister as the country recovers from an earthquake ... -
Opposition leader Lee opens presidential bid following Yoon’s ouster
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, widely seen as the front-runner in a presidential by-election triggered by the removal of Yoon Suk Yeol last week, announced ... -
1957 Britain agrees to Singapore self-rule
The British government is to allow the island colony of Singapore to govern itself under a new constitution agreed in London. The Singapore Constitutional Conference ended ... -
‘Drop’ doesn’t phone it in
It’s oddly comforting that a movie can still dial M when it wants to. Smart phones have largely been a bit of a buzzkill for horror ... -
‘John & Paul’ explores complex ties between Lennon and McCartney
Ian Leslie’s “John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs,” takes a detailed look — 426 pages — at how John Lennon and Paul McCartney worked ... -
Enchanting Milan
This year, Diptyque presents the twelfth destination in its renowned City Candles Collection: Milan. An invitation from Diptyque to discover or rediscover 12 unique destinations, each captured ... -
A machine using ultrasound and AI can gauge the fattiness of a tuna fish
Seafood lovers know the fatty marbling is what makes tuna sashimi and sushi so tasty, so for the industry, it’s the fish’s level of fattiness that’s ... -
EU pauses tariff retaliation for 90 days to match Trump move, holding out hope for talks
The European Union’s executive commission said yesterday it will put retaliation measures on hold for 90 days to match President Donald Trump’s pause on his sweeping ... -
Americans are missing out on ‘China Chic’
Who said products made in China have no design? Just as Chinese brands are coming into their own, US President Donald Trump is building a steep ... -
Friday, April 11, 2025 – edition no. 4699
* The Islamic turn — Tourism bureau to place greater focus on the Islamic countries’ market * Policy Address 2025 | Public confidence, jobs, and social ... -
Another U-Turn: Trump reverses tariffs that caused market meltdown, but companies remain bewildered
President Donald Trump delivered another jarring reversal in American trade policy today (Macau time), suspending for 90 days import taxes he’d imposed barely 13 hours earlier ... -
Macau to experience ‘crowds’ over May Day: travel trade
The local travel industry anticipates an increase in visitor arrivals during the Easter holidays compared to last year, with the May Day holiday expected to set ... -
SMG prepares for typhoon season, holds drill on emergency electric power supply
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) is preparing for the typhoon season, and the SMG reported that they held an annual emergency electricity supply drill yesterday. ... -
Gov’t responds to criticism on lack of communication with press
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has acknowledged regular communication with the media. At the same time, the Lands and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) emphasized ... -
Gov’t is reducing the use of parking spaces on public car parks, DSF claims
The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) claims that the government is using fewer spaces in public car parks than previously, the bureau said in response to a ...
