Monthly Archives: April 2025
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China raises its retaliatory tariff on the US to 84% as it vows to ‘fight to the end’
China again vowed to “fight to the end” yesterday in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American ... -
Beijing rejects claim significant numbers of Chinese troops fighting alongside Russia
Ukraine’s claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russia’s invading army is “totally unfounded,” a Beijing official said yesterday. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ... -
IIM holds photography competition about Macau and Hengqin
Once again, the International Institute of Macau (IIM) is holding a photography competition with Macau and Hengqin as motifs. Submissions of photographic works are open now ... -
Local photography association exhibits ‘The Spirit of China’ at Parisian
Several members of the local photographic association, Halftone, are participating in an exhibition titled “The Spirit of China.” The exhibition opens tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at ... -
O Lam meets with Ministry of Education officials in Beijing
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture O Lam visited the Central Publicity Department and Ministry of Education in Beijing last week. Hu Heping, deputy head of ... -
IAM announces open tender for Taipa Market
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced yesterday that a tender is now open for 20 light meal stalls, cultural and creative stalls, and a café in ... -
Macau to reenter humid season, temperatures set to drop slightly
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced yesterday that Macau will soon reenter the humid season due to the influence of an air mass. A front ... -
‘Crystal Fish’ 2025 to take place this month
The Unitary Police Service announced in a statement that the annual Civil Protection drill “Crystal Fish” 2025 will occur on April 26. According to the same ... -
MGTO invites HK tourism sector representatives to visit Macau
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) invited 27 Hong Kong Tourism Industry Council members to visit Macau for familiarization. During the visit, a working meeting was ... -
BNU holds seminar on spirit of ‘two sessions’
BNU held a seminar this week to discuss the outcomes of the recent Third Session of the 14th National People’s Congress and the Third Session of ... -
SJM launches Easter events with dining, spa offers, family activities
SJM Resorts has launched its Easter campaign, offering a series of themed dining, shopping, and family events. Dining promotions are available at multiple venues, including The ... -
Beijing ups diplomatic influence on Africa as the US pulls back
Chinese diplomats threatened to cancel a summit and called top officials in two African countries to pressure lawmakers to quit an international parliamentary group critical of ... -
Social worker sentenced to nearly four years for mediation attempts at protests
A Hong Kong social worker was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison yesterday on a charge of riot for her role in the ... -
US says China is a threat to Panama Canal, spurring fiery response from Beijing
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said yesterday [Macau time] the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but that together the United States and Panama will ... -
1998 Northern Ireland peace deal reached
The Northern Ireland peace talks have ended with an historic agreement. The accord – dubbed the Good Friday Agreement – was reached after nearly two years ... -
Inter beats Bayern in first leg of quarterfinals
Bayern 1, Inter Milan 2 Inter Milan’s treble chances are still very much on after it won 2-1 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of ... -
Man City freezes ticket prices amid growing fan disgruntlement
Amid growing disgruntlement among its fans, Manchester City announced yesterday the club is freezing ticket prices for the 2025-26 season. City said the price freeze related ... -
Win-win for Arsenal and England with fifth entry in next CL guaranteed
Arsenal 3, Real Madrid 0 Arsenal’s win over Real Madrid conclusively sealed England’s long-expected fifth guaranteed entry in the Champions League next season. In the new ... -
Lego says its factory in Vietnam will make toys without emissions
Lego opened a $1 billion factory in Vietnam yesterday that it says will make toys without adding planet-warming gas to the atmosphere by relying entirely on ... -
Beijing asks its citizens to think twice before visiting the US; files complain to WTC
China has issued a travel advisory asking its citizens to evaluate the risks of visiting the U.S. as tourists and to exercise caution. The advisory, issued ... -
Vance’s misguided views on China weaken US influence
Anyone with even a basic understanding of European affairs would immediately recognize that James David Vance’s recent speech in Munich revealed a deep ignorance of the ... -
Thursday, April 10, 2025 – edition no. 4698
* Cash days to come — The travel industry predicts an increase in visitor arrivals during the Easter holiday, with May Day expected to break records ... -
China will ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens with more tariffs
China said yesterday it would “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened ... -
US reciprocal tariffs to impact US casino operators in Macau
Wall Street analyst Anne Ling from Jefferies Equity Research has raised concerns about potential retaliation by China against US gaming operators in Macau – including Sands ... -
Thailand postpones discussion of casino bill, leaving local parties on ‘standby’
The Thai government is delaying a parliamentary debate on a bill to legalize gaming in casinos in the country, Bloomberg reported. According to the report, the ... -
Macau consumer confidence rises in two areas, economy declines: survey
The “Macau Consumer Confidence Index” survey for the first quarter of this year indicates that while consumer confidence in “buying a home” and “investing in stocks” ... -
Fire bureau records decline in service calls, 42 ‘suicides’ logged in Q1
The Fire Services Bureau (CB) announced yesterday a decline in incidents during the first three months of this year, with 215 fire calls and 11,409 ambulance ... -
Wall Street could be headed for a bear market: sell, hold or buy?
Wall Street could soon be in the claws of another bear market as the Trump administration’s tariff blitz fuels fears that the added taxes on imported ... -
Residential property price drops 0.9% for the three months ending in Feb 2025
The Statistics and Census Service indicated that the overall residential property price index for the three months ending in February 2025 (Dec. 2024 to Feb. 2025) ... -
Applications for ‘hire-then-train’ plan from DSAL with Wynn start today
The Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has announced a new plan with Wynn Resorts S.A (Wynn) to employ 12 people under the so-called Professional Development Plan. The ... -
Third phase of Inner Harbor flood prevention to conclude by June
The Transport Bureau has cited the Public Works Bureau as noting that the third phase of the Inner Harbor South Stormwater Pumping Station and Sewerage Project ... -
AL committee notes revitalization projects had an execution rate of zero
The Follow-up Committee for Public Finance Affairs of the Legislative Assembly has reviewed the interim report on budget execution for 2024 and the second-quarter budget execution ... -
CAEAL briefs the education sector on elections
The Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL) held a briefing session to introduce the Legislative Assembly’s electoral system to the education sector. During the session, it ... -
Charles Leong wins the first two races of Lamborghini Trofeo Asia
Macau racer Charles Leong started a brand-new season at the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia (LSTA), scoring two wins in the first two races of the year, ... -
Gymnastics Club Macau shines in first Greater China competition
Gymnastics Club Macau (GCM) marked a historic milestone last Friday, facing teams and athletes from all over the Greater China region in competition for the first ...
