Monthly Archives: May 2025
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Gov’t enforces restrictions on cash handouts to exclude some not living in Macau
For the first time in its 17–year existence, the government’s Wealth Partaking Scheme – which distributes cash handouts to residents yearly – has been amended. Following ... -
Outdoor venue becoming Asia’s next big stage to watch, says associations
The Cotai Outdoor Performance Area will host its first commercial concert of the year, drawing attention from industry leaders who are watching closely for its potential ... -
Delicious Secret
For a select few guests each evening, the Michelin-starred Lai Heen at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau opens the door to an extraordinary gastronomic encounter — an invitation ... -
New Neighbourhood project: Only one-third of flats sold in 2024
More than a year after its sales launch, only 34% of the 4,070 flats at the Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) project in Hengqin have been sold, ... -
reveals strong public support for transforming traditional markets
A majority of respondents surveyed in Macau expressed support for transforming traditional markets into multi-purpose spaces that extend beyond merely selling goods. The remarks were based ... -
Chinese students anxious and angry after Rubio vows to revoke visas
Chinese students studying in the U.S. are scrambling to figure out their futures after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced yesterday (Macau time) that some ... -
Tourism shows steady growth in April, hotel occupancy nears 88%
Macau recorded 204,000 inbound package tour visitors in April 2025, a 12.1% year-on-year increase, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The rise was largely ... -
Gov’t launches new working group to boost local employment opportunities
The Macau government has launched a raft of proactive employment support measures, including the establishment of a working group, to enhance efforts to address job opportunities ... -
New administrative procedures amend taxi law; app not yet included
New administrative regulations amending the taxi law have been approved by the Executive Council (ExCo). They will soon enter into force, said the Secretary for Administration ... -
Gov’t advances urban planning for Seac Pai Van development
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) has announced a study to optimize urban planning for the undeveloped land in the Seac Pai Van area, with ... -
Data shows rise in motor vehicles and cross-border traffic
According to the Statistics and Census Service, the city had 252,697 licensed motor vehicles at the end of April, a 1% year-over-year increase. Cross-border vehicular trips ... -
Man allegedly misappropriates RMB4m in car import scheme
A 60-year-old mainland man allegedly misappropriated RMB4 million in a car import scheme. He promised to help transport three U.S. vehicles to mainland China but delayed ... -
UM wins 18 science and technology awards
At the Macau SAR Science and Technology Awards 2024, the University of Macau (UM) received a total of 29 awards. The awards ceremony was organized by ... -
UM bus route adjustments for summer
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) yesterday announced seasonal changes to public bus routes during the University of Macau’s summer break. From June 1 to Aug. 31, route ... -
Greater Bay Area touted as model for promotion of global exchange
Analysis Prominent cultural figures highlighted earlier this week that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area – a thriving model of cultural integration – could set a ... -
Hong Kong pushes medical innovation at Asia summit on global health
On the agenda The fifth Asia Summit on Global Health opened earlier this week in Hong Kong, gathering more than 2,800 medical experts, policymakers, and industry ... -
President’s Cabinet revamp retains defense chief, a vocal critic of China
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will retain Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., who is among the most vocal critics of China in Asia, as Marcos presses ... -
Presidential election roiled by coffee beans, Chanel bags and room salon
South Korea’s presidential race has devolved into personal attacks and petty disputes, drowning out meaningful policy debate after former conservative leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s ouster over ... -
Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal gov’t
Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. His ... -
1981 Bangladeshi president assassinated
The president of Bangladesh, Zia Rahman, has been assassinated in the south-eastern city of Chittagong. President Zia is believed to have died at 0430 local time ... -
Mr. Miyagi’s absence is felt in ‘Karate Kid: Legends’
Mr. Miyagi was known for waxing poetic. So the fact that “Karate Kid: Legends” has nothing to say is all the more disappointing. One of the ... -
‘Fatherhood’ studies the impact of family ties through history
The painter Norman Rockwell was known for his depictions of calm, domestic life in America, but his home life was nowhere near those idyllic portraits. In ... -
Vibrant Afternoon
As the vibrant hues of summer begin to paint the city, W Macau – Studio City is launching its latest edition of W T Time, an ... -
LRT passenger numbers rise, but revenue remains flat
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system reported total revenue of MOP770 million in 2024, with government funding accounting for 88% of that amount, according to the ... -
South Korean navy patrol plane crashes in country’s south, killing four
A South Korean navy plane crashed during a training flight yesterday, killing all four crew members on board, the navy said. The P-3 patrol plane took ... -
Innovative model for greater regional resilience and promotion of global stability
In an era defined by turbulence and transformation, China, as the largest developing nation, finds itself at a critical juncture, tasked with championing global development as ... -
Friday, May 30, 2025 – edition no. 4728
* 183-day rule — For the first time in its 17-year history, the annual cash handout scheme has been revised to exclude individuals who did not ... -
No real incentives to return to Macau, residents abroad say
As part of the local government’s effort to facilitate the economic diversification of Macau, the authorities have repeatedly stated that they hope local talents studying and ... -
Gov’t mulls prioritizing local employees in public works tenders
The government is considering prioritizing the hiring of local workers in public works tendering procedures. Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam recently convened a ... -
Macau sees drop in overall crime, spike in gambling-related offenses
Crime statistics for the first quarter of this year indicate a decrease in overall crimes in Macau, yet there has been a year-on-year increase in gambling-related ... -
European companies cut costs, scale back investments in China as its economy slows
European companies are cutting costs and scaling back investment plans in China as its economy slows and fierce competition drives down prices, according to an annual ... -
Freed from Hamas captivity, former hostage tells his story through his paintings
You’d be forgiven for looking around Andrei Kozlov’s studio, dotted with paintings inspired by his eight months as a hostage of Hamas, and seeing only darkness ... -
CE meets with National Health Commission to discuss development
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai recently met Vice Minister Cao Xuetao of the National Health Commission to discuss the development of the “Big Health” industry and ... -
Local cellist wins big at prestigious music competition
Bao Luoting, a 19-year-old cellist and Macao Conservatory graduate, won dual first prizes at the 2025 Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competition in Vienna and Berlin. ... -
Trade deficit hits MOP9.4 billion in April
Macau’s merchandise trade deficit reached MOP9.4 billion in April 2025, as exports fell 7.7% year-on-year to MOP1.12 billion while imports dropped 4% to MOP10.53 billion, according ...
