Daily Archives: Friday, May 9, 2025
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Macau among East Asia’s longest work weeks, report finds
Employees in Macau are clocking some of the longest work weeks in East Asia, with new data from the International Labour Organization (ILO) placing the city ... -
Gov’t reports 3,600 mental illness patients; SSM commits to protecting their rights
Macau’s mental illness patient population reached 3,600 by the end of September last year, and the Health Bureau (SSM) has emphasized that any involuntary hospitalizations of ... -
Robert Prevost, first North-American pope, will take the name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope ... -
SJM Resorts COO Ben Toh due to retire
SJM Resorts’ Chief Operating Officer, Ben Toh, is set to retire next week after a five-year tenure with the company. The announcement, shared internally with staff ... -
Gov’t says import of mainland Chinese F&B brands essential for Macau’s economy
Recognizing the growing presence of mainland Chinese F&B brands in Macau, Vincent U, president of the Macau Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), has emphasized that ... -
Putin praises relations with Xi
Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Kremlin. Xi, who Putin earlier described as “our main guest” at Friday’s Victory Day ... -
Fake news targets public figures and Macau Daily Times – again
This week, the Macau Daily Times (MDT) was once again targeted by scammers in two instances of identity theft, aimed at spreading false accusations against two ... -
Macau, France sign pact to boost science, tech ties
Macau and France have taken a step toward deeper collaboration in innovation with the signing of a Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement, a move hailed by ... -
IAS plans to install CCTV cameras in nurseries next quarter
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced yesterday that it has drafted a video surveillance plan for local nurseries, which is expected to be implemented in the ... -
Woman loses over HKD30,000 in phone scam by police impersonator
A local woman was defrauded of more than HKD130,000 after falling victim to a scam involving callers posing as Wuhan police. The scammers claimed her mainland ... -
Tourist caught after allegedly stealing two motorbikes
A young Hong Kong man has been referred to the Public Prosecutions Office after allegedly stealing two parked motorbikes in Macau on separate occasions. According to ... -
Over 1,000 illegal lodging complaints filed in three years
Authorities have received 1,062 complaints of illegal tourist accommodation since 2022, involving 1,377 residential units. The Macao Government Tourism Office and Public Security Police reported that ... -
DSAL to host job pairing sessions in May
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), in partnership with the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), will organize three job pairing sessions in mid-May to boost local ... -
Macau Pavilion shines at 137th Canton Fair
A delegation of 19 Macau companies, led by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), secured international deals at the 137th Canton Fair in Guangzhou. The ... -
Hengqin Port cross-border traffic tops 10 million
Hengqin Port has recorded more than 10 million cross-border movements so far this year, reaching the milestone by 2 p.m. on May 7, according to the ... -
Galaxy reports solid Q1 results
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) reported robust first-quarter results earlier this week, driven by a rebound in the local gaming sector and increased visitor arrivals. The casino ... -
Macau’s IP brands shine at HKILS 2025
Macau’s cultural and creative industries made a strong impact at the Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS) 2025, recently held at the Hong Kong Convention and ... -
House of Dancing Water makes grand comeback
The House of Dancing Water made its official return to City of Dreams Macau on May 7 with a revamped production, marking a milestone in the ... -
Grand Lisboa Palace Art Gallery debuts ‘The Lisboa’
SJM’s Grand Lisboa Palace Art Gallery officially opened its doors yesterday, launching the permanent exhibition “The Lisboa, Stories of Macau.” Officiated by dignitaries including Chinese People’s ... -
10th Anniversary of Local Supplier Support Programme
With over 20 years of roots in Macao, Sands China has always treated local suppliers as close partners, demonstrating the company’s philosophy of supporting the development ... -
Startups and integration – A snapshot of the Greater Bay Area
Analysis I was on a business trip in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) last week. The schedule was tight, but a few details stand ... -
How a chinese delicacy got caught in the crossfire of Trump’s tariffs
For over two decades, Suquamish tribal member Joshua George has dived into the emerald waters of the Salish Sea looking for an unusually phallic clam that’s ... -
Russia hosts world leaders for the 80th anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is set to host the leaders of China, Brazil and other heads of states for festivities on Friday marking the 80th anniversary ... -
1979 El Salvador cathedral bloodbath
At least 18 demonstrators have been killed and many wounded after police opened fire on anti-government protesters outside the Metropolitan Cathedral in San Salvador, capital of ... -
The sweep of history courses through Jia Zhangke’s ‘Caught By the Tides’
Jia Zhangke’s “Caught by the Tides” is less than two hours long and yet contains nearly a quarter-century of time’s relentless march forward. Few films course ... -
PUP’s pop-punk album is unapologetically imperfect
For those unfamiliar with Toronto-based punk rock band PUP, the name is an acronym for “pathetic use of potential,” lead singer Stefan Babcock has said. That ... -
Mother’s Day at Rosewood Hong Kong
Getting away from Macau, Rosewood Hong Kong is a great place to spoil mom and celebrate Mother’s Day with an exquisite array of dining experiences across eight ... -
Locals gather for red wine spritz and conclave watch in Parolin hometown
Conclave watching turned out to be a perfect aperitivo activity. Caffè Centrale, on the main drag of the Veneto hometown of Cardinal Pietro Parolin, a papal ... -
Bank of England cuts main interest rate by 0.25% to 4.25% in face of US tariff uncertainty
The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25% amid concerns over the potential shock to global ... -
PSG vs Inter Milan in the final? Few expected that
It’s a Champions League final few could have predicted. No Real Madrid. No Premier League giants. No rejuvenated Barcelona or Harry Kane-led Bayern Munich. Instead, it ... -
Friday, May 9, 2025 – edition no. 4713
* Overworked — Macau is among East Asia’s longest work weeks, according to the International Labour Organization * Health | Gov’t reports 3,600 mental illness patients ... -
White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling a new pope is elected
White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney just minutes ago, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. That means the ...
