Daily Archives: Thursday, May 15, 2025
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Stable economic outlook expected through July
Macau’s economy has remained “stable” over the past two months, with the Macau Economic Association (MEA) predicting this trend will continue through July, indicating “remarkable resilience” ... -
Chio Family Mansion set to open this year
The Chio Family Mansion, located on Travessa da Porta, is currently undergoing an exciting restoration and revitalization process, with plans to open to the public later ... -
Gov’t urged to enhance policy to bolster diversification
Lawmaker Zheng Anting has called on the government to enhance its policies, particularly in talent acquisition and retention, to promote the adequate diversification of the local ... -
Lawmaker calls on gov’t to reinforce tech and AI training for better employability
Lawmaker Lam Lon Wai has called on the government to pay more attention to new trends and reinforce training in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) ... -
Covid-19 is still active in Macau, says SSM
The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported that while the Covid-19 pandemic in Macau remains at a relatively high level of activity, it is reassuring to note ... -
China, Colombia sign cooperation plan on BRI
China and Colombia should take the latter’s formal accession to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as an opportunity to upgrade bilateral cooperation, President Xi Jinping ... -
IAS begins distribution of 2025 Social Integration Fund
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) will distribute the first phase of the 2025 Social Integration Program’s special assistance fund to 5,540 vulnerable households from mid-May onwards. ... -
Local dancers win seven gold medals in China Competitions
Dancers from the Macau Conservatory secured seven gold medals and one silver at two prestigious competitions in China this month. Four Grade 3 students excelled at ... -
Over MOP557,000 lost in Alipay scam cases over three days
The Judiciary Police received 13 reports of Alipay-related phone scams between May 12 and 14, with 11 victims losing a total of over MOP557,000. The victims, ... -
Shop rents dip slightly in Q1
The average shop rent fell 0.9% quarter-on-quarter to MOP 485 per square meter in the first quarter of 2025, while office and industrial rents dropped 1.3% ... -
Construction forum to foster Belt and Road cooperation
Jointly organized by the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and the China International Contractors Association (CHINCA), the 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum ... -
Launch of ‘Macau Science 2’ scheduled for 2028: MUST
Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) announced earlier this week its plan to launch a second homegrown satellite, “Macau Science 2,” by 2028. Zhang Keke, ... -
Couple arrested in HKD4.50m fraud and money laundering case
A couple has been arrested for allegedly aiding a scam syndicate involved in seven fraud cases totaling over HKD4.51 million, the Judiciary Police announced. The victims, ... -
New Zone A shuttle service for construction workers begins
A one-month trial of a dedicated shuttle service for construction workers in Zone A will begin on May 15, with two temporary pick-up and drop-off points ... -
Sands China forms partnership to boost health tourism in Hengqin
Sands China Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Guangdong-Macau Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology Industrial Park Development Co. Ltd. (GMTCM) to jointly develop ... -
US-China deal to slash tariffs also eases burden on cheap packages
Online shoppers in the U.S. will see a price break on their purchases valued at less than $800 and shipped from China after the Trump administration ... -
Local government removes often-vandalized monument to renowned British explorer
An Australian local government has decided against repairing an often-vandalized monument to renowned British explorer James Cook because it would be destroyed again. But the mayor ... -
Officials seize over 200 tons of illegally imported electronic waste from the US
Thai officials yesterday said they seized 238 tons of illegally imported electronic waste from the United States at the port of Bangkok, the biggest lot they ... -
Trump meets with Syria’s insurgent-turned-leader in Riyadh
U.S. President Donald Trump met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia yesterday, the first encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years ... -
2001 UK supermarkets slash price of drugs
British consumers are already reaping the benefits of cheaper over-the-counter medicine after a court ruling today put an end to the drug industry’s price-fixing policy. The ... -
Sinner passes big test in return from doping ban, Alcaraz sets up rematch
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner passed a big test in his return from a three-month doping ban, beating accomplished clay-court player Francisco Cerundolo 7-6 (2), 6-3 on Tuesday ... -
Tom Brady to take the ride of his life at Indy 500 with Johnson as his chauffeur
Fox Sports will continue its crossover collaboration with IndyCar by placing current network NFL analyst Tom Brady in the “Fastest Seat in Sports” for the Indianapolis ... -
Meet the Mount Athos monks living at Simonos Petra monastery
Mount Athos, a verdant peninsula in northern Greece, has been a center of Christian Orthodox monasticism for more than 1,000 years. The all-male autonomous community, known ... -
What to know about possible Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey
The talks have taken place in the warring capitals of Moscow and Kyiv, from Washington and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to countries across Europe. Now, all eyes ... -
Humanitarian crisis in Gaza must end
Gaza has become a living hell for the civilian population. As the occupying power, Israel must fulfill its obligations under international humanitarian law by immediately lifting ... -
Thursday, May 15, 2025 – edition no. 4717
*Resilient economy — Stable economic outlook expected through July; association predicts this trend will continue, indicating ‘remarkable resilience’ * Heritage | Chio Family Mansion set to ...
