Daily Archives: Monday, May 19, 2025
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Breset: The UK and the EU announce new deals and renew ties, five years after Brexit
Britain’s government said today (Monday) it has struck new agreements with the European Union on boosting defense cooperation, easing food trade and border checks, as the ... -
MGM x RR1HK Culinary Masters Returns to Macau For Its Third Edition
After two highly acclaimed editions in partnership with Robb Report Hong Kong, MGM is excited to present the third edition of MGM x RR1HK Culinary Masters ... -
Public voices support for consumption cards over cash distribution
Opinions have been expressed urging the Macau government to reassess the purpose and structure of its Wealth Partaking Scheme and to consider alternative distribution methods, such ... -
Ferry collides with pier in Hong Kong, causing damage and delays
A TurboJet ferry sustained damage after hitting the pier at the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal on Saturday afternoon. According to a preliminary report from the Marine ... -
GDP drops as consumer spending declines
The Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) has announced a revised gross domestic product (GDP) figure of MOP 99.76 billion for the first quarter of this year, ... -
PJ arrest tourist affiliated with Alipay scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have dismantled part of a telecommunications scam operation that defrauded nine local residents of nearly MOP500,000 through a complex Alipay fraud scheme. ... -
DSAL issues MOP7 million in fines for unlawful work over last five quarters
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has reportedly issued fines totaling up to MOP7.13 million in cases involving unlawful work. A total of 741 joint inspection operations ... -
Under a cloud of tariffs, Walmart is the latest retailer to announce price hikes
Volley after volley of tariffs — and at times on-again, off-again trade actions — have put companies around the world on edge. And a handful of ... -
Signs Your Cat is Having a Veterinary Emergency
How can I help in an emergency? Take a breath You can’t help your cat or the veterinarian well if you are panicking. Staying calm is ... -
Jetfoil ‘Funchal’ reportedly marked for dismantling
Following the recent announcement of the Jetfoil “São Jorge” being scrapped, the Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group has now confirmed another vessel is set to be dismantled. ... -
Qualification races for Macau GP’s roadsport challenge end with Hong Kong drivers’ dominance
The second and final round of this year’s Macau Touring Car Series (MTCS) was held over the weekend at the Guangdong International Circuit (GIC) in Zhaoqing. ... -
Restoration effort aims to protect Ruins of St. Paul’s from bird damage
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) plans to install a lightning protection system for the Ruins of St. Paul’s at the end of this month, along with ... -
Macau named best destination for annual meetings at APCAC awards
Macau was named the “Best Destination for Annual Meetings” at the Asia-Pacific Corporate Annual Conference Expo (APCAC) Annual Meeting Awards, held during the inaugural APCAC Expo ... -
In Spain, a homelessness crisis unfolds in Madrid’s airport
Every morning at 6 a.m., Teresa sets out in search of work, a shower and a bit of exercise before she returns home. For the past ... -
1980 Nine dead after Mount St Helens eruption
At least nine people have died after the massive eruption of Mount St Helens volcano in Washington State, USA. Many more are missing and the death ... -
At 7-foot-1 with an ability to score, China’s Yang comes to draft combine looking for an NBA shot
Yang Hansen had just taken questions for about 20 minutes in his native Mandarin, then decided to show off a little of his English as he ... -
Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity so Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world
Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed yesterday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world, ... -
Toddler injured in restaurant fire in Macau’s Rua da Barca
A fire broke out yesterday at a restaurant on Rua da Barca, injuring a three-year-old boy. The child, a customer at the time of the incident, ... -
Why we fall for fake health information – and how it spreads faster than facts
In today’s digital world, people routinely turn to the internet for health or medical information. In addition to actively searching online, they often come across health-related ... -
Monday, May 19, 2025 – edition no. 4719
* Wallet Overhaul — Calls are mounting for the government to overhaul its Wealth Partaking Scheme and consider alternatives such as consumption cards or vouchers * ... -
Portugal headed for yet another minority government following election, exit poll suggests
A general election in Portugal today (Macau time) was poised to deliver yet another minority government, an exit poll suggested, as the country’s increasingly fragmented political ...
