Daily Archives: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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Lawmakers concerned about SMEs’ survival in a scenario of spending decline
Several lawmakers have expressed concerns about the current economic situation and the decline in visitor spending, calling on the government to find a solution to support ... -
2024 domestic violence cases jump 38%, mental health, poverty cited
Domestic violence cases surged by 37.5% in 2024, with 55 confirmed incidents reported locally, according to a Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) report released recently. The data ... -
Private schools statute amended to allow establishment of schools in Hengqin
The Legislative Assembly passed a bill revising the framework governing the teaching personnel of non-tertiary education private schools and the general rules for such schools during ... -
Gov’t risks controversy by mixing handouts with consumption cards: association
The new government should implement a more moderate policy in its first year to foster resident support and mitigate potential backlash from mixing consumption cards with ... -
One dead in apparent shooting in rare case of gun violence in China
One person has died in an apparent shooting at an outdoor restaurant in the city of Wuhan in what would be a rare case of gun ... -
Gov’t to add remark on PCUs regarding land rights
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) has issued a statement noting that, from now on, it will include a note in the urban conditions plan ... -
GBA cities rank highest for talent attraction
Two cities in the GBA have secured spots in the top 10 of a 2024 survey assessing mainland cities’ appeal to professional talent. Shenzhen ranked third ... -
New mortgage loans up 7.2% in March
According to statistics released by the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM), new approvals for residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) increased in ... -
Applications open for 6th support plan for film production
The Cultural Development Fund (FDC) is now accepting applications for its 6th Support Plan for Feature Film Production until July 18. The initiative offers financial subsidies ... -
Che wants gov’t to review economic housing acquisition policies
Lawmaker Che Sai Wang addressed the plenary yesterday at the Legislative Assembly, calling on the authorities to review the policies for the economic acquisition of public ... -
Gov’t prioritizes suicide prevention efforts, says IAS chief
In the first quarter of this year, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) received 84 suicide-related reports, while the Health Bureau (SSM) recorded 18 suicide deaths, comprising ... -
Ron Lam slams gov’t for inaction on suicide crisis
Concerned about the recent rise in suicides and attempted suicides in Macau, which has sparked public alarm over a deepening crisis, legislator Ron Lam yesterday urged ... -
Residents to receive MOP7,000 from non-mandatory provident fund in 2025
Chief Executive, Sam Hou Fai, has confirmed a payment of MOP7,000 for 2025 to residents with individual accounts under the non-mandatory central provident fund scheme. The ... -
PSP uncover two sham marriage cases
The Public Security Police have uncovered two separate sham marriage cases, detaining five individuals. In one case, a Hong Kong woman and a Macau man faked ... -
SMG launches joint weather alert system
Macau and Zhuhai launched a real-time weather warning platform yesterday to combat extreme weather risks in the Guangdong-Macau Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. The new system enables ... -
MGM to host third edition of Culinary Masters Macau in June
MGM is set to host the third edition of the “MGM x RR1HK Culinary Masters Macau” from June 7 to June 8 at MGM Cotai and ... -
Sands Macao distributes boxed lunches to taxi drivers on 21st Anniversary
Sands Macao marked its 21st anniversary on Sunday by distributing complimentary boxed lunches to taxi drivers dropping off guests at the property. This gesture continues a ... -
Thailand, Indonesia announce strategic partnership, vow to boost economic and defense ties
Indonesia and Thailand agreed yesterday to elevate their relationship to a strategic partnership, during the first state visit by an Indonesian president in 20 years and ... -
Economy slows in April as trade war blues hit retail sales, housing and investment
China’s economy showed signs of slowing in April as President Donald Trump’s trade war took a toll, with retail sales, property and investment coming in weaker ... -
Three killed in lightning strike at Angkor Wat UNESCO site
Three people were killed and several others injured when they were struck by lightning while visiting Cambodia’s famous Angkor Wat temple complex. They had been seeking ... -
1983 Car bomb in South Africa kills 16
At least 16 people have been killed and more than 130 people injured in a car bomb explosion in South Africa’s capital city, Pretoria. The explosion ... -
Coltan miners dig for world’s tech, and struggle regardless of who is in charge
Nestled in the green hills of Masisi territory in Congo, the artisanal Rubaya mining site hums with the sound of generators, as hundreds of men labor ... -
He cost Man United $69 million and took Cristiano’s No7 jersey – then things went wrong
Mason Mount joined Manchester United as a rising star of English soccer. He was handed Cristiano Ronaldo›s iconic jersey and was expected to be part of a ... -
Portugal’s election brings another minority government and a far-right rise
Portugal’s president convened the country’s political parties for consultations yesterday, after a general election delivered another minority government as well as an unprecedented showing by populist ... -
At Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass, Jewish leaders show hope in Jewish-Catholic relations
Jewish leaders got up-front seats at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass. An American rabbi there and other representatives saw that as a hopeful sign for an upswing ... -
Stephen Miran’s overvalued dollar talk is dangerous
An academic paper has caught Asia’s eye. In a piece published last November, Stephen Miran, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and the brain behind ... -
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 – edition no. 4720
* Ticket economy — Lawmakers express concern over SMEs’ survival amid declining spending, and propose a discount scheme for event ticket holders to shop about town ...
