Daily Archives: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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Negligent injury to pedestrians involves criminal liability, says legal scholar
Following several traffic accidents in Macau last week, including one involving a tourist who may have crossed the road illegally, a local legal scholar reminded the ... -
Sam Hou Fai looks to expand global partnerships, boost cooperation
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai outlined plans to strengthen the city’s international ties and economic cooperation during a dinner reception late last week. The event was ... -
Macau educator makes history at Mansion House in London
Dr. Billy Chan, a Macau-based educator and philanthropist, made history recently as the first Chinese Australian to deliver an address at the iconic Egyptian Hall of ... -
DSEDJ to restrict mobile phone use in all schools starting next academic year
The director of the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), Kong Chi Meng, announced late last week that the DSEDJ is developing new guidelines aimed at ... -
CLSA: Tourism diversification draws more visitors, lowers spending per capita
According to a recent outlook report by brokerage CITIC CLSA, ongoing efforts to diversify Macau’s tourism sector beyond gaming are attracting more leisure tourists, but the ... -
China weighs new industrial push despite US pressure to rebalance
President Xi Jinping’s administration is quietly preparing a fresh iteration of its industrial strategy aimed at boosting China’s technological self-sufficiency, signaling a continued commitment to manufacturing ... -
Authorities investigating online ads for illegal smoking products
Local authorities have said they are investigating all cases of people advertising the sale of banned smoking products such as electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). In response to ... -
Paul Pun wants TNRs to have access to free health care
The secretary-general of Caritas Macau, Paul Pun, advocates for non-resident workers (TNRs) to have access to free health care. Speaking to the public broadcaster TDM on ... -
Composite interest rates decline in Q1
The banking sector saw a drop in funding costs during the first quarter of 2025, according to data by the Monetary Authority of Macau. The composite ... -
Police uncover fake employment scheme, four arrested
Police have arrested a local casino public relations worker and three Vietnamese women in connection with a fake employment scheme. Authorities allege that a Vietnamese woman, ... -
Two residents lose MOP743,000 in Alipay scam
Police are investigating two new cases of phone scams involving fraudsters posing as Alipay employees. The victims, both local residents, were told their trial for Alipay’s ... -
Truck driver assaults traffic officer
A local truck driver was arrested after assaulting a traffic police officer with a metal rod on Rua do Padre Luís Frois Sunday afternoon. The incident ... -
Domestic violence guidelines for children now available in English
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has announced that the revised guidelines for handling cases of suspected domestic violence against children, finalized in March, are now available ... -
CURB photography competition focuses on interior spaces
CURB – Center for Architecture and Urbanism invites photographers to enter its fourth Macau Architectural Photography Competition. This year’s theme, Inside Out, encourages capturing Macau’s architectural ... -
Airport launches two-phase travel parking discounts
The Macau International Airport will roll out travel parking discounts in two phases. From July 1 to September 2, travelers parking in the north or south ... -
CPI rises slightly in April
Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.23% year-on-year in April 2025 and 0.16% month-on-month, signaling a slight inflation uptick. The 12-month average CPI increased 0.42%, according ... -
Lawmakers call on gov’t to address ‘chronic’ transport issues
Lawmakers are calling on the government to take urgent action to address the city’s mounting transport challenges, characterized by chronic bus overcrowding, outdated regulations and insufficient ... -
Gov’t vows to adjust housing policy to align with actual circumstances
The Policy Research and Regional Development Bureau (DSEPDR) has committed to improving living conditions for Macau residents by proactively adapting housing policies to address their current ... -
Gov’t holds consultations on taxi regulation amendments
The government is planning to revise the administrative regulation on the requirements, inspection, and service life of light taxis to improve service quality. Two industry consultation ... -
Day hospital’ licenses proposed to boost medical tourism
The Health Bureau (SSM) concluded a 30-day public consultation yesterday on reforms to private health care regulations (which began April 17). The consultation drew more than ... -
IPIM to showcase over 300 local food products in Bangkok
Together with the Macau Manufacturers Association, the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) will showcase more than 300 “Made in Macao” products at THAIFEX–Anuga Asia ... -
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau wins gold for environmental performance
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau has been recently awarded the Gold Award for Environmental Performance at the 2025 Business Awards of Macau, the highest honor in the ... -
MGM’s Macau 2049 wins China Cultural Tourism Pioneer Award
MGM’s residency show Macau 2049, created in collaboration with filmmaker Zhang Yimou, has won the 6th China Cultural Tourism Pioneer Award at the 2025 ceremony hosted ... -
Guam governor visits Taiwan, US territory would play key role in conflict scenario
Taiwan this week is hosting the governor of Guam, the U.S. Pacific territory that would almost certainly be a key player in any Chinese military moves ... -
Police arrest an Australian man for allegedly smuggling cocaine to Bali
Indonesian authorities arrested an Australian man for allegedly smuggling cocaine on the tourist island of Bali, a charge that could carry the death penalty, officials said ... -
US shifts messaging in Africa, telling allies to stand more on their own
The U.S. military is backing off its usual talk of good governance and countering insurgencies’ underlying causes, instead leaning into a message that its fragile allies ... -
1964 Light goes out in India as Nehru dies
Jawaharlal Nehru, founder of modern India and its current prime minister, has died suddenly at the age of 74. He was taken ill in the early ... -
Athletics and Rays have struggled in the minor league ballparks that are their temporary homes
The Athletics — formerly of Oakland but not yet of Las Vegas — have one of the worst home records in baseball. Maybe it figures. The ... -
Alonso takes over as Real’s coach and vows to follow in the footsteps of Ancelotti
Xabi Alonso officially took over Real Madrid’s coaching job yesterday, vowing to follow in the footsteps of Carlo Ancelotti and saying he has “a good feeling” ... -
Tens of thousands flock to see a Spanish saint’s remains more than 440 years after her death
They lined up to see her, silent and wonderstruck: Inside an open silver casket was Saint Teresa of Ávila, more than 440 years after her death. ... -
Cultural renaissance a path to prosperity, global influence
Alongside economic, political, social, and eco-environmental progress, culture stands as a foundational pillar of China’s coordinated development plan. The nation’s cultural confidence, combined with faith in ... -
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – edition no. 4725
* Danger in the Street — Negligent injury to pedestrians involves criminal liability, says lawyer following several incidents over the last weekend * Cooperation | Sam ...
