Monthly Archives: May 2025
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Man jailed in the UK for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 years, BBC reports
A man who has served 38 years in prison for the murder of a woman has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal after ... -
Trump and Xi tone down a senseless trade war
The US and China are calling a 90-day truce in their trade war, temporarily lowering tariffs on each other from eye-wateringly high levels. The sharp climb-down ... -
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – edition no. 4716
* The value of blue — Importing non-local workers ‘serves Macau’s interests,’ Secretary Anton Tai says * Diversification | Gov’t surveying land plots for a technology ... -
GEG and IPIM Co-organize the “Business Matching Session for Products and Food from Macau Enterprises”; Attracting Nearly 140 Local SMEs to Explore Business Opportunities
As the first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise to promote the “Large Businesses Leading Small Businesses” business model, Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) has been actively supporting ... -
US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs, agree to pause for 90 days
U.S. and Chinese officials said yesterday [Macau time] they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce ... -
Macau goods temporarily spared from higher US tariffs
The United States and China have agreed to a 90-day suspension of significant tariffs on each other’s goods, including those from Macau and Hong Kong. The ... -
Former Premier Jetfoil ‘São Jorge’ scrapped, protection group claims
The Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group has announced the scrapping of Jetfoil “São Jorge.” According to sources within the group, the vessel, which had been in the ... -
LRT ridership up 6% in April after March decline
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system transported an average of 25,900 passengers per day in April, representing a 5.71% increase month-on-month. This increase followed the drop ... -
Xia Baolong calls for greater integration with Hengqin
Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the Central Committee and the State Council, continued his six-day inspection tour of the ... -
Trump’s reshaping of higher education tests America’s appeal for int’l students
As he finishes college in China, computer science student Ma Tianyu has set his sights on graduate school in the United States. No country offers better ... -
DSPA admits to difficulties in enforcing the noise law
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) acknowledges difficulties in following up on residents’ complaints related to noise pollution. In response to a Times inquiry via phone, a ... -
Lawmakers demand details on gaming ops’ non-gaming investments
Lawmaker Ron Lam called for the government to promptly disclose the annual investment plans of the six local gaming concessionaires, while fellow lawmaker Nick Lei highlighted ... -
Lawmaker urges progress on advertising law overhaul
Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok has submitted a written inquiry urging the government to clarify the timeline for revising Macau’s decades-old advertising law and to simplify the ... -
Health group calls for early action to tackle obesity
On World Obesity Day on Sunday, the Macau Universal Health and Medical Development Association urged residents to adopt healthy lifestyles from an early age to combat rising obesity ... -
Public parking lot in Taipa to introduce new fees, adjust layout
The Official Gazette announced an executive order yesterday to amend the outdoor public parking lot on Estrada Gov. A. Oliveira in Taipa. Effective next Wednesday, the ... -
Marriages drop 30% in Q1
Macau recorded a 30% drop in marriages in the first quarter of 2025, with just 717 weddings registered, according to data from the Statistics and Census ... -
Exclusion of online media from public events a ‘common practice’: gov’t
The government has defended the exclusion of online and monthly publications from certain public events, calling it “a common practice,” following concerns from press groups over ... -
Uruguay to open consulates in GBA
The South American nation of Uruguay announced that it will establish consular offices in Macau and Hong Kong by the end of 2025. This year marks ... -
Gemstone painting exhibition highlights anti-drug awareness
The Macau Chinese Charity Foundation and the International Peace and Anti-Drug Foundation (IFPEOC) are jointly organizing an exhibition showcasing 60 gemstone paintings created by 18 orphaned ... -
Tax refund for residents starts May 23
The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) will begin refunding 60% of the 2023 professional tax paid by residents from May 23, under Article 20 of the 2025 ... -
Over 20 museums to join International Museum Day events
More than 20 museums in Macau will jointly host a series of events in celebration of the 2025 International Museum Day on May 18. The launch ... -
World shares and US futures advance after trade pact
As trade envoys from the world’s two biggest economies blinked yesterday, finding ways to pull back from potentially massive disruptions to world trade and their own ... -
After days of heavy firefights, calm reported along borders
Indian and Pakistani authorities said yesterday [Macau time] there was no firing reported overnight along the heavily militarized region between their countries, the first time in ... -
Remains of 30 people believed killed by IS militants found
The remains of 30 people believed to have been killed by the militant Islamic State group have been found in a remote Syrian town in a ... -
Soccer clubs group asks UEFA for 5% of European competition money to reward nurturing players
A proposal to share hundreds of millions of euros in UEFA prize money along low-ranked soccer clubs that developed future star players was made yesterday [Macau ... -
Barcelona rallies to beat Real Madrid to move closer to La Liga title
Barcelona 4, Real Madrid 3 Barcelona took a huge step yesterday [Macau time] to securing the Spanish league title with a 4-3 win over Real Madrid ... -
Pope urges release of imprisoned journalists, affirms gift of free speech
Pope Leo XIV yesterday called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift of free speech and the press” in an audience with ... -
Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One
Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this ... -
The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech
For much of the 20th century, young Americans were seen as free speech’s fiercest defenders. But now, young Americans are growing more skeptical of free speech. ... -
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 – edition no. 4715
* Tariffs on hold — US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days; Macau goods temporarily spared; ... -
Sluggish conditions persist in the city’s catering industry
Macau is likely to face challenges in offsetting the resulting decline in local consumer spending in the short term, said Aeson Lei, president of the Macau ... -
Working mothers need more than subsidies, say lawmakers
Two public groups led by lawmakers in Macau have called on the Macau SAR Government to accelerate the implementation of legal protections and policies to support ... -
FIA adds F4 World Cup event for the first time
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) announced that the 2025 Macau Grand Prix (Macau GP) will feature one more FIA World Cup event than ever before. ... -
Fewer jaywalking fines issued during Labor Day Golden Week
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) reportedly issued fines to 151 people for jaywalking violations committed between April 28 and May 4. The number represents a ...
