Monthly Archives: May 2025
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Animal rights groups warn of suspected dog poisonings in Taipa park
At least two dogs are believed to have died from suspected poisoning after being walked in Taipa Central Park, according to animal rights groups in Macau. ... -
Flavors of Macau
Galaxy Macau turns the spotlight this season onto the launch of “Timeless Flavors of Macau.” This series debuts with a collaboration between Waso Cafe, the iconic cha ... -
Tourism expo breaks records with global participation
The recent 13th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) marked a record-breaking year with increased participation and stronger business outcomes across all metrics. According to data ... -
Trump’s tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall
American businesses are cancelling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on ... -
Bill limits family mediators to NGO, public social workers
The Legislative Assembly’s Third Standing Committee continued reviewing the family dispute mediation bill, with government representatives clarifying that only social workers from public agencies or NGOs ... -
Fishing moratorium begins in South China Sea
The annual 3.5-month fishing moratorium in the South China Sea begins at noon today and runs through August 16. Ahead of the ban, the Marine and ... -
HZMB tolls waived during Labor Day holiday
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) Authority announced toll-free travel for private vehicles with up to seven seats from midnight today to midnight May 5. Authorities expect ... -
Gov’t considers increasing taxi supply this year
Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok yesterday highlighted the challenges of hailing taxis or catching buses in Macau, to which the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond ... -
Zone A housing projects to finish by 2027
Public housing developments currently under construction in Zone A of Macau’s new landfills are scheduled for completion in 2026 and 2027, Secretary for Transport and Public ... -
Three plots of land to be released for sports grounds
Three plots of land in Zone A, Nam Van Lake, and Taipa – currently undeveloped – will be temporarily designated as free sports grounds available to ... -
Single-use plastics reduction to continue
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, reaffirmed at the Legislative Assembly during a debate on the 2025 policy agenda that the reduction of ... -
Underground pipe galleries to be installed to reduce road work disruption
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, yesterday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to pre-installing underground pipe galleries in future road projects, starting with a ... -
Exhibition showcases sculptural installations promoting local landmarks
One Central Macau is currently hosting an exhibition titled “One Central Loves Macao,” featuring seven sculptural art installations that celebrate the spirit of Macau – where ... -
‘Nowhere to turn’: Small businesses dependent on imports from China are feeling more desperate
Major orders canceled. Containers of products left stranded overseas. No roadmap for what comes next. The Trump administration raised tariffs on goods from China to 145% ... -
Aji and Arcane join forces for a gastronomic lineup at MGM
MGM will present an exclusive four-hands dining experience on May 9 and 10 as part of its ‘Gastronomic Journey with Star Chefs’ series. Chef Pan Sihui ... -
Melco partners with Macao Orchestra to inspire local youth through music
Melco Resorts & Entertainment held the “Macao Orchestra Meet the Musicians” event recently as part of its ongoing efforts to support youth development in Macau. The ... -
Beijing lashes out at US as tensions escalate over a space observatory in Chile
China struck a defiant stance this week in response to American concerns about Beijing’s efforts to expand its influence in the resource-rich South American nation of ... -
Three astronauts return to Earth after six months on Tiangong station
Three Chinese astronauts landed back on Earth yesterday after six months on China’s space station. The crew’s landing module came down slowly after separating from the ... -
On Vietnam celebrates 50 years since war’s end with focus on peace and unity
Vietnam yesterday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the end of the war with the United States and the formation of its modern nation with a military ... -
Climate change is making coffee more expensive. Tariffs likely will too
With her purple-and-pink hair swaying, Reneé Colón stands on a stepladder in the rented corner of a warehouse, pouring Brazilian coffee beans into her groaning old ... -
What to know about the song contest as Switzerland prepares to host
Get out the glitter balls, sew on the sequins and prepare to party: The Eurovision Song Contest approaches. The 69th annual musical extravaganza takes place in ... -
1945 Germany announces Hitler is dead
Adolf Hitler has been killed at the Reich Chancery in Berlin, according to Hamburg radio. At 2230 local time a newsreader announced that reports from the ... -
‘April’ is shattering and essential
Whatever cruelness you might assign to the month, Dea Kulumbegashvili’s “April” probably has it beat. Kulumbegashvili’s shattering, sensational film is set in a hardscrabble, provincial region ... -
Sun Protection from The Ordinary
This May, The Ordinary will launch UV Filters SPF 45 Serum – a serum-textured sunscreen offering broad-spectrum SPF 45 protection against sun damage and premature skin aging caused ... -
Abuse survivors demand next pope enact zero-tolerance policy, identify cardinals with poor records
A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse demanded yesterday that cardinals entering the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis pick a pope who ... -
Ukraine ready to sign long-anticipated minerals deal with US, official tells BBC
Government sources have told the BBC Ukraine’s economy minister is currently en route to Washington DC and that she is ready to sign the deal. An ... -
Xi’s tariff fight reveals China’s great divide
How does an escalating US-China trade war affect people’s well-being? In China, it depends on who you ask. Some are energized by the fight. Electric-vehicle makers ... -
Thursday, May 1, 2025 – edition no. 4710
* Fast Track — Two new LRT lines planned to reinforce public transport system, with taxi numbers also set to rise, Secretary Raymond Tam announces * ...
