Monthly Archives: May 2025
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Gov’t strengthens e-commerce ties at shopping festival
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) led a local delegation to the 2025 Beijing Live E-Commerce Shopping Festival, co-hosted by Beijing’s commerce authorities. A cooperation ... -
Right to assemble legitimate but must consider societal effects: Wong
Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak stated yesterday that the right to assemble and demonstrate is a legitimate civil right deserving protection, but it is crucial ... -
Sightseeing cruise route to launch at Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal
Macau will launch its first sightseeing cruise route using the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal as a boarding and disembarkation point tomorrow. Operated by Shun Tak-China Travel ... -
Wong Sio Chak condemns support for criminal acts
Following an incident in which a driver allegedly assaulted a police officer while parking illegally, Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak warned the public yesterday ... -
Pedestrian injured in zebra crossing bus collision
A 65-year-old local man was injured Tuesday morning after being hit by a bus at Praça Ferreira Amaral. Authorities suspect the 42-year-old female bus driver failed ... -
Woman scammed out of MOP980 in fake buffet voucher deal
A local woman lost MOP980 in an online buffet voucher scam. She responded to a social media ad from a supposed travel agency offering discounted vouchers ... -
Citi: May GGR forecast raised 1.2% as outlook improves
Investment bank Citigroup has raised its forecast for Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) in May to MOP21.25 billion, up from MOP21 billion. This revision reflects stronger-than-expected ... -
Moody’s affirms Macau’s ‘Aa3’ credit rating, citing strong fiscal position
Moody’s Investors Service reaffirmed Macau’s long-term issuer rating at “Aa3”, reflecting the region’s strong fiscal fundamentals and robust external buffers. The rating places Macau in the ... -
MGM launches second ‘Macau Space Dream Project’ to inspire youth in science
MGM has once again partnered with the Association for Promotion of Science and Technology of Macau (MAPST) and the Chinese Society of Astronautics (CSA) to launch ... -
Philip Colbert unveils Macau-only ‘Lobster Cockerel’ collectible at The Venetian
British pop art icon Philip Colbert has launched a limited-edition “Lobster Cockerel” collectible exclusive to Macau, in partnership with Sands China. Only 100 pieces of the ... -
Search efforts continue at the site of a chemical plant explosion as fate of six missing unknown
Six people remained missing and search and rescue efforts continued yesterday after an explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China shook nearby buildings, killing at ... -
European companies cut costs, scale back investments in China as its economy slows
European companies are cutting costs and scaling back investment plans in China as its economy slows and fierce competition drives down prices, according to an annual ... -
Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard
The Trump administration asked federal agencies to cancel contracts with Harvard University worth about $100 million, intensifying the president’s clash with the nation’s oldest and wealthiest ... -
1972 Japanese kill 26 at Tel Aviv airport
Three Japanese gunmen have opened fire on crowds at Lod International Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, killing 26 people and injuring dozens more. The three men ... -
Big surprise in sumo. The sport has a new champion — and he’s Japanese
Japan has a new sumo grand champion — or yokozuna — and the big news is he’s Japanese. Onosato, the new grand champion, weighs 191 kilograms ... -
Get ready for several years of killer heat, top weather forecasters warn
Get ready for several years of even more record-breaking heat that pushes Earth to more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extremes, two of the world’s top weather ... -
Covid vaccines no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, Kennedy says
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. yesterday (Macau time) announced that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women — a ... -
Declaration to raise most dynamic model in Asia-Pacific cooperation to new heights
The Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2045 unveiled on Monday at the 46th ASEAN Summit in the Malaysian capital indicates the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ... -
Thursday, May 29, 2025 – edition no. 4727
* Talent Abroad — As Macau seeks to lure back local talent from overseas, many cite bureaucracy, housing woes and limited career prospects as reasons ... -
Police warn against advanced scams amid slowdown in online fraud
The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported a slowdown in online and phone scams last year but aim to enhance public awareness of fraud prevention due to the ... -
ILCM reverses closure with community support
The International Ladies Club Macau (ILCM), a cornerstone of Macau’s expatriate social scene since 1984, recently announced it would close due to dwindling interest and participation, ... -
South Korea still dominates Macau’s tourism market
Macau’s tourism office announced yesterday that South Korea continues to be the leading source market for international visitors, with over 234,000 arrivals recorded as of last ... -
Local businesses back family-friendly policies, but awareness lags
Eight in 10 local businesses support adopting family-friendly workplace policies, yet 70% of employees remain unaware these measures exist, according to a recent survey released by ... -
Taxi sector backs gov’t’s proposed fleet renovation rules
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has said that the taxi sector generally agrees with the government’s proposals to amend taxi operation regulations. In a press statement, DSAT ... -
Gov’t proposes to standardize nursery operations to address birthrate decline
The president of the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), Hon Wai, said the government proposes to standardize the services and operations of nurseries in Macau to address ... -
Casa Garden reopens to public after five months of renovations
The Orient Foundation (FO) announced in a press statement that after five months of closure for consolidation and exterior repair work, Casa Garden, a UNESCO World ... -
Illegal workers found at Coloane recycling yard
Four individuals, including a local male employer, have been referred to the Public Prosecutions Office after the Public Security Police uncovered illegal employment at a recycling ... -
Community spending rewards nears end
The“2025 Community Consumption Grand Prize”campaign has entered its final week, with over MOP200 million in e-vouchers redeemed as of May 18, according to the Economic and ... -
Student loses MOP204,000 in phone scam
A local university student has fallen victim to a scam impersonating mainland authorities, reporting a loss of MOP204,000. The Judiciary Police said the victim received a ... -
IAS initiates census and registration targeting senior citizens
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has initiated a census and registration of senior citizens living alone and elderly doubletons this month, starting with a pilot program ... -
No specific restrictions on departmental spending in next year’s budget
The Chief Executive, Sam Hou Fai, issued a directive on May 14 for preparing the fiscal year 2026 budget, but it did not impose specific restrictions ... -
Macau firms can now launch wholly-owned films in mainland
China’s central authorities have introduced new management regulations aimed at fostering investment from Macau and Hong Kong in the establishment of film production companies in mainland ... -
Sands China hosts youth study tour in Hengqin
Sands China recently organized a study tour to Hengqin for 44 participants, including Sands Cares Ambassadors and local youth, aimed at enhancing their understanding of the ... -
W Macau – Studio City launches summer-inspired afternoon tea experience
W Macau – Studio City has launched its latest W T Time afternoon tea at the Blind Tiger bar, offering guests a seasonal culinary experience inspired ... -
ASEAN opens summit with Persian Gulf nations and China as US threatens tariffs
A regional association of Southeast Asian nations held a three-way summit yesterday with China and six Persian Gulf countries in efforts to expand economic engagement and ...
