Monthly Archives: May 2025
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Defectors urge the UN to hold Kim accountable for rights abuses
Eunju Kim, who escaped starvation in North Korea in 1999, was sent back from China and fled a second time, told the United Nations yesterday [Macau ... -
Applications open for Portuguese language summer programme
The University of Macau’s Department of Portuguese is now accepting applications for the 39th Portuguese Language Summer Programme, with a deadline of June 20. Scheduled from ... -
Bids open for six public carparks
The Traffic Affairs Bureau (DSAT) announced yesterday the launch of a public tender for six parking facilities, including the DSAT Building Auto-Silo and Taipa Ferry Terminal ... -
woman arrested for illegal money exchange in casino
A 38-year-old unemployed mainland woman was arrested by the Judiciary Police for engaging in illegal money exchange in a local casino. Police believe she had been ... -
Two men arrested for drug use and smuggling from Hong Kong
Two local men, aged 39 and 48, were arrested by Judiciary Police on suspicion of repeatedly traveling to Hong Kong to use drugs and smuggle them ... -
New air quality monitoring station planned for Zone A
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has announced plans to establish a new air quality monitoring station in the Zone A, with preparatory work currently underway. ... -
Lawmaker urges 24-hour online psychological counseling platform
Lawmaker Nick Lei, referencing findings from last year’s “Macau Mental Health Survey,” which revealed that 27% of respondents experienced depression and 19% faced anxiety disorders, has ... -
Gov’t launches public tender for commercial spaces in Zone A
The Housing Bureau (IH) launched a public tender yesterday for the lease of five commercial spaces located in public housing buildings in Zone A of the ... -
Lawmaker calls for the expansion of Macau’s international ‘friends circle’
Lawmaker Cheung Kin Chung is calling on Macau to expand its relations with foreign countries and regions, following the expectations shared by Xia Baolong, director of ... -
Macau eyes hosting global web summit after Rio visit
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) attended Web Summit Rio 2025 recently to explore the possibility of bringing the global technology conference to Macau, according ... -
Poly MGM Museum’s ‘Maritime Silk Road’ exhibition wins national award
The Poly MGM Museum’s debut exhibition, “The Maritime Silk Road – Discover the mystical seas and encounter the treasures of the ancient trade route,” has received ... -
Mesa celebrates ‘Month of Portugal’ with exclusive menu
In celebration of the “June – Month of Portugal in Macau,” SJM Resorts’ Mesa by José Avillez at Grand Lisboa Palace is joining the Portuguese Cuisine ... -
Mainland criticizes Lai’s ‘hypocritical gesture’
A Chinese mainland spokesperson called Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s proposal of cross-Strait dialogue “on equal terms” a hypocritical gesture attempting to revive dialogue based on his ... -
Three coal mine workers killed after water rushes in
Water rushed into a coal mine in northwestern China’s Gansu province, leaving three workers dead, official state news agency Xinhua reported. There were 133 people working ... -
Trump selects concept for $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system
President Donald Trump has announced the concept he wants for his future Golden Dome missile defense program — a multilayered, $175 billion system that for the ... -
1972 President Nixon arrives in Moscow
America’s President Richard Nixon has arrived in Moscow for talks with Soviet leaders. He was given a modest welcome as he stepped off the plane at ... -
The navigator is blind and the driver’s in pain, but they’re racing though france
The driver’s joints are so painful from rheumatoid arthritis that she can’t manage a stick shift. And the co-pilot who is helping to guide her through ... -
British climber reaches Everest summit for a record 19th time
A British climber who scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world’s highest peak by a ... -
Teenager Mora called up for Portugal’s semifinal against Germany
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has called up 18-year-old Rodrigo Mora for the semifinals of the Nations League. The 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo was also included in the ... -
Thailand vows to tighten control on cannabis after smuggling cases involving tourists soar
Thai officials yesterday said they planned to tighten regulations on cannabis sales after cases of tourists attempting to smuggle the drug out of the country soared ... -
US, Philippines militaries conduct drills in waters adjacent to the China-claimed South China Sea
The militaries of the U.S. and Philippines have carried out joint drills in waters adjacent to the South China Sea claimed by Beijing, amid a rising ... -
How many Americans believe in astrology?
A lot of American adults — about 3 in 10 — make use of astrology, tarot cards or fortune tellers at least once a year. But ... -
Thursday, May 22, 2025 – edition no. 4722
* Rents on the rise — Economist predicts continued growth in residential rents * Retail | Sales drop significantly in first quarter * Tourism | Visitor ... -
CAEL yet to receive nomination committee applications ahead of deadline
As of noon yesterday, no applications had been received by the Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEL) for the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections, according to chairman ... -
Citi: GGR tops MOP13b so far in May
Local gross gaming revenue (GGR) increased to an estimated MOP12.7 billion in the first 18 days of May, according to a Citigroup memo released earlier this ... -
Macau advances global health goals at 78th World Health Assembly
The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78), held from May 19 to May 27 in Geneva, brought together health ministers, senior officials, and key stakeholders from around ... -
O Lam: Gov’t will continue to invest in improving level of local sports
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, has said that the government will continue to increase its investment, optimize resource allocation, and strive to ... -
New round of medical vouchers set to be available next month
The Executive Council (ExCo) announced yesterday that the MOP700 electronic healthcare subsidy for each eligible Macau resident, initially outlined in the 2025 Policy Address, will be ... -
Shares in CATL, world’s biggest EV battery maker, surge in HKSE after $4.6 billion IPO
Shares in CATL, the world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, jumped more than 16% yesterday in its Hong Kong trading debut after it raised ... -
Impacts of screen time on youngsters in discussion at FRC
The impacts of excessive screen time on the health of the younger generation will be one of the main topics of discussion at a talk to ... -
Charles Leong continues to score high at LSTA
After a great start with two wins in as many races at the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia (LSTA), Macau racer Charles Leong continues to score high ... -
LRT firm warns against unofficial apps
Macau Light Rail Company Limited clarified that it is not responsible for unauthorized mobile apps providing Macau Light Rail information. The company emphasized that only its ... -
DSAL and Galaxy to host job-matching sessions for catering industry
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and Galaxy are co-hosting two targeted matchmaking sessions to fill 161 vacancies in the F&B and catering sector. Scheduled for the ... -
Alan walker concert at outdoor venue in June; catering plans now open
In preparation for the highly anticipated “Alan Walker 2025 Live in Macau” concert at the Macau Outdoor Performance Area on June 15, 2025, the Cultural Affairs ... -
Business registrations rise in Q1 with 727 new firms
A statistics release from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) showed that there were 727 more companies in Macau at the end of the first quarter ...
