Daily Archives: June 3, 2025
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DSAL vows to phase out non-resident workers from labor market
To enhance employment security for local residents, the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has committed to continuing the collection of job vacancy data across various industries and ... -
Extended weekend pushes daily arrivals above 150,000
The extended weekend, which included the widely celebrated Tung Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival), resulted in visitor arrival figures surpassing the daily mark of 150,000, according ... -
Exploring the rising Seoul
South Korea became the top foreign tourist market to Macau last month, surpassing the Philippines and reaching over 65% of pre-pandemic levels. Surfing that wave, both ... -
‘The city is akin to the Titanic’
Dear Editor, I feel compelled to voice the serious concern regarding Macau’s current trajectory. The city is akin to the Titanic heading toward iceberg collision—without swift, ... -
CAEAL urges nomination committees to submit forms ahead of deadline
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) has called on those who wish to run in the Sept. 14 elections to submit their ... -
China blasts US for its computer chip moves and for threatening student visas
China blasted the U.S. yesterday over moves it alleged harmed Chinese interests, including issuing AI chip export control guidelines, stopping the sale of chip design software ... -
China Nanhai Jiujiang renews Dragon Boat race titles and sets new record
The China Nanhai Jiujiang team successfully defended its titles in both the open and women’s categories of the Macao International Invitation Standard Dragon Boat Race (500 ... -
Local jobless rate holds at 2.5%
The labor market remained stable in the February to April 2025 period, with unemployment rates holding steady despite subtle shifts across key industries. According to the ... -
Online survey launched to enhance traffic planning
The Transport Bureau has launched the “Macao Travel Characteristics” online survey to gather detailed data on travel habits of residents and visitors. Running from today through ... -
Elderly woman found dead in Coloane, no foul play suspected
The Judiciary Police received a report from the Fire Services Bureau at 6:18 a.m. yesterday about a woman found lying unconscious on the sidewalk outside a ... -
58 suspected illegal lodgings sealed in first four months
Authorities sealed 58 suspected illegal lodging units in Macau between January and April 2025, according to the Macao Government Tourism Office. A total of 75 joint ... -
MGTO rolls out Pop mart project to raise global profile, draw visitors
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has announced a partnership with the toy company Pop Mart to present a tourism project titled “Pop Mart Macao Citywalk.” ... -
Gov’t plans to impose MOP900 fine for drivers using mobile phones
The Legislative Assembly’s First Standing Committee met with government representatives on Friday to discuss an amendment bill to the Road Traffic Law, which proposes raising the ... -
DSPA to ban import of cotton swabs, two other plastic products in 2026
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has drafted plans to prohibit the importation of certain plastic products – including cotton swabs, balloon sticks, and thundersticks – starting ... -
Mainland firms voice interest in Macau at Beijing trade summits
Several mainland enterprises have expressed an interest in establishing operations in Macau according to a recent statement from the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM). At ... -
MGM’s Cultural Initiatives Win National Honors and Spotlight Macao at Venice Biennale
MGM is strengthening its role as a cultural bridge between China and the world—championing cross-cultural dialogue through initiatives like the POLY MGM MUSEUM’s award-winning “Maritime Silk ... -
Casino revenue hits highest level since January 2020
Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in May generated MOP21.19 billion, marking the highest monthly total since January 2020, just before the pandemic and local lockdowns. The increase ... -
Beijing says Hegseth is touting a Cold War mentality in calling the country a threat
China denounced U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for calling the Asian country a threat, accusing him of touting a Cold War mentality as tensions between Washington ... -
India, a major user of coal power, is making large gains in clean energy adoption
One of the most carbon-polluting countries, India is also making huge efforts to harness the power of the sun, wind and other clean energy sources. Most ... -
US senators warn: Putin ‘is preparing for more war’
Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling at the peace table while preparing a new military offensive in Ukraine, two senior U.S. senators warned yesterday [Macau time], ... -
1957 Noel Coward comes home
Noel Coward has returned to Britain from the West Indies amid criticism that he is living abroad to avoid paying income tax. He arrived at Southampton ... -
Playoffs set: Chiefs and Blues to face off again
The pieces of the playoffs puzzle in Super Rugby locked into place match by match during the last round of the regular season. The Hamilton-based Chiefs ... -
Gauff reaches quarterfinals, jokes with Tiafoe about forgetting rackets
Coco Gauff might have earned her fifth consecutive trip to the French Open quarterfinals with a straight-set victory yesterday, but she still is catching flak because ... -
India’s ‘history hunter’ is on a drive to salvage the past for future generations
Cameras from a bygone era. Rusty typewriters. Vintage radios. Matchboxes once used to light contraband cigarettes. In an age of new technology and artificial intelligence, a ... -
Macau Daily Times at 18: Embracing maturity amid challenges
I just returned from Seoul, a city where technology and daily life blend effortlessly. Unlike Macau, where Uber does not operate and transportation remains fragmented and ... -
What is a famine and who declares one?
For months, U.N. officials, aid groups and experts have warned that Palestinians in Gaza are on the brink of famine. Earlier this month, Israel eased a ... -
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 – edition no. 4729
* Out of the blue — Gov’t vows to phase out non-resident workers from labor market * Tourism | Extended weekend pushes daily arrivals above 150,000 ...
