Daily Archives: July 24, 2025
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Minimum-pay jobs on the rise for residents outside gaming industry
The emergence of “locals becoming supplementary non-local workers” has sparked discussion in the city, as the worsening job market is reflected in advertisements offering local workers ... -
Citizens call for increased frequency of bus routes to HZMB Port
Citizens are calling for an increase in the frequency of the bus routes linking the city to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) Port. According to opinions ... -
Regulators warn of challenges with mainland-only goods ordered online
Macau residents are being urged to exercise caution when purchasing mainland China–only products through cross-border e-commerce platforms, following a rare joint warning from consumer watchdogs in ... -
Tropical storm ‘Francisco’ poses low risk to Macau
Tropical Storm Francisco is not expected to pose a direct threat to Macau, despite forming northeast of the Philippines and gradually intensifying, local meteorological authorities said ... -
Gov’t reserves more land in Hengqin for university town expansion
The local government has reserved additional land in Hengqin to support the expansion of the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town, paving way for new campuses and ... -
Trump says a China trip is ‘not too distant’ as trade tensions ease
President Donald Trump yesterday [Macau time] said a trip to China might be “not too distant,” raising prospects that the leaders of the world’s two largest ... -
Local enterprises offered 80% discount to exhibit at MIF 2025
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) is offering Macau enterprises an 80% discount on booth fees, lowering the cost to MOP2,700 for the “Macao Local ... -
Financial reserve grows MOP8 billion in May
Data released by the Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM) in the Official Gazette (BO) showed that as of May 31, 2025, applications of the reserve had generated ... -
New legislation enables hotels to expand medical offerings
The government is planning to allow hotels to operate “day hospitals” as part of its strategy to diversify the economy beyond casino gambling. This initiative falls ... -
Louie Wong appointed acting director of GCS
The deputy director of the Government Information Bureau (GCS), Louie Wong, has been officially appointed the bureau’s new acting director. The order by the Chief Executive ... -
UTM marks 30th anniversary with naming of Yiu Tung Building
The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) celebrated its 30th anniversary yesterday with a naming ceremony for its newly renovated educational facility, now called the Yiu Tung ... -
ZAPE food and cultural market to launch Mid-August
The tourism bureau recently announced plans to co-host an event in the Zona de Aterros do Porto Exterior (ZAPE) district, featuring food, cultural, and creative market ... -
Melco presents culinary creativity at gastronomy fest
Melco Resorts & Entertainment participated in the “2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao,” hosted by the Macao Government Tourism Office, showcasing Macau’s culinary identity to ... -
Wynn showcases imperial Huaiyang cuisine in culinary heritage celebration
Wynn Macau highlighted China’s rich culinary heritage with the return of the Emperor Qianlong’s “Culinary Journey to the South” Imperial Banquet, curated in collaboration with Huaiyang ... -
Judge rules in favor of transgender bathroom access
A Hong Kong judge yesterday ruled to strike down regulations criminalizing the use of bathrooms designated for the opposite sex, ruling in favor of transgender individuals’ ... -
Flurry of trade deals offers relief for some Asian countries
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced trade deals with Japan and a handful of other Asian countries that will relieve some pressure on companies and consumers ... -
1974 Nixon ‘must hand over Watergate tapes’
The United States Supreme Court has ordered President Nixon to surrender tape recordings of White House conversations about the Watergate affair. Giving the judgement to a ... -
US officials bar transgender women from competing in women’s sports
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports, telling the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports it ... -
Historic win by 45-year-old Venus Williams resonates: there are no limits for excellence
There are plenty of reasons why this particular victory by Venus Williams in this particular tennis match — just one of hundreds — resonated with so ... -
The US decision to leave UNESCO again puts a spotlight on what the agency does and why it matters
With the support of international partners and the mobilization of $115 million, the U.N. cultural agency UNESCO recently helped rebuild the Iraqi city of Mosul after ... -
UN says booming solar, wind and other green energy hits global tipping point for even lower costs
The global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point” where solar and wind power will become even cheaper and more widespread, according to ... -
‘Wahaha Princess’ reveals China’s uncommon prosperity
In a country where the government is short on fiscal income and its people are worried about layoffs and salary cuts, $2 billion raises a lot ... -
Thursday, July 24 2025 – edition no. 4765
* Income inequality grows — Minimum-pay jobs are on the rise for residents outside the gaming industry, which may widen income gaps in the future, according ...
