Monthly Archives: August 2025
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Public bus ridership hits record high despite capacity strains
The public bus system is experiencing unprecedented demand, with the average daily ridership reaching 626,700 passengers in the first half of 2025 – the highest figure ... -
Survey urges stronger collaboration to improve elderly care system
Macau’s Economic and Livelihood Alliance is urging the government, academia, civil society, and the media to work together on building a more comprehensive elderly care system, ... -
September at Shake Shack
This September, Shake Shack is debuting its Lemon Meringue Shake, along with the return of the N.Y. Steakhouse menu at all Shacks across Macau and Hong Kong. ... -
New Hope lawmakers stress ‘Citizen Service Office’ key to legislative success
The two directly elected lawmakers under the “New Hope” group, José Pereira Coutinho and Che Sai Wang, said that their “Citizen Service Office” has played an ... -
Macau urged to seize role as regional leader in digital health
Amid rising health challenges and an aging population, Macau should leverage artificial intelligence and digital health technologies to strengthen healthcare services and drive economic diversification, Professor ... -
‘Practices undermine fair access to employment opportunities for local residents’
Dear Editor, I am writing to express serious concerns regarding the current state of labor market regulation in Macau, particularly the insufficient oversight of non-resident workers ... -
FAOM calls for localization targets in finance and administration
The Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) has called on the government to set clear localization targets for managerial roles in finance and administration, citing survey ... -
Council says lightning rod installation at Ruins of St. Paul’s reversible
The Cultural Heritage Council held its fourth plenary meeting of the year yesterday, focusing on safeguarding Macau’s intangible cultural heritage and addressing public concerns over recent ... -
Two residents lost while hiking in Hengqin
The Zhuhai Fire Services reported that two residents of Macau became lost while hiking on Mount Naobei in Hengqin last Sunday. A drone and ground search-and-rescue ... -
Two workers arrested in drug case
The Judiciary Police arrested two Filipino men, aged 36 and 39, on suspicion of drug trafficking in the central district early yesterday. Officers seized about three ... -
IC seeks food vendors for outdoor concert
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced that six food containers will be available to provide light refreshments at an outdoor concert on September 20. Starting yesterday, ... -
Macau wins multiple gold awards at PATA Travel Mart 2025
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), together with local travel trade representatives, promoted the city at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2025, held ... -
Melco promotes and honors Volunteerism among colleagues
Volunteering is an integral part of Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s culture. The “Melco Volunteer Recognition Ceremony 2025” was recently hosted to honor colleagues for their support ... -
SJM consolidates satellite casinos into expanded Lisboa floor
SJM Holdings Limited announced yesterday that its subsidiary, SJM Resorts, will acquire about 7,504 square metres of floor space at Hotel Lisboa for HKD529 million to ... -
73 individuals fall victim to Taobao, Alipay customer service scams
Scammers posing as Taobao and Alipay customer service representatives have conned 73 Macau residents out of MOP7.13 million since early August, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said, ... -
Second official merchandise store opens as ticket sales begin
As the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and the 9th National Special Olympic Games draw closer, Macau opened its second ... -
Sands China and MSO Co-organise MSO Sands China Cup
Sands China and Macau Special Olympics held the 2025 MSO Sands China Cup – Greater Bay Area Badminton Invitational Aug. 9 at Macao East Asian Games ... -
GBA calligraphy exhibition marks victory in war of resistance
On the Agenda A calligraphy exhibition featuring works by scholars from the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area was inaugurated this week, commemorating the 80th Anniversary of ... -
Educational collaboration is driving innovation in Greater Bay Area
Analysis The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is creating a network of innovation hubs to become an internationally influential technology center. Central to this effort ... -
Final arguments in publisher Jimmy Lai’s trial conclude in Hong Kong
Final arguments concluded yesterday in the landmark national security trial of Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper founder Jimmy Lai, who could face up to a life sentence ... -
Australia, Canada and Philippines stage air defense drills off disputed shoal
Australia, Canada and the Philippines deployed three warships and aircraft Wednesday for drills against simulated aerial threats off a disputed South China Sea shoal where Chinese ... -
Kim will meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will make his first visit to China in six years to attend a military parade next week, the two countries ... -
Rial currency falls to near-record lows on European ‘snapback’ sanctions
Iran’s rial currency fell to near-record lows yesterday as concerns grew in Tehran that European nations will start a process to reimpose United Nations sanctions on ... -
1950 British troops arrive in Korea
A British force of about 4,000 infantry has arrived in Korea from Hong Kong. The decision to send the troops, as back up for the American-led ... -
Murder, she solved: Mirren channels Lansbury in ‘Thursday Murder Club’
First of all, is this really what retirement looks like? If so, perhaps we should all sign up. In “The Thursday Murder Club,” an amiable adaptation ... -
Wife digs into husband’s past and finds unsettling things in ‘I Become Her’
Imogene’s first serious love affair ended when she discovered her partner was unfaithful, and this has left the insecure young woman watchful and suspicious. She is ... -
Celebrity Podiatrist Albin Brion at Mandarin Oriental
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Macau has invited celebrity podiatrist Albin Brion to perform his signature treatments this late August. Albin’s journey is as unique as ... -
Online age checks are proliferating, but so are concerns on freedom
Online age checks are spreading in the U.S. and abroad, requiring people to present IDs or undergo face scans to prove they are over 18, 21 ... -
Gambia’s fishermen are caught in a ‘sea war’ with foreign vessels
Video exclusively obtained by The Associated Press documents an emerging problem in the fight for dominance between Gambian fishermen and foreign-owned commercial vessels in West African ... -
Some Panamanian lawmakers fall prey to ploys
Instigated by US Ambassador to Panama Kevin Cabrera, on Tuesday some Panamanian lawmakers joined the “Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China” (IPAC). As its name suggests, the alliance ... -
Friday, August 29, 2025 – edition no. 4791
* Overloaded — The public bus system is experiencing unprecedented demand, with average daily ridership reaching 627,000 passengers * Welfare | Survey urges stronger collaboration to ... -
Consumer campaign set to lift weekend spending by 20%, DSEDT says
The upcoming Macau Consumer Grand Prix campaign, launching next Monday, will retain previous weekend spending arrangements, with authorities citing historical data showing the campaign effectively boosts ... -
Sports Bureau faces scrutiny after faulty contract reassignment
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has criticized the Sports Bureau (ID) for awarding pool management and lifeguard service contracts to a company that previously failed to ... -
CE meets think tanks and associations to hear opinions ahead of Policy Address
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, met yesterday with representatives of the expert groups and the professional sector to listen to their opinions and suggestions ... -
Macau explores new flight links to Middle East and Central Asia
Macau is ramping up efforts to broaden its international flight network, targeting new connections with Middle Eastern countries and strengthening ties to European destinations. In a ...
