Monthly Archives: August 2025
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Trump saying 600,000 Chinese students could come to the US draws MAGA backlash
President Donald Trump seemingly caught his loyal conservative base off-guard and sparked backlash by saying he would allow 600,000 Chinese students into American universities. That would be ... -
Paraguay is fighting to preserve Guaraní, a language of roots and soul
When it came time to choose a wedding venue, Margarita Gayoso and her partner Christian Ojeda knew exactly where they wanted to go. Despite living in ... -
Bearing in Mind the History and Building a Promising Future Together
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The Chinese ... -
Authorities coordinate to ease back-to-school traffic
Authorities are stepping up traffic control measures ahead of the new school term, with the Transport Bureau, Public Security Police, and Education and Youth Development Bureau ... -
Gov’t launches tender for construction of the Central Library
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has launched a public tender for the construction of the new Central Library. The DSOP published the requirements and deadline for ... -
Woman arrested for alleged sexual harassment of pianist
A woman in her 50s was arrested by the Public Security Police for allegedly sexually harassing a foreign pianist in a Cotai hotel last Tuesday night. ... -
Macau reports third imported monkeypox case
The Health Bureau confirmed yesterday the city’s third monkeypox case since 2023, classified as imported. The patient is a 29-year-old local man who developed fever, sore ... -
Macau braces for heavy rain as low-pressure system monitored
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) warned that a low-pressure system west of Luzon in the Philippines could develop into a tropical cyclone within 800 km ... -
SSM appoints Tai Wa Hou as acting deputy director
Tai Wa Hou has been named acting deputy director of the Health Bureau (SSM) under order No. 07/SS/2025, succeeding Kuok Cheong U, who retired after 25 ... -
Macau and Guangdong launch cross-border medical transfer services
The Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and the Macao Special Administrative Region have jointly launched a “Hospital-to-Hospital” cross-border transfer service, marking a step in integrated ... -
Macau Legend warns of HKD1.42 billion loss related to casino closure
In a profit warning statement filed with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Macau Legend Development Ltd. announced an expected loss of approximately HKD1.42 billion ... -
Guangdong issued RMB2.5 billion offshore municipal bonds in Macau
The People’s Government of Guangdong Province has issued RMB2.5 billion in offshore RMB-denominated municipal government bonds on Tuesday. This issuance marks the fifth consecutive year since ... -
Winnie Hsin to celebrate 40-year music career with Macau concert
Renowned as the “Healing Queen” of the Chinese music scene, Winnie Hsin will mark her 40-year music career with an exclusive concert tour, “My Melodies · ... -
MGM’s Macau 2049 wins Annual Innovative Performance IP Award
MGM’s residency show Macau 2049, presented by renowned filmmaker Zhang Yimou, was honored with the Annual Innovative Performance IP Award at the 2025 Weibo Cultural Night ... -
Study says AI chatbots need to fix suicide response, as family sues over ChatGPT role in boy’s death
A study of how three popular artificial intelligence chatbots respond to queries about suicide found that they generally avoid answering questions that pose the highest risk ... -
1972 Prince William killed in plane crash
Prince William of Gloucester has been killed after his light aircraft crashed and burst into flames. The prince was taking part in an air race near ... -
Wimbledon champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek get off to good starts at the US Open
Iga Swiatek is trying to do something no woman has done since Serena Williams in 2012: win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same season. Jannik Sinner is trying ... -
Scientists get a rare peek inside of an exploding star
Scientists for the first time have spotted the insides of a dying star as it exploded, offering a rare peek into stellar evolution. Stars can live for millions ... -
A royal pardon frees a Thai woman serving a 43-year prison term for defaming the monarchy
A woman in Thailand sentenced to a prison term of more than four decades on a charge of royal defamation was released yesterday by a royal pardon after ... -
Welcome would be welcomed if sincere
It is good to hear US President Donald Trump say that he welcomes Chinese students to study in the United States. “I hear so many stories ... -
Thursday, August 28, 2025 – edition no. 4790
* SME Lifeline — Consumption campaign set to lift weekend spending by 20%, DSEDT says, as 54% of SMEs face revenue declines * CCAC | Sports ... -
The 12th International Lion Dance Championship 2025 – MGM Cup to Roar into Action This October at Macau’s Barra Square
Staying true to its commitment to innovating while preserving Chinese cultural heritage, MGM has hosted the annual “International Lion Dance Championship” since 2010. Over the years, ... -
Only 27% of youth intend to develop careers in Hengqin despite gov’t efforts
The 2025 Policy Address promotes youth employment in the nine mainland cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macau In-depth Cooperation Zone in ... -
CE to travel to Lisbon, Madrid after legislative elections; key topics on agenda
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, will lead a delegation of local government officials and business sector representatives on an eight-day visit to Lisbon and ... -
Free bus and LRT rides offered for legislative election day
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) will offer free public bus and light rapid transit (LRT) rides for 24 hours on September ... -
Lawmaker calls for stronger measures against illegal workers
Lawmaker Che Sai Wang has urged the government to enforce tighter controls, citing the dozens of non-residents, including mainland students, caught working illegally in local workplaces. ... -
Brokerage forecasts strong results for second half starting in August
Several local gaming market analysts forecast positive results for Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) in this year’s second half. According to analysts from Morgan Stanley, the ... -
What to know about the delisting of Evergrande’s shares in Hong Kong
Shares in China Evergrande were removed from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange earlier this week, marking another step in the retreat of the giant real estate developer whose ... -
DSEDJ encourages early preparation for 2025/26 school year
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has issued a call to parents and schools to begin early preparations for the upcoming 2025/2026 school year. In ... -
Lam Mau–Fai Chi Kei overpass opens
The pedestrian overpass linking the buildings in the Lam Mau Docks and Fai Chi Kei areas opened to the public yesterday. Construction of the overpass began ... -
Man suspected of stealing liquor at Border Gate
A mainland Chinese man in his 40s was arrested for allegedly stealing a case of liquor worth about MOP13,000 from outside a shop near the Border ... -
Four young women duped in phone scams, losing MOP1.4 million
The Judiciary Police reported four new cases of phone scams impersonating mainland law enforcement, targeting women aged 18 to 24. The victims, three locals and one ... -
MGM unveils 12th edition of lion dance competition amid record-breaking participation
The 12th “Lion Dance Competition 2025 – MGM Cup” is set to showcase record-breaking participation this year, with 600 applications received for just 500 available spots. ... -
Gov’t unveils new state laboratories
Macau officially inaugurated four restructured State Key Laboratories yesterday at the Government Headquarters, marking a new phase in the city’s scientific and technological development. Addressing dignitaries ... -
Galaxy Arena and TMElive renew strategic partnership
Galaxy Arena and Tencent Music Entertainment Group’s TMElive have extended their strategic partnership for another three years, securing their collaboration through 2028. Building on the success ...
