Monthly Archives: August 2025
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Rohingya refugees demand safe return on 8th anniversary of exodus
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar living in dozens of camps in Bangladesh marked the eighth anniversary of their mass exodus, demanding a safe return ... -
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ gives Netflix its first box-office win
Netflix appears to have its first No. 1 box-office title in the streaming company’s 18-year history thanks to the sensation of “KPop Demon Hunters.” Rival studios on Sunday ... -
To regulate or not to regulate AI
There is no doubt that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will revolutionize industries, supercharge scientific research, and make many aspects of life and work more efficient. Yet, there ... -
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – edition no. 4788
* Speedy Recovery — Specialist rehabilitation wait times drop to 1.6 weeks as demand rises with aging population * Environment | Plastic cotton swabs to be ... -
Gov’t launches launches MOP485 million discount campaign to boost spending
Macau will roll out a new MOP485 million discount campaign next month to spur domestic spending, offering expanded benefits for seniors and people with disabilities as ... -
Macau ranks 29th in Asia on Tourism City Attractiveness Index, Osaka leads
Macau has ranked 29th in Asia’s Regional Ranking of the Tourism City Attractiveness Index. The ranking, which analyzes cities’ tourism attractiveness across four dimensions, including “Culture ... -
Transportation infrastructure key to boosting foot traffic in ZAPE, CE says
The 10-day “ZAPE Taste Jam” market concluded yesterday, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai emphasizing that roadways and transportation infrastructure are crucial for attracting more visitors ... -
Man beats girlfriend’s two cats in anger over damaged sneakers
Police recently arrested a local man accused of repeatedly beating two cats behind his girlfriend’s back, venting his anger over her pets damaging his sneakers. According ... -
Sector salaries reach highest level in a decade
The average salary in the gaming sector has reached its highest level in the past 10 years, according to the latest data. Workers in the industry ... -
Chinese bridge collapse kills at least 12 construction workers
The collapse of an under-construction railway bridge over a major river in China has killed at least 12 workers and left four others missing, state media ... -
MGTO considers expanding International Cities of Gastronomy Fest to ZAPE
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has developed a plan to explore the potential for a branch venue of the International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao, ... -
More dual-standard EV chargers for public lots
Authorities plan to install 96 dual-standard electric motorcycle charging stations at 10 high-usage public parking lots, including Mong Son Building, in collaboration with CEM. This initiative, ... -
Health Bureau records 1,158 notifiable disease cases in July
The Health Bureau recorded 1,158 cases of notifiable diseases in July, including two dengue fever and nine chikungunya reports, covering both local and imported cases. Authorities ... -
MPU welcomes 3,000 students at 2025–26 opening ceremony
Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) welcomed 3,000 new bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students from Macau, the Greater Bay Area, Portuguese-speaking countries, and beyond at its 2025–26 opening ... -
Second National Games souvenir store to launch next week
The Macau Competition Zone Preparation Office for the National Games has reported strong public demand and interest in the city’s first licensed merchandise retail store. Pun ... -
Revitalizing Macau’s historic streets: Sands China’s commitment to local entrepreneurship
Macau’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant entrepreneurial spirit are at the heart of Sands China’s mission to foster local economic growth. Through initiatives like the F.I.T. Programme and ... -
PJ warns of fake celebrity voices and images created by AI
Recent deepfake videos featuring prominent figures – crafted from publicly available interviews to promote fraudulent investment schemes – have emerged alongside counterfeit websites mimicking local newspapers, ... -
Visitor arrivals grow 14.5% year-on-year in July
Macau recorded 3,458,366 visitor arrivals in July, representing a 14.5% year-on-year increase, according to the latest data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The figure ... -
Zhuhai-Macau public transport card launched in mainland
The new Zhuhai-Macau Public Transport Card was officially launched last week, providing a seamless travel experience across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond. ... -
Retail sales ease decline in Q2
Macau’s retail sector saw a modest improvement in the second quarter of this year, with sales totaling MOP15.97 billion, according to data released by the Statistics ... -
Sands China co-hosts 2025 MSO Sands China Cup
Sands China Ltd. and Macau Special Olympics (MSO) co-organized the 2025 MSO Sands China Cup – Greater Bay Area Badminton Invitational on August 9 at the ... -
‘MICAF Fun Day’ brings arts and entertainment
The “MICAF Fun Day – Arts in Celebration” took place over two weekends in August at the Macau Cultural Centre Plaza, offering a variety of free ... -
Opposition survives another recall vote, referendum on nuclear power fails
Opposition lawmakers easily survived recall votes in Taiwan this weekend, but an opposition-backed referendum to bring back nuclear power failed. The recall votes, the second in ... -
From fighting fascism to building a shared future: China always in the forefront of upholding international fairness and justice
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. The catastrophic war in human history rewrote the geopolitical landscape of the ... -
South Korea’s president highlights friendly ties in Japan before key summit with Trump
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, in his first summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during the weekend, stressed the importance of setting aside their ... -
Kim Jong Un supervises test of new antiair missiles
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test-firing of two types of new antiair missiles, state media said yesterday, displaying his expanding military capabilities as ... -
For the first time, the world’s food crises authority announces a famine in Gaza
The world’s leading authority on food crises said Friday the Gaza Strip’s largest city is gripped by famine, and that it’s likely to spread across the ... -
Most vulnerable struggle to find HIV medication after US aid cuts
On a warm evening in Johannesburg, the news spread like wildfire among sex workers: Within 24 hours, several nonprofit clinics providing free HIV services would be ... -
1967 ‘American Hitler’ shot dead
The leader of the American Nazi party, George Lincoln Rockwell, has been shot and killed by a sniper at a shopping centre in Arlington, Virginia. Minutes ... -
Pumas posts its first home win over All Blacks to create a tight Championship
Argentina 29, N.Zealand 23 The Pumas broke out of a 13-13 halftime deadlock to score 16 second half points and to beat the All Blacks 29-23 ... -
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. to stand trial in Mexico over alleged cartel ties
A judge in Mexico said boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. will stand trial over alleged cartel ties and arms trafficking but could await that trial outside ... -
Typhoon Kajiki drenches southern China’s Hainan island and heads toward Vietnam
Strong winds and heavy rain whipped southern China’s Hainan island and nearby parts of Guangdong province yesterday, as Typhoon Kajiki passed over open waters to the ... -
Misunderstood Malthus: The English thinker has lessons for today
No one uses “Malthusian” as a compliment. Since 1798, when economist and cleric Thomas Malthus published An Essay on the Principles of Population, the “Malthusian” idea ... -
Monday, August 25, 2025 – edition no. 4787
* Spend Local — Gov’t unveils MOP485 million discount campaign as survey finds residents favor local shopping * Tourism | Macau ranks 29th in Asia on ... -
Taste Jam market sales hit MOP200,000, MGTO declines event extension
The first-ever “ZAPE Taste Jam” market, which is set to conclude in two days, has attracted 36,000 visitors and generated sales of MOP200,000 – far surpassing ...
