Monthly Archives: August 2025
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Less than 20% of seniors willing to retire in GBA despite gov’t initiatives
The findings of a survey indicate that over 80% of respondents prefer to age at home, yet Macau’s declining birth rate may diminish future generations’ capacity ... -
Ron Howard’s ‘Eden’ brings 1920s chaos on a Galápagos island to life
Ron Howard’s “Eden” opens with a bold statement: “Fascism is spreading.” It’ll surely carry weight in modern society, but the phrase is referencing events from nearly ... -
Banker projects bad loans will gradually decline over next 12 months
Nonperforming loans in Macau climbed to 5.0% of total gross loans in the first quarter of 2025, rising from 3.9% a year earlier, according to the ... -
MOX and Dongxing Securities forge strategic partnership
Chongwa (Macao) Financial Asset Exchange Co., Ltd. (MOX) and Dongxing Securities Co., Ltd. recently signed a framework business cooperation agreement at the Beijing Financial Street Center, ... -
Grand ceremony and parade mark 60 years of Communist Party rule in Tibet
With leader Xi Jinping looking on, China marked 60 years of Communist Party rule in Tibet yesterday with speeches and a parade in front of the ... -
Gov’t steps up mosquito control with 8,900 inspections
The Health Bureau announced that as of July, the Community Health Task Force had carried out over 8,900 inspections of stagnant water and mosquito breeding sites. ... -
Man arrested for drunk driving after Cotai crash
A man in his 30s from the mainland was caught driving under the influence following a traffic accident in Cotai Aug. 19. Police said his vehicle ... -
Weather bureau monitors low-pressure system east of Philippines
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) reported that a low-pressure system east of the Philippines is expected to enter the South China Sea this weekend and ... -
Pawnshop employee suspected of stealing MOP1.23 million
A local man in his 50s, employed as a pawnshop manager, is suspected of embezzling HKD1.23 million in operating funds, most of which he reportedly lost ... -
Fireworks competition to feature Chinese and Portuguese teams for National Day celebration
The 33rd Macau International Fireworks Display Contest is slated to take place from September 6 to October 6, featuring a special showcase on October 1, Chinese ... -
Late Macau artist Lok Cheong’s works featured in Tibet exhibition
To mark the 60th anniversary of the Tibet Autonomous Region, the late Macau artist Lok Cheong’s 100 original works are on display in a major exhibition ... -
Gov’t to supervise transfers by multinational luxury brands to ensure tax compliance
The Executive Council (ExCo) has concluded discussions on a new administrative regulation aimed at setting standards for the transfer pricing of branches of multinational companies established ... -
Wynn and Galaxy file for PCUs for upcoming expansion works
Gaming operators Wynn Macau (Wynn) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (Galaxy) have both requested the issuance of new urban condition plans (PCUs) for their unused land parcels ... -
DSAL and FAOM launch job matching sessions with 373 vacancies
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), in partnership with the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), will host four job matching sessions from August 27 to 29, ... -
UM research team discovers cell therapy that boosts immunity
University of Macau (UM) Professor Wang Chunming and his team at the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences and the State Key Laboratory of Mechanism and Quality ... -
FAOM seeks stronger protection and support for civil servants
The Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) is calling for enhanced protections and improved working conditions for civil servants amid ongoing public administration reforms. The appeal ... -
Mario Ho joins Boston Celtics as co-owner
Mario Ho, the youngest son of Stanley Ho, has become a co-owner and managing member of the board of the NBA’s Boston Celtics. The franchise was ... -
Macau named ‘Best Asian Meeting Destination’ at M&C Asia Stella Awards
Macau was named “Best Asian Meeting Destination” at the M&C Asia Stella Awards ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand, earlier this week. This marks the third consecutive ... -
China is expanding into digital currencies, hoping to promote use of its ‘people’s money’
China has been expanding use of digital currencies as it promotes wider use of its yuan, or renminbi, to reflect its status as the world’s second-largest ... -
Pakistan, China and Afghanistan hold high-level meeting in Kabul to boost cooperation
Top diplomats from Pakistan,China and Afghanistan committed their countries to stronger anti-terrorism cooperation during a meeting yesterday [Macau time] in Kabul aimed at boosting political and ... -
China rushes to build out solar, and emissions edge downward
High on the Tibetan plateau, Chinese government officials last month showed off what they say will be the world’s largest solar farm when completed — 610 ... -
Wellington will buy US helicopters in a $1.6b military aircraft spending package
New Zealand‘s government announced new military spending yesterday of 2.7 billion New Zealand dollars ($1.6 billion) to replace aging aircraft, including helicopters it plans to purchase ... -
Suspended PM testifies over phone call that could get her booted from job
Thailand’s suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra testified in a Bangkok court yesterday on her alleged breach of an ethics law in her handling of a border ... -
Startup develops long-range drones and missiles to take the battle to Russia
When a Ukrainian-made drone attacked an ammunition depot in Russia last September, it showcased Kyiv’s determination to strike deep behind enemy lines and the prowess of ... -
Wartime mass grave yields a baby bottle, children’s clothes and 141 skeletons
A baby bottle, a squeaky toy and a schoolbag are among items that have surfaced from a mass grave site in Sri Lanka’s formerly war-torn northern ... -
1978 Kenya’s founding father dies
Kenya’s president, Jomo Kenyatta, has died at his home in Mombasa. An official announcement on Voice of Kenya radio said Mr Kenyatta died peacefully in his ... -
Jon Batiste opts for chill vibe on stripped-down album, ‘Big Money’
On “Big Money,” Super Bowl-sized singer Jon Batiste opts for a surprisingly intimate sound. The just over 32-minute, nine-song set will be released Friday, and it’s ... -
Sweet Butterfly
The Butterfly Room at Rosewood Hong Kong is going to host an exclusive two-day special afternoon tea collaboration this September, bringing together two renowned pastry chefs for a ... -
Ilona Maher wants America to fall in love with rugby during tournament
Ilona Maher’s mission at the Women’s Rugby World Cup is about more than just winning games. Heading into the United States’ tournament opener on Friday, the ... -
Google’s Pixel 10 phones raises the ante on artificial intelligence
Google unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that’s designed to do everything from fetch vital information stored on ... -
Chamath Palihapitiya knows true American exceptionalism
Chamath Palihapitiya, the one-time king of SPACs, is back. And as usual, the co-host of the All-In podcast is not sugar coating his words. The former ... -
Friday, August 22, 2025 – edition no. 4786
* Jam session — Taste Jam in ZAPE area market sales hit MOP200,000, tourism board rejects extension * Survey | Less than 20% of seniors willing ... -
Las Vegas tourism is down due to tariffs, immigration crackdown
Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad, and some officials ... -
Gov’t extends maternity leave subsidy to companies for another year
The government has extended the plan until December 31, 2026. Under the plan, companies receive a subsidy to compensate for the absence of workers who have ... -
2025 Greater Bay Area 3×3 Basketball set for Macau this October
The 2025 Greater Bay Area 3×3 Basketball Tournament, a men’s basketball competition spanning five cities, will culminate with its finals in Macau from October 23 ...
