Monthly Archives: August 2025
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Gov’t establishes rules for bureau heads’ selection, career progression of officials
The government has established supplementary provisions for selecting bureau heads and mandatory training for the promotion of division chiefs. The new rules are part of an ... -
Recycled water to be supplied in Q1 2026 to Seac Pai Van and UM campus
The government will begin supplying recycled water to parts of Coloane in the first quarter of 2026, with the Seac Pai Van Public Housing Estate and ... -
Modi meets Wang as Asian powers rebuild ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed “steady progress” in improving relations with China after meeting its top diplomat yesterday [Macau time] following a yearslong standoff between ... -
Medical Council advances compulsory civil liability insurance for healthcare providers
The Medical Council recently discussed updates to the compulsory professional civil liability insurance system for both healthcare providers and patients. At its 13th plenary session, the ... -
Macau, Henan sign consumer protection agreement
The Consumer Council (CC) and the Henan Consumer Association have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen consumer rights protection. Under the deal, both sides launched a ... -
Budget surplus allocation available Sept. 25
The 2025 Special Allocation from the Budget Surplus under the Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund will be distributed starting Sept. 25. Eligible residents registered for automatic withdrawal ... -
Gov’t recovers state land in Coloane
The SAR government carried out a joint interdepartmental operation on Aug. 19 to recover a state-owned plot of about 7,500 square meters north of Ká Hó ... -
Three arrested for casino chip fraud
Three mainland Chinese suspects have been arrested for allegedly stealing casino chips under the pretense of placing bets on behalf of others. Judiciary Police said the ... -
DSAL reports strong turnout and 177 hires at recent job fairs
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), in collaboration with the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), is hosting a three-day job fair at the Macao Forum, emphasizing ... -
Foreign man caught smuggling cocaine into Macau
A Sierra Leonean man was intercepted at the local airport for allegedly smuggling cocaine hidden inside his body, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported. Authorities recovered 56 ... -
Macau Tower hosts 12th Oxfam TowerRun supporting left-behind children
Macau Tower will host the 12th Oxfam TowerRun on October 19, themed “Every Mind Counts. Every Step Transforms Lives.” This year’s National Games are co-hosted by ... -
Nearly 100 local brands showcased at HKTDC Food Expo
Nearly 100 “Made in Macao” and “Macao Brand” products were showcased at the 35th HKTDC Food Expo, held in Hong Kong and concluded earlier this week. ... -
Financial reserve hits MOP647 billion in June
Macau’s financial reserve closed June with a balance of over MOP647.3 billion, marking a slight increase of around 1% compared with May, equivalent to an addition ... -
ZAPE Taste Jam market to conclude weekend
The “ZAPE Taste Jam” food and cultural market, featuring local and international flavors, cultural products, live performances, and interactive games, will conclude this Sunday. The event, ... -
‘Cultura à Sua Porta’ brings arts and culture to local communities
The third round of the cultural initiative “Cultura à Sua Porta”, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), took place over two consecutive weekends in August, ... -
Labubu maker Pop Mart soars 12.5% in Hong Kong
Global shares were mostly lower yesterday, tracking a decline on Wall Street led by technology shares including Nvidia and other artificial-intelligence stars. Futures for the S&P ... -
1968 Russia brings winter to ‘Prague Spring’
Dozens of people have been killed in a massive military clampdown in Czechoslovakia by five Warsaw Pact countries. Several members of the liberal Czechoslovak leadership have ... -
Laufey’s new album explores anger, love and more
Long before the Icelandic Chinese artist Laufey became recognized the world over for her neoclassical jazz-meets-pop music, she was a student, answering a familiar yearbook prompt: ... -
Erasmus makes 10 changes to Springboks lineup after shocking Championship loss to Australia
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus made 10 changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s second test against Australia as the Rugby World Cup champions bid to ... -
Paris residents fight overtourism of Montmartre neighborhood
When Olivier Baroin moved into an apartment in Montmartre about 15 years ago, it felt like he was living in a village in the heart of ... -
Xi Jinping makes a rare visit to Tibet to mark 60 years of rule in the autonomous region
Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet (Xizang) yesterday to mark the 60th anniversary of the consolidation of Beijing’s rule over the Himalayan ... -
Strategic autonomy key to India improving relations with China
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with his Indian counterpart ... -
Thursday, August 21, 2025 – edition no. 4785
* ‘Macau West’ blues — Las Vegas tourism down amid Trump tariffs and immigration crackdown * Society | Gov’t extends maternity leave subsidies * Sports 2025 ... -
Taxi shortage looms as 100 e-hailing licenses set to expire
Catching a cab is expected to become even harder next month, as 100 e-hailing taxi licenses are set to expire at the end of September. The ... -
Guangdong to issue RMB2.5 billion in municipal bonds in Macau late this month
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) confirmed that the Guangdong government will issue offshore RMB-denominated municipal government bonds in Macau late this month. According to AMCM, ... -
CAEAL urges 328,000 voters to fulfill obligation to elect legislators
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) announced yesterday that Macau has approximately 328,610 eligible voters, although this figure may continue to decrease ... -
Macau showcases local shorts at Venice Days ahead of Galaxy film festival
Macau’s film scene is set for a dual celebration of local and global short films. The city will showcase a curated selection of local shorts at ... -
Citizens struggle with insufficient financial support for the elderly and caregivers
Lawmaker Ella Lei has called on the government to strengthen the pension adjustment mechanism and expand support for caregivers, In light of inflationary pressures, the main ... -
Kim slams South Korea-US drills during an inspection of his most powerful warship
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemned South Korean-U.S. military drills and vowed a rapid expansion of his nuclear forces to counter rivals, state media said ... -
Housing rents increase in Q2, offices and shops drop slightly
The average rent per square meter of usable area for residential units slightly increased (+0.2%) quarter-on-quarter, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). ... -
Number of events rose 29% in first half of year
The number of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) events rose by 29.3% (+208) year-on-year to 918 in the first half of 2025, according to data ... -
Macau, Shanghai to deepen ties in tech, finance, and tourism
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai visited Shanghai Monday to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two cities, focusing on science, technology, finance, and tourism. He invited Shanghai’s ... -
Traffic restrictions on Avenida de Venceslau de Morais
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced temporary traffic restrictions on Avenida de Venceslau de Morais after detecting damage and water infiltration in sections of the pipeline. ... -
Local man loses HKD2.6 million in stock scam
A local middle-aged man lost HKD2.6 million after falling victim to a suspected online stock investment scam, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported. The victim joined a ... -
Four residents lose MOP245,000 in fake Taobao scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) said four Macau residents fell victim to fraudsters posing as Taobao customer service staff between August 18 and 19, with combined losses ...
