Monthly Archives: September 2025
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Signal 8 hoisted as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches
Local authorities hoisted the typhoon Signal No. 8 at 5 p.m. local time as Super Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest on record, is approaching the ... -
Ragasa spurs early preparations as residents and businesses brace for impact
As the weather forecast predicts severe conditions later today and Wednesday, precautionary measures are in place in key urban areas throughout the city. By 3:30 p.m. ... -
Privates urged to allow employee departures before 5 p.m.
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned that Super Typhoon Ragasa may pass within 100 kilometers of Macau tomorrow morning, bringing Force 12 winds and ... -
All Macau-Taipa bridges to close this evening ahead of No. 8 signal
As part of the operational deployment for Super Typhoon Ragasa, Macau authorities announced that a No. 8 typhoon signal will be issued at 5 p.m., leading ... -
Evacuation plan starts, 17 emergency shelters open
The evacuation plan began at 1 p.m. today, with residents instructed to gather at three designated assembly points— the public markets of São Domingos, São Lourenço ... -
Orange storm surge will be issued at 1 p.m.
Local government has announced that an orange storm surge warning will be issued at 1 p.m. today, indicating potential flooding of 1 to 1.5 meters in ... -
Super typhoon blowing by northern Philippines and Taiwan forces evacuations and closures
Thousands of people were evacuated from northern Philippine villages and schools and offices were closed yesterday in the archipelago and neighboring Taiwan as one of this ... -
Flooding expected as authorities prepare for strong hit
Super Typhoon Ragasa, currently in the northern South China Sea, is expected to move northwest quickly, potentially leading the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) to issue ... -
Early intervention services need urgent upgrades despite high gov’t approval ratings
Macau’s government policies for children with special needs receive high marks, but early intervention services remain underdeveloped, with long waiting times and limited resources. Toni Im, ... -
Organizers claim racing program changes reflect weather and track conditions
The Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee (MGPOC) claims that the racing program changes and adjustments for the 72nd edition of the Macau Grand Prix (GP) are ... -
Tourism recovery lifts local hotel market as retail and offices struggle, says JLL
In the latest mid-year report from the real estate and investment management company Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Macau, the resurgence of Macau’s tourism industry is “underpinning ... -
Supermarket operator assures enough stock amid signs of empty shelves
In response to the imminent threat of Super Typhoon Ragasa, Macau authorities have urged residents and businesses to prepare for disaster by stockpiling at least three ... -
Young engineers compete in DSAL challenge
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) concluded its “Electronics and Electrical Installation Technology Challenge for Young Future Engineers” earlier this month. The competition, held in July and ... -
DSAL and enterprises offer 148 jobs
Starting Monday, Sept. 29, the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will hold three sector-specific job matching sessions. Galaxy Entertainment ... -
Nurseries can apply for IAS video surveillance program
Registration for the Social Welfare Bureau’s “Daycare Video Surveillance Program” is now open. The program allows daycare centers to install IAS-approved video surveillance systems in non-sensitive ... -
US lawmakers visiting China seek to improve military cooperation
The United States wants to improve military-to-military ties with China, a U.S. lawmaker leading a bipartisan congressional delegation said yesterday in a meeting with China’s defense ... -
Apple rolls out new products for Macau and HK
Apple has rolled out its newest product lineup for Macau and Hong Kong. Apple fans can now acquire the latest iPhone 17 lineup and the new ... -
Hennessy presents collaboration with Jackson Wang for mid-autumn festival
Celebrated across Asia, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a cherished celebration that brings people together to share food and stories. Values that Hennessy shares. To celebrate the ... -
Ukraine uses remote-controlled vehicles for dangerous missions
On a battlefield swarming with deadly Russian drones, Ukrainian soldiers are increasingly turning to nimble, remote-controlled armored vehicles that can perform an array of tasks and ... -
1952 Charlie Chaplin comes home
World famous film actor and director Charlie Chaplin has returned to England for the first time in 21 years. He arrived with his wife Oona – ... -
England winger Abby Dow starring at the World Cup with crochet and wins
Here’s the irony: Abby Dow is not a hugger. “I’m not,” says the England winger whose crocheted art, which she calls little acts of love, have ... -
Arsenal snatches draw with defensive Man City at stoppage-time
Arsenal 1, Man City 1 A goal by Erling Haaland was perhaps to be expected. What Manchester City did next certainly wasn’t. With an ultra-defensive performance ... -
Trump reveals Murdochs, Dell could take part in TikTok deal
President Donald Trump said prominent billionaires – including media mogul Rupert Murdoch and tech founder Michael Dell – could be part of a deal in which ... -
Pfizer amps up push into obesity treatments with $4.9B deal for Metsera
Pfizer is doubling down on obesity treatments by spending $4.9 billion on the development-stage drugmaker Metsera. The COVID-19 vaccine and treatment maker said early Monday that ... -
How Israel could retaliate to the growing push for recognition of a Palestinian state
France and Saudi Arabia hope to use this year’s United Nations General Assembly and the increasingly horrific war in Gaza to inject urgency into the quest ... -
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – edition no. 4807
* Ragasa — City braces for super typhoon that already left its destructive mark in Taiwan and the Philippines * Interview with Toni Im | Early ... -
Authorities claim ‘response mechanism’ is ready
The local Civil Protection authorities have said that the prevention and response mechanism to face several weather conditions is in place and ready to be activated ... -
Super Typhoon Ragasa nears Macau, with threat of Hato-like flooding
Typhoon Ragasa, which rapidly intensified to become the strongest typhoon in the northwest Pacific this year in just 30 hours, is forecast to strengthen further by ... -
Uber-like ‘Welcome Pickups’ recruiting drivers to start service in Macau
Welcome Pickups, a company that offers transport services by linking drivers with passengers through a dedicated mobile application, is recruiting drivers in Macau. The information came ... -
Gaming offenses soar nearly 67% in first half of 2025
The overall crime rate in the city decreased by 6.4% in the first half of 2025, while gaming-related crimes saw a sharp increase of 66.8%, according ... -
K-Pop stars shine new light on Cotai venue with TMA Ceremony
The 2025 The Fact Music Awards (TMA) brought a star-studded K-pop spectacle to Cotai on Saturday. Despite earlier concerns about poor weather threatening the event, some ... -
Grand Dragon Casino and Mocha Kuong Fat set to close this week
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. will officially cease operations at its Grand Dragon Casino in Taipa tonight at 11:59 p.m., with Mocha Kuong Fat in downtown ... -
Trump says he and Xi will meet in South Korea in coming weeks and he’ll later go to China
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a regional summit taking place at the end of October in South Korea and will ... -
Macau suffers heavy 10-2 loss to Tajikistan in AFC Qualifiers opener
The Macau Futsal team has started its campaign in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qualifiers on the wrong foot. The local team, aiming for a place ... -
Charity gala dinner supports music therapy and adaptive sports for autism
Under the theme “Voyage on the Seine,” the France Macau Chamber of Commerce (FMCC) hosted its 2025 Charity Gala Dinner on Friday, Sept. 19, at MGM ...
