Monthly Archives: September 2025
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Indonesian court sentences Ukrainian man to life for producing illegal drugs
A Ukrainian man arrested in Thailand and extradited to Indonesia after seven months on the run was convicted yesterday of producing illegal drugs on the Indonesian ... -
China’s defense minister renews warnings to take over Taiwan as he opens security forum
China’s defense minister renewed warnings that his country would take over self-ruled Taiwan as he opened a security forum in Beijing yesterday. The “restoration” of Taiwan ... -
Tactics criminals use on you in the age of AI and crypto
Scams are nothing new – fraud has existed as long as human greed. What changes are the tools. Scammers thrive on exploiting vulnerable, uninformed users, and ... -
Friday, September 19, 2025 – edition no. 4805
* Take the pulse — Census of elderly living alone begins to boost care services * Weather | Typhoon Signal No. 3 set for today as ... -
Satellite casino closures weigh on property market: JLL
The phased withdrawal of satellite casinos in the city has become a central factor influencing the property market this year, with potential spillover effects on surrounding ... -
Urban Master Plan interpretation is hindering options for landowners, CPU members claim
Several members of the Urban Planning Committee (CPU) have expressed opinions against how the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) is interpreting the guidelines provided by ... -
China-Portuguese cultural week expands to Beijing and Zhongshan
Marking its 17th edition, the annual Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking countries will take place from September 26 to November 18 across multiple cities. For ... -
Melco to launch Studio City diagnostic hospital this October
Melco Resorts & Entertainment is set to launch a private hospital specializing in imaging and diagnostic services in October at its Studio City property. Melco first ... -
Macau braces for two tropical cyclones in coming week
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned that Macau is likely to experience unstable weather over the weekend and into midweek due to the approach ... -
Mou back at Benfica after 25 years to restore glory
José Mourinho is set to return to Benfica a quarter of a century after his first brief spell in charge, RTP reported yesterday. The 62-year-old will ... -
Luís Gomes to transition from Sports Bureau to FSS leadership
Luís Gomes, head of the Sports Bureau, will leave his post tomorrow, Sept. 19, after being appointed vice-chairman of the Social Security Fund’s Administrative Committee for ... -
Customs seizes 141 phones in smuggling cases
Customs intercepted eight suspected smuggling cases at the Border Gate and Qingmao checkpoints, seizing 141 used mobile phones, between Sept. 7 and Sept. 11. Eight individuals, ... -
Manufacturers show slight optimism on exports
Manufacturers reported a cautiously positive outlook for exports in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Main export sectors included ... -
Financial reserves reach MOP650 billion
The city’s financial reserve closed July at over MOP650 billion, up 0.43% from June, an increase of MOP2.8 billion, according to the Monetary Authority of Macau. ... -
Economic housing pre-sale buyers begin key collection
The first batch of pre-sale buyers for the Economic Housing Scheme in Zone A will be allowed to begin key collection procedures starting today at the ... -
Macau New Neighbourhood to launch new tower
Tower 11 of the Hengqin Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) project will officially go on sale at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Sept. 19, offering Macau residents a chance ... -
E-payments through catering, retail industries see summer surge in July
Electronic payment transactions across the catering and retail sectors experienced a significant month-on-month increase in July, according to the latest data from the Statistics and Census ... -
11 tech firms earn certification under tech innovation scheme
Signaling progress in the city’s efforts toward moderate economic diversification and high-tech industry growth, the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) has certified 11 more technology ... -
Galaxy co-launches parenting education initiative
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) of the SAR government has partnered with Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) to strengthen parenting education and vocational training through ... -
Wynn volunteer team marks 15 years with community service initiatives
The Wynn Employee (WE) Volunteer Team celebrated its 15th anniversary last week with a three-day series of events aimed at promoting community engagement, family harmony, and ... -
Lee unveils plans to boost economy and nurture emerging industries beyond finance
Hong Kong’s leader announced plans yesterday to speed up development of an economic powerhouse near its border with mainland China and nurture industries ranging from artificial ... -
China’s bicycle ownership on the rise as low-carbon travel takes off
China’s bicycle ownership has topped 200 million, with an additional 380 million electric-powered two-wheelers in use, bolstering low-carbon travel, data from the China Bicycle Association showed ... -
Foreign disinformation about Kirk’s killing seeks to widen divisions
Russia moved to amplify online conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s killing just hours after it happened, seeding social media with the frightening claim that America is ... -
1978 Arab-Israeli breakthrough in US
The leaders of Israel and Egypt have reached a settlement for the Middle East at Camp David in the US. President Anwar al-Sadat of Egypt and ... -
Mbappe scores 2 as Madrid wins on opening night; Arsenal subs deliver
Kylian Mbappé converted two penalties and 10-man Real Madrid came back to beat visiting Marseille 2-1 yesterday [Macau time] on the opening night of the Champions ... -
Unification Church inked to an investigation into former first lady
The elderly leader of the international Unification Church became the latest high-profile figure in South Korea to face an investigation in connection with criminal probes of ... -
US Federal Reserve wrestles with how many interest rate cuts to make and how fast
With the Federal Reserve widely expected today [Macau time] to reduce its key interest rate by a quarter-point to about 4.1%, economists and Wall Street investors will be ... -
Canberra cannot butter bread on both sides
Marking a move to bolster trade with China, the Australian government unveiled a plan to enhance domestic exporters’ access to the Chinese market on Monday. As ... -
Thursday, September 18, 2025 – edition no. 4804
* The satellite conundrum — Satellite casino closures weigh on the property market, JLL analysts say * Land | Urban Master Plan interpretation hinders options for ... -
GEG and DSEDJ Promote Parenting Education and Launch School-Corporation Partnerships with Four Local Schools
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (“DSEDJ”) of the Macau SAR Government is actively expanding diversified collaboration models between corporations and schools. To encourage corporate social ... -
Gov’t launches support to local heritage and specialty stores
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) unveiled three new assessment schemes – “Century-old Brand,” “Macao Classic Brand,” and “Expertinctive Shops” – to support the city’s ... -
Economy expected to see moderate recovery through November
The local economy is expected to maintain a path of modest recovery in the coming months, according to the latest economic sentiment index released by the ... -
Macao Fringe Festival kicks off citywide with 70 events
The 23rd Macao City Fringe Festival opened its “Everyone’s Art Exhibition” yesterday, bringing interactive art and performances to neighborhoods across the city. The event coincides with ... -
CE urges quality enterprises, projects to invest in Macau and Hengqin
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai called on quality enterprises and projects to invest in Macau and Hengqin during a virtual address at the inauguration of the ... -
General Audit Committee validates 24 more votes, no impact on results
The president of the General Audit Committee for the Legislative Assembly (AL) Election, Cheong Kuok Chi, said that after the final audit of the votes, the ...
