Monthly Archives: September 2025
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Military chiefs reject call to defect from Marcos over flood control uproar
The Philippine defense and military chiefs rejected a call for the country’s armed forces to withdraw support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in response to public ... -
Families in crisis after massive immigration raid at Hyundai plant in Georgia
Ever since a massive immigration raid on a Hyundai manufacturing site swept up nearly 500 workers in southeast Georgia, Rosie Harrison said her organization’s phones have ... -
Trump’s travel ban keeps applicants from coming to the US for college
With the Taliban barring women from college in her native Afghanistan, Bahara Saghari set her sights on pursuing higher education in the United States. Saghari, 21, ... -
Israel ramps up strikes in Gaza City, killing at least 32
A barrage of airstrikes killed at least 32 people across Gaza City as Israel ramps up its offensive there and urges Palestinians to evacuate, medical staff ... -
1987 Fiji one step closer to a republic
The Queen has accepted the resignation of the Governor-General of Fiji at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference in Vancouver. Governor-General Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau said ... -
American Jefferson-Wooden and Jamaica’s Seville win 100s at worlds
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the U.S. and Oblique Seville of Jamaica won the 100-meter finals at world championships yesterday in a changing of the guard in track. ... -
South Africa beats New Zealand, inflicting the All Blacks’ heaviest test loss
S.Africa 43, N.Zealand 10 Africa beat New Zealand 43-10 on Saturday, inflicting the All Blacks’ heaviest-ever test loss, retaining the Freedom Cup and re-energizing its Rugby ... -
Ghana’s fantasy coffins, a colorful celebration of life and legacy
A giant pink fish, a colorful peacock, an airplane painted with the national flag. These are just some of Ghana’s fantasy coffins, known as Abebuo, which ... -
Equal consultation with mutual respect right way to settle TikTok issue
The forthcoming talks in Madrid between Chinese and United States negotiators over the TikTok issue highlight the importance of mutual respect and equal consultation in resolving ... -
Monday, September 15, 2025 – edition no. 4801
* Coutinho wins election — José Pereira Coutinho’s New Hope more than doubles vote in four years, surpassing 43,000 * Turnout surpasses 2021 * Traditional candidates ... -
Ukrainian drones strike one of Russia’s top oil refineries, sparking fire
Ukrainian drones have struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries, sparking a fire, Russian officials and Ukraine’s military said yesterday. The overnight strike on the Kirishi ... -
New Hope leads early vote count in Legislative Assembly election
Jose Pereira Coutinho’s list, New Hope, is currently leading in the vote count for the eighth Legislative Assembly election. As of 12:23 a.m., New Hope ... -
Eighth Legislative Assembly election closes with 175,272 voters in direct election
Voting for the eighth Legislative Assembly direct and indirect elections concluded at 9 p.m., with Seng Ioi Man, president of the Electoral Affairs Commission for the ... -
CAEAL describes voting atmosphere as ‘enthusiastic’
The eighth Legislative Assembly elections have been underway for over nine hours, and the Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL) described voters as “enthusiastically exercising their ... -
Voter turnout in AL election surpasses 2021 record
Voter turnout in the ongoing eighth Legislative Assembly election reached 46.41% by 6 p.m., exceeding the total participation of the previous election. According to official figures ... -
Chief Executive calls for active voter participation
At polling stations across Macau, voting for the eighth Legislative Assembly elections commenced at 9 a.m., where 14 directly elected members and 12 indirectly elected members ... -
Stable retailers favor full-time hires despite weak market, says HR expert
Macau’s retail sector is showing cautious hiring patterns, with stable businesses opting for full-time staff even as overall demand remains subdued, according to MSS Recruitment executive ... -
Two new entries in 10-strong team participation at FIA FR World Cup in Macau
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) announced yesterday that it had received a total of 10 entries for the teams competing in this year’s FIA Formula ... -
East Meets West
Last week, Hotel Okura Macau presented a culinary collaboration between two acclaimed chefs: Chef Hideaki Hayashi of Yamazato and Chef Gerard Villaret Horcajo of Michelin-starred Elements, ... -
Campaigning ends at midnight as cooling-off period begins
The campaign period for the eighth Legislative Assembly Election ends at midnight tonight, marking the start of the cooling-off period. The Electoral Affairs Commission for the ... -
Meteorologists warn of prolonged hot spell
Macau is experiencing very hot weather as an anticyclone aloft drives temperatures up, prompting the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) to issue its yellow hot weather ... -
UN report says scam centers are spreading in East Timor
A suspected scam call operation and a suspicious network of companies was discovered with links to a new free trade zone in the nation of East ... -
Tamagnini Barbosa Municipal Market Complex to undergo optimization project
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) revealed plans yesterday to restructure the ground floor of the Tamagnini Barbosa Municipal Market Complex. In response to inquiries from TDM, ... -
MPU and PJ hold anti-fraud event to raise awareness among students
In partnership with the Judiciary Police (PJ), Macau Polytechnic University (MPU) recently hosted an anti-fraud education event for 3,000 of its students. The event addressed common ... -
DSEDJ holds Teachers’ Day celebrations
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) celebrated Teachers’ Day earlier this week with multiple events, including the launch of commemorative “Respecting Teachers” and “Spirit of ... -
Gov’t rebuts EU concerns over erosion of fundamental freedoms
The European Union (EU) recently expressed concern over the erosion of Macau’s autonomy and fundamental freedoms, citing the amended Legislative Assembly Election Law, to which both ... -
Guangdong issues RMB20M in vouchers, including for Macau residents
The Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province has allocated RMB20 million in special funds to distribute cultural and tourism consumption vouchers starting today. Macau ... -
Woman loses MOP5 million in phone scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported four recent phone scams involving callers impersonating mainland authorities. In the most serious case, a young mainland woman said she lost ... -
Consumption campaign off to strong start
The ongoing consumption is showing strong early results, the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) reported. During the first weekend, electronic vouchers worth over MOP36 million ... -
Authorities urge mosquito prevention after third chikungunya case
Following confirmation of the city’s third chikungunya case, the Health Bureau issued an urgent appeal for mosquito-borne disease prevention. The Sio Fat Building area, near Rua ... -
Jury, films set for Macao International Shorts Festival
The Macao International Shorts Film Festival has confirmed its prestigious jury lineup, featuring Icelandic-German director Gunnur Martinsdóttir Schlüter, whose film FÁR received a Special Mention at ... -
Hong Kong’s OnPoint to perform at FMCC Charity Gala Dinner
Hong Kong’s live band OnPoint will perform at the 2025 France Macau Chamber of Commerce (FMCC) Charity Gala Dinner on September 19 at the Grand Ballroom ... -
Price gaps in supermarkets reach 189%: CC
The Consumer Council (CC) has reported noticeable price differences for everyday products in Macau supermarkets, with some items costing nearly twice as much depending on the ... -
Sands China Awarded “Top Employer” Certification Talent development strategies lead Macao’s tourism and service sectors
Sands China has been certified as a “Top Employer” for its outstanding performance in attracting, developing, and retaining talent, making it the first company in Macao’s ... -
World-class airport cluster emerges in Greater Bay Area
Analysis A world-class airport cluster is rapidly taking shape in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), marking a significant milestone in regional infrastructure development. This ...
