Xi, Trump vow to stabilize ties and boost cooperation

President Xi Jinping meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in Busan, yesterday In the face of winds, waves and challenges, we should stay the right course, navigate

Police attribute recent surge in juvenile delinquency to prolonged online exposure

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have noted a recent surge in juvenile delinquency, primarily characterized by assaults and thefts, alongside an increase in juvenile sexual offenses and

Legendary Yakitori 

This October, Torikaze Hong Kong opens at Forty-Five, LANDMARK, bringing the spirit of Tokyo yakitori to Central. The restaurant marks the Hong Kong

Two Macau, Hong Kong astronauts report ‘excellent’ condition during training

Two residents from Macau and Hong Kong were chosen as part of the fourth cohort of reserve astronauts for China’s manned space program last year, and

Lawmakers demand increase in 36-year-old paid leave and maternity leave standards

Some legislators have expressed concerns about labor rights and work-life balance, urging Macau authorities to adjust working hours and mandatory holidays, including a proposal to align

China’s export blueprint for digital creators: from local roots to global reach

Grandpa Amu Leading digital creators in China are leveraging multi-channel networks, or MCNs, to successfully export Chinese-made content to the global stage and gain international acclaim.

Worker suspected of stealing employer’s gold jewelry worth MOP89,000

A 20-year-old domestic worker from Myanmar has been accused of stealing eight pieces of gold jewelry worth about MOP89,000 from her employer. The employer, who had hired the

Four arrested in casino credit scam

Police have arrested four suspects, three from Hong Kong and one local man, aged 36 to 67, for allegedly using forged bank records to obtain casino credit, causing

Driver nabbed with 126g of cannabis

A 35-year-old local man was arrested for allegedly smuggling cannabis into Macau and tested positive for drug use, facing charges of trafficking and consumption. The suspect, reportedly a

‘Respect the peace at night’

Dear Editor, In June 2016, I commented on the Macau Daily Times website with respect to noise issues stemming from an ongoing protest in Senado Square, which

CPU members call for specific guidelines on historical building renovations, better supervision

Several members of the Urban Planning Committee (CPU) have called for more specific guidelines and instructions from the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) on renovating and reconstructing

National Games torch relay on Sunday; traffic and drone controls in effect 

 The torch relay for the 15th National Games will take place on Sunday morning, starting from the Government Headquarters and concluding at the Ruins of St. Paul’s,

IAM sets up 136 temporary furniture collection stations

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will set up 136 temporary large-scale furniture collection stations across the city from November 1 to 7, including 109 on the Macau Peninsula,

All About Macau to end print and online operations after 15 years

Independent media outlet All About Macau has announced it will cease its print publication following its October issue, marking the end of a 15-year journey, citing dwindling resources,

Melco celebrates Foundation Acceleration Program graduates Fostering local talent in the Culinary Arts

Melco Resorts & Entertainment hosted a special event on October 15 to celebrate the achievements of its Foundation Acceleration Program (Culinary) graduates and welcome the program’s

IAS expands emergency childcare services for families in need

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has confirmed that 22 childcare centers in Macau currently provide emergency and temporary care services for families in need. The

Sands China Presents ‘Youth Talent Development System’ and Honours Summer Programme Graduates

A recent presentation at The Londoner Macao showcased Sands China’s Youth Talent Development System, the company’s long-established talent development strategy, to government agencies, educational institutions, and industry partners.

MGM China reports record quarterly EBITDAR

MGM China announced that third-quarter Adjusted EBITDAR reached HKD2.37 billion (USD305 million), marking a 20% increase year-on-year, according to parent company MGM Resorts International. During

Coloane Karting Track closed to the public for resurfacing work

The Coloane Karting Track has been closed to the public for thorough maintenance, the Times learned. Among the projects being carried out, the full resurfacing of the track

Artyzen Grand Lapa offers spooky fun and festive dining for Halloween

Artyzen Grand Lapa is offering its visitors a range of Halloween-themed activities and dining experiences throughout the Halloween period. On November 2, the resort’s Masquerade Halloween

MGM’s ‘Employee Singing Contest’ wraps up

MGM’s “Employee Singing Contest” wrapped up recently at the MGM Theater, showcasing the talents and camaraderie of its team members. Over 100 participants from various departments

Ambition, reality, and the GBA puzzle

Analysis The Greater Bay Area (GBA) is a vision with velocity. In Beijing’s narrative, it is already “one of China’s most open and economically dynamic

A day in Zhongshan: From revolutionary history to golden sunsets

Sun Yat-sen former residence Travelog Today’s journey began in the heart of history at the Former Residence of Sun Yat-sen, nestled in the tranquil Cuiheng

China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of US soybeans annually: Bessent

  China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

South Korean and Japanese leaders vow to improve ties in face of global uncertainty

Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (above, left) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japan’s new Prime Minister

Trump no-show at big Asian economic forum may risk US reputation in region

Trump boards Air Force One at Busan airport, yesterday A hot mike caught U.S. President Donald Trump saying that his much-anticipated meeting yesterday with Chinese President Xi Jinping,

1984 Indian prime minister shot dead

Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India, has been killed by assassins in New Delhi. Mrs Gandhi was thought to have been walking through her gardens this

‘Nouvelle Vague’ is a meticulous ode to the French New Wave

Zoey Deutch (left) and Guillaume Marbeck in a scene from “Nouvelle Vague.” (Netflix via AP) Any time a notable figure of the French New Wave appears

Icelandic detective stars in ‘the missing crime writer’

“The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer”by Ragnar Jónasson (Minotaur) When we last saw Icelandic police detective Helgi Reykdal, he was lying unconscious in

Archaeological site revealing early Yup’ik life ravaged by typhoon

Various tools, utensils and other artifacts that were recovered after the Typhoon Halong scattered them from a significant Yup’ik archaeological site, in Alaska A fragment of a mask

Heist of the century: Five more arrests as Louvre jewel heist probe deepens and key details emerge

The dragnet tightened around the Louvre yesterday. Five more people were seized in the crown-jewels heist — including a suspect tied by DNA — the Paris prosecutor said,

Hong Kong universities are outshining Tsinghua

Shuli Ren, Bloomberg Hong Kong is quickly becoming a college town. The number of non-local students, mostly from China, has nearly doubled since 2021, with the surge

Friday, October 31, 2025 – edition no. 4829

* Busan express — Xi and Trump meet in Busan, pledge to stabilize relations, and expand cooperation amid global turbulence * PJ links spike in juvenile crime to

Consumption cards essential amid impressive economic indicators, says lawmakers

During its first pre-agenda session for the eighth term yesterday, the Legislative Assembly (AL) heard several legislators cite impressive economic indicators from Macau – such as

Casinos see strong rebound in mass market gaming

The gambling sector is showing a robust recovery, with Citigroup reporting that total gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first 26 days of October may have

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