Daily Archives: Thursday, October 16, 2025
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André Cheong elected president with 100% of the votes
Recently appointed lawmaker André Cheong was elected today as the new Legislative Assembly (AL) president. Cheong, former Secretary for Administration and Justice, was targeted in a ... -
Lawmakers pass bill to regulate ride-hailing services like Uber
Hong Kong lawmakers passed a bill yesterday to regulate online ride-hailing services, requiring platforms like Uber, along with their vehicles and drivers, to be licensed, after ... -
Airport expansion set to boost capacity to 13 million passengers
Macau International Airport is set to complete its comprehensive expansion project by 2030, increasing its total area to 325 hectares and boosting annual passenger capacity to ... -
Legislative Assembly president to be announced today
The Legislative Assembly’s (AL) charter states that each legislative session in Macau lasts one year, starting on October 16, with the convening of the new eighth ... -
Civic Leader Raises Alarm Over Tenant Housing Nearly 100 Dogs Indoors
The Taipa and Coloane Community Service Consultative Council expressed concern over a Coloane tenant keeping nearly 100 dogs indoors, citing mosquito infestations and rodent problems, and ... -
Nine Locals, including a minor, lured to Taiwan for phone fraud
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have dismantled a gang that lured nine Macau residents, including a minor, to Taiwan for telecommunications fraud, resulting in their arrest and ... -
Baritone Thomas Hampson performs Mahler at 37th Int’l Music Festival
American baritone Thomas Hampson, accompanied by German pianist Wolfgang Rieger, will perform a special program of Gustav Mahler’s Lieder tonight at 8 p.m. at the Grand ... -
Chiang Ngoc Vai appointed as director of DSAT
Chiang Ngoc Vai has been appointed director of the Transport Bureau (DSAT) for a one-year term, according to a dispatch signed by Secretary for Transport and ... -
Raymond Tam consults on 2026 policy priorities
Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam has been engaging community groups to gather input on 2026 transport and public works initiatives. As cited in ... -
Man arrested for alleged sexual harassment
A mainland Chinese man in his 40s has been arrested by the Public Security Police for allegedly sexually harassing a female passerby. The 20-something victim reported ... -
Chief Executive reaffirms support for Macau Red Cross
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai attended a reception celebrating the 105th anniversary of the Macau Red Cross, reaffirming the government’s commitment to humanitarian work and vulnerable ... -
Local workers projected to see 2.5% raise in 2026
Employees in Macau can expect an average salary increase of 2.5% in 2026, according to the latest pay trend survey by the Hong Kong Institute of ... -
Advisory committee urges improved transport and disaster preparedness
The Islands District Community Service Consultative Council has called on authorities to strengthen public transport and infrastructure resilience during extreme weather. Last week, Macau experienced its ... -
Gov’t prepares second phase of women’s development goals
The government has launched preparations for the second phase of its “Women’s Development Goal Plan” covering 2026–2032, with a focus on boosting gender equality and supporting ... -
New Art Garden corridor to open, easing travel between ZAPE and NAPE
A new pedestrian corridor through the Art Garden in the ZAPE district will open at 10 a.m. tomorrow, creating direct access between the ZAPE and NAPE ... -
“hush! Beach Concerts x Urban Sports Wellfest 2025”: Two-Day Festival to Make Waves in Macau with a Blend of Music and Fitness
This October 18 and 19, Macau will come alive with movement, sweat and joy as “hush! Beach Concerts x Urban Sports Wellfest 2025” returns with a ... -
Non-gaming development facing challenges and heading off course, says expert
Macau’s gaming sector continues to draw criticism for its overwhelming dominance, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai admitting that addressing this structural imbalance will take years. ... -
DSAL and Sands launch F&B culinary training program
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and Sands China Limited have jointly introduced the “Sands China Culinary Talent Operation and Training Plan,” targeting local residents interested in ... -
Galaxy Macau to host Tatler Off Menu culinary gala
Galaxy Macau will once again host Tatler Off Menu from November 14-15, showcasing a carefully curated lineup of international award-winning chefs recognized by Michelin, The World’s ... -
Cambodia urges a fair process as US and UK pursue Chen Zhi
Cambodia’s government said yesterday it hopes the U.S. and Britain have sufficient evidence in their pursuit of Prince Holding Group and its Chairman Chen Zhi, after ... -
Pacific nations ‘threatened by great power contest over deep sea minerals’
New Zealand’s defense minister warned in an interview that small countries in the South Pacific face growing pressure from great power competition for their rare minerals ... -
1996 Handguns to be banned in the UK
The British Government has announced plans to outlaw almost all handguns following the shocking massacre at Dunblane in Scotland. On 13 March Thomas Hamilton walked into ... -
England qualifies by routing Latvia. Ronaldo and Portugal miss chance to clinch a spot
England became the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup yesterday [Macau time] but Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will have to wait ... -
The five smallest countries ever to reach the World Cup
The tiny African island nation of Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0. With a population smaller than ... -
Storm decimates Alaskan villages; 1,500 people driven from their homes
More rain and wind were forecast yesterday along the Alaskan coast where two tiny villages were decimated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong and officials were ... -
Robotaxi pioneer Waymo plans to bring its driverless taxis to London in 2026
Robotaxi pioneer Waymo plans to expand to London next year, marking the company’s latest step in rolling out its driverless ride service internationally. Waymo said yesterday ... -
The curious market timing of Trump’s tariff threats
Donald Trump may know the art of dealmaking, but he certainly doesn’t know the art of stock-market timing. The timeline of his latest trade spat with ... -
Thursday, October 16, 2025 – edition no. 4819
* Ride on, Macau — Legislators in Hong Kong pass bill to legalize and regulate Uber and other ride-hailing platforms, while Macau continues to lag on ...
