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 recent cabinet reshuffle by

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 years

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

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

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,

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

Wolfgang Rieger and Thomas Hampson American baritone Thomas Hampson, accompanied by German pianist Wolfgang Rieger, will perform a special program of Gustav Mahler’s Lieder tonight at 8

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 Public Works

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 a statement,

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 that the

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 groups. In

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 Human Resource

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

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 women’s

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 districts.

“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

Niall Murray 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

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 careers 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 50 Best

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 Judith Collins New Zealand’s defense minister warned in an interview that small countries in the South Pacific face growing pressure from great power

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

Latvia’s Maksims Tonisevs pulls the shirt of England’s Harry Kane England became the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup yesterday but

The five smallest countries ever to reach the World Cup

Fans celebrate in the stands after Cape Verde defeated Eswatini The tiny African island nation of Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time

Storm decimates Alaskan villages; 1,500 people driven from their homes

In this photo provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, Kipnuk, Alaska, experiences coastal flooding, earlier this week More rain and wind were forecast yesterday along the

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 that

The curious market timing of Trump’s tariff threats

Shuli Ren, Bloomberg 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

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 such reform

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