André Cheong elected president with unanimous support

Recently appointed lawmaker André Cheong was elected yesterday as the new Legislative Assembly (AL) president. In the afternoon session dedicated to electing the new president,

Wong Sio Chak pledges closer community engagement after taking office as new Justice Secretary

The newly appointed Secretary for Administration and Justice, Wong Sio Chak, who was sworn in yesterday, announced plans to visit local communities, particularly traditional markets.

Luxurious Comfort Delight

Regent Hong Kong is redefining what modern luxury and indulgence look and taste like with a world-exclusive collaboration between its celebrated The Lobby Lounge and the globally adored

Three trade fairs to launch over 30 cutting-edge products

The second China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Economic and Trade Expo Macao, the 30th Macau International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF), and the Macau International Brand Franchise Expo 2025

Zhuhai residents’ weekly Macau visas surge

Mainland authorities have issued 353,000 visas to Zhuhai residents in the first nine months of 2025, allowing weekly trips to Macau, in a move aimed at

MI5 chief says China is a daily threat to Britain’s security as spying case collapsed

Director General of MI5, the UK’s Security Service, Ken McCallum, in London yesterday China poses a daily threat to Britain’s security, the head of the country’s domestic

New Prosecutor General says details of national security case pending further investigation

With 26 years of judicial experience, the newly appointed Prosecutor General Tong Hio Fong emphasized yesterday that both the courts and the Public Prosecutions Office

Secretary Chan Tsz King details National Security Law enhancements for 2026

Assuming the role of Secretary for Security effective yesterday, Chan Tsz King described the position as both an honor and a responsibility, while announcing that his

Mortgage approvals fall while commercial loans rise in August

New residential mortgage loans (RMLs) approved by banks fell 22.2% month-on-month to MOP820.82 million in August 2025, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao. Loans to residents, accounting

Police target suspected prostitution and traffic violations

The Public Security Police have continued their crackdown across the city, inspecting multiple massage centers and increasing checks in various districts over the past two days (Oct. 14–15).

Mainland student loses HKD400,000 in ‘fake police’ scam

A mainland Chinese male university student studying in Macau reportedly lost around HKD400,000 after falling victim to a scam impersonating law enforcement authorities. According to the Judiciary Police,

Public hospital performs first artificial heart implant

A joint team from Conde de São Januário Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University successfully completed Macau’s first artificial heart implantation, as cited in a

City of Dreams hosts Laurent Perbos’ dual exhibition ahead of 15th National Games

City of Dreams Macau has launched French contemporary artist Laurent Perbos’s dual exhibition, featuring “Artletics” and “Beauty and Gesture,” as part of the cultural celebrations for the

Tourist Price Index falls in Q3 amid cheaper hotels

The Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the third quarter of 2025 declined by 0.82% year-on-year, according to data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).

‘Dementia-Friendly Citizens’ program launched

The government has launched the “Dementia-Friendly Citizens” pilot program, with an initial cohort of 14 professionals having completed ambassador training. This initiative forms part of

Several institutions see gov’t funding halted due to non-compliance

Several educational institutions have been losing part or all of their government funding because they failed to comply with the rules, particularly submitting reports in a

Restaurant revenues rise 3.4% in 2024, losses narrow

The city’s restaurant and similar establishments saw modest growth in 2024, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Total receipts for

Suites by David Beckham wins leading hotel suite award

The Londoner Hotel’s Suites by David Beckham has been named ‘Macau’s Leading Hotel Suite 2025’ at the World Travel Awards. The accolade recognizes travel and hospitality

Melco celebrates graduates of culinary training program

Melco Resorts & Entertainment marked the graduation of 10 participants from its Foundation Acceleration Program (Culinary) and welcomed 16 new enrollees at a special event highlighting achievements in

Sands China supports International Film Camp to foster next-gen Asian filmmakers

Sands China Ltd. is championing the next generation of Asian filmmakers with its second sponsorship of the International Film Camp (IFC) 2025, a platform that provides

Cambodia’s rising digital landscape of interest to GBA

Cambodia is fast becoming a strategic link in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) thanks to a wave of Chinese investment reshaping its economy.

Guangdong passes first law to integrate rail systems across GBA cities

Guangdong province has approved China’s first law dedicated to regional rail and metro integration, a milestone in the effort to physically and administratively connect the

Business confidence hits four-year high across Greater Bay

In The News Business confidence across the Greater Bay Area (GBA) surged to its highest level in four years in the third quarter of 2025,

Beijing to advance fusion energy

China will continue to promote the high-quality development of the nuclear industry and deepen its opening-up, innovation and cooperation efforts to advance fusion energy development, senior

Death of kidnapped S.Korean student spurs talks to tackle online scams

South Korea’s Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina (left) talks with Cambodian PM Hun Manet, during a meeting in Phnom Penh, yesterday Cambodian and South Korean officials agreed

Report says clergy sex abuse victims need reparations to heal

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Rosary vigil for peace in St. Peter’s Square The Vatican’s child protection board said yesterday the Catholic Church has a moral

1980 Pope welcomes Queen to the Vatican

The Queen has made history after becoming the first British monarch to make a state visit to the Vatican. Pope welcomed Her Majesty and the Duke

‘Blue Moon’ is poignant, funny valentine, and Hawke has never been better

Ethan Hawke in a scene from “Blue Moon” (Sony Pictures Classics) For a filmmaker once synonymous with slackerdom, Richard Linklater has proven to be one of the

Olivia Dean breaks down ‘The Art of Loving’ with jazzy soul-pop sounds

Olivia Dean performs at the Austin City Limits Music Festival last Saturday Olivia Dean, the rising British soul pop singer-songwriter, has returned with a confident sophomore

Jackson Wang’s Magic

Last weekend, Jackson Wang dazzled Macau with his MAGICMAN 2 World Tour, presented by Galaxy Macau.  Jackson brought the house down at Galaxy Arena with three sold-out performances,

Thousands turn out to receive body of former Kenyan leader Odinga

Mourners gather for the arrival of the body of Kenya’s former PM Raila Odinga arrives in Nairobi, yesterday Thousands of Kenyans turned out yesterday at the

Nestlé cuts 16,000 jobs as part of an intensifying cost-cutting campaign

Nestlé is cutting 16,000 jobs globally as the Swiss food giant cuts costs as part of its efforts to revive its financial performance. Nestlé, which makes Nescafé

Discrimination at work

Paulo Coutinho Apparently, Macau is not living up to its centuries-old vocation as a port of shelter and trade. The city that once thrived on openness, diversity,

Friday, October 17, 2025 – edition no. 4820

* The speaker of the house — Appointed lawmaker André Cheong elected president of the Legislative Assembly – first-ever appointed legislator to preside over chamber * Gov’t reshuffle

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