Daily Archives: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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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 ... -
November events to boost visitor numbers by 20%
The city’s tourism sector is bracing for a surge in visitor arrivals next month as the city hosts two major events simultaneously: the 15th National Games ... -
Lawmakers call on alignment to capitalize on 15th Five-Year Plan opportunities
18 of the 33 legislators in the eighth Legislative Assembly (AL) focused their inaugural pre-agenda speeches yesterday on the national “15th Five-Year Plan,” highlighting the city’s ... -
Elderly services plan first phase hits 99% completion
The interdepartmental steering committee for elderly protection held a summary sharing session yesterday to review the 2016–2025 10-Year Action Plan for Elderly Services. The first phase ... -
China pitches itself as alternative to US protectionism after signing expanded ASEAN free trade pact
China signed an expanded version of a free trade agreement yesterday with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with Premier Li Qiang pitching expanded economic ties ... -
Woman loses over HKD1.45 million in suspected online romance scam
A local middle-aged woman has reported losing more than HKD1.45 million in a suspected online romance scam, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said. The victim met a ... -
Man falls victim to online investment scam
A middle-aged man reported losing MOP2.3 million in a suspected online investment scam. According to authorities, the victim saw investment tips on mainland stocks and funds ... -
Bureau holds meeting for student counselors on new support measures
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) held a work meeting for frontline student counselors to explain the mechanisms, services, and oversight of student guidance programs. ... -
Groundbreaking held for Hengqin Cargo Hub
The Macau International Airport’s Hengqin Pre-Clearance Cargo Hub held its groundbreaking ceremony, marking the start of construction for the Macao–Hengqin logistics project. Scheduled for completion by ... -
Sai Van Bridge maintenance scheduled for next year
The tender for the maintenance work on Sai Van Bridge was opened yesterday, with construction expected to begin in the first quarter of next year. The ... -
Motorbike fire breaks out early morning
A motorbike fire broke out early yesterday morning, with the Judiciary Police (PJ) categorizing it as an arson case. At approximately 5 a.m., flames erupted at ... -
DSAL to hold job fair for persons with disabilities
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will host a job-matching fair for persons with disabilities on December 3, offering 108 job openings across 17 participating companies. The ... -
Tap Seac Craft Market to host November workshops
The Cultural Affairs Bureau will hold the Tap Seac Craft Market from Nov. 20 to Nov. 23 and Nov. 27 to Nov. 30 at Tap Seac ... -
Macau, Beijing libraries sign cooperation agreement
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the Capital Library of China signed a cooperation agreement last week at the IC building. The pact, signed by IC ... -
Gov’t launches ‘First Store Economy Scheme’
The government has launched the “First Store Economy Scheme,” running from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, 2026, to support overseas, mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan ... -
MrBeast expands global reach through multilingual content and data-driven strategy
At a panel discussion at the Grand Lisboa Palace during CreatorWeek Macao 2025, industry experts unveiled the strategies behind some of the world’s largest creator businesses, ... -
Museum of Art to showcase four centuries of Sino-Portuguese exchange
Macau will host a major exhibition exploring centuries of cultural and trade ties between China and Portugal. “Reflections of Maritime Connections: 16th-19th Century Sino-Portuguese Cultural Exchange” ... -
Airport sees modest Q3 passenger decline
Macau International Airport handled nearly 1.89 million passengers in the third quarter of 2025, down 6.3% from just over 2 million a year earlier, according to ... -
Galaxy earns ESG recognition for sustainable initiatives
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has been awarded the “Excellence in Social Positive Impact – Commendation” at the 8th Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards (HERA), becoming the ... -
MGM celebrates 10 years of supporting local SMEs
Marking a decade of its SME program, MGM hosted its 13th SME Business Matching Session at MGM Macau, highlighting its ongoing support for local enterprise development. ... -
Criticism over Xizang schools countered
Foreign experts rejected comparisons between boarding schools in the Xizang autonomous region and colonial-era residential schools in Western countries, stressing that the schools in Xizang ensure ... -
Hurricane Melissa is set to hit island as its strongest storm since records began
Hurricane Melissa strengthened further Tuesday as it crawled toward Jamaica, where officials and residents braced for catastrophic winds, flash flooding and landslides from the Category 5 ... -
1975 Franco’s 36-year reign ends
General Franco’s dictatorship has effectively ended with the announcement heir designate Prince Juan Carlos will take over as provisional head of state for Spain. The move ... -
How NFL’s league is finding talent in unexpected places
The NFL’s search for elite talent has taken scouts far beyond the football fields of the United States and Canada. Basketball courts and soccer, rugby and ... -
CL winner PSG made nearly $1 billion in club-record revenue last season
Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain generated club-record revenue of 837 million euros ($976 million) last season. The figures released by the club yesterday include 175 million ... -
Trump’s granddaughter gets exemption to LPGA tournament
US President Donald Trump’s granddaughter will be taking a detour on her way to playing college golf at the University of Miami — Kai Trump will ... -
OpenAI may move forward with new business structure, partnership with Microsoft, regulator says
OpenAI said yesterdayy it has reorganized its ownership structure and converted its business into a public benefit corporation and a crucial regulator, the Delaware attorney general, ... -
Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs as spending on artificial intelligence accelerates
Amazon will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as the online retail giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence while cutting costs elsewhere. Teams and individuals impacted ... -
Building a shared future through deeper China-ASEAN synergy
Premier Li Qiang’s call for dialogue and consultation as a means to manage differences – delivered at the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur ... -
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – edition no. 4828
* Push for cards — During the first pre-agenda session, lawmakers point to the city’s economic gains and urge the revival of electronic consumption cards * ...
