Monthly Archives: October 2025
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China shows no sign of backing down while issuing call for US to withdraw tariff threat
China did not back down yesterday in a back-and-forth with the U.S. over trade, calling for U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw his latest threat of ... -
Two women scammed out of MOP55,600 by fake ‘customer service’
Two local women were duped out of a total of MOP55,600 after falling victim to phone scams by fraudsters posing as “Taobao customer service” representatives, the ... -
Southeast Asian Food Carnival returns next week
The 25th Southeast Asian Food Carnival will take place from Oct. 23 to Oct. 26 around Rotunda de Carlos da Maia (Three Lamps), featuring 15 food ... -
Man poses as casino host, defrauds gambler of HKD51,000 in chips
A 37-year-old mainland man has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a casino host and defrauding a gambler of HKD51,000 worth of chips, the Judiciary Police (PJ) ... -
Guangdong students’ tuition and supplies subsidy results released
The Education and Youth Development Bureau announced the 2024/2025 school year tuition and learning supplies subsidy approvals for students studying in Guangdong. Students with conditional applications ... -
CreatorWeek Macao 2025 to gather 250 international and local influencer groups
The “CreatorWeek Macao 2025” event is set to take place from October 24 to 28 across multiple locations in Macau. The festival will bring together around ... -
Macau looks to boost cross-border e-commerce through European markets
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) reports that it has advanced the city’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in expanding into international markets by participating ... -
Gov’t cuts land concession fees for hotel conversions by 25%
The government has reduced land concession fees for the reconversion of existing buildings into hotels by around 25%, while maintaining the rates for new hotel construction, ... -
MGM China named to Hang Seng Sustainability Index for fourth year
MGM China Holdings Limited has been included in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index (HSSUSB) for the fourth consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to responsible ... -
NBA opens first flagship store in Macau with Sands China
NBA China and Sands China Ltd. have jointly launched the first NBA Flagship Store in Macau, coinciding with The NBA China Games 2025 held at The ... -
Dutch gov’t takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia over governance shortcomings
The Dutch government took effective control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, in what it said was a “highly exceptional” move over worries that corporate governance shortcomings pose ... -
Trump urges Israel to seize chance for peace ahead of Egypt summit
President Donald Trump told Israeli lawmakers yesterday that their country had no more to achieve on the battlefield and must work toward peace in the Middle ... -
1994 Israelis and Arafat share peace prize
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, and two Israelis, the Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Foreign Minister Shimon Peres, have been named the winners of this year’s Nobel ... -
Carter Gordon added to Wallabies squad for Japan and Europe tests
Carter Gordon has been rushed into Australia’s touring squad for tests in Japan and Europe within hours of returning to eligibility for the Wallabies by leaving ... -
Stunning victory for Faroe Islands keeps hopes alive; Netherlands, Scotland, Croatia win
Tiny Faroe Islands took a big step toward its first World Cup yesterday [Macau time] with a stunning 2-1 win against the Czech Republic. Ranked 136th ... -
Lisbon voters reelect mayor in spite of horrific streetcar crash
Voters have returned Lisbon’s mayor to office in Portugal’s municipal elections, less than six weeks after a streetcar crash in the Portuguese capital killed 16 people, ... -
Nobel economics prize goes to three researchers for explaining innovation-driven economic growth
Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel memorial prize in economics yesterday for explaining how innovation creates new products and promotes economic growth ... -
Technological evolution doesn’t bring only benefits
When discussing the enormous potential arising from today’s technological advances – especially artificial intelligence (AI) – it’s common to draw comparisons with earlier moments in history ... -
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 – edition no. 4817
* Play Takes North — IAM unveils plans for major children’s facility to tackle play space shortage in the Northern District, opening in 2028 * Macau ... -
Local sports scene gains momentum with NBA and global stars
The city’s push to raise its international sports profile received a boost over the weekend as the National Basketball Association (NBA) returned to The Venetian Macao ... -
NBA eyes expansion beyond Macau with games across China
NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed the league’s plans to broaden its footprint in mainland China beyond Macau, signaling a new phase of expansion for the popular ... -
SSM confirms new chikungunya cases, calls for vigilance
Following the confirmation of two new locally transmitted cases of chikungunya fever in Macau on Saturday, the Health Bureau (SSM) held a press conference on “proactive” ... -
Phoenix Suns top Brooklyn Nets in thrilling showdown at Venetian Arena
The Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns split their China series last night at Venetian Arena, with the Suns beating the Nets 111-109 in a nail-biting finish. ... -
Municipal Affairs Bureau set for major changes, including functions transfer
In his Policy Address earlier this year, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai announced the government’s orderly restructuring of departmental functions, culminating in Friday’s unveiling of draft ... -
André Cheong to step down as ExCo spokesman effective Thursday
The current Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, will transition to a member of the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, having presided over his final press ... -
Gov’t shortens urn niche license to 25 years, maintains current fee
The Executive Council has finalized amendments to public cemetery management regulations, reducing the initial license period for ossuary and urn niches from 50 to 25 years. ... -
2025 marathon, half marathon registration now full
Following the announcement of the 2025 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon, set for December 7 at 6 a.m. at the Olympic Sport Centre Stadium, registration for ... -
Dementia cases in show younger trend
Caritas Macau has said that the city currently has about 6,000 confirmed dementia cases. The organization noted that as public awareness of dementia grows, more people ... -
Restoration of bronze statues at Ruins of St. Paul’s underway
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will carry out the second phase of restoration on the four bronze statues on the second tier of the Ruins of ... -
Macao Union Hospital, PUMCH complete 14 complex eye surgeries
Macao Union Hospital, in partnership with Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), has completed 14 complex ophthalmology surgeries, according to a statement. Led by PUMCH cataract ... -
MGM Reinforces Macao’s Role as a Talent Hub in the GBA with Three New Training Programs
MGM continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to nurturing local talent development by building an industry-leading platform for its team members’ continuous learning and career advancement. ... -
Int’l music festival continues with lineup of 12 programs, 14 outreach activities
The 37th Macao International Music Festival (MIMF), running until November 8 under the theme “Vocal Waves,” continues to present its lineup of 12 programs and 14 ... -
Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close ... -
Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end two-year war
Preparations were underway yesterday to ramp up aid entering the war-battered Gaza Strip under a new ceasefire deal that many are hoping will signal an end to the ... -
1976 Bolivian plane crashes in Santa Cruz
A chartered cargo plane has killed at least 100 people after it smashed into a busy street in Santa Cruz, a city in the west of ...
