Macau rises to sixth in Asia-Pacific tourism as arrivals increase: PATA report

Macau continued to record strong tourism growth in the first half of 2025, climbing to sixth place among destinations across the Asia-Pacific and Americas, the Pacific

Leong Pou U wants provident fund to be mandatory for all

The newly elected lawmaker, Leong Pou U, representing the Macau Federation of Trade Unions, has called for the immediate transformation of the Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund

From Macau to Fukuoka, pets will be able to fly beside their owners next year

Many people consider their pets part of the family, but pet travel restrictions often separate them when traveling abroad. However, a travel agency now

Chief Executive to deliver 2026 Policy Address Nov. 18

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will deliver the 2026 Policy Address on Nov. 18 at the Legislative Assembly, with the session scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.

IAM to downsize, transfer competences on road works to DSOP

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is set to downsize the number of workers and its scope of action, transferring the competency for constructing and maintaining roads

Prosecutors seize yachts, luxury cars and cash from man accused of running cyberscams

Prosecutors in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore seized hundreds of millions of dollars in assets belonging to a Cambodian businessman whom the U.S. accuses of heading a

Lawmakers pass bill on first reading to simplify licensing for F&B establishments

The Legislative Assembly (AL) passed a bill to simplify licensing procedures for food and beverage (F&B) establishments. The bill, which received unanimous support from lawmakers,

New public housing project completed in Zone A

The A3 plot of Zone A’s public housing project has been completed and temporarily received, according to the Public Works Bureau website. Covering 11,668 square meters, the development

Two men arrested for smuggling meth through Macau

Police arrested two Malaysian men suspected of working for a cross-border drug trafficking group, using Macau as a transit point to smuggle methamphetamine. Authorities seized 718 grams of

Worker suspected of stealing over MOP260,000

A 42-year-old domestic worker is suspected of stealing over MOP260,000 in cash, gold, and diamond items from two employers since 2021. Police recovered some of the stolen property,

Toyota reports a drop in profit as Trump’s taxes hurt Japanese automakers 

Toyota reported a 7% year-on-year drop in profit for April-September yesterday, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs slammed Japanese automakers. Net profit for the April-September period

MGM’s ‘Macau Space Dream Project’ concludes with success

In alignment with the Macao SAR Government’s policy to cultivate scientific and technological talent, MGM, once again in partnership with the Association for Promotion of Science and Technology

Shein faces criticism for Paris store opening and selling childlike sex dolls

China’s fast-fashion giant Shein is facing a fresh wave of controversy as it opens its first permanent store in Paris yesterday inside one of the city’s most

Germany cracks down on Muslim groups viewed as threats to its constitutional order

Police officers carry seized material from an apartment in the Mümmelmannsberg district after a raid, in Hamburg, Germany, yesterday The German government yesterday banned a Muslim group, accusing

World shares retreat after losses for Big Tech pull US stocks lower

Shares in Europe and Asia retreated yesterday following a decline on Wall Street spurred by selling of Big Tech shares. But benchmarks in Asia recovered

1968 Nixon wins close contest for president

After a day when the United States appeared to be on the brink of a constitutional crisis, Richard Nixon has finally emerged as the country’s next president.

Shout-out for yodeling? Swiss seek recognition from UN cultural agency as tradition turns modern

Yodel teacher Nadja Raess yodels in Lucerne, Switzerland Yodel-ay-hee ... what?! Those famed yodeling calls that for centuries have echoed through the Alps, and more recently

Bayern and Liverpool earn statement wins as Van de Ven scores 90-meter solo goal

Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven Bayern Munich and Liverpool won the blockbuster matchups in the Champions League Tuesday. Micky van de Ven might have already scored

Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 66 dead, mainly in province still recovering from deadly quake

Typhoon Kalmaegi has left at least 66 people dead with 26 others missing in the central Philippines, many in widespread flooding that trapped people on their

Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media platforms banning children under 16

Australia has added message board Reddit and livestreaming service Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban children younger than 16 from holding accounts. The platforms

CIIE a platform for cooperation and innovation-driven growth

The eighth China International Import Expo opening in Shanghai from Wednesday to Monday next week confirms that China’s market remains one of the most promising destinations for

Thursday, November 6, 2025 – edition no. 4832

* Travel high — Macau rises to sixth in Asia-Pacific tourism as arrivals increase: PATA report * Legislative Assembly | Lawmaker calls for provident fund to be mandatory

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