Daily Archives: Friday, November 21, 2025
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SJM to drop plans to acquire Ponte 16 casino
SJM Holdings announced yesterday that it will not proceed with the acquisition of the satellite casino Ponte 16, located in the Inner Harbour. In a statement, ... -
Diversification produced limited results
The recently released 2026 Policy Address reaffirms the principle of appropriate economic diversification, with an industry insider noting that, despite the government’s efforts to promote four ... -
Masterful Interpretation
This season, Executive Chef Homan Tsui of Imperial Court at MGM Macau presents a masterful interpretation of Lingnan cuisine-where time-honored craftsmanship and contemporary elegance converge in a ... -
Gov’t estimates 2026 GGR below original forecast for 2025
The government projects the city’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) to reach MOP236 billion in 2026. This forecast, omitted from Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai’s ... -
Civil servants are turning to part-time jobs amid economic pressures, lawmaker claims
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho has criticized the administration for failing to genuinely address civil servants’ needs, noting that many are forced to work overtime after hours ... -
Fashion designer Katerin Theys showcases collection at Macau’s Belgian Days
Katerin Theys, the Hong Kong-based Belgian fashion designer and architect known for blending Western and Eastern aesthetics, will present her demi-couture collection at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, ... -
CE claims no significant impacts coming from the closure of satellite casinos
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, has affirmed that no significant impacts are expected with the closure of all the satellite casinos, due by the ... -
MPU scholars rank among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists
Stanford University and Elsevier’s Mendeley Data, in their “World’s Top 2% Scientists” list, noted that Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) achieved a high ranking by having 12 ... -
Licensing dropped for electrical installations below 69 kVA
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau announced yesterday that industrial and commercial electrical installations with a capacity of up to 69 kVA are now exempt from ... -
Macau and the Chinese CDC sign MOU on infectious and chronic diseases
The Health Bureau (SSM) director, Alvis Lo, met on Wednesday with Director Wang Jianwei of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), culminating in ... -
Local delegation attends Web Summit in Lisbon
A delegation composed of 25 Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT)-certified Macau enterprises, has toured Lisbon from November 9 to 15. The second edition of the ... -
Gov’t considers turning maternity leave subsidy into permanent
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai stated that the government is considering making the temporary subsidy plan for employer-paid maternity leave benefits permanent. Addressing the matter ... -
Poly Museum celebrates one million visitors
The Poly MGM Museum at MGM Macau celebrated a significant milestone, welcoming its one millionth visitor since its opening in November 2024. To mark this milestone, ... -
It’s official: GBA moves into its execution phase
The past week in the Greater Bay Area felt like one of those moments when a long-planned blueprint finally starts behaving like a living organism. Yes, ... -
Macau Grand Prix, a most precious jewel of the Greater Bay Area
Analysis With the 72nd Macau Grand Prix (MGP), the Guia Circuit enjoyed another glorious edition. It began at Tap Seac Square on the weekend before the ... -
Panamanian lawmakers’ Taiwan trip sparks diplomatic row with China
A planned trip by some Panamanian lawmakers to Taiwan has unleashed the latest diplomatic spat with China as the Central American country tries to navigate the ... -
Missouri seeks federal help in pressing Beijing for $25 billion in pandemic damages
Missouri has escalated its attempt to seize Chinese government-owned property across the United States, asking the Trump administration for help collecting on a roughly $25 billion ... -
Court convicts former mayor of human trafficking
A Philippine court yesterday convicted a former mayor, who officials say is a Chinese national, of human trafficking charges for helping establish an illegal online gaming complex ... -
Russian hacking suspect wanted by the FBI arrested in Phuket
Police have arrested a suspected Russian hacker on the Thai resort island of Phuket who was wanted by the FBI on allegations he was behind cyberattacks ... -
Corruption scandal pressures Zelenskyy to show greater accountability
Pressure is mounting on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to take stronger action to show accountability in the face of a corruption scandal presenting the greatest threat ... -
1979 Mob destroys US embassy in Pakistan
A mob in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, has burned the US Embassy to the ground, killing a US marine. The five-hour siege began as an organised ... -
How Macau’s urban landscape redefined my architectural vision
Before I landed in Macau, my entire understanding of architecture was shaped by the temples, hills and vibrant chaos of Kathmandu Valley. As my first trip ... -
Edgerton delivers a profound performance in ‘Train Dreams’
There is nothing grand about Robert Grainier’s existence. The main character of “Train Dreams” is not a great thinker or athlete. He doesn’t know who his ... -
Off Menu Extravaganza
Last week, “Galaxy Macau Presents Tatler Off Menu” concluded this year’s edition, drawing over 1,000 discerning foodies over three energy-packed sessions. Creative culinary artistry and masterful ... -
Military musician plays with a plastic horn and double gloves
On the frozen edge of the world, staying in practice as a professional musician takes ingenuity, grit and a plastic instrument for schoolchildren that’s guaranteed not ... -
US President Donald Trump signs bill ordering the justice department to release Epstein files
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he has signed a bill ordering the release of government files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey ... -
Aging as a welfare threat doesn’t add up in gambling town
Every now and then, the city’s political class reaches for a familiar line: Macau’s aging population is placing unbearable pressure on welfare and pensions. It’s a ... -
Friday, November 21, 2025 – edition no. 4843
* Satellite down — SJM drops plans to acquire Ponte 16 satellite casino, proceeds with L’Arc acquisition * Interview | Lawrence Zeng: Diversification produced ‘limited results’ ...
