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

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

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

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, during

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

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 professors ranked

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 the requirement

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 the

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 “Macao

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

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

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, the

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

Panamanian lawmakers’ Taiwan trip sparks diplomatic row with China

Panama President José Raúl Mulino A planned trip by some Panamanian lawmakers to Taiwan has unleashed the latest diplomatic spat with China as the Central American country

Missouri seeks federal help in pressing Beijing for $25 billion in pandemic damages

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway Missouri has escalated its attempt to seize Chinese government-owned property across the United States, asking the Trump administration for help collecting

Court convicts former mayor of human trafficking

Dismissed Bamban town Mayor Alice Guo arrives at a private hangar in the City of Pasayearly in Sept. 2024, following her deportation from Indonesia A Philippine court yesterday

Russian hacking suspect wanted by the FBI arrested in Phuket

A 35-year-old suspected Russian hacker, identified in Russian media as Denis Obrezko, with cyber police after he was arrested in Phuket Police have arrested a suspected

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

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

Edgerton delivers a profound performance in ‘Train Dreams’

Joel Edgerton in a scene from “Train Dreams” (Netflix) There is nothing grand about Robert Grainier’s existence. The main character of “Train Dreams” is not a

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

Natalie Paine plays a plastic French horn at Scott Base in Antarctica On the frozen edge of the world, staying in practice as a professional musician

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 Epstein, BBC

Aging as a welfare threat doesn’t add up in gambling town

Paulo Coutinho 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

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’ *

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