Daily Archives: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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Fire rages through bamboo scaffolding at Hong Kong high-rise residential complex, killing 13
HONG KONG — A fire spread across multiple high-rise apartment buildings in a Hong Kong housing complex today (Wednesday), killing 13 people and leaving others trapped ... -
Gov’t expects 1.9% budget reduction compared to 2025
The government budget for 2026 presents a 1.9% reduction compared to 2025, the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, admitted yesterday at the Legislative Assembly ... -
Architect José Maneiras passes away at 90
José Celestino da Silva Maneiras, a pioneering architect whose vision and craftsmanship shaped the residential and urban landscape of Macau, died late Monday evening at age ... -
Tai Peng electronics shuts doors after 50 years in business
Tai Peng Electronics & Appliances, a fixture in the retail scene for over 50 years, announced it will close this Sunday (Nov. 30). Promotional messages from ... -
premium gamblers drive resilience in market, UBS survey shows
A recent survey by UBS Securities Asia Ltd shows that the gaming sector is benefiting from a growing and more affluent mass-market segment. The study found ... -
Domestic violence cases decline, but social pressures persist: Wong Kit Cheng
As Macau’s Domestic Violence Law approaches its 10th anniversary, legislator Grace Wong Kit Cheng has acknowledged progress in preventing domestic violence, while noting that persistent cases ... -
Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host Xi for a state visit later next year
President Donald Trump said yesterday [Macau time] that he has accepted an invitation from Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit Beijing in April and that he ... -
Lawmaker expresses concern over outdated employment assistance
The government is offering a subsidy for hiring first-time job seekers to encourage employers to hire youth without work experience, but a lawmaker has called for ... -
Cooler week ahead as northeasterly winds strengthen
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau forecasts noticeably cooler weather this week as two northeast monsoons reach the southern China coast today and Thursday. Temperatures are expected ... -
Gov’t expands no-smoking zones near schools
The government has introduced an integrated tobacco-control strategy that includes new no-smoking zones within a 10-meter radius of the entrances of three schools and one kindergarten. ... -
Macau sees 30% rise in MICE events in 1H
Macau recorded an increase in meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) activity in the first half of this year. According to the Commerce and Investment Promotion ... -
Lawmaker flags stagnation in urban renewal amid aging buildings
Legislator Vong Hou Piu has recalled that over 4,000 buildings in Macau are more than 30 years old, with some exceeding 50 years, and noted that ... -
Public parking lots to increase half-hourly charging model
The half-hourly fee at a number of public car parks will increase to MOP22 starting December 3, according to the Transport Bureau (DSAT). Seven more public ... -
SAR to host Paralympic Torch Relay Saturday
The Macau leg of the Paralympic Torch Relay will take place Saturday (Nov. 29) at 9:30 a.m., covering a route of approximately 2.6 kilometers. Rehearsals will ... -
Cooperation agreement signed between Macau, Hong Kong and Guangdong
The General Administration of Sport of China has facilitated the signing of an agreement among the governments of Guangdong Province, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ... -
Mocha Hotel Royal to cease operations Dec. 28
As part of Melco’s plan to phase out satellite casinos in Macau before year-end, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd announced yesterday that the Hotel Royal Mocha ... -
House of Dancing Water premiere awarded at the 2025 TITAN Brand Awards
The House of Dancing Water earned top international honors at the 2025 TITAN Brand Awards, winning both a Platinum award for “Best Brand Awareness Campaign” and ... -
Galaxy welcomes back comedian Jimmy O. Yang for Chinese New Year
Comedian and actor Jimmy O. Yang will headline a Chinese New Year celebration at Galaxy Macau’s Galaxy Arena on February 21, 2026. The special variety show, ... -
China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of three astronauts
China launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft yesterday to help bring back a team of astronauts after a damaged spacecraft left them temporarily stranded on China’s space ... -
Russian attacks kill at least 7 in Ukraine as talks on peace plan continue
Russia launched a wave of attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, overnight, with at least seven people killed in strikes that hit city buildings and energy infrastructure. ... -
1983: £25m gold heist at Heathrow
An armed gang has carried out Britain’s largest ever robbery at London’s Heathrow Airport. Over £25m worth of gold bullion bound for the Far East was ... -
Praying for the sun: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony
At a temple in Ancient Olympia, a flame is drawn from the sun to begin its journey to the Winter Games. The choreographed ceremony inspired by ... -
10-man Everton beats United despite Gueye’s red card for striking a teammate
Man United 0, Everton 1 Everton beat Manchester United 1-0 yesterday [Macau time] to slow the home team’s recent revival in a Premier League game that ... -
Global tiger trafficking crisis worsens with nine big cats seized monthly
Authorities worldwide have seized an average of nine tigers each month over the past five years, highlighting a worsening trafficking crisis that threatens the survival of ... -
How to rebalance your portfolio in a lofty market
If you’ve chosen a target asset allocation—the mix of stocks, bonds, and cash in your portfolio— you’re probably ahead of many investors. But unless you’re investing ... -
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – edition no. 4846
* Money talks — 2026 budget dips slightly with MOP840 million cash handout cut; projected GGR of MOP236 billion ‘seems disconnected from reality,’ say lawmakers * ...
