Monthly Archives: November 2025
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Over 30% of market stalls still empty despite revitalization efforts
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) reported that 329 of 1,063 stalls across eight markets – about 31% – remain unoccupied, according to a response to lawmaker ... -
MGM marks 15 years of combining art and racing
MGM China Holdings Limited is marking the 15th anniversary of its initiative to integrate artistic projects with the Macau Grand Prix. The program has supported SK ... -
Ex-NY governors’ aide got kickbacks for masks
A former aide to two New York governors is set to go on trial today [Macau time] on charges she sold her influence to the Chinese government ... -
Police investigates suicide bombing that killed 12 outside an Islamabad court
Pakistan opened a probe yesterday into the suicide bombing outside an Islamabad district court that left 12 dead the day before, underscoring the challenges facing the ... -
1979 Times returns after year-long dispute
The Times newspaper has been published for the first time in nearly a year. The paper’s disappearance from news stands followed a dispute between management and ... -
Bats Rugby season up and running in Hong Kong
The first Hong Kong mini-Rugby festival took place at King’s Park earlier this month hosted by the USRC Tigers. The Macau Bats entered five teams across ... -
Skipper Ben Stokes defends England’s preparation for the Ashes series in Australia
Skipper Ben Stokes has defended England’s lack of warm-up matches ahead of the first Ashes cricket test against Australia in Perth beginning Nov. 21. England is ... -
Bagpipers claim world record with AC/DC’s ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top’
Hundreds of bagpipers claimed a new world record yesterday by belting out AC/DC’s rock and roll classic “It’s a Long Way to the Top.” Billed as ... -
Iranian president orders probe after man dies from self-immolation in food stand
An Iranian man who set himself on fire after municipal workers shut down his family’s food stand has died from his injuries, prompting the country’s president ... -
Current AI risks
Beyond the future risks associated with general artificial intelligence (AI) and superintelligent AIs, there are current threats that are seldom discussed — yet deserve to be. ... -
Thursday, November 13, 2025 – edition no. 4837
* Budget Blues — Price stability and pension security top residents’ concerns ahead of Sam Hou Fai’s Policy Address next week, survey shows * Governance | ... -
Vehicle abandonment in public spaces now mostly limited to motorcycles
The abandonment of vehicles in public spaces in Macau is no longer a big problem when it comes to cars, authorities claim, citing a decline in ... -
Gov’t sets aside MOP300,000 to nurture local comedians
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has unveiled a youth performing arts talent training program featuring a budget of approximately MOP300,000, which follows a comprehensive “training-performance-contract” model ... -
e-MOP digital currency development nears completion
The Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) has announced that the development of the city’s digital currency system, known as e-MOP, is nearing completion and is expected ... -
IC reviews Waterbomb concert issues, says venue use unaffected
The South Korean “Waterbomb Music Festival,” held last weekend at the large-scale outdoor performance venue in Cotai, faced significant challenges, including an invited performance group canceling ... -
Tourism office orders inspection of collapsed steel frame in Sai Van
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has requested the submission of an accident report after a large steel frame structure collapsed near the Macau Tower at ... -
‘Singles’ Day’ shopping festival a gauge of Beijing’s effort to get consumers to spend more
Alice Zhang, a 29-year-old marketer in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, has spent only roughly half what she did last year during the “Singles’ Day” online ... -
Macau’s pavilions at CIIE see 1,200 business matches
Macau’s two pavilions at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai generated around 1,200 business matchmaking sessions, drawing strong interest from global merchants, according ... -
Border crossings surpass 200 million so far this year
More than 200 million border crossings were recorded in Macau between January and November 9, according to data released by the Public Security Police Force. The ... -
Secretary for Security tours departments to assess working conditions
Chan Tsz King, the Secretary for Security, conducted visits across multiple frontline departments under his supervision following a leadership meeting on October 20, 2025. Over two ... -
Man nabbed for armed robbery of local elderly
A Filipino man was arrested by police on Monday on Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro, just days before he was set to board a flight home. The ... -
Tickets for Chinese opera performances go on sale
Tickets for the Beijing Opera performances at the Macao Cultural Centre on November 27 and 28 will be available for purchase today. The National Peking Opera ... -
Exhibition showcases Greater Bay Area heritage
A new exhibition at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou showcases the shared historical and cultural roots of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. Titled “Love and Memory ... -
5th Macau Qingdao International Beer Carnival blends culture, gastronomy, and tourism
Wynn Palace has opened its doors for the 5th Macau Qingdao International Beer Carnival at Gourmet Pavilion, running from November 6 to 16. Now in its ... -
Melco, MMSA introduce local youth to MotoSurfing
Melco Resorts & Entertainment and the Macau MotoSurf Association (MMSA) organized a workshop at Hac Sa Beach on Saturday to introduce local youth to the emerging ... -
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau launches ‘Lifestyle Mega Sale’
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau has launched a special accommodation promotion for November, coinciding with the National Games in the city. The “11.11 Lifestyle Mega Sale” includes ... -
Thailand court orders extradition to China of alleged online gambling kingpin
An appeals court in Thailand on Monday approved the extradition to China of She Zhijiang, an alleged transnational crime kingpin accused by Beijing of having run over 200 illegal online ... -
Furor over editing of Trump speech sparks ‘existential crisis’ at the BBC
The sudden resignation of two top bosses at the BBC over the editing of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump dealt a huge blow to the broadcaster, which is ... -
1980 Saturn’s rings caught on film
The Voyager 1 space probe has reached the ringed planet, Saturn and sent back the first vivid photographs of the planet. Scientists have been delighted and ... -
GEG Responsible Gaming Youth Series inspires future leaders to promote ‘Play Responsibly’
In support of the Macau SAR Government’s 2025 Responsible Gaming (RG) goals, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) recently launched the Responsible Gaming Youth Series, a six-month initiative ... -
MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch rigging scandal
Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians were ... -
Tens of thousands of Israelis attend funeral of soldier whose remains were held in Gaza for 11 years
Tens of thousands of people gathered in central Israel yesterday for the funeral of an Israeli soldier whose body had been held hostage in Gaza for ... -
Armed men in Mali publicly killed a TikTok influencer, authorities say
Armed men in Mali killed a TikTok influencer who had posted videos in support of the West African nation’s military, authorities said earlier this week. “The young TikTok ... -
The ‘supercenter’ effect: How massive, one-stop retailers fuel overconsumption – and waste
Imagine walking out of a Walmart, Target or Costco. As you push your large shopping cart to your car, you ask yourself: Did I really need ... -
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – edition no. 4836
* Ghost rider — Dozens of luxury cars, described as ‘zombie cars,’ are being left in parking lots, while motorcycles continue to dominate abandoned vehicles in ...
