Monthly Archives: November 2025
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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’ ... -
Dutch government relinquishes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia
The Dutch government said Wednesday (today, Macau time) it’s relinquishing control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, easing a standoff between China and the Netherlands that threatened supplies ... -
Chinese drug trafficking suspect handed to the US by Mexico pleads not guilty in NYC
A Chinese drug trafficking suspect who escaped custody in Mexico only to be recaptured in Cuba has been turned over to the U.S. to face charges ... -
Italy has to beat Northern Ireland then Wales or Bosnia to return to the World Cup
Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would go on the road to reach its first tournament ... -
GGR projections omitted from Policy Address as CE urges caution
Gross gaming revenue (GGR) projections were omitted for the first time in a Policy Address, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai stating that “careful consideration is ... -
Morgan Stanley sees 16% GGR growth through 2026
Morgan Stanley described the outlook for the gaming industry as positive in a recent memo, noting that monthly gross gaming revenue (GGR) continues to grow at ... -
Smoking rate falls 31%, SSM data shows
The Health Bureau (SSM) announced that Macau has achieved a significant public health milestone by meeting and exceeding the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2025 target for ... -
HIV cases declining, SSM warns risks persist
The AIDS Prevention and Control Commission held its annual work meeting earlier this week to present the results of its activities and the current status of ... -
Macau-Hengqin University Town set for postgraduate launch next September
Postgraduate education programs are planned to launch in September next year for the development of the Macao-Hengqin International Education University Town, with a target of 1,200 ... -
Diesel trucks are shifting to electric, possibly changing global LNG and diesel demand
China is replacing its diesel trucks with electric models faster than expected, potentially reshaping global fuel demand and the future of heavy transport. In 2020, nearly ... -
Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel to cease operations Monday
The Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel will close at 11:59 p.m. on November 24. Melco Resorts, the gaming concessionaire, will reallocate “all electronic gaming machines at the ... -
Renowned in Business’ exhibition spotlights merchants who shaped Macau
The Cultural Affairs Bureau yesterday opened the exhibition “Renowned in Business – Macao Merchants in Historical Archives” at 91–93 Av. do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida near ... -
‘DSAL and FAOM to host November job matchmaking sessions
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will co-host three matchmaking sessions later this month, offering a total of 512 ... -
Labor and birthrate issues dominate Q&A session with Sam Hou Fai
Labor-related matters, as well as the low birthrate in Macau and its consequences, were highlighted during the Q&A session with lawmakers and the Chief Executive (CE), ... -
Technology research industrial park set to progress gradually
Macau will progress in an orderly manner with the construction of the technology research industrial park, with authorities confirming yesterday that extensive public consultations will be ... -
CE optimistic about hosting Olympics in GBA following success of National Games
As the 2025 National Games conclude tomorrow, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has stated that the event, jointly hosted for the first time by Guangdong, Hong ... -
Man sentenced for sexual assault in hotel
A man has been sentenced to prison for sexual assault following an incident at a hotel in September 2023, according to a statement released by the ... -
String ‘Trio Time for Three’ debuts in Macau with the Macao Orchestra
The American string trio Time for Three will make its debut in Macau, performing with the Macao Orchestra in the concert “Starlight Symphony,” presenting a blend ... -
A Chef-Curated Feast to Your Holiday Table
The holiday season is a time to gather around the table with those we hold dear and savor the cherished moments that truly matter. What makes ... -
IAS recognizes inclusive eateries in the city
Sixty-one catering establishments in Macau have been recognized for their efforts to create welcoming and accessible environments for people with disabilities. The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), ... -
Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace celebrate four restaurants honored by La Liste 2025
Wynn proudly announces that four of its signature restaurants inlcluding Wing Lei, SW Steakhouse, Lakeview Palace, and Mizumi have been honored in the La Liste ... -
Melco employees recognized at 2025 ‘Shenhe Cup’ Vocational Skills Competition
Melco Resorts & Entertainment employees recently received recognition for their professional skills at the 2025 “Shenhe Cup” Vocational Skills Competition. The event aims to promote vocational ...
