Monthly Archives: November 2025
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Student escapes as authorities search for 24 other girls abducted
A schoolgirl who was abducted with 24 others from a dormitory in northwestern Nigeria has escaped and is safe, the school’s principal told The Associated Press ... -
1951 British families leave Egypt’s Canal Zone
More than 1,000 families of British servicemen have begun moving out of the Suez Canal Zone town of Ismailia. The move was ordered yesterday following the ... -
Wynn hosts sports programs in bid to echo citywide spirit
Wynn hosted a series of sports-related events over the past few months, particularly in November, to coincide with the 15th National Games and the 72nd Macau ... -
McClaren quits as Jamaica coach after 0-0 draw with Curaçao
The former England manager Steve McClaren quit as Jamaica coach after his “Reggae Boyz” were held 0-0 by Curaçao and failed to directly qualify for the ... -
Freeman scores twice as US routs Uruguay 5-1, heads into WC year with 5-game unbeaten streak
Alex Freeman scored twice and Sebastian Berhalter and Diego Luna had one goal each as the United States overwhelmed Uruguay with a four-goal first half in ... -
Africa hosts its first G20 and urges the rich to do more against climate disasters
In South Africa ‘s oldest township, volunteers in wetsuits jump into the thigh-deep water of the polluted Jukskei River to untangle a net that’s designed to ... -
Trump to decide on Epstein files release after Senate agrees to pass the legislation
Both the House and Senate acted decisively yesterday [Macau time] to pass a bill forcing the Justice Department to release its files on the convicted sex ... -
Does Mr. Big Short really get value investing… or AI?
Michael Burry, star of The Big Short, is too famous for his own good. News that his Scion Asset Management has decided to return outside capital ... -
Thursday, November 20, 2025 – edition no. 4842
* Sam holds his hand — Gaming revenue projections omitted from Policy Address as Sam Hou Fai urges caution * Gaming | Bank sees 16% GGR ... -
CE announces new adjustments to enhance people’s livelihoods, reports ‘steady progress’ since taking office
In his Policy Address, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai outlined the continuation of various measures to improve people’s livelihoods, notably proposing an increase in the marriage ... -
Policy Address prioritizes local employment with review of non-local worker approval system
The 2026 Policy Address seeks to prioritize local employment by proposing a comprehensive review and refinement of the non-local worker approval system to better manage the ... -
Cancers remain the leading cause of death in Macau
Cancer remains Macau’s top killer, accounting for nearly 40% of all deaths in 2024, far ahead of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, according to the Statistics and ... -
Jetfoil Terceira completes final sailings
The Turbojet-operated jetfoil “Terceira” reportedly ended its service yesterday with a 4:30 p.m. trip from Macau to Hong Kong. According to the Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group, ... -
Cultural Affairs Bureau and Sports Bureau to merge
The 2026 Policy Address emphasizes the need to improve public administration efficiency and enhance service-oriented thinking among civil servants, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai confirming ... -
US warns others to avoid loans from Chinese banks despite being the biggest recipient of all
For years, Washington has been warning others not to trust loans from Chinese state banks fueling its rise as a superpower. But a new report reveals ... -
Tap Seac Craft Market returns this November
The Cultural Affairs Bureau will host the Tap Seac Craft Market in Autumn at Tap Seac Square from November 20–23 and 27–30. The opening ceremony on ... -
IC launches third batch of digitized rare books
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has released the third batch of its digitized rare books collection, making 279 titles in 280 volumes accessible online through the ... -
October residential sales see slight uptick
Data from the Financial Services Bureau show that Macau recorded 253 residential property transactions in October, up six from the previous month, a 2.4% increase. The ... -
SSM plans to restrict flavored tobacco
The Health Bureau announced plans to revise smoking regulations based on the 2021–2023 Tobacco Control Assessment, aiming to ban new tobacco products, imitation tobacco, and re-emerging ... -
Survey shows 130 types of grains are free of toxins
The Municipal Affairs Bureau tested 130 grain and grain product samples – including white, brown, and germinated rice, as well as cereals – collected from local ... -
Areia Preta social housing to deliver 4,088 units by 2027
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai confirmed plans for the phased completion of the social housing project in Areia Preta (Hac Sa Wan). The development, part of ... -
Sam Hou Fai unveils tax relief and fee waivers for SMEs
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai delivered his second Policy Address yesterday, outlining a range of welfare initiatives and financial support aimed at boosting the local economy ... -
Policy Address prioritizes local employment with review of non-local worker approval system
The 2026 Policy Address seeks to prioritize local employment by proposing a comprehensive review and refinement of the non-local worker approval system to better manage the ... -
UN approves Trump administration’s plan for the future of Gaza
The Trump administration’s blueprint to secure and govern Gaza won strong approval at the United Nations yesterday (Macau time), a crucial step that provides international support ... -
1977 Egyptian leader’s Israel trip makes history
The president of Egypt, Anwar Sadat, has begun his trip to Israel – the first Arab leader ever to visit the Jewish state. President Sadat’s plane ... -
A newly introduced global competition can ‘redefine’ the game, organizers say
Men’s international rugby was given a refresh this week with the launch of a new, biennial global competition that overhauls the sport’s long-held schedule to create ... -
Mbappé’s and PSG’s $800M dispute: What you need to know
Neither Kylian Mbappé nor his former club Paris Saint-Germain are ready to back down as their legal dispute reaches a new climax — with gigantic sums ... -
Baumkuchen ‘tree cake’ survived a disaster and world wars to become a Japanese favorite
Baumkuchen originated in Germany but has become a wildly popular sweet in Japan, where a prisoner of war on a small western island started making the ... -
What does ‘agentic’ AI mean? Tech’s newest buzzword is a mix of marketing fluff and real promise
For technology adopters looking for the next big thing, “agentic AI” is the future. At least, that’s what the marketing pitches and tech industry T-shirts say. ... -
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – edition no. 4841
* Sam same… — CE announces new adjustments to enhance people’s livelihoods, maintains tax relief for SME and cash handouts * Labor | Policy Address prioritizes ... -
November events drive steady improvement in overall economic sentiment
The latest economic sentiment index from the Macau Economic Association suggests steady improvement in overall economic sentiment, with projections indicating the index will remain within the ... -
Survey reveals growing demand for home-based eldercare
Macau faces rising demand for home-based eldercare, with nearly half of residents aged 50 and above seeking community support services, a recent survey by the Macau ... -
Reclaimed water to cut residents’ costs by 2026: DSAMA
The reclaimed water development plan, shelved since 2015, was revived last month, with the Office of the Secretary for Transport and Public Works announcing that Phase ... -
Sands China launches Responsible Gaming Academy to strengthen industry awareness
Sands China Limited (SCL) inaugurated its Sands Responsible Gaming Academy yesterday, aiming to raise awareness of responsible gambling practices and promote self-discipline among employees. Speaking at ... -
Minimum wage hike falls short of labor proposal, Lawmaker Says
The Legislative Assembly (AL) approved a one-pataca increase in the minimum wage hourly rate early this month, with lawmaker Leong Sun Iok acknowledging that while this ...
