Monthly Archives: December 2025
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AI widely embraced for learning, but fears of over-reliance remain
Nearly all secondary students in Macau use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to aid their studies, with 97% reporting usage and half crediting the technology for improved ... -
Morgan Stanley downgrades MGM China, upgrades Galaxy on royalty impact
Morgan Stanley downgraded MGM China Holdings to “equal-weight” from “overweight”, while upgrading Galaxy Entertainment Group to “overweight,” warning that surging royalty payments will erode MGM’s earnings. ... -
Extended public transport and road closures for New Year’s Eve festivities
For New Year’s Eve festivities, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) has coordinated with Transmac and TCM, the light rail operator (LRT), and gaming operators to manage the ... -
Creative economy hailed as ‘new engine’ and ‘golden key’ for global ties
Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip described the creative economy as both a “new engine” for economic recovery and a “golden key” to ... -
Hotel occupancy hits 90% in November
The hotel sector recorded strong occupancy in November, with the average guest room occupancy rate climbing to 90.2%, up 0.7 percentage points year-on-year, according to data ... -
Cross-border traffic surges in November
Macau saw significant growth in cross-border travel in November as cross-border vehicular traffic rose 15.1% year-on-year to 958,605 trips, with light passenger car trips climbing 16.3%. ... -
Export growth offsets falling imports in November trade
The SAR’s merchandise exports rose 0.9% year-on-year to MOP1.14 billion in November 2025, while imports declined 2.0% to MOP11.20 billion, leaving a trade deficit of MOP10.06 ... -
Hengqin Customs seize 60 smuggled mobile phones
Hengqin Customs intercepted a single-plate vehicle driver suspected of smuggling 60 used mobile phones into Hengqin. Authorities at Gongbei reported that during routine inspections of inbound ... -
CPU members unhappy with ‘emergency’ review of Urban Master Plan
Several members of the Urban Planning Committee (CPU) have expressed concerns about the way the government is conducting a review of the city’s Urban Master Plan. ... -
AL election, closing of satellite casinos, and National Games marked the year
In 2025, Macau was marked by a series of events that have shaped the present and, in some cases, could influence the future. At the political ... -
Timeline of events
January An infestation led to the temporary closure of three Royal supermarket branches and a restaurant after viral footage showed rodents feeding in a supermarket freezer. ... -
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led — for the first time — by an American pope. The fatal shooting of conservative activist ... -
A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam … and whatever ‘6-7’ means
Dictionaries define things. It’s their job. So when dictionary.com pronounced “6-7” as their 2025 word of the year, you’d think they would have, well, defined it. ... -
Good news: Behind the scenes of some of the most uplifting stories of the year
It was one of the year’s biggest stories — the selection of the first American pope — and an Associated Press journalist was interviewing the pope’s ... -
The moon and sun figure big in the new year’s lineup of cosmic wonders
The moon and sun share top billing in 2026. Kicking off the year’s cosmic wonders is the moon, drawing the first astronauts to visit in more ... -
MGM Earns Dual Accolades at TVB ESG Awards 2025 in Its Debut
In its inaugural entry into the TVB ESG Awards, MGM proudly secured two prestigious accolades: the Greater Bay Area ESG Excellence Enterprise Award (Macau SAR) and ... -
How cross-border households live integration before policy does
Analysis For policymakers, the Greater Bay Area (GBA) is a master plan. For families, it is a daily negotiation. Across Macau, Zhuhai, Hong Kong, and Guangdong, ... -
Beijing flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills
China’s People’s Liberation Army staged a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan yesterday, unleashing a live-fire show of force as part of what it ... -
Saudis bomb Yemen port over weapons shipment from UAE
Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen’s port city of Mukalla yesterday after a weapons shipment from the United Arab Emirates arrived for separatist forces in the war-torn country, ... -
1987 Zeebrugge heroes honoured
Belgians and Britons who displayed heroism during the rescue operation of the Zeebrugge ferry disaster have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List. A total ... -
A good year for movies, one shooting after another
The bean counters might say otherwise, but 2025 was a good year for movies. Filmmakers working in and out of the studio system managed to make ... -
Beijing condemns the demolition of a monument honoring the Chinese community in Panama
China condemned the demolition of a monument honoring the Chinese community in Panama, the latest development as the Trump administration pushes for the Central American nation ... -
2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the ... -
All about Macau
The world is becoming a stranger to us. At a pace only machines find natural, we are sliding into an ecosystem where outrage is monetised, hatred ... -
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 – edition no. 4865
* Students and teachers agree — AI is widely embraced for learning, but fears of over-reliance remain, survey conducted in schools shows * Gaming | ... -
Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role in dispute
Foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand convened with their Chinese counterpart yesterday as the Beijing government, building on its expanding presence in global diplomacy, sought to ... -
Local youth show strong interest in jobs across border, survey finds
More than 80% of young Macau residents say they would consider working in the nearby Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, according to a new survey. ... -
International visitors growing, but less than expected
In line with the Central government’s guidelines for Macau’s development, increasing the number of international visitors to Macau has become a primary goal of the local ... -
Groups call for broader coordination to improve mobility for the visually impaired
The city has made gradual progress in upgrading barrier-free infrastructure in recent years, but further improvements are needed to better support the daily mobility of people ... -
Gov’t completes 90% of annual legislative agenda, one bill rolled over
The government has delivered most of the legislation promised in this year’s Policy Address, submitting seven of eight planned bills to the Legislative Assembly as the ... -
Gov’t launches GBA training program for young doctors
The Health Bureau (SSM) has collaborated with four Greater Bay Area (GBA) hospitals to offer a clinical training program for young doctors from Macau to enhance ... -
DSAL opens applications for employment subsidy for disabled workers
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has opened the application period for the fourth-quarter 2025 Employment Income Subsidy Plan, supporting disabled individuals in the workforce and protecting ... -
Maritime Museum launches VR online exhibition
The Maritime Museum has opened a new thematic exhibition, “A Century of Vigilance,” commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Guia Lighthouse and the 10th anniversary of ... -
64% of youth surveyed back ‘City Of Performing Arts’ vision
Sixty-four percent of young Macau residents support transforming the city into a “City Of Performing Arts,” according to a recent survey by the Macao New Chinese ... -
Updated minimum wage kicks in Thursday
Following the SAR government’s second biennial review under Law No. 5/2020, the minimum wage in Macau will increase to MOP7,280 per month starting Jan. 1, 2026. ...
