Local schools face strains from low birth rates, teacher shortages and talent gaps

Lawmakers in the Legislative Assembly on Friday pressed the government for answers on how it plans to protect local schools from the impact of a record-low

Gov’t expands fertility, childcare support as family structures evolve

Local authorities are boosting medical and childcare services to address low fertility and changing family structures, Health Bureau director Alvis Lo said during Friday’s plenary

Eight round-trip flights affected by Airbus A320 grounding update

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced on Friday that a significant number of A320 series aircraft require emergency grounding due to flight control software vulnerable to intense solar radiation,

Macau equipped with two aerial ladder trucks for fires up to 70 Meters

In light of the deadly apartment fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, local fire authorities reassured the public that the region has two aerial ladder trucks

Lawmakers call for sports promotion and more venues

A total of seven lawmakers have recently submitted inquiries to the Legislative Assembly regarding the development of local sports and the need for more sports venues for

Unemployment rate drops while full-time employment sees an increase

The latest data from the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) show that the unemployment rate for local residents from August to October stood at 2.3%, with

Grateful to be alive, residents who escaped the apartment blaze wonder what comes next 

William Li describes his escape from the deadly Nov. 26 fire that destroyed his home at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estatein the Tai Po district, Hong Kong

IAM ensures safety of imported pork amid african swine fever cases in Spain

In response to reported African swine fever cases in Spain, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) reassured the public that only about 1.9% of Macau’s frozen pork products are

Thai Cultural Festival set for the weekend

Held annually on the first weekend of December, the Thailand Cultural Festival will return to Rua de Abreu Nunes, also known as “Thai Food Street,” on December 6

Gov’t donates HKD30 Million to aid Tai Po fire victims

The government has donated HKD30 million through the Macau Foundation to aid rescue efforts and reconstruction following last Wednesday’s deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex

Merger of culture and sports bureaus to involve over 1,100 staff

The merger of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Cultural Development Fund, and Sports Bureau is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026 and will

POLY MGM MUSEUM Welcomes One Millionth Visitor

Showcasing the charm of cultural heritage and the ingenuity of innovative curation, POLY MGM MUSEUM has captivated audiences since its debut, attracting visitors from Macau, Hong Kong, Mainland

Artilheiros leads women’s division after 11-0 win over Sporting

The Artilheiros team tops the 2025 Macau Football League Women’s Division after defeating Sporting 11-0 in a match held Friday evening at Lin Fong Stadium.

US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members

West Virginia Senator Robbie Morris speaks during a vigil in honor of National Guard member Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, one of two National Guard members who were shot in washington

1955 Black woman challenges race law

A black woman has been arrested by police in Montgomery, Alabama, after refusing to give up her seat on the bus to a white person. Mrs

Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for officials 

Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run

Factory activity contracts for 8th month in November despite trade war truce

China’s factory activity contracted for the eighth straight month in November, according to an official survey on Sunday, underscoring challenges for the country’s economy despite the

Death toll in Hong Kong blaze rises to 146 after more bodies found in apartment complex 

Hong Kong authorities say the death toll from the blaze in an apartment complex has risen to 146 after more bodies have been found. Shuk-yin Tsang, the

Lessons of Hong Kong fire tragedy must be learned

The devastating fire that swept through the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, on Wednesday, causing heavy casualties, marks one

Monday, December 1, 2025 – edition no. 4849

* Empty desks — Lawmakers warn schools face strains from low birth rates and teacher shortages; Secretary O Lam pledges to boost fertility and childcare support * Aviation

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