Daily Archives: Monday, December 1, 2025
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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 session ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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
It was just after 3 p.m. when William Li received the unusual call from his wife, who was at work, saying she’d heard from a friend ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. With ... -
US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members
The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports, seizing on the National Guard shooting in the nation›s capital ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
