EXCITEMENT BUILDS AS FULL TEAMS CONFIRMED THE MGM MACAU TENNIS MASTERS SET FOR A FESTIVE YEAR-END SHOWCASE

Excitement is building for the 2025 MGM Macau Tennis Masters, where a powerhouse mix of rising global stars and tennis deliver a festive year-end edition of the tournament.

Associations weigh bamboo scaffolding future amid Hong Kong safety debate

Chiu Tak Siu and Tang Kam Chan In the wake of a deadly apartment fire in Hong Kong, the government has proposed a roadmap to replace bamboo scaffolding with

Raymond Tam admits closing Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal

The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, has once again admitted that the closure of the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal and the relocation of

Macau Artist Society unveils 180 works in members’ exhibition

The Macau Artist Society opened its 2025 members exhibition at The Parisian Macao Monday, showcasing 180 works across a wide range of media and styles. The exhibition features

JP Morgan: November GGR ‘surprisingly high’, December likely higher

The American multinational banking and investment consultancy firm JP Morgan has acknowledged local casino results as surprisingly high. In the company’s latest report, JP Morgan

Lee to form independent committee to probe cause of deadly fire as public pressure mounts

Hong Kong will set up an independent committee headed by a judge to determine the cause of a deadly apartment block fire that shocked the city, and

Convention proposes new rules for growing exotic pet trade

In this May 2, 2020 photo, a marine iguana suns on the edge of a boardwalk in San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador A  growing exotic pet trade

Residential sales fall in early November

Financial Services Bureau data show that 118 residential transactions were recorded in the first half of November, down 21 units or 15% from the second half of October.

Community council discusses land use and cultural projects

The Islands District Community Service Consultative Council held its regular meeting, with members proposing initiatives to boost cultural and community resources. They suggested transforming Coloane Market into a

Man arrested for drunk driving after early-morning crash

A local man in his 30s was arrested for suspected drunk driving after crashing into a car parked in a metered space early last Saturday (Nov. 29). Police

Winter flower show blooms purple in Taipa

The Municipal Affairs Bureau’s Winter Flower Show 2025, themed “Fields of Purple Blossoms,” will run from Dec. 19 to Jan. 4 at Avenida da Praia in Taipa. This

Lawmakers review bill eyeing unified catering category

The Legislative Assembly’s Third Standing Committee continued reviewing the “Catering and Related Establishments” bill yesterday, which seeks to simplify the current five venue categories into two, combining

Talent certification incentive programs open to applicants

The Talent Development Committee (CDQQ) and the Macao Foundation have been accepting applications for the 2025 Certificate Reward Program for Talent Development since Monday. The

Two development plans launched for ZAPE economy

Wu Tat Chong With satellite casino closures set for the end of the month, the Industry and Commerce Association of Macau launched a Business District Revitalization

Wynn’s career development program seeks 10 local tech trainees

Wynn Macau and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) have jointly launched the “Stage Technology Rising Star Program,” offering 10 facilities trainee positions aimed at local residents. Applications are

Sands China donates to Peng On Tung for 16th consecutive year

Under the Sands Cares global corporate citizenship program, Sands China Ltd. continued its long-standing support for the Peng On Tung Tele-Assistance program by recently donating MOP240,000 to the

French president to pay three-day state visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will begin a three-day state visit to China today, a trip that is seen as an opportunity for the two countries to

1,300 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Men stand on logs swept away by flash flood in Batang Toru, North Sumatra Emergency crews raced to reach survivors and recover more bodies yesterday as the death

1989 Malta summit ends Cold War

The leaders of the two world superpowers, the USA and the USSR, have declared an end to the Cold War after two days of storm-lashed talks at

Nice fans’ fury boils over: Players attacked after sixth straight loss

Nice’s Sanson and Abdi react after the loss in Porto for Europa League Nice and the French league have condemned “unacceptable” acts of fan violence after

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