CE says gov’t must insist on economic diversification shift

The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, has said the government must continue efforts to diversify the local economy and reduce dependence on a single

Macau wraps up December with a mix of concerts, shows and festive events

As the New Year draws near, there is a final lineup of concerts, shows, and festive events to close out the year. The concert

Lawmaker proposes making consumer incentive program a long-term mechanism

The recent conclusion of the city-wide consumer incentive program at the end of last month generated approximately four times the consumption multiplier effect for Macau’s

Winter market to boost tourism, night economy

Crowds were seen gathering at Macau’s Northern District Winter Market in Ilha Verde this weekend after its Saturday opening, drawn by Christmas-themed stalls, games, and

Qingmao LRT station to link to citizens’ sports park

The projected Qingmao Port Light Rapid Transit (LRT) project will be expanded to include a link to the upcoming citizens’ sports park, which aims to

Beijing to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products

China will impose up to 42.7% of provisional tariffs on dairy products including milk and cheese imported from the European Union, its Commerce Ministry said

Lawmaker pushes for stairlift subsidies to ease elderly access

Lawmaker Ella Lei is calling on local authorities to launch subsidies for stairlifts in tenement buildings, or Tong lau (唐樓), to ease the

Wynn advances talent development through ongoing training program

Wynn has continued to expand its local workforce development initiatives through its ongoing “Wynn Local Development Program,” implemented in collaboration with the Labour Affairs Bureau

FCC bans new Chinese-made drones, citing security risks

Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr  The Federal Communications Commission earlier this week said it would ban new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new

Christmas spirit returns to Bethlehem after ceasefire in Gaza

At midnight on Christmas Eve, the words of the traditional hymn “The Night of Christmas” will ring out in the tiny grotto in Bethlehem’s Church

1968 First astronauts orbit Moon

The Apollo 8 spacecraft has taken its crew of three astronauts safely into orbit around the Moon, the first manned space mission to achieve the feat.

Draymond Green, Steve Kerr have heated exchange in huddle during timeout before Green leaves court

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green yells at the referee during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic Warriors forward Draymond

Ex-aide says Netanyahu tasked him with making a plan to evade responsibility for Oct. 7 attack

A former close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that immediately following the October 2023 Hamas attack that triggered Israel’s two-year war in Gaza, the Israeli

Protest erupts in India’s capital city over lynching of Hindu man in Bangladesh

A protest erupted in India’s capital yesterday in response to the death of a Hindu man who was lynched and burned by an angry mob in neighboring Bangladesh,

One Tech Tip: Spend quality time with loved ones, not a screen, over the holidays

The Christmas holiday season is a time to step back from the busy pace of modern life and connect with our nearest and dearest instead of screens,

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – edition no. 4862

* Beyond the Bets — Sam Hou Fai urged continued efforts to diversify the economy and reduce reliance on a single industry, adding that 3,500 satellite casino staff have

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