Daily Archives: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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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. ... -
DSAL job matching sessions to offer 449 leisure industry openings
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) is partnering with the gaming operators to host job matching sessions in January, providing 449 vacancies amid tourism growth. Positions span ... -
Christmas crowds buoy tourism, but visitors cluster at Cotai
The recent Christmas holiday period delivered solid headline numbers for the tourism sector, with industry representatives estimating visitor arrivals rose by nearly 10% year-on-year, hitting a ... -
Gov’t approves continued operation of three Mocha Clubs under new management model
Local authorities have approved a proposal by Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd allowing three Mocha Clubs-branded slot parlors to continue operating beyond the end of 2025 ... -
Sands China boosts responsible gaming efforts
Sands China Ltd. strengthened its responsible gaming efforts this year, hosting more than 150 events that engaged over 150,000 participants and providing more than 30,000 hours ... -
FISE: Battle of the Champions returns to Studio City in 2026
Following its debut this year, “FISE: Battle of the Champions 2026” will return to Studio City from March 13–05, 2026. Hosted in collaboration with Melco Resorts ... -
PLA stages drills around Taiwan to warn ‘external forces’ after US, Japan tensions
China’s military yesterday dispatched air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around the island of Taiwan, a move Beijing called a “stern warning” ... -
Asian shares are mostly lower in quiet holiday trading as China-Taiwan tensions rise
Asian shares were mostly lower in thin holiday trading as China staged military exercises near the island of Taiwan. The prices of gold and silver fell ... -
1958 Castro’s rebels edge closer to capital
A vicious house-to-house battle between rebel guerrillas, led by Fidel Castro, and the Cuban army is raging around the town of Santa Clara, the capital of ... -
Aston Villa is the big surprise this season
When Aston Villa was on a five-match winless run to start the Premier League season, the team looked more like a potential relegation candidate than a ... -
Ronaldo wants to reach 1,000 goals before ending his career
Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his determination to score 1,000 goals by the end of his career. He’s up to 956. And the 40-year-old Portugal superstar is ... -
Hounded by paparazzi, Bardot identified with the animals she later set out to save
Brigitte Bardot felt each pop of the flashbulb like the impact of a high-powered rifle bullet. And so it was, she said, that years of implacable ... -
US pledges $2B for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding and warns agencies to ‘adapt or die’
The United States yesterday announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns ... -
Selling Ukraine for a handful of rubles
Several newspapers report that U.S. companies and investors with close ties to Donald Trump have already begun negotiations to acquire assets or jointly exploit Ukrainian and ... -
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 – edition no. 4864
* Hengqin Calling — Survey finds over 80% of local youth would consider working in Hengqin despite policy and lifestyle challenges * MDT Analysis | International ...
