Monthly Archives: December 2025
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Xi and Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade
China and France pledged deeper cooperation on global issues like the war in Ukraine and trade, as France prepares to take on the presidency of the ... -
A Season of Flavors: MGM’s Holiday Culinary Journeys
The magic of the festive season is in the air! From now until January 2026, MGM invites you to celebrate with an indulgent array of culinary ... -
Lin Jingzhang named as suspect in Indonesian radioactive contamination probe
Indonesian authorities yesterday named a Chinese executive of a metal smelting company as a suspect in a cesium-137 contamination case that resulted in the recall of ... -
Takaichi wins fans not with politics but with her style, and ‘work, work’ mantra
The pledge by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “work, work, work, work and work” for her country has been named the catchphrase of the year, ... -
Canberra to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week
Social media platforms must report monthly how many children’s accounts they close once Australia begins enforcing its 16-year age limit next week, a minister said. Facebook, ... -
Putin says there are points he can’t agree to in the US proposal to end war
Russian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin, indicating in comments published ... -
1977 Egypt severs ties with Arab hardliners
President Anwar al-Sadat of Egypt has broken all relations with Syria, Libya, Algeria and South Yemen. He has ordered their diplomats to leave Egypt within 24 ... -
‘Zootopia 2’ is a cuddlier, tamer sequel
The original “Zootopia” was a minor miracle. Here was a Disney animated film that took themes of race and prejudice and managed to make a sensitive-to-all-sides ... -
Waxahatchee surprises by releasing ‘Snocaps’ with twin sister
For the recently converted Waxahatchee fan, Alabama-raised singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield does not drum up the image of distorted riffs, scrappy lo-fi recordings and indie rock sensibilities. ... -
End of Mascara
Light on lashes, heavy on hold. The Ordinary launches a science-first transparent lash formulation that holds lift and curl. In today’s beauty landscape, it seems that ... -
Death toll rises to 159 as authorities arrest six over failed fire alarms
The death toll of Hong Kong’s high-rise apartment blaze rose to 159, as authorities arrested six people on suspicion of deactivating some fire alarms during maintenance ... -
US stocks hold near records as company profit reports come in mixed
Stocks were holding near their records on Wall Street following mixed profit reports from companies, as Dollar General and Salesforce climb but Kroger falls. Dollar General ... -
Japan will pay a heavy economic price if it pursues Takaichi’s militant agenda
The consequences of the diplomatic tensions between China and Japan unilaterally sparked by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s erroneous and dangerous remarks on the Taiwan question ... -
Friday, December 5, 2025 – edition no. 4853
* The Y factor — Arrivals by sea have dropped 65% since the Y-bridge opened, linking Hong Kong to Macau and Zhuhai, according to a Times ... -
MGM and Fortune Conclude Macau’s Third Fortune Brainstorm Design Conference
The Fortune Brainstorm Design conference, co-hosted for the third consecutive year by MGM and Fortune, successfully concluded today at the Fantasy Box, an innovative multifunctional space ... -
Macau’s pharmaceutical sector continues to bloom, fueled by mainland visitors
Much of Macau’s international recognition is due to the gaming industry, which, besides generating hundreds of billions of patacas annually, attracts tens of millions of visitors. ... -
Coloane Village LRT extension back on the table
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, has admitted that the Seac Pai Van line of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) may be extended ... -
MOP18 billion allocated for Macao Technology Research Industrial Park
The budget estimate for the Macao Technology Research Industrial Park has been included in the Government Investment and Development Expenditure Plan (PIDDA) with a total allocation ... -
Gov’t renews CEM electricity concession until 2040
The government has extended its electricity supply concession with Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM) for another 15 years, according to an updated agreement published in ... -
Macron in Beijing for talks with Xi on trade; Russia’s war in Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron arrived in China yesterday for a three-day state visit focusing on trade and diplomatic talks as the French president seeks to enlist Beijing in ... -
IAM investigates discovery of three dead dogs in Coloane
Officials are investigating after three dead dogs were discovered in close proximity along a ring road in Coloane. The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced yesterday that ... -
Global AI expo opens across Macau and Zhuhai
The inaugural Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo (AIE) opened today in Macau and Zhuhai under a “one exhibition, two cities” format. Events in Macau ... -
Hotel insiders anticipate occupancy rates to top 90% this Christmas
As Christmas approaches, hotel insiders expect December occupancy rates to exceed 90%, as international travelers increasingly prioritize overseas trips during the holiday season. As cited in ... -
Woman killed in motorcycle crash on Sai Van Bridge
A 41-year-old local woman died after a serious motorcycle collision on the Sai Van Bridge’s motorcycle lane Sunday evening. Police responded around 7:41 p.m., finding two ... -
Legislative panel reviews 2026 retirement fund budget
The Legislative Assembly’s Second Standing Committee continued reviewing the 2026 retirement fund budget, examining operations and finances. Chairman Ip Sio Kai said next year’s revenue is ... -
Education Arts Gala to feature nearly 550 students and teachers
The annual Education Arts Gala will be held December 10, featuring 55 schools, nearly 550 teachers and students, and the PLA Macau Garrison. Themed “Remember History, ... -
Police seize over 6 kg of cannabis bound for Hong Kong
Local authorities intercepted a Malaysian man suspected of smuggling 6.27 kilograms of cannabis through the city to Hong Kong, with a black-market value of MOP6.27 million. ... -
Roadworks execution up 20% this year
The Roadworks Coordination Task Force held a year-end review yesterday, reporting notable improvements in the consolidation of construction projects. The Transport and Public Works Bureau (DSAT) ... -
Construction projects for three outdoor parking lots underway
Recapping the recent announcement by the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, about the upcoming release of 39 plots of land for rezoning, the ... -
Consultation for amendments to telecommunications law set to launch this month
The Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) is expected to begin the Telecommunications Law consultation later this month, CTT Director Derby Lau announced yesterday. This comes ... -
IC accepting applications for catering services for concert in late December
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced that it will accept applications from local catering providers to supply light food and beverage services for a concert at ... -
Studio City marks a decade with cinematic flair
Studio City Macau launched its 10th anniversary celebration yesterday, unveiling three free themed experiences that fuse Hollywood glamour with festive holiday magic under the banner “Cinematic ... -
MGM Macau Tennis Masters confirms full lineup for year-end event
The 2025 MGM Macau Tennis Masters is set to deliver two days of high-level tennis and festive fan experiences at the Macao Forum on December 27-28. ... -
China blasts UK for delaying decision again on massive London embassy
China yesterday blasted the U.K. government’s latest delay in deciding whether to approve the construction of a huge Chinese Embassy in London. British authorities said Tuesday ... -
Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace
Ukrainian and European officials accused Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the ...
