Monthly Archives: December 2025
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1961 Birth control pill ‘available to all’
Women who wish to have oral contraception will now be able to get it on the National Health Service. The Health Minister, Enoch Powell, made an ... -
Australia and New Zealand drawn into same group at 2027 World Cup
JOHN PYE, Sports Writer Host Australia and three-time champion New Zealand were drawn into the same group yesterday for the expanded Rugby World Cup in 2027, ... -
Spain keeps title as Pina scores twice in victory over Germany
Spain 3, Germany 0 Clàudia Pina scored twice and Germany crumbled as Spain retained the Women’s Nations League title with a 3-0 victory in the final’s ... -
German bakers bring Christmas specialty to life with rich tradition
When pastry chef Tino Gierig is asked what the famous Dresden stollen tastes like, his eyes sparkle and his voice rises to an enthusiastic sing-song as ... -
Search is resuming for the MH370 plane that vanished 11 years ago
Malaysia’s transport ministry said yesterday that the deep-sea hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume Dec. 30, renewing hopes of finally locating the jet that ... -
The marketing genius of Spotify Wrapped
I’m guessing I’ll be among Spotify’s top 1% of listeners for an obscure 2004 track titled “Rusty Chevrolet” by the Irish band Shanneyganock. I heard it ... -
Thursday, December 4, 2025 – edition no. 4852
* Pharmaland — Pharmacies keep popping up in Macau like mushrooms, mirroring the surge in mainland visitors, a Times investigation finds * Transport |Coloane Village rail ... -
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 ... -
Associations weigh bamboo scaffolding future amid Hong Kong safety debate
In the wake of a deadly apartment fire in Hong Kong, the government has proposed a roadmap to replace bamboo scaffolding with metal scaffolding – an ... -
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 ... -
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 market ... -
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, ... -
Convention proposes new rules for growing exotic pet trade
A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other animals in the wild that are increasingly showing ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 latest ... -
Two development plans launched for ZAPE economy
With satellite casino closures set for the end of the month, the Industry and Commerce Association of Macau launched a Business District Revitalization Plan for ZAPE ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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
Emergency crews raced to reach survivors and recover more bodies yesterday as the death toll from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides surged past 1,300 in ... -
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 ... -
Nice fans’ fury boils over: Players attacked after sixth straight loss
Nice and the French league have condemned “unacceptable” acts of fan violence after players and staff were attacked following another disappointing performance by the Riviera side ... -
Prada purchases fashion rival Versace in a deal worth $1.4 billion
The Prada Group announced yesterday that it has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace in a 1.25 billion euro (nearly $1.4 billion) deal that puts the ... -
Resilient in face of Trump tariffs, world economy is forecast to grow 3.2% this year, OECD says
The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said yesterday, upgrading ... -
Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds
Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your ... -
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 – edition no. 4851
* The bamboo dilemma — Macau weighs future of bamboo scaffolding amid Hong Kong safety debate, trade experts tell the Times in an exclusive interview * ... -
Gov’t to advance ride-hailing services with planned regulatory consultations
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, announced yesterday plans to increase Macau’s taxi fleet, currently at around 1,400 vehicles, with a particular focus ... -
Raymond Tam’s policy objectives focus on public housing replacement system
Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam has outlined this fiscal year’s policy objectives, which include studying the expansion of replacement and temporary housing applications ... -
November GGR above MOP21 billion, accumulated growth at 8.6%
November closed with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching MOP21.088 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14.4% compared to 2024. November results from local casinos also account for ... -
Gov’t plans to construct more outdoor parking lots with 15-minute free parking incentives
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, revealed yesterday plans to redevelop 30 pieces of land for different purposes, specifically highlighting the creation of ...
