iShowSpeed or Not, China Travel Is Cool Again

Shuli Ren, Bloomberg Live streamer iShowSpeed, who has more than 46 million followers on YouTube, made quite a stir earlier in the year visiting China. His fans watched as

Monday, December 29, 2025 – edition no. 4863

* Christmas Miracle — Christmas week arrivals break annual record, surpassing one million visitors * Sports | From Grand Slams to new paths, women in tennis share their

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

Filipino Catholics show strong dedication to ‘Simbang Gabi’ this year

Filipinos in Macau have begun their annual Simbang Gabi tradition, with evening and dawn masses running from December 15 through Christmas Eve, keeping a cherished Catholic

PSP releases traffic accident hotspots map to alert drivers

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has launched a new online tool that identifies the city’s traffic accident hotspots and provides detailed statistics on those

Celebrate with Wonder at St. Regis 

The St. Regis Macao is unveiling its enchanting programme of festive endeavours end of the year, transforming the hotel into the definitive House of Celebration.

Casino win rates drop, daily gaming revenue declines

Macau's average daily gaming revenue fell to MOP650 million last week, driven by lower VIP room win rates, signaling a slight slowdown in the city’s casino

Macau marks 26 years since handover with festive celebrations

Macau is celebrating the 26th anniversary of its return to the motherland on tomorrow, with a host of events and activities taking place throughout the month.

Global forum in explores mutual learning among civilizations

Featuring more than 20 keynote speeches and academic exchanges under the theme “Mutual Learning Among Civilizations, Inheritance and Development,” the first International Forum on Mutual

Call to allow family transfer of education subsidies rejected by DSEDJ

A legislator has proposed adopting a “health voucher” model for the Continuing Education and Development Program, which would allow account balances to be transferred or shared among

GBA intangible cultural heritage projects and calligraphy works on display

The Greater Bay Area Traditional Culture Promotion Association is presenting 70 works at the Galeria Lisboa gallery at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, focusing on calligraphy art and intangible cultural

Smart Go app updated to version 2.2.0

The Transport Bureau has updated the “Macao Smart Go” app to version 2.2.0 with new features and optimizations. Updates include Macau Light Rapid Transit (LRT) arrival information: users can now

SSM launches new community health training unit

The Health Bureau (SSM) is launching another unit of the “Community Health and Wellness Training Course” aimed at local healthcare personnel at the Family Medicine Training Base. The

Union Hospital introduces First PET-MR, SPECT-CT systems

The Macao Union Hospital has introduced Macau’s first Positron Emission Tomography–Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PET-MR) scanner and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography–Computed Tomography (SPECT-CT) imaging equipment. The SSM said

Suppliers required to include minimum wage adjustments in cleaning, security service bids

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, announced yesterday that government departments will now require suppliers bidding for cleaning and security services to factor minimum wage

Concessionaires: Gastronomy, sports, and tech to boost local tourism

Representatives from each of the six gaming concessionaires commended investments in gastronomy, sports spectacles, and immersive tech experiences earlier this week during a panel titled “Macao Session

Alibaba’s Fliggy leverages AI to attract tourists

Alibaba's travel platform Fliggy is strengthening ties with Macau as the city grows in popularity among young mainland Chinese travelers, according to Leon Li, Fliggy’s vice president

ADRAM crowned champion of inaugural Women’s Division league

  The Associação Desportiva e Recreativa Académica de Macau (ADRAM) team was crowned champion of the inaugural Macau Football League Women’s Division after defeating Sporting 7–0

Residential property sales continue decline in November

The residential property market showed further weakness in November, with total transactions falling to 238 units, down 6% from 253 in October, according to data released by

GEG brings Macau’s performing arts to life with a panorama of entertainment spectacles

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) proactively supports the Macau SAR Government’s “1+4” strategy for moderate economic diversification, advancing the dynamic integration of “Tourism + Entertainment”. Since 2023,

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