Yearly Archives: 2025
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Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asia in face of economic shocks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Malaysia’s leader yesterday that China will be a collaborative partner and stand with its Southeast Asian neighbors in the wake of ... -
European regulators OK Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after initial doubts
European regulators have finally approved the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after an advisory committee initially rejected the drug last summer and then reconsidered it. The infused treatment ... -
Thursday, April 17, 2025 – edition no. 4703
* A Day’s Cure — Health Bureau proposes licensing scheme for day hospitals to ease pressure on public healthcare * Old Taipa Village set to be ... -
Giving cash to families can help bring down child marriage rates
Providing cash transfers to low-income families can reduce child marriage rates among girls living in rural communities. That is what we found in a recent study ... -
Sam’s gov’t eyes legal, tax reforms to create business-friendly climate
The government is committed to creating a “soft environment” for local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by optimizing the legal framework, reviewing policies, and enhancing tax ... -
Casino projections revised amid economic uncertainty, dependence on Chinese tourism
Gaming analysts are adjusting their forecasts on the city’s gaming industry, factoring in both global economic uncertainties and local market conditions, as the sector’s reliance on ... -
Xia Baolong slams US tariffs, accuses Washington of threatening China’s survival
Beijing’s top official on Hong Kong and Macau affairs launched an attack on the United States yesterday, accusing Washington of threatening China’s very survival and labeling ... -
Gov’t to study boosting leave policies and birth rate incentive
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai announced that the government will move forward with plans to review annual and maternity leave policies as part of efforts to ... -
Hong Kong defends its immigration procedures after British MP was denied entry
Hong Kong’s government defended its immigration procedures after a British member of parliament was denied entry to the Chinese city last week, an incident that has prompted ... -
People detained after release from scam compounds attempt an escape
They walked out of the compound in Myanmar not knowing where they would go. Though they were aiming for the river that separated them from Thailand ... -
CE emphasizes comprehensive approach to national security
The annual “National Security Education Exhibition” opened yesterday, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai reaffirming that Macau is facing a rapidly changing external environment filled with ... -
CE reaffirms priority for local employment
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting local employment, adding that the city’s workforce and economy are showing strong signs of ... -
US and Philippine joint combat drills show Trump is not scaling back
About 14,000 American and Filipino forces will take part in battle-readiness exercises in the Philippines, including live-fire drills, in a largescale deployment that shows the Trump ... -
International students file legal challenges over visa revocations
Several international students who have had their visas revoked in recent weeks have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, arguing the government denied them due process ... -
1987 MP on gay sex charges
Conservative MP Harvey Proctor has appeared in court charged with indecency. Mr Proctor, who represents Billericay in Essex, said nothing to waiting journalists at Bow Street ... -
Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcase
The WNBA draft has increasingly become a platform for more than just athleticism — it is a celebration of identity, heritage, culture, and self-expression. Paige Bueckers ... -
Concerns mount at Red Bull after Verstappen’s ‘catastrophe’ in Bahrain
Max Verstappen and Red Bull are one of Formula 1’s all-time most successful partnerships. But a disastrous race has raised concerns Verstappen could consider a move ... -
China pursuing three alleged US operatives over cyberattacks
China said yesterday it is pursuing three alleged U.S. operatives accused of carrying out cyberattacks on Chinese infrastructure during the Asian Games held in the city ... -
US moves ahead on tariffs with investigations into computer chips and pharmaceuticals
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals. The ... -
Rip-off claims hoodwinking of US public
The US administration has long accused foreign countries of taking advantage of the United States at the expense of domestic jobs and US industries. In US ... -
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 – edition no. 4702
* Policy Address | Sam eyes legal, tax reforms * Gaming | Casino projections revised amid economic uncertainty * HKMAO | Xia slams US tariffs, accuses ... -
Sam Hou Fai’s first Policy Address put ‘reform’ in spotlight; increases support for families, elders
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai delivered his first Policy Address to the Legislative Assembly yesterday – responding to the themes of “reform” and “forging ahead” that ... -
Analysts warn US-China tensions could affect SAR’s gaming industry
The ongoing friction between China and the United States over issues like TikTok and the Panama Canal ports could spill over into Macau’s gaming industry, experts ... -
Eileen Stow eyes youth and regional engagement for BritCham
The British Chamber of Commerce in Macao (BritCham Macao) has appointed Eileen Stow as its new chair, marking a new chapter focused on regional outreach and ... -
Macau Journalists Association voice concern over government’s lack of transparency
The Macau Journalists Association (AJM) has voiced “serious concern” over what it describes as growing opacity under the administration of Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, citing ... -
Xi says there are no winners in a trade war as he visits Southeast Asia
China’s leader Xi Jinping said no one wins in a trade war as he kicked off a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia yesterday, reiterating China’s commitment ... -
President Trump goes with his gut and the world goes along for the ride
After President Donald Trump reversed course on his tariffs and announced he would pursue trade negotiations, he had a simple explanation for how he would make ... -
Sam earns full backing from Beijing
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s first Policy Address has received strong endorsement from the central government, with the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the ... -
Q1 economic growth likely below expectations, says association
Macau’s economy may have performed below expectations in the first quarter of 2025, with the Macau Economic Association forecasting real GDP growth to remain flat or ... -
Macau wins ‘Brilliant Star’ MICE destination award
The 2025 International MICE (Xiong’an) Co-operation and Exchange Conference, held last week at the Xiong’an Convention and Exhibition Centre, saw Macau awarded the “Brilliant Star” MICE ... -
City sees decline in residential mortgage loans
New approvals for residential mortgage loans (RMLs) dropped by 45.4% month-on-month to MOP724.09 million in February 2025, while commercial real estate loans (CRELs) increased by 4.4% ... -
Over 62,000 health inspections conducted in first quarter
Between January and March, health inspectors conducted over 62,400 inspections across establishments, averaging 693 inspections per day. The majority of cases were related to smoking, with ... -
Gov’t adds 200 new beds in elderly homes
The government has expanded elderly care services, adding 200 new beds in elderly homes in the Northern District in 2024, along with 45 new spaces in ... -
TPI slightly increases in first quarter
The Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the first quarter of 2025 rose by 1.15% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Statistics and ... -
China warns UK to treat Chinese owners of British Steel fairly
China warned the U.K. government yesterday to treat the Chinese owners of British Steel fairly or risk undermining investor confidence in the country, two days after ...
