Yearly Archives: 2025
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Hyo Joo Kim rallies with 64 and beats Lilia Vu in an LPGA playoff in Arizona
Hyo Joo Kim rallied from a four-shot deficit yesterday [Macau time] with an 8-under 64 to force a playoff, defeating Lilia Vu on the first extra ... -
Mensik prevents Djokovic from his 100th title, wins Miami Open
Novak Djokovic faced a series of obstacles Sunday in the Miami Open final: a delay of more than 5 1/2 hours before the match, an eye ... -
Judge weighs request to withhold investigation records
A New Mexico court is weighing whether to block the disclosure of an array of records from an investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman ... -
Elon Musk to visit Macau in April on a fact-finding mission, sources say
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly planning a discreet visit to Macau in late April. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO is said to be “checking in ... -
‘Drop the dad, keep the baby’ is Chinese women’s new mantra
Just like the Americans, Chinese women are starting to give up on marriages, too. But many still want to be mothers. A new phenomenon called “drop ... -
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – edition no. 4692
* Rising unemployment — Unemployment sees nearly a 10% increase over a three-month period, according to official stats * Gaming | Gov’t ensures rigorous oversight of ... -
Gov’t extends support to Myanmar following devastating earthquake
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has sent a message of sympathy to Myanmar’s leader, Min Aung Hlaing, following the massive earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday. ... -
Gov’t claims works coordination is improving to avoid repeated excavation
The government has said that the coordination among different entities related to roadworks has been improving to avoid repeated excavation on public roads and streets. Such ... -
Retail and catering sectors see surge in sales amid consumption boost scheme
Retail and catering firms are reporting a surge in sales amid the ongoing city-wide consumption boost scheme. During the first week of the campaign, many stores ... -
Ron Lam urges gov’t to assess impact of satellite casino closures
In a written inquiry to the government, submitted via the Legislative Assembly, the lawmaker Ron Lam has urged the government to take action regarding the announced ... -
Portugal’s Rangel reaffirms strong ties with China, announces CE’s upcoming visit
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met with Portugal’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, to discuss continued cooperation between Macau and Portugal in the ... -
Xi makes strong push for greater foreign investment as economy continues to lag
In an address to major global business leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged foreign investors to have faith in China’s business prospects, the latest move to ... -
Airport sees growth in Q1
The Macau International Airport expects 1.85 million passengers in the first quarter of 2025, a 3% year-on-year increase, with flight movements rising 1.5% to 14,000. Eric ... -
Gambler loses HKD330,000 after being deceived by money changers
Two men have been arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) in connection with a counterfeit chip scheme that defrauded at least 13 people, including five money ... -
Melco reports 22% revenue growth in 2024
Melco International Development announced a strong performance for the year ending December 31, 2024, with net revenues totaling HKD36.17 billion, a 22.5% increase compared to the ... -
MGTO organizes promotion campaigns in Shenzhen and Zhongshan to expand visitor sources
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) organized a promotional campaign, the “Feel Macau” series, in the neighboring cities of Shenzhen and Zhongshan over the weekend. In ... -
Galaxy Macau launches immersive holiday experience from April 18
Galaxy Macau is set to launch its most immersive holiday experience, starting on April 18, featuring a range of attractions and events. The resort’s Grand Resort ... -
US, Japan, Philippines stage navy drills in disputed waters
The United States, Japan and the Philippines last week staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South China Sea shoal as a ... -
Smell of death permeates cities after quake kills over 1,600 and leaves countless buried
The smell of decaying bodies permeated the streets of Myanmar’s second-largest city yesterday as people worked frantically by hand to clear rubble in the hope of ... -
Palestinians in Gaza mark holiday with dwindling food, no end to war
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip had little to celebrate yesterday as they began marking a normally festive Muslim holiday with rapidly dwindling food supplies and no ... -
1966 Harold Wilson wins sweeping victory
The Labour party is on course to win the general election with a majority of about 100 seats in the House of Commons. Prime Minister Harold ... -
After blowing hot and cold, the Hurricanes find form in Super Rugby
The Hurricanes have been late to the party in Super Rugby this season. While other teams shone in the first weeks of a tight competition, the ... -
Hundreds of thousands rally in Istanbul in support of imprisoned mayor
Hundreds of thousands of protesters again congregated in Istanbul this weekend to how their support for the city’s imprisoned mayor and demand his release. Turkey’s main ... -
Tsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake near Tonga in South Pacific; no initial damage reports
A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga last night, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The U.S. ... -
Hegseth will see US’ limits in its bid to contain China via regional division
Having already visited Europe, where he openly declared the United States’ attention was focused on the Asia-Pacific and underscored Washington’s singular fixation on China as a ... -
Monday, March 31, 2025 – edition no. 4691
* 7.7 magnitude | Devastating Aftermath —Gov’t extends aid to Myanmar as cities reek of death after quake claims over 1,600 lives; while 7.1 magnitude ... -
Vice Minister for Ecology and Environment calls for a greener Macau
The 2025 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition (MIECF) was officially inaugurated yesterday morning in a ceremony at the Sicily room of the Venetian Macao. ... -
Casinos to undergo rigorous approval process for new gaming equipment
The casino industry is undergoing a technological transformation as operators introduce smart gaming tables equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. While these advancements aim to improve ... -
Casual French
Not long ago, MGM Macau appointed Michelin-starred Chef Olivier Elzer as Consultant Chef and Chef Basil Yu as Chef de Cuisine at Aux Beaux Arts. Together, they bring their classic French dishes to both food enthusiasts from near and ... -
Police arrest 33 in illegal remittance syndicate bust
The police have arrested 33 individuals involved in an illegal remittance syndicate that operated near casinos, facilitating unauthorized money transfers for gamblers. Among those detained were ... -
South Korea sees surge in arrivals as mainland tourist numbers decline
The city’s inbound tourism sector showed positive growth in February, with a rise in international tour visitors, according to the latest data from the Statistics and ... -
Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment
Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplants – with a successful pig kidney transplant and a hint Wednesday that pig ... -
Former Coloane Market site returned for future development
The Coloane Market has been officially removed from the list of public markets, and the state-owned land it occupied has been returned for future planning, according ... -
New grads achieve over 80% employment rate
The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) held its Career Day earlier this week with the participation of over 130 local and Greater Bay Area enterprises and organizations, ...
