Yearly Archives: 2025
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Police crack down on illegal gambling operation in NAPE
A police operation uncovered a large-scale illegal gambling operation in an apartment in NAPE area. Authorities discovered two gambling tables, a poker machine, a large quantity ... -
Beijing conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan in response to US, Taiwanese statements
An unusually large number of Chinese military ships, planes and drones entered airspace and waters surrounding Taiwan between Sunday and Monday, the self-governing island’s Defense Ministry ... -
Public housing crisis easing as new homes become available, gov’t data shows
The long-standing demand for public housing is seeing a significant shift as new data shows an improvement in housing availability. Last month, the government noted that ... -
Teacher-student ratio for early childhood education improves
The teacher-to-student ratio in early childhood education classes has steadily improved in recent years, according to the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ). From the 2011/2012 ... -
UM team wins second prize at Huawei ICT Competition
A student team from the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at the University of Macau (UM) won second place in the Computing Track at the ... -
Macao Pavilion promotes local film industry at FILMART
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has organized Macau’s participation in the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) 2025, setting up a “Macao Pavilion” to ... -
New leadership at DSAL sworn in
Chan Un Tong, director of the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), and Chan Tze Wai, deputy director, took their oaths of office yesterday, in a ceremony presided ... -
Two experts named ‘Macau Conference Ambassadors’ to boost local industry
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) has recently appointed two experts from the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), according to a statement released ... -
Authorities to strengthen filming safety regulations following traffic incident
Authorities are tightening regulations on filming safety after a theater crew violated driving requirements, leading to traffic accidents. Cultural Affairs Bureau director Deland Leong confirmed to ... -
China’s BYD launches charging system it says works nearly as fast as a fill up
China’s energy and auto giant BYD has announced an ultra fast EV charging system that it says is nearly as quick as a fill up at ... -
Lee swipes at Trump but avoids criticism of tycoon’s deal to sell Panama Port assets
Hong Kong’s leader has waded into a controversy over a prominent conglomerate’s decision to sell its Panama Canal port assets to a consortium including American investment ... -
Officials say expanded port funded by China opening next month – with first call from Japanese navy
A Cambodian naval port expansion funded by China that has raised concerns over Beijing’s growing military reach in the region has been completed. The port will ... -
Strange foam and dead fish wash ashore at two beaches as surfers fall sick
An Australian state closed two beaches after dead fish and an unusual off-white foam washed ashore while surfers reported feeling unwell, officials said on yesterdayy. A ... -
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 413 Palestinians, and shatter ceasefire
Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip yesterday, killing at least 413 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. The surprise bombardment shattered a ... -
1964 ‘Ambitious’ plans for south east
Three new cities are proposed for south east England as part of the largest regional expansion plan in Britain. A study, published today, estimates the country’s ... -
Remembering China’s Empress Dowager Ling, a Buddhist who paved the way for future female rulers
In sixth-century China, a woman known to history as Empress Dowager Ling ruled over an empire called the Northern Wei. Historians do not know her birth ... -
‘Chariots of Fire’ runner connects with IOC candidate Coe through England’s history
Only one Englishman who had a great Olympic career ever stood for the IOC presidency before Sebastian Coe, and Coe will try to win that job ... -
Iguanas likely crossed the Pacific millions of years ago on a record-setting rafting trip
Researchers have long wondered how iguanas got to Fiji, a collection of remote islands in the South Pacific. Most modern-day iguanas live in the Americas — ... -
From France comes a call for Trump’s America to return Lady Liberty – t won’t happen
Hey, America: Give the Statue of Liberty back to France. So says a French politician who is making headlines in his country for suggesting that the U.S. is ... -
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 – edition no. 4683
* Sign Here… — ‘Mystery candidates’ for legislative elections allegedly coerced people into signing nomination endorsements, CAEL says* Gaming | Casino revenues in March show seasonal ... -
30% of elderly report high loneliness, nearly half plan to retire in mainland
A recent survey by the Sheng Kung Hui Social Service Association found that 30% of Macau’s elderly population experiences a “high degree” of loneliness, while nearly ... -
Organ donation registration sees rise and plans to simplify process
The Health Bureau (SSM) reported a 6.6% increase in organ donation registrations in 2024, with 6,380 residents now registered as donors. The bureau plans to further ... -
Road safety concerns persist as south stormwater project nears completion
The third phase of the Inner Harbor South Stormwater Pumping Station and Sewerage Project, which began in November 2022, is expected to be completed by June. ... -
Road rage incident on HZMB leads to egg tossing
A road rage incident on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge recently went viral after a failed attempt to cut in line led to an escalating confrontation between ... -
Rotary clubs urge youth to donate blood as participation rates decline sharply
Macau’s annual Rotary Blood Donation Day returns this Saturday, March 22, amid concerns over declining youth participation. Recent data reveals a sharp drop in first-time donors, ... -
Bus passenger volume nears pre-pandemic levels amid peak-hour crowding concerns
Last year, bus services in Macau recorded a total passenger volume of 227 million, nearing pre-pandemic levels from 2019. This surge, marking a 6% increase from ... -
Economy shows signs of improvement, as officials outline plans to boost consumer spending
The Chinese economy showed signs of improvement in the first two months of the year, though housing market weakness remained a drag on growth, the government ... -
Man suspected of theft at border crossing intercepted by police
An unemployed man in his 50s, holding a Special Stay Permit, is suspected of stealing over MOP500 from a backpack near the breezeway at the border ... -
Electrician injured in suspected electrical short circuit
A 36-year-old electrician was hospitalized yesterday with burns after a suspected short circuit occurred while he was working at Edif. Jardim Iat Lai. The incident took ... -
Future Bright Group sees profit decline in 2024
The Future Bright Group, owned by entrepreneur Chan Chak Mo, reported a significant drop in profits, from MOP48.6 million in 2023 to just MOP6 million in ... -
Macao Union Hospital opens specialist services to non-residents
The Macao Union Hospital has extended its specialist outpatient services to non-local residents, including blue card holders, student visa holders, and special stay permit holders. According ... -
Galaxy Macau and SCMP Learn to host educational seminar
Galaxy Macau is partnering with South China Morning Post Learn (SCMP Learn) to host “Parents’ Talk,” an educational seminar aimed at providing insights into academic pathways ... -
International Series Macau set to welcome top golfers
The International Series Macau, hosted by Wynn, is set to take place from March 20 to March 23 at the Macau Golf and Country Club. The ... -
Peruvian farmer takes German energy giant RWE to court in fight to hold polluters accountable
A German court yesterday started hearing a Peruvian farmer’s case against major energy company RWE, a lawsuit arguing that global warming fueled by the firm’s historical ... -
Marathon organizers apologize for prizes in the shape of a Chinese machine gun
The organizers of a marathon in southern Taiwan, including a member of the self-governing island republic’s legislature, apologized Sunday after giving out prizes in the shape ...
