Yearly Archives: 2025
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Ongoing road renovations spark outcry from residents and business owners
The renovation of Rua do Almirante Sérgio, a major road in the Barra district, is creating significant inconvenience for local residents and businesses. Earlier this week, ... -
new data ranks city among more polluted urban areas as Air quality declines
Macau’s air quality has taken a turn for the worse, with new data placing the city among the more polluted urban areas in the region. According ... -
Fire bureau reports drop in fire incidents amid recent blazes
Fire Services Bureau deputy commander Lam Chun Sang reported a 10% drop in the number of fires from January to February this year, with 153 incidents ... -
Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong collaborate to boost GBA tourism
The tourism authorities of Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong are strengthening their collaboration to promote the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as a premier travel destination. ... -
China’s shipbuilding dominance poses economic and security risks for the US
In only two decades, China has grown to be the dominant player in shipbuilding, claiming more than half of the world’s commercial shipbuilding market, while the ... -
Alvis Lo reports decrease in influenza cases
Health Bureau director Alvis Lo reported a decrease in influenza cases in the region, while the detection rate for new Covid-19 cases has risen to 16%. ... -
Tourist suspected of theft at casino
A South Korean man in his 40s is under investigation for allegedly stealing HKD24,000 in cash from another South Korean tourist in Macau. According to police, ... -
Subsidized housing selection process begins
The selection process for subsidized housing units in Zone A has begun, with 98 units chosen in the first week (March 4–10). According to the Housing ... -
Mortgage and commercial loan approvals surge in January
New approvals for residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) in Macau increased in January 2025, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao. ... -
CE plants tree on Arbor Day
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai observed Arbor Day yesterday by planting a 3-meter-tall Machilus chinensis tree on the Taipa Pequena 2000 Circuit. Accompanied by local officials, ... -
Employment holds steady as retail trade sees modest growth
The Wholesale & Retail Trade sector employed 68,554 people, maintaining stability compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Statistics and Census ... -
Customs intercepts duo in illegal immigration operation
The Customs recently intercepted two men suspected of being involved in illegal immigration activities. The detainees, aged 20 and 30, were from mainland China. Authorities also ... -
Wall Street falls in a manic day after briefly dropping more than 10% below its record
The U.S. stock market fell further Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war, briefly pulling Wall Street 10% below its record set ... -
Sands China’s signature restaurants recognized in 100 Top Tables 2025
Four of Sands China Ltd.’s signature restaurants—The Huaiyang Garden, Pin Yue Xuan, Zi Yat Heen, and The Manor—have been named to the South China Morning Post’s ... -
MGM’s Chinese restaurants again featured in SCMP’s 100 Top Tables
MGM announced that its two signature Chinese restaurants, Imperial Court at MGM Macau and Five Foot Road at MGM Cotai, have once again been included in ... -
Son of Jimmy Lai says 77-year-old could die in jail and calls for his release
The son of prominent Hong Kong former publisher Jimmy Lai, who is facing possible life imprisonment in the Chinese city, called yesterday [Macau time] for his ... -
Albanese won’t retaliate against ‘unjustified’ US tariffs on steel and aluminum
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said yesterday that U.S. tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum were unjustified, but his government would not retaliate with its own ... -
Insurgents attack a train carrying hundreds of people and take hostages
Pakistani insurgents attacked a passenger train carrying several hundred people as it passed through a tunnel yesterday [Macau time] and claimed to have taken more than ... -
US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing as Ukraine says it is open to a 30-day ceasefire
The Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine, and Kyiv signaled that it was open to a 30-day ceasefire in ... -
1961 Five Britons accused of spying for Moscow
Three men and two women have gone on trial at the Old Bailey charged with plotting to pass official secrets to the Russians. All five have ... -
Does Liverpool’s exit to PSG reveal a flaw in the revamped competition?
On top of Europe in January. Out of the Champions League by early March. Liverpool’s reward for dominating the competition’s new-look league format was to run ... -
PSG’s rise: How Enrique’s vision and Mbappé’s departure led to success
Liverpool 0 (1), PSG 1 (4) Will this finally be the year for Paris Saint-Germain? The year when more than a decade of spending lavishly on ... -
Portugal’s government loses confidence vote, triggering early election amid prolonged instability
Portugal’s minority government lost a confidence vote in parliament yesterday [Macau time], forcing its resignation and bringing the European Union country’s third general election in three ... -
Ship owner says arrested captain of cargo vessel involved in North Sea collision is Russian
The captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker is a Russian national who remains in U.K. police custody, the vessel’s owner said yesterday, as ... -
A Nasdaq meltdown, like China’s Big Tech in 2021?
After the Magnificent Seven’s 5% selloff Monday, global investors are reevaluating their faith in US exceptionalism. They’re asking whether the Nasdaq is just going through a ... -
Thursday, March 13, 2025 – edition no. 4679
* Barra gridlock — Ongoing road renovations spark outcry from residents and business owners * Pollution | New data ranks Macau among world’s more polluted urban ... -
Macao Arts Festival to showcase 15 programs, 33 activities
The 35th Macao Arts Festival will take place from April 25 to May 31. Featuring 15 programs and 33 outreach activities, this year’s theme, “Growth,” emphasizes ... -
Public housing system set for major reforms to improve accessibility
Macau’s public housing system may soon undergo significant changes aimed at improving accessibility and fairness. Several key areas are being reviewed, including the criteria for grading ... -
DSAL investigates dismissed workers’ complaints as Melco affirms compliance with laws
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has launched an investigation following complaints from dismissed workers who allege unfair terminations at a major gaming operator. The case was ... -
Lawmakers commit to promoting national policies
Members of Macau and Hong Kong’s top legislative and political advisory bodies pledged yesterday to actively promote the latest national development directions and policies outlined in ... -
Former President Rodrigo Duterte arrested in Manila on an ICC warrant over drug killings
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday on a warrant from the International Criminal Court accusing him of crimes against humanity over deadly anti-drugs crackdowns ... -
Lawmaker urges stronger labor protections amid anticipated economic slowdown
Lawmaker Ella Lei has again urged the government to enhance labor protections as Macau adapts to economic restructuring. In an interpellation to the government, she emphasized ... -
DSAT expands parking spaces to accommodate larger vehicles
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) is adjusting on-street metered parking spaces for cars in a bid to optimize the travel and parking environment. In a statement yesterday, ... -
Elderly woman loses HKD420,000 in phone scam
An elderly woman lost HKD420,000 to a “Guess Who” phone scam. She received a call last Thursday from someone posing as her son, claiming he was ... -
2025MIECF expands global reach with increased participation
The 2025 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2025MIECF) will take place from March 27 to 29, drawing exhibitors and traders from nearly 40 countries ...
