Yearly Archives: 2025
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Sands China launches integrated resort leader development program
Sands China hosted a presentation event yesterday, showcasing the company’s achievements in talent development through the Sands China Academy. The event also marked the launch of ... -
Tesla tumbles again as investors bail on Musk’s suddenly struggling EV company
Shares of Tesla slid again Monday as confidence in Elon Musk’s electric car company continues to disintegrate following a post-election “Trump bump.” Tesla shares tumbled 15.4%, ... -
Japan’s economy grew at a 2.2% annual rate in Oct-Dec
Japan’s has cut its estimate for its economic growth in the last quarter of the year to a 2.2% annual pace from 2.8% as consumer spending ... -
Wynn restaurants honored in 100 Top Tables 2025
The South China Morning Post’s 100 Top Tables 2025 has recognized four Wynn restaurants—Chef Tam’s Seasons and Mizumi at Wynn Palace Cotai, along with Drunken Fish ... -
Galaxy Macau and StarWorld Hotel restaurants featured in 100 Top Tables 2025
Six restaurants from StarWorld Hotel and Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort have been recognized in the South China Morning Post’s prestigious 100 Top Tables guide for 2025. ... -
China is ending its annual Congress with questions open over how to revive its slowing economy
China wrapped up its biggest political event of the year yesterday leaving one question unanswered: How far will it go to try to revive economic growth ... -
Beijing strikes back at Trump tariffs with 15% levies targeting US farmers
China retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs with an additional 15% tax on key American farm products, including chicken, pork, soybeans and beef. The escalating trade ... -
Arctic island votes in key election as Trump wants to take control of the strategic region
The single polling station in Greenland ‘s capital city is ready. This big Arctic island with a tiny population is holding early parliamentary elections that are ... -
1964 Hoffa faces eight years behind bars
The president of the powerful American Teamsters union has been sentenced to eight years in jail on bribery charges. James Hoffa has also been fined $10,000 ... -
Manchester United reveals plans for the ‘world’s greatest’ stadium to replace Old Trafford
Manchester United unveiled plans yesterday to build the “world’s greatest” soccer stadium. A proposed 100,000-seater arena would surpass Wembley as the biggest in the United Kingdom. ... -
A social worker who tried to mediate during the 2019 protests convicted of rioting
A social worker who tried to mediate during the height of the 2019 anti-government protests in Hong Kong was convicted of rioting yesterday in the latest ... -
US biochemist researching treatment of HIV and coronaviruses wins Israel’s Wolf Prize
An American biochemist whose research has helped scientists make inroads into treating coronavirus and HIV has won this year’s Wolf Prize, a prestigious Israeli award in ... -
Rational view of China would benefit Canada
ChinThe governing Liberal Party elected former central banker Mark Carney its leader on Sunday. Carney will thus succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister after he is ... -
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 – edition no. 4678
* Arts for all — Macau Arts Festival to showcase 15 performances, 33 events * Property | Public housing system set for major reforms to improve ... -
DSEDJ strengthening ‘tolerance’ and ‘open-mindedness’ across various subjects
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) is focused on the moral education of local students and has been working to strengthen tolerance, open-mindedness, and respect ... -
Casino revenue forecast revised amid slower start to 2025
Investment banking firm Jefferies has revised its forecast for the region’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2025, lowering its prediction by 2% to 240 billion patacas. ... -
Macau facing an increasing shortage of care facilities for the elderly
The SAR is facing an increasing shortfall of elderly care spaces, despite government plans to expand capacity in the coming years. Government data indicates that as ... -
Committee member urges Macau to boost platform role
During the National Top Advisory Bodies Plenary Meeting, Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Standing Committee Member Lao Nga Wong urged Macau to strengthen its role ... -
Nissan tests driverless vehicles in city streets filled with cars and people
The van makes its way slowly but surely through the city streets, braking gently when a car swerves into its lane. But its steering wheel is ... -
Dismissed workers submit letter to gov’t over unfair dismissals
A group of former employees from a gaming operator submitted a letter to the government yesterday, alleging unfair dismissal without adequate compensation. The workers from Melco ... -
Women suspected of defrauding a friend of an investment
A 43-year-old unemployed mainland woman has been arrested for allegedly posing as a shareholder of a Cotai VIP room and defrauding a female friend of approximately ... -
FSS urges beneficiaries to provide annual proof of life
The Social Security Fund (FSS) is reminding approximately 168,000 old-age and disability pension beneficiaries to submit their annual proof of life by the end of March ... -
Scholarship application for 2024/2025 academic year announced
The Education Fund released the list of conditionally accepted scholarship applications under the “Higher Education Scholarship Financing Scheme” yesterday. Applicants can view the results on the ... -
Foreign worker loses RMB50,000 in online loan scam
A male foreign worker fell victim to an online loan scam after responding to an advertisement. He registered an account and applied for a loan of ... -
H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in UK prompts import restrictions
An outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has been reported in Herefordshire, UK. In response, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has announced that it will ... -
Elderly residents hospitalized after flat fire
Two elderly women were hospitalized after a fire broke out in a residential flat in Lok Kuan late Sunday evening, authorities said. The incident occurred around ... -
Sands China hosts special event for families from the Macau Autism Association
Sands China recently organized a special outing for families from the Macau Autism Association as part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility. The event, held ... -
MGM partners with Art Basel Hong Kong to support emerging art talents
MGM has announced its collaboration with Art Basel Hong Kong to promote global arts and culture through the inaugural “MGM Discoveries Art Prize.” The winner of ... -
More judicial efforts aim to protect rights of businesses
The work reports of the Supreme People’s Court and the Supreme People’s Procuratorate have sent strong signals that more judicial efforts will be made to equally ... -
Annual political meetings feature minority delegates in tribal finery with a message
Every year in early March, China’s legislature and its advisory body gather to hear speeches and hold discussions in the capital, Beijing. In contrast to the ... -
Police say antisemitic terrorism plot in Sydney was ‘a hoax’
An explosives-filled trailer that Australian politicians earlier described as an antisemitic terrorism plot and a foiled mass casualty event was staged by criminals in a complicated ... -
North fires several ballistic missiles after the US and S.Korea began military drills
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea Monday, South Korea’s military said, hours after South Korean and U.S. troops kicked off their large annual ... -
What to know ahead of the talks between the US and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is to host talks today between the United States and Ukraine in a new diplomatic push after an argument erupted during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s ... -
1985 Gorbachev becomes Soviet leader
There is a new man in charge at the Kremlin – Mikhail Gorbachev has taken over following the death of Konstantin Chernenko. Chernenko, 73, died yesterday ... -
Mbappé and Vinícius score as Real joins Barcelona at top of La Liga
Real Mad 2, Rayo Val 1 Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior scored goals in a five-minute span in the first half and Real Madrid held on ...
