Yearly Archives: 2025
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Lawmaker expresses concern over outdated employment assistance
The government is offering a subsidy for hiring first-time job seekers to encourage employers to hire youth without work experience, but a lawmaker has called for ... -
Cooler week ahead as northeasterly winds strengthen
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau forecasts noticeably cooler weather this week as two northeast monsoons reach the southern China coast today and Thursday. Temperatures are expected ... -
Gov’t expands no-smoking zones near schools
The government has introduced an integrated tobacco-control strategy that includes new no-smoking zones within a 10-meter radius of the entrances of three schools and one kindergarten. ... -
Macau sees 30% rise in MICE events in 1H
Macau recorded an increase in meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) activity in the first half of this year. According to the Commerce and Investment Promotion ... -
Lawmaker flags stagnation in urban renewal amid aging buildings
Legislator Vong Hou Piu has recalled that over 4,000 buildings in Macau are more than 30 years old, with some exceeding 50 years, and noted that ... -
Public parking lots to increase half-hourly charging model
The half-hourly fee at a number of public car parks will increase to MOP22 starting December 3, according to the Transport Bureau (DSAT). Seven more public ... -
SAR to host Paralympic Torch Relay Saturday
The Macau leg of the Paralympic Torch Relay will take place Saturday (Nov. 29) at 9:30 a.m., covering a route of approximately 2.6 kilometers. Rehearsals will ... -
Cooperation agreement signed between Macau, Hong Kong and Guangdong
The General Administration of Sport of China has facilitated the signing of an agreement among the governments of Guangdong Province, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ... -
Mocha Hotel Royal to cease operations Dec. 28
As part of Melco’s plan to phase out satellite casinos in Macau before year-end, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd announced yesterday that the Hotel Royal Mocha ... -
House of Dancing Water premiere awarded at the 2025 TITAN Brand Awards
The House of Dancing Water earned top international honors at the 2025 TITAN Brand Awards, winning both a Platinum award for “Best Brand Awareness Campaign” and ... -
Galaxy welcomes back comedian Jimmy O. Yang for Chinese New Year
Comedian and actor Jimmy O. Yang will headline a Chinese New Year celebration at Galaxy Macau’s Galaxy Arena on February 21, 2026. The special variety show, ... -
China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of three astronauts
China launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft yesterday to help bring back a team of astronauts after a damaged spacecraft left them temporarily stranded on China’s space ... -
Russian attacks kill at least 7 in Ukraine as talks on peace plan continue
Russia launched a wave of attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, overnight, with at least seven people killed in strikes that hit city buildings and energy infrastructure. ... -
1983: £25m gold heist at Heathrow
An armed gang has carried out Britain’s largest ever robbery at London’s Heathrow Airport. Over £25m worth of gold bullion bound for the Far East was ... -
Praying for the sun: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony
At a temple in Ancient Olympia, a flame is drawn from the sun to begin its journey to the Winter Games. The choreographed ceremony inspired by ... -
10-man Everton beats United despite Gueye’s red card for striking a teammate
Man United 0, Everton 1 Everton beat Manchester United 1-0 yesterday [Macau time] to slow the home team’s recent revival in a Premier League game that ... -
Global tiger trafficking crisis worsens with nine big cats seized monthly
Authorities worldwide have seized an average of nine tigers each month over the past five years, highlighting a worsening trafficking crisis that threatens the survival of ... -
How to rebalance your portfolio in a lofty market
If you’ve chosen a target asset allocation—the mix of stocks, bonds, and cash in your portfolio— you’re probably ahead of many investors. But unless you’re investing ... -
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – edition no. 4846
* Money talks — 2026 budget dips slightly with MOP840 million cash handout cut; projected GGR of MOP236 billion ‘seems disconnected from reality,’ say lawmakers * ... -
News from outside disappears in North Korea
For two hours every day, Lee Si-young and her colleagues broadcast uncensored foreign news into authoritarian North Korea. Her radio audience could go to jail if ... -
AMCM proposes increasing mortgage loan-to-value ratio to 80%
The Macau authorities have proposed changes to tax incentives for real estate purchases in response to market conditions, aiming to increase the maximum mortgage loan-to-value ratio ... -
Matyáš Novotný wins second consecutive MotoSurf world title in Macau
Matyáš Novotný of Czechia secured his second consecutive gold medal at the MotoSurf World Championship held at Hac Sa Beach on Sunday. The event, co-hosted by ... -
Six satellite casinos closed, last three to close doors next month
The three-year transition period will conclude at the end of this year, marking the complete phase-out of satellite casinos in Macau. As of yesterday, four venues ... -
Cultural industries hit MOP9.7 billion, led by digital media
Macau’s cultural industries posted steady growth in 2024, with total service receipts up 12.7% year-on-year to MOP9.73 billion, according to data released by the Statistics and ... -
Two potential sites to be surveyed for the technology park
Starting Thursday, the Macao Technology Research Industrial Park will begin collecting public feedback and suggestions on potential sites for the park. Secretary for Economy and Finance, ... -
UTM’s Hengqin campus to receive 1,200 for new tech courses
The rector of Macao University of Tourism (UTM), Fanny Vong, has said that the university’s new campus in Hengqin will have the capacity to receive 1,200 ... -
Finance Secretary claims gov’t efforts have supported youth employment
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, has attributed the decline in the unemployment rate to the authorities’ various initiatives to support youth employment, highlighting ... -
No-smoking zones enforced outside four schools
Local authorities have designated no-smoking zones outside four educational institutions following a joint review by the Health Bureau (SSM) and the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM). The ... -
Merger of 3 bureaus under economy secretary’s portfolio set for year-end completion
The merger of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau, the Science and Technology Development Fund, and the Consumer Council will be complete by the end of ... -
Public consultation on maternity and annual leave reforms in 2026
Authorities announced yesterday that they are making progress on reforms to maternity and annual leave, as scheduled. Preliminary research is underway, with plans to solicit feedback ... -
Young designer receives recognition at World Stage Design Exhibition
Local theater designer Leong Son U received the silver award in Professional Lighting Design at the 2025 World Stage Design Exhibition (WSD) held in Sharjah, United ... -
Premier Li launches rare-earth charm offensive at G-20 summit
China used the G-20 summit in Africa to defend its contentious rare-earth export curbs while rolling out a new initiative aimed at placating developing nations anxious ... -
China, US can compete and cooperate on AI
Both the United States and China have made artificial intelligence (AI) a national priority. While Washington has launched its AI Action Plan to accelerate AI innovation ... -
US set to label Maduro-tied Cartel de los Soles as a terror organization
President Donald Trump’s administration is set to ramp up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro today [Macau time] by designating the Cartel de los Soles as ... -
1973 Army deposes ‘hated’ Greek president
The Greek Government has been toppled by the country’s armed forces after weeks of unrest. There appears to have been little or no resistance when tanks ...
