Yearly Archives: 2025
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Matildas condemn misogynistic comments by radio host about Australian women’s soccer team
The Matildas joined in the heavy criticism yesterday of a commercial radio host’s misogynistic and crass comments about Australia’s national women’s soccer team. The host has ... -
Cuba’s cigar fair showcases humidors as the new object of desire
Cuba’s legendary cigars, hand-rolled from the finest tobacco leaves, have long captivated connoisseurs, and now a growing number of enthusiasts recognize the vital importance of humidors, ... -
The main ingredients in Sierra Leone’s kush are synthetic opioids and cannabinoids, report finds
A new report released yesterday [Macau time] by an anti-transnational crime group has identified the core chemical components of kush, a synthetic drug that has swept ... -
A Chinese Alternative to the Magnificent Seven has arrived
A strong conviction trade is being shaken. As international stocks are outperforming this year, global investors are asking if their faith in US exceptionalism has gone ... -
Thursday, February 27, 2025 – edition no. 4669
* Association calls for ‘courage’ — Synergy of Macau urges CE to show ‘courage’ in tackling pressing issues in governance * Civil Protectionm | Chief firefighter ... -
Gold industry faces quiet sales amid pricing surge
Local jewelry shop owners have revealed a cautious sentiment among consumers in Macau’s gold industry, where prices have surged by 42% in 2024. As the cost ... -
Guangdong sees nearly RMB3 billion in property purchases from Macau, Hong Kong buyers
Buyers from Macau and Hong Kong have spent approximately RMB2.99 billion on homes in Guangdong province over the past year. According to data from the People’s ... -
CPPCC members discuss city’s aging population and economic diversification with CE
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, met with local members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) to hear opinions and suggestions ahead of ... -
‘Puppy Mountain’ photo draws onlookers to a Chinese riverside
When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine’s Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a sensation in China and even created ... -
Authorities warn of new phishing SMS circulating under FSS name
The Social Security Fund (FSS) has clarified that it has not sent any text messages regarding the electronic review of social security accounts. A phishing SMS ... -
Over 430,000 undeclared cigarettes seized at HZMB
Customs officials at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) seized 2,177 cartons of undeclared cigarettes, totaling more than 430,000 sticks, from a cross-border truck last night. Authorities ... -
33-year-old man arrested for drug use in Cotai hotel
A 33-year-old mainland man was arrested for suspected drug use in a hotel in Cotai, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said. Housekeeping staff discovered drug-related items in ... -
Taxi drivers’ infractions more than tripled in January
Last month, the number of violations by taxi drivers last month was over three times higher than during the same month last year, according to data ... -
MGTO participates in travel fair in Indonesia as it eyes expansion in Asian markets
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the travel trade participated in the ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 last weekend in Jakarta, Indonesia. Local tourism authorities showcased ... -
SSM cracks down on over 4,000 infractions in 2024
The Health Bureau’s (SSM) inspections in 2024 resulted in 4,205 infractions, the majority (3,941 or 93.7%) related to illegal smoking. The SSM stated that the 2024 ... -
January sees over 2,500 communicable disease cases
The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported 2,529 cases of notifiable communicable diseases for January. The top three diseases with the highest number of reported cases were ... -
Son of journalist jailed for espionage calls for his father’s release
The son of a Chinese journalist accused of espionage called for his father’s release from a seven-year prison sentence in the high-profile case that signaled Beijing’s ... -
Taiwan probing a Mainland-crewed ship believed to have severed an undersea cable
Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Mainland-crewed ship suspected of severing an undersea communications cable in the latest such incident adding to tensions between Taipei and Beijing. ... -
Chinese fishing vessels allegedly used North Korean crews
A fleet of Chinese fishing vessels used North Korean crews between 2019 and 2024 in violation of U.N. bans, and many people were apparently subjected to ... -
Russia and Indonesia hold talks to strengthen ties on defense and security
Russia and Indonesia took steps yesterday to strengthen their defense ties with a meeting between a top Russian security official and Indonesia’s defense minister in the ... -
US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in vote
In a dramatic shift in transatlantic relations under President Donald Trump, the United States split with its European allies by refusing to blame Russia for its ... -
1984 US troops withdraw from Beirut
American forces have withdrawn almost all of their troops from the Lebanese capital, Beirut. About 1,000 US Marines left the coast beside the international airport as ... -
The 2-point shot is less and less utilized in the NBA – the debate is on
The NBA is on the cusp of accomplishing something that it hasn’t seen before. The jury’s still out on whether it’s a good thing. With about ... -
They told her women shouldn’t box. Now she’s Ghana’s first female world champion
When Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey decided as a teenager to become a professional boxer – an unusual choice for a young woman in a working-class neighborhood of ... -
Judge tosses part of a lawsuit against The 1975 for gay kiss at Malaysian music festival
Members of the British band The 1975 cannot be held personally liable for losses of a Malaysian music festival that was shut down by authorities after ... -
The FBI’s new deputy director is a popular podcaster — who has had plenty to say about the agency
The popular right-wing podcaster Dan Bongino has built a career of unleashing sometimes inflammatory rants against the media, Democrats and the federal government. Now, the 50-year-old former New ... -
Window of peace should not be squandered
For many, it might be no exaggeration to describe the disruptive impacts of the first month of the second Donald Trump administration as earthshaking. That has ... -
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 – edition no. 4668
* Essential over luxury — Gold jewelry industry faces sluggish sales amid a pricing surge as people prioritize essential goods over luxury items * GBA | ... -
Macau included in US list of ‘foreign adversaries’
A memorandum signed by President Donald Trump on the “America First Investment Policy” notes that the Macau Special Administrative Region (Macau SAR) has been officially included ... -
12 hurt in traffic accident during filming session
A traffic accident occurred yesterday at Rua do Seminário when a private car lost control during a movie filming session. The incident took place around 3 ... -
MUST submits application for new campus in Hengqin
The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) has submitted an application to the Macau government for a new campus in Hengqin, according to president Joseph ... -
Jaywalking fines continue to grow, close to 200 weekly
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has reportedly fined almost 200 people for jaywalking violations committed between February 10 and 16. The number of people caught ... -
Surge in passenger trips showcases robust transportation network
China’s Spring Festival travel rush this year, which concluded on Saturday, witnessed over 9 billion passenger trips, setting multiple records and showcasing the country’s robust transportation ... -
Committee calls for diagonal motorcycle parking to enhance safety and efficiency
The Transport Advisory Committee is urging local authorities to replace straight motorcycle parking spaces with diagonal options, a move aimed at improving safety and efficiency in ... -
‘China Travel with Chinese Films’ to boost tourism
The ‘China Travel with Chinese Films’ campaign, which aims to boost tourism in China by leveraging the popularity of Chinese films, was launched in Macau and ...
