Yearly Archives: 2025
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Lawmakers find new gov’t less ‘approachable’
Lawmakers have found Sam Hou Fai’s new government much more distant and less willing to listen to society’s opinions. José Pereira Coutinho told the media earlier ... -
Iran loosens import restrictions on foreign cars and iPhones, trying to mask its economic woes
All architecture student Amirhossein Azizi wanted for his 19th birthday was the latest iPhone — and for Iran’s cash-strapped theocracy, it was just the gift they ... -
Rainie Yang to perform at The Venetian Arena
Renowned Chinese pop singer Rainie Yang will perform on March 15 at The Venetian Arena, the gaming operator announced in a statement. The concert, titled “Rainie ... -
Michelin Guide Ceremony to be held in March
The Michelin Guide Ceremony will take place on March 13 at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, unveiling the 17th edition of the Michelin Guide Hong Kong ... -
Trump considering tariff exemptions on Australian steel and aluminum
U.S. President Donald Trump said he agreed to consider a tariff exemption on Australian steel and aluminum imports after a telephone call yesterday with Australia’s prime ... -
Top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump’s tariffs
South Korea’s top economic think tank slashed its growth forecast for the country’s economy for the second time in four months yesterday, expressing concern about the ... -
Marcos Jr. thanks Cambodia for pardoning 13 Filipino women convicted of illegal surrogacy
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. thanked Cambodia’s king yesterday for granting a royal pardon last year to 13 Filipino women who were convicted of illegally serving ... -
Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ‘don’t work’
President Donald Trump said yesterday [Macau time] he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very long. Instead he ... -
1954 New authority for atomic energy
A new body has been established to control the production and development of atomic energy in the UK. The Atomic Energy Authority Bill was introduced in ... -
Doncic makes his Lakers debut, quickly connects with LeBron in a 132-113 win over Utah
Luka Doncic was the last starter introduced by the Los Angeles Lakers, an honor normally reserved for LeBron James. When Doncic jogged into the spotlight on ... -
Busy week ahead with top matchups in women’s college basketball
It’s a busy week ahead in women’s basketball with a few top matchups on the schedule that may go a long way in determining conference regular ... -
Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time to do it right
Nearly 200 nations faced a Monday (yesterday, Macau time) deadline to file what the United Nations’ climate chief calls “among the most important policy documents governments ... -
Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying
The spate of recent aviation disasters and close calls have people worried about the safety of flying. The midair collision that killed 67 near Washington, the ... -
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 – edition no. 4658
* Property crisis — Sector faces biggest slump in 40 years * Property | ‘Concert economy’ boosts transactions in Old Taipa * Health | Associations urge ... -
Macau recognized as one of Asia’s top walkable cities
Macau has been recognized as one of Asia’s top nine walkable cities by the travel website Skyscanner, praised for its compact size and 517 attractions. However, ... -
Casino revenue growth forecast slashed by Citi amid US tariff impact
Citigroup has sharply reduced its 2025 growth forecast for Macau casino gross gaming revenue (GGR), citing disappointing Chinese New Year (CNY) gambling volume and the implementation ... -
Kou Hoi In marks 2024 as the busiest legislative year
The president of the Legislative Assembly (AL), Kou Hoi In, stated that 2024 is the legislative year with the busiest agenda. Kou made these remarks in ... -
Macau Union Hospital faces backlash for long waits
Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai has reported receiving feedback from residents regarding the insufficient availability of specialist services and extended waiting times at the Macau Union Hospital. ... -
‘New Hope’ expects to lose one lawmaker
Directly elected lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho says that the “New Hope” (Nova Esperança) group, which he represents, is expecting to lose one seat in the Legislative ... -
China says a visit by Cook Islands’ prime minister isn’t meant to antagonize others
China insisted that a visit this week by the prime minister of the Cook Islands to Beijing is not meant to conspire against anyone in the ... -
Pereira Coutinho claims economy is not as strong as the gov’t suggests
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho believes the actual state of the local economy is not as positive as the government has been portraying. He argues that this ... -
Ron Lam has not decided on candidacy renewal
Speaking to the Times, Ron Lam, a directly elected lawmaker representing the Association of Synergy of Macao, said he has not yet decided whether to run ... -
Wong Kit Cheng advocates for greater female representation
Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng has voiced her commitment to increasing female representation in the Legislative Assembly (AL), emphasizing the need for more women in politics to ... -
Ella Lei advocates focusing on road safety over penalties for pedestrians and drivers
Lawmaker Ella Lei has affirmed that the committee is focused on improving road design to prevent accidents during the ongoing discussions regarding the revision of the ... -
Mixologist training program launched to boost tourism sector careers
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and SJM Resorts, Ltd. have unveiled the “SJM Resorts Talent Mixologist Development Plan,” aimed at enhancing local human resources and diversifying ... -
Vincent U appointed to IAEE China Board of Directors
Vincent U, president of Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), has been named to the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) China Board of Directors, ... -
Emirates Airline considered for direct flights to Macau
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will kick off a promotional campaign in the United Arab Emirates next month, according to director Helena de Senna Fernandes, ... -
Taxi driver’s death highlights health concerns in industry
Kuok Leong Son, chairman of the Taxi Drivers’ Mutual Association, has stressed the importance of providing medical support for occupational health issues, urging drivers to prioritize ... -
Economy expected to rebound continuously in 2025: economist
The Chinese economy is expected to rebound continuously in 2025 despite new variables, an economist said as reported by Chinese financial news outlet Yicai on Sunday. ... -
Chinese cargo ship runs aground on Russia’s Sakhalin but no spill reported
The governor of Russia’s Pacific island region of Sakhalin has declared an emergency after a Chinese cargo ship ran aground off its southwest coast. There was ... -
Australia holds its nose for third rancid bloom of rare corpse plant in three months
A rare bloom with a pungent odor like decaying flesh has opened in the Australian capital in the nation’s third such extraordinary flowering in as many ... -
US Marine from California identified as one of 4 people killed in plane crash
A U.S. Marine from California was identified by military officials Sunday as one of four people killed when a plane contracted by the U.S. military crashed ... -
US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser said yesterday [Macau time] that top administration officials will meet with European officials this week about how to end the ... -
1975 Tories choose first woman leader
The British Conservative Party has chosen Margaret Thatcher as its new leader. She will be the first woman to head a British political party after a ...
