Yearly Archives: 2025
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Wednesday, January 8, 2025 – edition no. 4637
* Setting Sail — The Macao Match Cup, part of the regatta tournament kicking off today, will mark the city’s first time hosting a stage of ... -
Foul odor in Areia Preta linked to Lot P temporary housing project
The foul odor at Av. Norte do Hipódromo in Areia Preta and the elderly housing facility originates from unpleasant smells overflowing from the drainage channels associated ... -
Bad loans have hit a 20-year high; sector claims there is no cause for alarm
The local banking sector has continued on an escalation of non-performing loans over the year of 2024, with November hitting the highest level in 20 years, ... -
Influenza infections on the rise, to peak in CNY
Macau has entered the peak period of influenza, with the number of consultations for the illness increasing significantly in recent weeks, according to health officials in ... -
Lei Chan U advocates for a new mechanism to adjust pensions
Lawmaker Lei Chan U, representing the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), has urged the government to amend the mechanism that adjusts elderly pensions based on ... -
Ella Lei expresses concerns on the impact of new outdoor venue on local SMEs
Lawmaker Ella Lei, representing the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), has expressed concerns over the impact of the new Outdoor Performance Venue on the businesses ... -
Beijing protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacking, complains of foreign hacker attacks
China has slammed a decision by the U.S. Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. ... -
Vietjet Air Flight diverts due to cabin smoke
A Vietjet Air flight from Nha Trang, Vietnam, to Macau encountered smoke in the rear cabin, prompting an emergency return to Nha Trang on Jan. 3. ... -
FSS reminds contributions for last year’s Q4
January marks the contribution month for the fourth quarter of 2024 for Social Security System (FSS). Employers can use platforms including Macao One Account to pay ... -
UPM launches new graduate programs
Macau Polytechnic University (UPM) has launched three new master’s and doctoral programs to strengthen the Greater Bay Area’s talent pool. The offerings include a PhD in ... -
Grand Lisboa Palace to host new residency show
This year, Grand Lisboa Palace will host a new residency show, as announced by the gaming operator. SJM Resorts, in partnership with the renowned Hong Kong ... -
35 cases of illegal tour guiding in 2024
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) reported receiving 35 complaints about illegal tour guide activities in 2024. The government conducted joint inspections, resulting in reports against ... -
Two men arrested for burglary
Police have arrested two men suspected of burglarizing a shop and stealing HKD48,000. One of the suspects, a former employee of the store, deceived a locksmith ... -
Strong winter monsoon to bring temperature drop this weekend
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) forecasts a strong winter monsoon approaching Macau later this week, causing temperatures to drop over the weekend. The predicted low ... -
Data helped police after Las Vegas truck explosion, but experts have wider privacy concerns
Your car is spying on you. That is one takeaway from the fast, detailed data that Tesla collected on the driver of one of its Cybertrucks ... -
Galaxy boosts community tourism through training initiatives
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) is enhancing its collaboration with the Macau SAR Government to promote community tourism and support the revitalization of local attractions. Since 2023, ... -
MGM’s Imperial Court and Five Foot Road earn accolades
MGM’s two signature regional Chinese restaurants, Imperial Court and Five Foot Road, have once again received One-Diamond honors from the prestigious Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2025. ... -
Cyberspace authorities purge internet of ‘troll farms’
China’s cyberspace regulators shut down over 400 websites and platforms in 2024, punishing 2.39 million online accounts and merchants to combat activities associated with the “online ... -
Jailed ex-leader Najib wins appeal to pursue bid to serve corruption sentence at home
Malaysia’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak yesterday won an appeal to pursue his bid to serve his remaining corruption sentence under house arrest. In an ... -
South Korea says North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea
North Korea yesterday fired a ballistic missile that flew 1,100 kilometers before landing in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, South Korea’s military said, extending ... -
TikTok creators left in limbo while awaiting decision on potential platform ban
Will TikTok be banned this month? That’s the pressing question keeping creators and small business owners in anxious limbo as they await a decision that could ... -
1980 Gandhi returned by landslide vote
The people of India have voted Indira Gandhi back into power – less than three years after rejecting her “emergency dictatorship”. When the last of the ... -
Hideki Matsuyama has record-setting start to the PGA Tour season with victory at Kapalua
Hideki Matsuyama opened the new season with a record performance, though it was hard to tell from his emotions. He was a machine at The Sentry, ... -
Indonesia fires head coach ahead of vital World Cup qualifiers
Indonesia has dismissed Shin Tae-yong as head coach of its national team, the country’s federation announced yesterday. “This decision was made based on long and mature ... -
Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis lead dominant Kings
Malik Monk had 26 points and 12 assists, Domantas Sabonis contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, and the Sacramento Kings dominated the Golden State ... -
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah was killed last year inside the war operations room, aide says
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike last year while inside the militant group’s war operations room, according to new details Sunday disclosed ... -
Shooting attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank kills three
Gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank yesterday, killing at least three people and wounding seven others. Violence has surged ... -
Sanctions show that Beijing will brook no challenge to China’s core interests
By putting 10 United States entities on its Unreliable Entity List and 28 US entities on its Export Control List on Thursday, the first work day ... -
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 – edition no. 4636
* Stinky situation — Gov’t links foul odor in Areia Preta to drainage issues from the Lot P temporary housing project * Finance | Bad ... -
GEG and UTM Jointly Organize Community Tourism Training Programs to Deepen Team Members’ Understanding of Local Cultural Tourism Resources
Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) actively supports the Macau SAR Government’s initiatives to promote community tourism and facilitate the cross-sectoral integration and development of Macau’s tourism industry. ... -
Three Royal supermarket branches and restaurant ordered to suspend operations due to rodent infestation
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has ordered three branches of the supermarket chain Royal to temporarily suspend operations after discovering a widespread rodent infestation on the ... -
Centaline: Market set for stability and recovery this year
Realtor Centaline Property predicts that the Macau property market is poised for a more stable trajectory in 2025, driven by renewed buyer interest and supportive government ... -
Lawmakers urge government to update civil servants’ salaries
Lawmakers José Pereira Coutinho and Ella Lei have urged the new government, led by Sam Hou Fai, to update the salaries of Civil Servants. The two ... -
LRT sees a significant surge in passenger numbers after Hengqin line opening
The Light Rapid Transit system (LRT) recorded a significant surge in the number of passengers transported last month. According to the company data, the LRT transported ... -
Ukraine will ask allies to boost its air defenses at a meeting in Germany, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will again call on allies to boost its air defenses at last week’s meeting in Germany, as U.S. President-elect Donald ...
