Yearly Archives: 2025
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10 Signs Your Dog is Having a Veterinary Emergency
In the panic of the moment, some mild conditions can appear very serious or even life-threatening to the untrained eye. Below are some helpful tips to ... -
André Cheong urges IAM to evolve and update to serve the population better
The Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, has called on the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) officials to lead the bureau to evolve and update its ... -
Trio arrested for counterfeit casino chip fraud in Cotai
Three unemployed Chinese men were arrested in Cotai for their alleged involvement in a casino chip fraud scheme that defrauded an entertainment venue, 11 gamblers, and ... -
Authorities expect new policy for Zhuhai tourists to add 20,000 daily visitors
Authorities expect the new policy to bring an additional 20,000 people per day traveling to Macau from Zhuhai and Hengqin. More than 3,200 residents of Zhuhai ... -
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge reports record high passenger flows in 2024
More than 27 million inbound and outbound passenger trips were recorded through the Zhuhai port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in 2024, marking a 72% year-on-year ... -
Business intelligence conference showcases transformative power of data analytics
The University of Macau’s Faculty of Business Administration hosted the 2024 Macau International Conference on Business Intelligence and Analytics. The event brought together scholars to explore ... -
Small businesses brace themselves for potentially disruptive TikTok ban
A looming TikTok ban could affect the millions of small businesses that use the short-video social media app to help them grow their business. Desiree Hill, ... -
US sanctions Beijing-based cyber group for its alleged role in hacking incidents
The U.S. Treasury on Friday sanctioned a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure. The Treasury’s Office of ... -
Surging number of foreign tourists enter Hainan visa-free in 2024
In 2024, the number of foreign tourists that entered south China’s island province of Hainan visa-free surged by 283 percent compared to the previous year, local ... -
Protesters brave cold to demand Yoon’s ouster as detention deadline looms
Hundreds of South Koreans, bundled up against freezing temperatures and snow, rallied overnight into yesterday near the residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, calling for ... -
Chancellor Nehammer says he will resign after talks on forming a new government fail
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a new government failed a second time. The announcement ... -
2000 Flu outbreak stretches NHS resources
Hospitals around the UK are feeling the strain of the current flu outbreak even though it has not been classed as an epidemic. In Scotland latest ... -
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga sprains right ankle and Kerr expects him to miss time
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga sprained his right ankle yesterday (Macau time) and coach Steve Kerr expects the forward to miss some time. Kuminga was hurt in ... -
Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across the UK and Germany
Heavy snow and freezing rain brought widespread disruption across Europe yesterday, particularly in the U.K. and Germany, with several major airports forced to suspend flights With ... -
Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person at 116 has died
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday. She was 116. ... -
Afghanistan shows what investing in women’s education – or divesting – can do to an economy
When the Taliban fell from power in Afghanistan in 2001, women were once again allowed to go to school after being banned since 1996. I, along ... -
Monday, January 6, 2025 – edition no. 4635
* Ratatouille — An infestation has led to the temporary closure of three Royal supermarket branches and a restaurant, following viral footage that depicts rodents feeding ... -
Casinos with results above gov’t expectations despite December’s ‘poor’ results
Macau casinos closed the year with an accumulated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP226.78 billion. The final figures released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau ... -
Greater Bay Area turns into dynamic growth engine for new quality productive forces
BYD, a front-runner in the global new energy vehicle (NEV) market, set a new record last year, with October marking a milestone sales achievement of 500,000 ... -
Epic Japanese Dining
Reopened with a fresh look at Wynn Palace, Mizumi’s Executive Chef Hironori Maeda partnered recently with celebrity sushi master Chef Takayoshi Watanabe for an exquisite Japanese ... -
Only 38% willing to have children
A recent survey conducted by the Chinese Youth Advancement Association shows that while nearly 56% of respondents aged 18 to 35 express a desire for marriage, ... -
President Xi and Macau leadership outline vision for high-quality development
As Macau ushers in the new year of 2025, the Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, delivered a New Year speech. In his remarks, Sam reflected ... -
The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. The New ... -
Lawmaker calls for comprehensive support amid birth rate decline
Macau’s birth rate has continued to decline in recent years, posing significant challenges to the region’s sustainable development. According to the latest data, the number of ... -
DSAL and FAOM co-host job-matching session
Local residents seeking employment will have an opportunity to connect with potential employers in two sector-specific job-matching sessions, co-organized by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and ... -
FSS introduces new proof-of-life process
The Social Security Fund (FSS) announced that nearly 170,000 beneficiaries of the old-age and disability pension must provide proof of life annually. Starting Jan. 1, beneficiaries ... -
MPU rector highlights interdisciplinary education at Global AI Forum
Marcus Im, rector of Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), addressed the Times Higher Education (THE) Global AI Forum, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary education in shaping future ... -
Record-breaking border movements in 2024
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has announced that last year, there were record-breaking border movements at the borders of Macau. According to the information, almost ... -
Man arrested for taking left-behind backpack with MOP100,000
A 60-year-old man was arrested for taking a backpack containing MOP100,000 from a bus. On Dec. 27, the Public Security Police received a report from a ... -
Residents living close to tourist sites complain of excessive crowding and noise
Residents living close to several major tourist sites have complained that the large number of visitors who visited Macau in 2024 is not respecting those who ... -
Candidates excluded from previous elections are still banned from running this year
The candidates who were excluded from running in the Legislative Assembly (AL) elections in 2021 are still not eligible for this year’s elections, the new president ... -
Global shares are mixed after New Year holiday. Chinese shares sink
Global shares were mixed yesterday, the first day of trading for 2025, with losses of more than 2% in Chinese benchmarks. France’s CAC 40 dropped 0.5% ... -
Set Sail for Family Fun at the 2025 MGM Macao International Regatta
As the annual international sporting event “2025 MGM Macao International Regatta” approaches, water sports enthusiasts and families are invited for a treat with the introduction of ... -
Guangzhou to open 10 new metro, intercity rail lines in 2025
On the agenda The metro and intercity rail network in Guangzhou, located in Guangdong province, is set to expand significantly in 2025 with the addition of ... -
Spring Festival travel expected to reach record high
China’s Spring Festival travel volume is expected to reach a record high, with transport authorities meticulously making preparations, including increasing transportation capacity, strengthening transportation coordination, enhancing ...
