Yearly Archives: 2025
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Slater tops adrenaline-filled Qualifying 1
SJM Theodore Prema’s Freddie Slater topped the timesheets during yesterday’s afternoon adrenaline-filled Qualifying 1 session for the FIA FR World Cup. Slater clocked a lap at ... -
Todd leads the way, Hickman in pursuit
Last year’s winner, Davey Todd, led the way in yesterday’s early morning Free Practice (FP) session, effectively kicking off this year’s Grand Prix (GP) on-track action. ... -
Nakamura-Berta tops FP1
One of the top contenders to win the first-ever FIA F4 World Cup, Kean Nakamura-Berta has shown why he is highly regarded, leading the classification in ... -
The ‘Macau test’ starts earlier now
For the first time, the FIA has granted an entry-level formula racing the status of a World Cup, and what better stage to host it than ... -
‘Season Finale’ goes down to the wire in Macau
The FIA TCR World Tour event in Macau will once again embody the spirit of the famous Macau Guia Race for touring cars. In an updated ... -
Reining champion returns to defend his title
The Greater Bay Area (GBA) GT Cup remains part of the local Grand Prix program as a support race, and reigning champion Han Lichao will return ... -
November casino revenue projected at MOP20.5 billion
The city’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) is expected to reach MOP20.5 billion in November, according to recent industry reports, as early-month figures point to a modest ... -
BNU reports 29% drop in net profit for first nine months
Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) reported a 29% decline in net profit for the first nine months of 2025, with unaudited figures showing earnings of MOP315.3 million ... -
MGM promotes responsible gaming through community events
MGM has partnered with local associations to promote responsible gaming and financial literacy through two large-scale community activities, drawing over 5,000 participants. The “Family Financial Budgeting ... -
‘East Asia Through The Lens’ photo exhibition opens at Amagao Gallery
The photo exhibition “East Asia Through The Lens” officially opened yesterday at Amagao Gallery, Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau, showcasing 25 works by five photographers from across ... -
IOC’s Bach says Greater Bay Area poised for Olympic hosting
In The News As the 15th National Games continue, International Olympic Committee (IOC) Honorary President Thomas Bach said the Greater Bay Area (GBA) is a region ... -
As China increases regulation of stories about men in love, female fans lament the loss of idealized romances
For Cindy Zhong, like many young Chinese women, a relaxing night used to mean curling up with a steamy story about two men in love. Then ... -
Powerful politicians will be in jail by Christmas for corruption scandal, Marcos says
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said yesterday that many of at least 37 powerful senators, members of Congress and wealthy businesspeople implicated in a massive corruption ... -
Rapper Namewee released on bail in probe into influencer’s murder
Popular Chinese Malaysian rapper and filmmaker Wee Meng Chee was released on police bail yesterday after being held for a week to assist in the investigation ... -
Epstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls’ as White House calls its release a Democratic smear
Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump “knew about the girls,” according to documents made public yesterday [Macau time], but ... -
Country braces for disruptions as former ruling party calls for lockdown to protest Hasina trial
Classes and transportation in Bangladesh were seriously disrupted yesterday as ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her former ruling Awami League party called for a nationwide ... -
2000 Fuel protesters rally for tax cut
Convoys of lorries and tractors have converged on the capitals of England and Scotland to mark the 60-day deadline for government action to cut fuel tax. ... -
Our Cold Loves: Ariane Loze’s intimate experiments with the human gaze
When Belgian artist Ariane Loze speaks, she seems to sculpt each word as if it were part of a performance – deliberate, playful, and charged with ... -
Florence + the Machine’s ‘Everybody Scream’ wrestles with greatness and mortality
During his acceptance speech for best actor at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, Timothée Chalamet made known his desire to be remembered as “one of ... -
Thailand extradites a suspect in illegal gambling operations to China
Thailand this week extradited a Chinese man wanted by Beijing on suspicion of running over 200 illegal online gambling operations. A Thai appeals court on Monday ... -
Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day
More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers plan to strike at 65 U.S. stores Thursday [yesterday, Macau time] to protest a lack of progress in labor negotiations ... -
The Nasdaq whale’s Nvidia sale smells desperate
Masayoshi Son, who runs the world’s biggest venture capital fund, is making waves again. His SoftBank Group Corp. has sold its entire stake in Nvidia Corp. ... -
Friday, November 14, 2025 – edition no. 4838
* Showcase Macau — Gov’t unveils plans for a cultural and tourism zone with three venues for national exhibition, performing arts, and contemporary art * Sports ... -
Gov’t confirms no changes to civil servants’ working hours amid calls for labor protections
While Macau’s largest labor group urged the city’s authorities to explore ways to enhance worker protections, the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) made it ... -
Gov’t aims to regulate advertising using online influencers
The Executive Council (ExCo) has finalized the discussion and analysis of a new Advertising Law bill that aims, among other aspects, to regulate online advertising and ... -
Face scan to expand to more checkpoints after Hengqin Port
Following the launch of facial recognition smart immigration clearance at Hengqin Port last Wednesday, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) announced yesterday that it is systematically ... -
China and Spain sign agreements to strengthen cooperation on king’s visit
Spanish King Felipe VI and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed agreements on language exchanges and other areas yesterday as both sides vowed to strengthen their cooperation. ... -
IC president denies Ruins of St. Paul’s statue shift rumors
The Cultural Heritage Committee held a regular plenary meeting yesterday morning at the Macau Cultural Centre, focusing on the ongoing restoration of the Ruins of St. ... -
Three-day dine-in discount announced to mark the handover’s 26th anniversary
A special three-day consumption initiative will be launched this December to mark Macau’s return to the motherland. The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT), alongside the ... -
Macau Grand Prix set to attract 500,000 visitors
The four-day Macau Grand Prix kicks off today, with the Macau Government Tourism Office announcing yesterday that the event is expected to draw around 500,000 visitors ... -
Three residents lose MOP1.4 million in fake Taobao scams
Police reported three cases of online scams impersonating Taobao customer service, resulting in a combined loss of MOP1.4 million. One young man lost MOP 999,000 after ... -
Drop in temperatures next week
Macau is set for a sharp temperature drop next week as the strongest northeast monsoon of the season hits the South China coast. From Monday, north ... -
‘Super Pole’ a significant addition to edition marked by Mercedes’ absence
After several years of following the same format, the FIA GT World Cup has introduced a significant change this year: the “Super Pole.” This new qualifying ... -
Grassroots race continues to build on GP heritage
The Macau Roadsport Challenge, the current successor to the famous Interport Macau–Hong Kong, is the race that truly brings back the spirit and nostalgia of the ...
