Yearly Archives: 2025
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Ambition, reality, and the GBA puzzle
Analysis The Greater Bay Area (GBA) is a vision with velocity. In Beijing’s narrative, it is already “one of China’s most open and economically dynamic areas,” ... -
A day in Zhongshan: From revolutionary history to golden sunsets
Travelog Today’s journey began in the heart of history at the Former Residence of Sun Yat-sen, nestled in the tranquil Cuiheng Village. As I stepped into ... -
China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of US soybeans annually: Bessent
China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders, Treasury Secretary Scott ... -
South Korean and Japanese leaders vow to improve ties in face of global uncertainty
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met in their first summit yesterday, pledging to strengthen ties that have been ... -
Trump no-show at big Asian economic forum may risk US reputation in region
A hot mike caught U.S. President Donald Trump saying that his much-anticipated meeting yesterday with Chinese President Xi Jinping, meant to settle the most important trade ... -
1984 Indian prime minister shot dead
Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India, has been killed by assassins in New Delhi. Mrs Gandhi was thought to have been walking through her gardens ... -
‘Nouvelle Vague’ is a meticulous ode to the French New Wave
Any time a notable figure of the French New Wave appears in Richard Linklater’s “Nouvelle Vague”, the camera pauses for a head-on shot — a roll ... -
Icelandic detective stars in ‘the missing crime writer’
When we last saw Icelandic police detective Helgi Reykdal, he was lying unconscious in a pool of blood after being bashed in the head by his ... -
Archaeological site revealing early Yup’ik life ravaged by typhoon
A fragment of a mask that was preserved for hundreds of years in permafrost sat in the muck of a low tide in the western Alaska ... -
Heist of the century: Five more arrests as Louvre jewel heist probe deepens and key details emerge
The dragnet tightened around the Louvre yesterday. Five more people were seized in the crown-jewels heist — including a suspect tied by DNA — the Paris ... -
Hong Kong universities are outshining Tsinghua
Hong Kong is quickly becoming a college town. The number of non-local students, mostly from China, has nearly doubled since 2021, with the surge primarily driven ... -
Friday, October 31, 2025 – edition no. 4829
* Busan express — Xi and Trump meet in Busan, pledge to stabilize relations, and expand cooperation amid global turbulence * PJ links spike in juvenile ... -
Consumption cards essential amid impressive economic indicators, says lawmakers
During its first pre-agenda session for the eighth term yesterday, the Legislative Assembly (AL) heard several legislators cite impressive economic indicators from Macau – such as ... -
Casinos see strong rebound in mass market gaming
The gambling sector is showing a robust recovery, with Citigroup reporting that total gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first 26 days of October may have ... -
November events to boost visitor numbers by 20%
The city’s tourism sector is bracing for a surge in visitor arrivals next month as the city hosts two major events simultaneously: the 15th National Games ... -
Lawmakers call on alignment to capitalize on 15th Five-Year Plan opportunities
18 of the 33 legislators in the eighth Legislative Assembly (AL) focused their inaugural pre-agenda speeches yesterday on the national “15th Five-Year Plan,” highlighting the city’s ... -
Elderly services plan first phase hits 99% completion
The interdepartmental steering committee for elderly protection held a summary sharing session yesterday to review the 2016–2025 10-Year Action Plan for Elderly Services. The first phase ... -
China pitches itself as alternative to US protectionism after signing expanded ASEAN free trade pact
China signed an expanded version of a free trade agreement yesterday with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with Premier Li Qiang pitching expanded economic ties ... -
Woman loses over HKD1.45 million in suspected online romance scam
A local middle-aged woman has reported losing more than HKD1.45 million in a suspected online romance scam, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said. The victim met a ... -
Man falls victim to online investment scam
A middle-aged man reported losing MOP2.3 million in a suspected online investment scam. According to authorities, the victim saw investment tips on mainland stocks and funds ... -
Bureau holds meeting for student counselors on new support measures
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) held a work meeting for frontline student counselors to explain the mechanisms, services, and oversight of student guidance programs. ... -
Groundbreaking held for Hengqin Cargo Hub
The Macau International Airport’s Hengqin Pre-Clearance Cargo Hub held its groundbreaking ceremony, marking the start of construction for the Macao–Hengqin logistics project. Scheduled for completion by ... -
Sai Van Bridge maintenance scheduled for next year
The tender for the maintenance work on Sai Van Bridge was opened yesterday, with construction expected to begin in the first quarter of next year. The ... -
Motorbike fire breaks out early morning
A motorbike fire broke out early yesterday morning, with the Judiciary Police (PJ) categorizing it as an arson case. At approximately 5 a.m., flames erupted at ... -
DSAL to hold job fair for persons with disabilities
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will host a job-matching fair for persons with disabilities on December 3, offering 108 job openings across 17 participating companies. The ... -
Tap Seac Craft Market to host November workshops
The Cultural Affairs Bureau will hold the Tap Seac Craft Market from Nov. 20 to Nov. 23 and Nov. 27 to Nov. 30 at Tap Seac ... -
Macau, Beijing libraries sign cooperation agreement
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the Capital Library of China signed a cooperation agreement last week at the IC building. The pact, signed by IC ... -
Gov’t launches ‘First Store Economy Scheme’
The government has launched the “First Store Economy Scheme,” running from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, 2026, to support overseas, mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan ... -
MrBeast expands global reach through multilingual content and data-driven strategy
At a panel discussion at the Grand Lisboa Palace during CreatorWeek Macao 2025, industry experts unveiled the strategies behind some of the world’s largest creator businesses, ... -
Museum of Art to showcase four centuries of Sino-Portuguese exchange
Macau will host a major exhibition exploring centuries of cultural and trade ties between China and Portugal. “Reflections of Maritime Connections: 16th-19th Century Sino-Portuguese Cultural Exchange” ... -
Airport sees modest Q3 passenger decline
Macau International Airport handled nearly 1.89 million passengers in the third quarter of 2025, down 6.3% from just over 2 million a year earlier, according to ... -
Galaxy earns ESG recognition for sustainable initiatives
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has been awarded the “Excellence in Social Positive Impact – Commendation” at the 8th Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards (HERA), becoming the ... -
MGM celebrates 10 years of supporting local SMEs
Marking a decade of its SME program, MGM hosted its 13th SME Business Matching Session at MGM Macau, highlighting its ongoing support for local enterprise development. ... -
Criticism over Xizang schools countered
Foreign experts rejected comparisons between boarding schools in the Xizang autonomous region and colonial-era residential schools in Western countries, stressing that the schools in Xizang ensure ... -
Hurricane Melissa is set to hit island as its strongest storm since records began
Hurricane Melissa strengthened further Tuesday as it crawled toward Jamaica, where officials and residents braced for catastrophic winds, flash flooding and landslides from the Category 5 ...
