Yearly Archives: 2025
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Macau set to ‘light up’ by year-end with festival featuring three key areas
Beginning this Saturday, numerous light installations have appeared on Macau’s streets, evoking the annual “Light up Macao,” while the Government Tourism Office (MGTO) revealed that this ... -
Taxi violations nearly triple, PSP reports
The Public Security Police (PSP) has reported a surge in taxi-related violations during the first nine months of 2025. Between January and September, officers recorded nearly ... -
Mainland-Macau education exhibition draws over 130 institutions to student fair
The “Mainland and Macau Higher Education Exhibition 2025” concluded its three-day run after opening last Friday at Kao Yip Middle School in NAPE. The exhibition featured ... -
TODA and USJ honor 39 graduates in first sustainable tourism program
The graduation ceremony for the Diploma in Sustainable Tourism Practices Program was held last week, with 39 graduates who completed the program both offline and online ... -
Hengqin launches enterprise service platform for Macau investors
The Hengqin-Macao Enterprise Secretarial Platform for Government Affairs was officially launched late last week, offering a tailored service system for Macau-funded enterprises and investors entering Hengqin. ... -
Pilot program tracks elderly residents’ steps
The government is trialing a support service for elderly residents living alone, using a mobile application to monitor daily steps and identify unusual patterns that may ... -
Prison officer dismissed after extortion conviction
A female prison officer involved in multiple cases of extorting released inmates has been dismissed from her position. The Judiciary Police arrested the officer in May ... -
UM joins UNESCO network on Portuguese heritage
The University of Macau (UM) officially became a member of the UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Dialogue on Heritages of Portuguese Influence network, hosted by the University ... -
Woman loses MOP85,000 in crypto investment scam
A local woman reported losing MOP85,000 after falling victim to a virtual currency scam. She met a male acquaintance online in July, who encouraged her to ... -
Galaxy and Alibaba’s Damai team up for three more years to elevate Macau events
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd (GEG) has extended its strategic partnership for another three years with DAMAI ENT (01060.HK), a subsidiary of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, and ... -
VIP baccarat leads GGR growth in Q3
The VIP baccarat segment drove a strong performance in the third quarter of this year, posting gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP16.9 billion, a 29.1% increase ... -
Oxfam TowerRun 2025 draws over 400 participants to support left-behind children
The 12th Oxfam TowerRun took place yesterday at Macau Tower, attracting over 400 participants and volunteers. Organized by Oxfam, the event featured three race categories: the ... -
ILCM hosts annual ‘pink luncheon’ to support breast cancer awareness
The International Ladies Club of Macau (ILCM) hosted its annual “Lady & Gaga Pink Luncheon” at gaga, Galaxy Macau, bringing together members and guests to support ... -
Gov’t accuses US of cyberattack on national time center
China yesterday accused the U.S. National Security Agency of carrying out cyberattacks on its national time center following an investigation, saying any damage to related facilities could have disrupted ... -
Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to ‘stop where they are’ and end the war
President Donald Trump on Friday called on Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. ... -
Lisa Tertsch, Matthew Hauser become world triathlon champions after winning season finals
Germany’s Lisa Tertsch fulfilled her considerable potential, breaking away from a star-studded field yesterday to win the elite women’s race at the World Triathlon Championship finals ... -
Beijing expels No. 2 general and 8 others from the Communist Party in anti-corruption drive
China’s second-highest ranking general and eight other senior officials have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on suspicion of serious misconduct linked ... -
One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew after years of tabloid fodder
It was one scandal too many. After emails emerged this week showing that Prince Andrew remained in contact with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein longer than he previously admitted, ... -
Hijacking of Chinese technology continues
The Dutch government’s takeover of Chinese-owned semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia is an egregious example of a government abusing the concept of national security. The direct intervention in ... -
Monday, October 20, 2025 – edition no. 4821
* Ready, set — Macau’s 15th National Games zone is set to host up to 4,000 participants, with organizers confirming all arrangements for the local leg ... -
André Cheong elected president with unanimous support
Recently appointed lawmaker André Cheong was elected yesterday as the new Legislative Assembly (AL) president. In the afternoon session dedicated to electing the new president, the ... -
Wong Sio Chak pledges closer community engagement after taking office as new Justice Secretary
The newly appointed Secretary for Administration and Justice, Wong Sio Chak, who was sworn in yesterday, announced plans to visit local communities, particularly traditional markets. “I ... -
Luxurious Comfort Delight
Regent Hong Kong is redefining what modern luxury and indulgence look and taste like with a world-exclusive collaboration between its celebrated The Lobby Lounge and the ... -
Three trade fairs to launch over 30 cutting-edge products
The second China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Economic and Trade Expo Macao, the 30th Macau International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF), and the Macau International Brand Franchise Expo 2025 ... -
Zhuhai residents’ weekly Macau visas surge
Mainland authorities have issued 353,000 visas to Zhuhai residents in the first nine months of 2025, allowing weekly trips to Macau, in a move aimed at ... -
MI5 chief says China is a daily threat to Britain’s security as spying case collapsed
China poses a daily threat to Britain’s security, the head of the country’s domestic intelligence agency said yesterday, remarks that step up pressure on authorities to ... -
New Prosecutor General says details of national security case pending further investigation
With 26 years of judicial experience, the newly appointed Prosecutor General Tong Hio Fong emphasized yesterday that both the courts and the Public Prosecutions Office are ... -
Secretary Chan Tsz King details National Security Law enhancements for 2026
Assuming the role of Secretary for Security effective yesterday, Chan Tsz King described the position as both an honor and a responsibility, while announcing that his ... -
Mortgage approvals fall while commercial loans rise in August
New residential mortgage loans (RMLs) approved by banks fell 22.2% month-on-month to MOP820.82 million in August 2025, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao. Loans to ... -
Police target suspected prostitution and traffic violations
The Public Security Police have continued their crackdown across the city, inspecting multiple massage centers and increasing checks in various districts over the past two days ... -
Mainland student loses HKD400,000 in ‘fake police’ scam
A mainland Chinese male university student studying in Macau reportedly lost around HKD400,000 after falling victim to a scam impersonating law enforcement authorities. According to the ... -
Public hospital performs first artificial heart implant
A joint team from Conde de São Januário Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University successfully completed Macau’s first artificial heart implantation, as cited ... -
City of Dreams hosts Laurent Perbos’ dual exhibition ahead of 15th National Games
City of Dreams Macau has launched French contemporary artist Laurent Perbos’s dual exhibition, featuring “Artletics” and “Beauty and Gesture,” as part of the cultural celebrations for ... -
Tourist Price Index falls in Q3 amid cheaper hotels
The Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the third quarter of 2025 declined by 0.82% year-on-year, according to data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). ... -
‘Dementia-Friendly Citizens’ program launched
The government has launched the “Dementia-Friendly Citizens” pilot program, with an initial cohort of 14 professionals having completed ambassador training. This initiative forms part of the ...
