Yearly Archives: 2025
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SSM confirms new chikungunya cases, calls for vigilance
Following the confirmation of two new locally transmitted cases of chikungunya fever in Macau on Saturday, the Health Bureau (SSM) held a press conference on “proactive” ... -
Phoenix Suns top Brooklyn Nets in thrilling showdown at Venetian Arena
The Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns split their China series last night at Venetian Arena, with the Suns beating the Nets 111-109 in a nail-biting finish. ... -
Municipal Affairs Bureau set for major changes, including functions transfer
In his Policy Address earlier this year, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai announced the government’s orderly restructuring of departmental functions, culminating in Friday’s unveiling of draft ... -
André Cheong to step down as ExCo spokesman effective Thursday
The current Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, will transition to a member of the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, having presided over his final press ... -
Gov’t shortens urn niche license to 25 years, maintains current fee
The Executive Council has finalized amendments to public cemetery management regulations, reducing the initial license period for ossuary and urn niches from 50 to 25 years. ... -
2025 marathon, half marathon registration now full
Following the announcement of the 2025 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon, set for December 7 at 6 a.m. at the Olympic Sport Centre Stadium, registration for ... -
Dementia cases in show younger trend
Caritas Macau has said that the city currently has about 6,000 confirmed dementia cases. The organization noted that as public awareness of dementia grows, more people ... -
Restoration of bronze statues at Ruins of St. Paul’s underway
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will carry out the second phase of restoration on the four bronze statues on the second tier of the Ruins of ... -
Macao Union Hospital, PUMCH complete 14 complex eye surgeries
Macao Union Hospital, in partnership with Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), has completed 14 complex ophthalmology surgeries, according to a statement. Led by PUMCH cataract ... -
MGM Reinforces Macao’s Role as a Talent Hub in the GBA with Three New Training Programs
MGM continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to nurturing local talent development by building an industry-leading platform for its team members’ continuous learning and career advancement. ... -
Int’l music festival continues with lineup of 12 programs, 14 outreach activities
The 37th Macao International Music Festival (MIMF), running until November 8 under the theme “Vocal Waves,” continues to present its lineup of 12 programs and 14 ... -
Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close ... -
Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end two-year war
Preparations were underway yesterday to ramp up aid entering the war-battered Gaza Strip under a new ceasefire deal that many are hoping will signal an end to the ... -
1976 Bolivian plane crashes in Santa Cruz
A chartered cargo plane has killed at least 100 people after it smashed into a busy street in Santa Cruz, a city in the west of ... -
Minami Katsu holds third-round lead at LPGA event in Shanghai
Minami Katsu followed up her course-record 61 with a 4-under 68 on Saturday to hold a two-stroke lead heading into Sunday’s final round of the LPGA ... -
Swiatek stunned by Paolini. Sabalenka, Gauff advance to semifinals
Iga Swiatek was knocked out of the Wuhan Open on Friday in a straight-set defeat to Jasmine Paolini — a player the Wimbledon champion had never previously lost ... -
Chinese coast guard rams and damages a Philippine vessel off an island
A Chinese coast guard ship used a powerful water cannon yesterday then rammed and slightly damaged an anchored Philippine government vessel off an island inhabited by ... -
Mississippi school homecoming celebrations turn deadly as 8 people are killed in separate shootings
High school homecoming celebrations in Mississippi ended in gunfire, with two separate shootings on opposite sides of the state Friday night that left at least eight ... -
Government shutdown hasn’t left consumers glum about the economy – for now, at least
The ongoing federal shutdown has resulted in a pause on regular government data releases, meaning economic data has been in short supply of late. That has left market-watchers and monetary ... -
Monday, October 13, 2025 – edition no. 4816
* Game On — The local sports scene gained momentum as the NBA returned to Macau after a six-year hiatus, drawing packed crowds; LVS CEO Patrick ... -
Suns outlast Nets in overtime as NBA returns to China; second game tonight
Crowds are already buzzing at the Venetian Arena this evening as the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets prepare to tip off at 6:30 p.m. tonight for ... -
Alibaba Cloud to power NBA China operations in multiyear deal
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba have announced a multiyear partnership as the league marks its return to the Chinese market by ... -
Hush! beach concerts marks 20th anniversary featuring 50 music acts
The “hush! Beach Concerts x Urban Sports Wellfest 2025” is scheduled to take place on Oct. 18–19 at Hac Sa Beach, Temporary Green, and Leisure Area. ... -
Westholme Wagyu Extravaganza
This autumn, a symphony of flavours unfolds at JW Marriott Hotel Macau, as Urban Kitchen unveils an indulgent dining experience featuring premium Australian Westholme Wagyu. Celebrated for its ... -
Housing prices drop over 10% in summer
Macau’s housing market saw a significant year-on-year decline during the summer of 2025, with the global property price index falling 10.3% from June to August compared ... -
Consumer confidence slips below optimistic range in Q3
The latest survey results from the Macau Consumer Confidence Index reveal a downward trend in the third quarter, with a significant decline that has pushed consumer ... -
Hope arises after Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of plan to end Gaza war
World leaders yesterday expressed hope for peace and urged Israel and Hamas to fulfill their commitments in the hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that ... -
Five locals fall victim to hairy crab Facebook shopping scams
With the hairy crab season in full swing this month, five residents have fallen victim to online shopping scams, each reporting losses ranging from several hundred ... -
UM delegation strengthens ties with Australian universities
A University of Macau (UM) delegation, led by vice rector Rui Martins, visited multiple Australian universities to deepen institutional cooperation. The delegation met with leaders from ... -
Hengqin sees surge in visitors during Golden Week
During the eight-day National Day-Mid-Autumn holiday (Oct. 1-18), Hengqin welcomed 390,000 visitors across its attractions. Border checkpoints recorded 836,000 inbound and outbound travelers, averaging over 104,000 ... -
Customs crackdown seizes thousands of smuggled obscene books
The Gongbei Customs arrested 21 people and dismantled five criminal gangs since 2023, preventing nearly 25,300 obscene books from being smuggled into mainland China. Operations, conducted ... -
CE visits Guangzhou for National Games flame-lighting ceremony
With one month remaining before the opening of the National Games, the flame-lighting ceremony for China’s 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with ... -
No nurseries have applied for video surveillance setup so far
The Social Welfare Bureau’s (IAS) plan to implement video surveillance in nursery sleeping and activity areas of childcare centers, which opened for applications last month, has ... -
UM breaks into global top 150 universities in World University Rankings
The University of Macau (UM) has entered the global top 150 universities for the first time, ranking 145th in the latest assessment. Times Higher Education (THE) ... -
Macau leads cross-border Weixin Pay volumes among mainland travelers
Mainland Chinese travelers flocked to Macau during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, driving significant growth in cross-border spending, according to Weixin’s 2025 National Day ...
