Yearly Archives: 2025
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André Cheong set to join Legislative Assembly; president post remains unclear
Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, is set to join the Legislative Assembly (AL) as an appointed member next Thursday. Speaking at a recent media ... -
Domestic worker arrested for money laundering linked to online romance scam
A 46-year-old Filipina domestic worker has been arrested in Macau for allegedly assisting a fraud syndicate in laundering approximately MOP930,000 since September, earning at least MOP40,000 ... -
Document-free clearance channels set for Hengqin
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai revealed last week that “document-free” clearance channels featuring full facial recognition will become operational at Hengqin Port by year-end. Speaking ... -
International Lion Dance Championship kicks off at Barra Square
Macau’s Barra Square came alive on October 4 with the opening of the 12th International Lion Dance Championship 2025 – MGM Cup, drawing nearly 260 athletes ... -
Studio City returns with ‘Studio Creepy 2’ Halloween spectacle
Studio City is set to bring back its popular Halloween celebration with “Studio Creepy 2,” running every weekend from September 19 to November 2. The event ... -
Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong sets out four red lines for new US Consul General
Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong met with the city’s new U.S. Consul General last week to warn her against interfering in the territory’s internal affairs, his office ... -
India and China to resume direct flights after a five-year suspension
India and China plan to resume direct flights between some of their cities after a five-year suspension as the relations between the two countries begin to ... -
Manufacturing shows modest gains in September
China’s manufacturing sector continued a slow but steady recovery in September, with the official purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rising to 49.8, up 0.4 points from August, ... -
Netanyahu hopes to announce the release of all hostages from Gaza ‘in the coming days’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes to announce the release of all hostages from Gaza “in the coming days,” as Israel and Hamas prepare for indirect ... -
1981 Egypt’s President Sadat assassinated
President Sadat of Egypt has died after being shot by gunmen who opened fire as he watched an aerial display at a military parade. A number ... -
Lakers lose their preseason opener 103-81 to Suns
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, tries to get by Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game ... -
Max Verstappen aims to pressure his title rivals at the Singapore Grand Prix
Max Verstappen has a chance to extend his Formula 1 win streak and put more pressure on his title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at yesterday’s Singapore Grand ... -
Golden Week drives surge in family travel and tourism demand
This year’s eight-day National Day holiday, extended by one day to coincide with the Mid-Autumn Festival, has fueled a boom in China’s tourism market, industry insiders ... -
Father and son caught stealing hotel cables in Cotai
Police have arrested a father and son suspected of repeatedly stealing spare electrical cables from a Cotai hotel, with the stolen goods later sold for about ... -
US smearing of Hong Kong’s business climate nothing but politically motivated bad-mouthing
Despite Hong Kong affairs being purely China’s internal affairs, the United States has never ceased trying to interfere in them. It has persistently vilified the Chinese ... -
Monday, October 6, 2025 – edition no. 4812
* Golden Rush — Golden Week traffic peaks as Macau records over 780,000 tourist arrivals in five days, slightly exceeding gov’t projections * Fourth T8 of ... -
Gaming revenue slows in September amid fewer visitors, typhoon disruptions
The gaming industry saw moderate growth in September, posting a 6% year-on-year increase in gross gaming revenue to MOP18.3 billion, according to figures released by the ... -
Anton Tai reports MOP110 million boost from consumption campaign, rules out cards
The latest round of a three-month campaign aimed at boosting consumption has reached its midpoint, with the financial secretary yesterday reporting approximately MOP110 million in voucher ... -
National Day Celebrations marked with ceremonies, run, and fireworks
The Macau SAR government will celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China with a series of events today. According to ... -
7th Sino-Lusophone Cultural Festival set to feature 780 artists
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) yesterday announced the program for the 7th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (PSCs). ... -
Gov’t reaffirms positive outcomes of talent recruitment programs
Lawmaker Ron Lam urged Macau authorities to speed up the release of local job opportunities following the departure of non-local workers. He also requested updates on ... -
Areia Preta gov’t services hub to move after 16 years of operation
The Government Integrated Services Building in Areia Preta, operational for nearly 16 years, will close next Monday, coinciding with the opening of the new Government Integrated ... -
Blue taxis cease operations
Macau’s “blue taxis” stopped operating at midnight yesterday, following the expiration of their special taxi service contracts, authorities confirmed. This marked the end of service ... -
Macao International Marathon maintains 12,000-runner limit ahead of December race
The 44th Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon will take to the streets of Macau on December 7, the Organizing Committee announced yesterday at a press conference ... -
Gov’t HQ to hold Open Day in October
The Government Headquarters will open its doors to the public on October 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., inviting visitors to explore the Avenida da ... -
Online services launched for TNR’s criminal record certificate renewals
The Identification Services Bureau (DSI) introduced a new digital service yesterday, allowing non-resident workers (TNRs) to reapply for Certificates of Criminal Record via the ‘Macao One ... -
Gov’t tackles aging population with elderly care initiatives across GBA cities
In light of growing concerns over the city’s aging population, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) responded to Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai by addressing policy initiatives designed ... -
Tourism master plan adds 20 initiatives across six key areas
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced yesterday its second-phase review of the Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan, introducing 20 new action plans that will ... -
Galaxy co-launches ‘Made in Macao’ Organizer Competition
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and the Macao Young Entrepreneur Incubation Centre (MYEIC), with support from the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), have opened registration for ... -
Sands China showcases youth talent development framework
Sands China Ltd. recently presented its Youth Talent Development System at The Londoner Macao, outlining a multi-stage strategy aimed at supporting local talent from secondary school ... -
In UN speech, Beijing makes clear its intent to remold global norms, seizing on Trump’s retreat
Hardly a month after Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed his “Global Governance Initiative,” Beijing made its intent clear at the most global of forums — that ... -
Former aide to German far-right MP in European parliament convicted of spying for China
A man who worked for a prominent German far-right lawmaker in the European Parliament was convicted yesterday of spying for China for more than four years, ... -
Rescuers run oxygen to survivors in school building collapse that buried dozens
Rescuers ran oxygen and water to students trapped in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia, as they desperately worked to free ... -
In a rare UN appearance, senior N.Korean diplomat insists his country won’t give up nukes
A senior North Korean diplomat reiterated at the U.N. yesterday [Macau time] that his country won’t give up its nuclear weapons despite numerous international demands to ... -
What to know about the Gaza peace plan agreed to by Trump and Netanyahu
After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threw his support behind the U.S. peace plan for Gaza, the question now is whether Hamas will agree. Hamas faces ...
