Sydney taekwondo instructor gets life sentence for murdering student, parents

Victim’s family and friends leave the New South Wales Supreme Court in Sydney, yesterday A  judge sentenced a Sydney taekwondo instructor yesterday to life in prison

Trump sues BBC for defamation, asks for $10 billion in damages over January 6 speech edit

President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit yesterday seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of defamation as well as deceptive and

It’s better that China Vanke defaults now

Shuli Ren, Bloomberg Companies thrive and fail, and this is the natural evolution of business cycles. What’s unnatural, however, is a zombie firm that erodes investors’ interests

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – edition no. 4859

* Walking distance — Permanent pedestrian zone set for Old Taipa Village; other traditional neighborhoods to follow * Urban planning | Coloane Market proposed as pilot site

New development center opens to revitalize six old districts

Authorities yesterday launched a development center aimed at encouraging local associations to participate in the revitalization of Macau’s old districts, following the earlier Policy Address

SJM shareholders approve HKD1.75 billion L’Arc Hotel acquisition

In a landslide vote at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) yesterday morning, shareholders of SJM Holdings Ltd. greenlit the HKD1.75 billion (USD 224 million) acquisition

ATV park and barbecue camp area to launch in second half of next year

According to the chairman of the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM), Chao Wai Ieng, it is expected that, at the earliest, two projects – an all-terrain

Japanese concerts in Macau canceled; IC states decision made by organizers

Several singers and groups, notably Japanese nationals, have announced the cancellation of their upcoming concerts in Macau, with the president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau

IC says city has enough sports, leisure spaces amid lawmaker concerns

Leong Sun Iok The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) stated that the government is meeting local residents’ demand for cultural and recreational spaces by optimizing cultural and

Media mogul Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark national security trial

Retired Chinese cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-Kiun, Jimmy Lai’s wife Teresa Lai and Jimmy Lai’s son Augustin Lai arrive at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts Jimmy

Heritage building sign covered following color rule breach

Following public criticism and a follow-up statement from the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) regarding violations of regulations on bright colors for heritage buildings, a shop with a

Black Bears lose third straight game in EASL campaign

Despite starting the third match of their East Asia Super League (EASL) campaign with the upper hand, the Macau Black Bears have continued their losing streak

135 fires requiring hose suppression in first 11 months 

The Office of the Secretary for Security reported yesterday that from January to November this year, Macau responded to a total of 758 fire incidents. Over 60% of

Police conducted 83 pedestrian violations in one week

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has continued its crackdown on pedestrian violations, prosecuting a total of 83 cases across various districts over one week during an operation

Lawmaker urges solutions for unemployment in construction, retail sectors

Leong Pou U Lawmaker Leong Pou U has called on the government, in a recent written inquiry, to identify more effective solutions to address specific unemployment

Championship decision to the wire as ADRAM slips, ties Against Hong Fong

After an excellent performance on Match Day 4, with a 1-0 victory over the Artilheiros team, ADRAM slipped on Match Day 5 against Hong Fong, conceding

Gov’t launches third phase of subsidy program to phase out high-pollution vehicles

The government is continuing the “Old Diesel Vehicle Replacement Subsidy Program” with a third phase to phase out high-pollution vehicles, in line with the national

Melco colleagues support 42nd Walk for a Million

Melco Resorts & Entertainment encouraged over 2,200 colleagues and their family members to participate in the 42nd annual ‘Walk for a Million’ charity event, organized by the Charity

Westlife to perform live with The Macao Orchestra at The Londoner Arena

Renowned pop group Westlife will perform live with The Macao Orchestra at The Londoner Macao’s The Londoner Arena on February 7, 2026, in a special show titled Westlife:

Authorities to tighten gun laws after Hanukkah massacre

A flower memorial to shooting victims outside the Bondi Pavilion at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, yesterday Australian federal and state government leaders yesterday agreed to immediately

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