US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan

The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and

1984 Britain signs over Hong Kong to China

The British colony of Hong Kong is to be returned to China in 1997 after an historic agreement was signed in Peking today. Prime Minister Margaret

Redefining Wellness: MGM TRIA Spa’s Award-Winning Journey of Transformation

A new standard of holistic luxury anchored In an industry where trends come and go, TRIA has remained a steadfast innovator, consistently

Step Into a Whimsical World

In collaboration with The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, the level 9 hotel lobby is transformed into a poetic winter scene – a festive interlude in wax and

Art, Food and Festivities in Barra

This Christmas and New Year, Barra District becomes a lively seasonal playground where culture, lifestyle and local creativity come together. Visitors can immerse themselves in Macau’s

Thailand conference launches international initiative to fight online scams

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Thailand yesterday helped launch a global effort to fight the spread of online scams that include criminal enterprises based largely

World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea’s payday at Club WC

The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million from a $655 million prize pool, FIFA said yesterday [Macau time[ in announcing record financial rewards for teams

The North Pole keeps moving – that affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours

Scott Brame, Clemson University When Santa is done delivering presents on Christmas Eve, he must get back home to the North Pole, even if it’s snowing so

Friday, December 19, 2025 – edition no. 4861

* Novena Nights — Macau Filipino Catholics this year show strong dedication to ‘Simbang Gabi’ as another way of celebrating Christmas * Road Safety | Police release traffic

Closure of satellite casinos ensures healthy development of industry, says CE

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said yesterday that the closure of satellite casinos is part of the government’s efforts to ensure the gaming industry develops in

Casinos slash mass bets to capture business from closed satellite venues

Macau's concessionaires appear to be cutting minimum bets in mass-market baccarat to capture business from the city’s now-defunct satellite casinos, according to a Citigroup survey that

Hike in illegal gambling cases related to illicit currency exchange, PJ clarifies

The increase in cases related to “Illegal Gambling” reported late last week by the Secretary for Security, Chan Tsz King, is not directly associated with illegal

Lawmaker says medical assisted reproduction services are struggling to meet demand

Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok claims that the Medical Assisted Reproduction Subsidy Program is not providing the expected support to couples seeking the service, as demand far

Ongoing public investment fails to address insufficient appeal of wet markets

Macau's traditional public markets are facing a growing crisis, with vacancy rates climbing to around 30%, according to a new report from the General Union

More actors seek Hollywood dream after global success of Korean entertainment

Amy Baik, a South Korean actor, performs a scene for an English-language demo reel she plans to submit to Hollywood casting directors in Seoul When actor

Employers risk work permit revocation for unjustified dismissal of local employees

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has warned that it may fully or partially revoke work permits for companies that unfairly dismiss local employees or compromise their

Sonia Chan appointed Identification Services Bureau director

The Secretary for Administration and Justice, Wong Sio Chak, has appointed Sonia Chan as the new director of the Identification Services Bureau (DSI) at the

Black Bears suffer fourth straight defeat, exit contention

The Macau Black Bears have suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in the 2025-26 season of the East Asia Super League (EASL). Facing the Ryukyu

Scam victims lose over RMB1.2 million to fake authorities

A non-local young woman and a local young man have together lost more than RMB1.2 million to scammers posing as police officers, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said

Restaurant smart upgrade plan expands in 2026

Macau restaurants will soon be able to apply for subsidies to install “smart” kitchen equipment under the 2026 Macau Catering Industry Smart Upgrade Plan, which opens

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