2025 govt revenues possibly lower than forecast: Tai

Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip said yesterday that this year’s government revenues would possibly be lower than what the government had initially forecast, because Macau’s average monthly gross gaming revenue (GGR) so far this year has remained below the monthly average of 20 billion patacas that the government is aiming for Macau to reach this year. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) announced yesterday that the total GGR in the first three months

April 2, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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50 pct more stray dogs captured last year than in 2023: IAM

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said in a statement yesterday that it captured 568 stray dogs across the city last year, an increase of 50 percent from 2023.The statement underlined that the bureau has been placing strong emphasis on addressing the problem of stray animals “at the root” where IAM inspectors conduct patrols every day in areas where stray dogs are frequently spotted such as Coloane’s Concórdia Industrial Park, an area near Seac Pai Van public housing community, Coloane

April 2, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge reports record-high passenger, vehicle flows in Q1

GUANGZHOU – More than 7.5 million inbound and outbound passenger trips were recorded through the Zhuhai port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, an increase of 23 percent year on year and a record high, official data showed on Monday.The bridge handled more than 1.56 million inbound and outbound vehicle trips in the first three months, marking an increase of 31 percent year on year.The 55-kilometer bridge links China’s Hong Kong Special

April 2, 2025 | BY admin

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‘Rite of Spring’ concert set to take place on April 19

The Rite of Spring concert is slated to take place at the Macau Cultural Centre’s (CCM) Grand Auditorium on April 19, a Saturday.The event will be presented by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), the Macao Orchestra (OM) and integrated resort operator Wynn Resorts (Macau). It is part of the orchestra’s 2024-25 Concert Season.According to a statement by the bureau on Monday, the around 1 hour and 30-minute event will see award-winning French piano virtuoso Jean-Yves Thibaudet, who is “one of

April 2, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin, William Chan

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More tickets for ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup available from tomorrow

The Sports Bureau (ID) said in a statement on Monday that due to popular demand, more tickets for the upcoming seven-day ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) will be available from tomorrow.The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is based in Lausanne, Switzerland. It was founded 98 years ago. Taking place from April 14 to 20 at Galaxy Arena in Cotai, the ITTF-sanctioned event will feature 96 paddlers comprising 48 male and

April 2, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Police nab local man for drunk driving

The Public Security Police (PSP) arrested a local man on Monday for drunk driving and evading responsibility, with his blood alcohol concentration standing at 1.63 grams per litre, PSP spokeswoman Cheong Im Sim said during a regular press conference yesterday.The 36-year-old suspect surnamed Ma is a businessman.According to Cheong, the Public Security Police (PSP) received a report early Monday morning about an accident that occurred on Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues

April 2, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Filipino, 2 Indonesian workers caught in 2 drug cases

A Filipino and two Indonesian non-resident workers (NRWs) were arrested on Thursday and Friday respectively for trafficking and taking drugs, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Cheong Kim Fong said during a regular press conference yesterday.The 32-year-old Indonesian surnamed Zainal and the 27-year-old Indonesian surnamed Edho both worked as cleaners.According to Cheong, the Judiciary Police (PJ) identified Zainal and Edho as drug dealers who sold drugs to patrons at night entertainment venues,

April 2, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Alice Im’s ‘Dreamscape Macao’ solo exhibition to kick off next Friday at The Parisian

A new exhibition entitled “Dreamscape Macao – Solo Exhibition of Alice Im” is set to open at The Parisian Macao next Friday, with the artist set to present a series of photographs taken over a span of five years.According to a statement by Macau Art For All Society (AFA), Alice Im’s (嚴芳) latest exhibition, venue-sponsored by Sands China, is part of AFA’s annual “Ephemera – Women Narratives in Contemporary Images Exhibition Series” and is set to feature a total of 45

April 2, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Police arrest mainlander for fraud

A man from the mainland was arrested on Monday for fraud, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Cheong Kim Fong said during a regular press conference yesterday.The 38-year-old suspect surnamed Huang claimed to be jobless.According to Cheong, on January 23, a middle-aged male gambler from the mainland was approached by Huang after winning HK$300,000 at a casino in Cotai. Huang claimed to know a “gambler” who needed to exchange chips and could offer a favourable exchange rate for converting Hong

April 2, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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‘Above Zobeide’ exhibition comes to Macau

The •Art Space at the Macau Museum of Art (MAM) is replete with atmosphere as it showcases large-scale installations and digital prints for the exhibition “Above Zobeide: Art from Macao at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia”.First showcased in Venice as a concurrent event of the “60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia” last year, themed “Foreigners Everywhere”, exhibitiongoers in Macau can now admire the various pieces on display

April 2, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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China’s lunar exploration achieves systematic progress, says chief designer

Interview        BEIJING – China’s lunar exploration program has made systematic advancements across scientific research, technological innovation, engineering development and international collaboration over the past two decades, Wu Weiren, the chief designer of China’s lunar exploration program, told Xinhua yesterday.Wu made the remarks in an interview at the opening of an exhibition at the National Museum of China, which highlights two decades of the country’s

April 2, 2025 | BY admin

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Casino takings rise 0.8 pct in March to 19.6 billion patacas

    Macau’s 30 casinos generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of 19.659 billion patacas (US$2.08 billion) last month, a year-on-year growth of 0.8 percent, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has announced today. Month on month, GGR in March was down by 0.58 percent from the 19.744 billion patacas recorded in February. In the first three months, GGR increased by 0.6 percent year on year to 57.657 billion patacas.   Macau’s government-concessioned

April 1, 2025 | BY Staff Reporter

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DeepSeek, "Ne Zha 2" offer glimpse into China's high-quality growth

DeepSeek, "Ne Zha 2" offer glimpse into China's high-quality growthAnalysis by Xinhua writers Wang Xiaopeng, Jiang Jiang and You Zhixin   BEIJING – Recapping the first quarter of this year, what kind of new things have captured the attention of international discourse? For many, China's advanced AI model DeepSeek and animated feature "Ne Zha 2" have occupied unexpected space.   The technological triumph of DeepSeek, with its stunning performance

April 1, 2025 | BY admin

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Sam to deliver his first policy address on April 14

The Government Information Bureau (GCS) announced yesterday the schedule of debates for the Legislative Assembly (AL) on the policy objectives of the new government, among which Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will deliver his first policy address starting at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 14. According to a GCS statement, Sam will also answer questions about his 2025 Policy Address during a press conference to be held at the Government Headquarters slated to begin at 5:30 p.m. on April 14, right

April 1, 2025 | BY Yuki Lei

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