Special Olympics Macau (MSO) & NGD Games aim to raise public awareness

Special Olympics Macau (MSO) Chief Executive Officer Hetzer Siu Yu Hong told reporters on the sidelines of the “15-Day Countdown to the Opening of the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympics Games Ceremony” at NOVA Mall in Taipa that the Games will provide opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in sports, while also raising public awareness that persons with disabilities have the right and the ability to engage in

November 24, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Four Seasons Hotel Macao unveils holiday offerings

Four Seasons Hotel Macao has recently unveiled its holiday offerings and experiences for its “Season of Splendor”.The five-star hotel said in a statement on Thursday that among these are the showcase of a 7.6-metre Christmas tree in its lobby that takes inspiration from the artistry of Parisian Jewellery Maison Chaumet.The statement added that Xiao Ting restaurant, which offers Chinese and Western specialties along with premium tea, will showcase its Imperial Bee Afternoon Tea where “the

November 24, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Commentary: Global South consensus drives global governance reform

Commentary        JOHANNESBURG – By convening on African soil for the first time, the 20th Group of 20 (G20) Summit sends an unmistakable signal: the Global South is no longer content with being a passive rule-taker. It is stepping forward as a collective force to improve global governance and drive development.Accounting for around 85 percent of global GDP and two-thirds of the world’s population, the G20 remains a primary platform for global governance. This year’s

November 24, 2025 | BY admin

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China moves forward with its ‘AI Plus’ initiative

           Analysis    BEIJING – Artificial intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly one of today's global buzzwords. But in China -- the world's second-largest economy -- a key question is how its AI ambitions will unfold and reshape the country's future growth path. Clues to the answer can be found in a major national initiative known as "AI Plus."   Unveiled by a government work report in 2024, the "AI Plus"

November 22, 2025 | BY Xinhua

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Li Qiang urges G20 to uphold free trade, build open world economy

       JOHANNESBURG – Premier Li Qiang today urged the Group of 20 (G20) economies to stay committed to solidarity, firmly uphold free trade and build an open world economy in the face of a sluggish global economic recovery.   Li made the remarks while addressing the first session of the 20th G20 Summit in Johannesburg, which focused on inclusive and sustainable economic growth and was chaired by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.   President

November 22, 2025 | BY Xinhua

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Record 3.4 million visit Macau in October

    Macau logged a record 3.47 million visitor arrivals last month, a year-on-year increase of 10.8 percent, the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) announced yesterday. According to DSEC data, last month’s figure was the highest ever recorded in October.Additionally, the first 10 months of this year recorded the second highest number of visitor arrivals—33.14 million—ever in the January-October period. Last month, same-day visitors (2.10 million) and overnight visitors (1.36

November 22, 2025 | BY Staff Reporter

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Macau Judiciary Police ‘Anti-Fraud Programme’ gets first upgrade

The Judiciary Police’s (PJ) “Anti-Fraud Programme” has received its first upgrade after it got off the ground over one and half years ago, its IT Crimes Division Chief Long Hon Wai said during a special press conference yesterday.Long said that since the programme launch it has recorded a total of 96,148 visits. He noted that among its various features, the scam search tool has been used over 46,000 times, identifying high-risk results on more than 9,000 occasions. Additionally, the

November 21, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau integrated resort operator Galaxy hosts family sports experience at Lai Chi Vun Shipyards

Integrated resort operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) continues to host its “Sport Games Family Experience – Games On!” during the weekends at the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards in Coloane until November 30, inviting members of the public to  “immerse themselves in the excitement and vibrant atmosphere of Macau’s signature sports events”, according to a recent statement from the company.The event, held in support of the recently concluded 72nd Macau Grand Prix (MGP) and the 15th

November 21, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau govt says will not adjust civil servants’ salaries next year

Concerning the matter of a rise in civil servants’ salaries, a report from the Commission for the Evaluation of Public Service Workers’ Salaries, after the matter was discussed by its members, has been submitted to the executive, the local government said in a statement yesterday.According to the statement, which was released through the Macau Government Information Bureau (GCS), the local government “agrees that it is necessary to prudently consider the adjustment of civil servants’

November 21, 2025 | BY admin

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SJM buys L’Arc Hotel for HK$1.75 billion to continue operating Le Royal Arc Casino

Ponte 16 Casino to shut for good next FridayGaming concessionaire SJM announced yesterday that it has decided to drop its plan to acquire the property where Ponte 16 Casino is located so that the so-called satellite casino, located in the Ponte 16 hotel resort in the Inner Harbour district, will close for good after midnight on Friday next week.On the contrary, SJM announced yesterday that it has signed an agreement to acquire the company that owns L’Arc Hotel in Nape, where Le Royal Arc

November 21, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Sands China, Louis Vuitton host brand’s inaugural Macau fashion show

The “Louis Vuitton Cruise 2026 Macau Show” was held at The Londoner Arena in Cotai on November 13, with the collaboration between Sands China and one of the world’s leading fashion houses being a “resounding success”, according to a recent statement by the integrated resort operator.The event marked the brand’s inaugural fashion show in the city, the statement pointed out. It featured the latest collection conceived by Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of Women’s Collections,

November 21, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau integrated resort operator Wynn donates 700,000 patacas for ‘Walk for a Million’

Integrated resort operator Wynn has donated 700,000 patacas to the Charity Fund of the Readers of Macao Daily News for the fundraising event “Walk for a Million” slated on December 14.The cheque presentation ceremony took place on Wednesday at Wynn Palace, with representatives including the integrated resort operator’s President, Vice Chairman and Executive Director Linda Chen Chih-ling presenting the cheque on behalf of her company to representatives of the Charity Fund including Ho Teng

November 21, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Lisboeta Macau supports ‘Walk for A Million’ again

The Lisboeta Macau resort in Cotai said in a statement yesterday that it is supporting “Walk for A Million” with donations for the fifth consecutive year, while it will also organise a team to participate in the upcoming event.Slated for December 14, the 42nd Walk for A Million is annually organised by the Charity Fund From the Readers of Macao Daily News, the statement noted. Lisboeta Macau’s donation this year is 28,000 patacas, with a cheque donation ceremony held at the “Charity

November 21, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau integrated resort operator SJM to present latest Chef’s Table edition from Nov 28 to 30

SJM Resorts said in a statement earlier this week that its Chef’s Table: A Symphony of Senses series - Zuicho x KOKE is slated to take place from November 28 to 30 at THE KARL LAGERFELD MACAU, bringing together two MICHELIN-starred Japanese restaurants for the theme “A Brilliant Duet of Japanese Taste and Artistry”.Featuring lunch and dinner sessions, the statement said that the collaboration “celebrates the meticulous craftsmanship of Japanese cuisine through an exquisite tasting

November 21, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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