Hi-tech hologram steps out as Macedonian folk music gets a Cantopop makeover

Cutting-edge technology allows a hologram of Hong Kong dancer and choreographer Zelia ZZ Tan to step out alongside real performers while Macedonian folk music gets a Cantopop makeover at Hong Kong’s Asia+ Festival 2025. The world premiere of the...

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 briefing, Cheong declined to confirm whether he intends to run for the AL’s...

Kantara Chapter 1 on a fierce box office rampage

Dubai: Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 is on a box office rampage. The much-anticipated prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara has stormed past Rs2.23 billion in its first weekend, making it one of the biggest openers of the year. According to...

Casino revenue slows in September amid fewer visitors, typhoon disruptions

The gaming industry saw moderate growth in September, posting a 6% year-over-year increase in gross gaming revenue to MOP18.3 billion, according to figures released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. The result fell short of market...

Typhoon Matmo hits southern China, government to evacuate 347,000 people

Typhoon Matmo strengthened ahead of making landfall Sunday in China, prompting the government to evacuate some 347,000 people from the southern provinces of Guangdong and Hainan. The typhoon had maximum sustained wind speeds of 151 kph (94 mph) on...

Who are Macao’s three-peaters, and what do they mean for future tourism initiatives?

Macao’s Golden Week tourism surge is expected to add more than 1.2 million to the nearly 27 million visitors who arrived during the first eight months of 2025, which itself was a 15 percent increase from the same period a year ago. Early spring...

Hong Kong must look beyond age in selecting ‘capable’ lawmakers

With less than three weeks left of the current Legislative Council term, speculation is high about who’s in and who’s out for the next Legco. Elections are due to take place on December 7. However, before voters head to the polls, candidates must...

Typhoon Matmo strengthens, prompting China to evacuate 347K people

BANGKOK -- Typhoon Matmo strengthened ahead of making landfall Sunday in China, prompting the government to evacuate some 347,000 people from the southern provinces of Guangdong and Hainan. The typhoon had maximum sustained wind speeds of 94 mph...

China’s Humanoid Future

Good evening. C-3PO, who made his movie debut in 1977, was far ahead of his time. The humanoid robot from Star Wars could walk, talk, reason and save the day. Almost half a century later, no nation is trying harder to create a worthy 21st century...

Senior policeman breaches immigration, customs rules over 100 times: graft busters

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) said in a statement on Friday that a senior officer of the Public Security Police (PSP) is suspected of having abused his power by using the internal staff immigration and customs channels and instructing...

All tropical cyclone signals cancelled

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) cancelled all tropical cyclone signals at 9pm on Sunday as Typhoon Matmo made landfall near Zhanjiang in Guangdong province. The storm continues to move inland, with local winds gradually weakening....

Casinos remained open amid No. 8 typhoon signal, with special safe areas for staff and customers

Contrary to what occurred when Super Typhoon Ragasa swept through the city last month, authorities decided to keep casinos open this time, despite Signal No. 8 being in force for 11 hours between 2am and 1pm on Sunday. The Gaming Inspection and...

3 Netflix Movies I Can’t Wait to Watch in October 2025

Netflix just released their October 2025 schedule — and I just canceled all my plans for that month, including my wedding. I’m kidding, but if I were going to get married in October, I’d push it back to watch all the streamer’s great content. Can...

China evacuates 347,000 as Typhoon Matmo strengthens

Typhoon Matmo has strengthened ahead of making landfall in China, prompting the government to evacuate some 347,000 people from the southern provinces of Guangdong and Hainan. The typhoon had maximum sustained wind speeds of 151km/h on Sunday...

THE BOYZ cancels Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok stops, bringing 'THE BLAZE' tour cancellations to four

THE BOYZ has announced the cancellation of two additional stops on their ongoing 'THE BLAZE' world tour. This latest announcement on October 5 announces the cancellation of the Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok dates. These follow the initial cancellations...

Typhoon Matmo strengthens, lakhs of people evacuated

Typhoon Matmo strengthened ahead of making landfall Sunday in China, prompting the Government to evacuate some 347,000 people from the southern provinces of Guangdong and Hainan. The typhoon had maximum sustained wind speeds of 151 kph on Sunday...

'I ate at this hidden gem Edinburgh restaurant and it was to die for'

There's no shortage of restaurants here in Edinburgh, but one Daily Record writer reckons he's found 'the best meal he's ever had in the city'. Heading over to Macau Kitchen on St Leonard's Street, Alexander Smail sampled some of their...

New Macau Govt Services Centre opens today, with ‘home-like’ ambiance, bookcases

The new Government Services Centre in the peninsula, located on the ground floor of the Mong Son social rental housing estate, comes into service at 12 noon today following its inauguration ceremony in the morning, after its predecessor, located...

City braces for fourth storm in five weeks

Macau is preparing for its fourth storm in just over a month, with Tropical Cyclone Matmo expected to approach the city this weekend. A low-pressure system east of the Philippines has developed into a tropical storm. According to the...

Co-stars praise Girls' Generation's YoonA for her personality and refusal to accept special treatment

Co-stars have shared what it’s really like to work with Girls' Generation’s YoonA, and their praise hasn’t stopped coming. Recently, YoonA portrayed chef Yoon Ji Young in tvN’s hit weekend drama 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty.' The series, which...