Supplier group warns of extended inventory cycles due to rising tensions in Iran

Despite rising tensions in Iran, stockpiles of European goods should cover local demand for up to three months, according to the Macau Union Suppliers Association.

Deutsche Bank forecasts Q1 GGR to be 11.7% higher y-o-y

The German multinational investment bank and financial services company Deutsche Bank currently forecasts that local casinos’ gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first quarter (Q1)

Seasonal Renewal 

  As spring unfolds, we experience a season of renewal, flavor, and elevated indulgence high above Macau’s skyline at W Macau. On the 40th floor, the hotel’s specialty restaurant

Woman allegedly defrauds over MOP1.1 million while claiming fee of MOP2,200

An Indonesian woman is under investigation for allegedly defrauding six victims of more than MOP1.1 million by posing as a Taobao customer service representative. The

CCAC unveils fraud case involving subsidy to a civil servant

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has unveiled a case in which a driver from the office of the president of the Court of Final Appeal (TUI)

Macau shares potential common ground with Thailand for nightlife: Emporium rep

Ittirit Ratanadaros Umpujh Macau and Thailand may have opportunities to deepen tourism and entertainment cooperation, particularly in nightlife and lifestyle tourism, according to remarks made at

IC promotes heritage protection awareness

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has conducted community outreach activities to raise public awareness of heritage protection and help residents, merchants, and professionals better understand regulations governing the

Authorities step up controls as ovitrap index rises

The Health Bureau warned that regional dengue and chikungunya outbreaks remain persistent, raising the risk of imported cases triggering community transmission as visitor arrivals increase. Authorities expect mosquito

Sam Hou Fai vows alignment with national plans

The Premier of the People’s Republic of China, Li Qiang, outlined support for Hong Kong and Macau’s prosperity under ‘One country, two systems’ during the National People’s

Gov’t maintains three mobile telecom operators despite recent acquisition

While local telecommunications provider CTM confirmed its acquisition of Hutchison Telephone (Macau) Company Limited, the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) stated that three mobile

Outdoor performance venue set for conversion into three-on-three basketball court

The outdoor performance venue in Cotai has been proposed for conversion into a simple three-on-three basketball court, with plans to open this quarter. The

First female inter-school championship to kick off mid-month

The first-ever female inter-school football championship will kick off on March 15, the Macao Football Association (MFA) announced via its social media pages. A long-standing

Macau Literary Festival opens with focused on intercultural dialogue

António Duarte Mil-Homens points to photo during an exhibition on Macau’s modern architectureinspired by the late architect José Maneiras The 15th Macau Literary Festival, also known

Seac Pai Van Park opens new ecological facilities

Coloane’s Seac Pai Van Park will introduce three new attractions beginning trial operations Saturday, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced. The facilities include the Pavilion of Amphibians and

Air Macau reports stronger passenger growth during Spring Festival

Air Macau reported strong year-over-year passenger growth during the mainland’s nine-day Spring Festival holiday, driven by increased international and regional travel demand. The airline operated 826 flights, a

Familiarisation through hedonism: dining, exploring and communing

ANALYSIS In another place and another time, hedonism in all its glory was commonly exemplified by reference to (men) “wining, dining and womanising”, and

GBA featured in China’s 2026 Government Work Report

Premier Li Qiang On The Agenda The Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) again featured prominently in China’s annual Government Work Report delivered yesterday

Beijing sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom 

Chinese President Xi Jinping, left and Chinese Premier Li Qiang chat during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, yesterday China

Kim inspects new warship, claims progress toward nuclear-armed navy 

Kim Jong Un, foreground, attends a sea trial of new destroyer, Choe Hyon ahead of its commissioning  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected his new

Voting peaceful in first election since September youth-led protests

Voting was peaceful Thursday in Nepal’s first nationwide election since a violent, youth-led uprising forced the government from power in September. Security forces patrolled streets and

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