2023 GGR hits MOP183b, spurring increased investment

After three tumultuous years for the casinos, the sector experienced significant upturn in 2023 following the reopening of the borders. Macau’s casino revenues hit MOP183.06

Government leaders extend New Year greetings to SAR

Chinese President Xi Jinping, Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng, and representatives of the Central Government have conveyed greetings to the Special Administrative Region (SAR) to mark

Festive events highlight New Year celebrations in Macau

Festive events, such as countdown parties, performance galas and interactive community installations, have lightened up celebrations for this New Year in Macau. At the Sai

Regional realtor confident in 2024 property market

Forecasting interest rates to fall in 2024, a regional realtor has expressed confidence in the rise of both transactions and prices across the property market.

New mosque planned for local Muslim community

A new mosque is planned for construction this year, according to a report from Portuguese news agency Lusa. According to the report, local Imam Ding Shaojie

First 2024 Macau baby born at midnight

The city welcomed its first baby of the year at midnight on New Year’s Day. The baby, a girl, was born by caesarean delivery at the public hospital,

Amendments to Chief Executive election law take effect

Amendments to Macau’s Chief Executive Election Law took effect Jan. 1, 2024, the SAR government. Under these amendments, nominees for the Macau SAR chief executive election and candidates

AL to hold Open Day this Saturday

The Legislative Assembly is set to welcome visitors during its Open Day this Saturday, running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lawmakers will be available throughout the day

Record visitor numbers wrap 2023

The 2023 year closed with a new record for single-day visitor numbers, with 175,030 visitors entering Macau on Dec. 31, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has said

New Year countdown transport chaos

Social media users have complained online that the city was in chaos as crowds rushed home after the New Year countdown. One of the netizens

NPC permits Macau to use land beside Border Gate for LRT

The China’s highest legislative body, the National People’s Congress (NPC), has officially authorized the Macau SAR to exercise jurisdiction over specific land and sea areas southeast

Transmac fleet to be 100% ‘environmentally friendly’ this year

Public Bus company operator Transmac is set to reach 100% of buses powered by environmentally-friendly energy sources by the end of 2024, the company said

China to ease visa requirements for US travelers in latest bid to boost tourism

  China will ease visa restrictions for people visiting from the United States, the country’s latest effort to attract foreign travelers since reopening its borders earlier this year.

Activist publisher Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to sedition and collusion charges

Prominent activist and publisher Jimmy Lai yesterday pleaded not guilty to three charges of sedition and collusion with foreign countries in a landmark national security trial in

Powerful earthquakes leave at least 48 dead, destroy buildings along western coast

A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan have left at least 48 people dead and damaged thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. Officials warned that more

Kim vows to launch three more spy satellites and produce more nuclear materials in 2024

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to launch three additional military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and introduce attack drones in 2024, as

Ballistic missiles strike Ukraine’s largest cities, killing at least four and injuring over 100

Ukraine’s two largest cities came under attack from Russian hypersonic ballistic missiles yesterday morning, killing at least four people and injuring almost 100, officials said, as

1980 Afghan leader defends Soviet invasion

The new president of Afghanistan, Babrak Karmal, has made his first public appearance since the Soviet-backed coup last week. Speaking in Kabul, Karmal told foreign

PGA Tour seeks extension on commercial deal with Saudis, private investors

The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial

Opposition leader is stabbed in the neck by a knife-wielding man

South Korea’s tough-speaking liberal opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, was stabbed in the neck yesterday by an unidentified knife-wielding man who attempted to kill him during his

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