After fallout in China, Messi insists politics not reason for missing game in Hong Kong

Lionel Messi made another conciliatory gesture to fans in Hong Kong and mainland China this week by releasing a video on social media to explain why

Founder of Japanese dollar-store chain Daiso dies at 80

Hirotake Yano, who founded the retail chain Daiso known for its 100-yen shops, Japan’s equivalent of the dollar store, has died. He was 80. Yano

Capital One to buy Discover for $35 billion in deal combining major US credit card companies

Capital One Financial said it will buy Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, in a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s credit card companies as

Tribal bloodshed shines spotlight on instability in Papua N. Guinea

A tribal clash in Papua New Guinea’s remote highlands in which at least 26 people were killed has put a growing internal security problem under the microscope in

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 – edition no. 4428

— Business in non-tourist areas far from recovered, says lawmaker Chan Chak Mo * Real estate | 2023 was the worst year for property market in 40 years * Pereira Coutinho |

Macau to rent land for LRT expansion

The Macau government will rent land from the Central government around the Border Gate to expand the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) project into this part

Overseas spending of Alipay users surpasses 2019 figures

The Year of the Dragon started strong as preliminary data from Alipay shows the number of outbound spending transactions by Alipay users during the 2024 Spring

Macau wraps up with 1.5 million visitors in 10-day CNY

Following a 10-day Spring Festival (CNY) Golden Week that included the Lunar New Year’s Eve and the Sunday after the Golden Week, the earlier forecast by

Outer Harbour Terminal tender launched

The government is launching a new public tender for the operation of the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, an order from the Chief Executive (CE) published

Bill proposes up to five years imprisonment for illegal betting-related loans

The government has drafted bill that proposes a jail term of between one and five years for individuals involved in illegal gambling loans within casino

Dubai airport had 86.9 million passengers last year in a post-pandemic surge

The number of passengers flying through Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, surged last year beyond its total for 2019 — just before

IFTM to become Macau University of Tourism by Apr. 1

On April 1, the Macau Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) will undergo a name and status change and officially become the Macau University of Tourism. The announcement of

January gaming tax up 365% y-o-y

In January, gaming operators in Macau paid MOP7.34 billion in gaming tax, marking a remarkable 365% increase compared to the same month in 2023. According to data from

Catholic procession marks start of Lent

The annual event of a statue of Jesus Christ being carried across Macau’s historic heart to mark Lent, a period of 40 days that leads up to Easter,

Macau residents living in Hengqin allowed to transport pets, plants

Authorities have confirmed Macau residents who study, work, set up businesses or live in Hengqin can transport animal and plant products without applying for import licenses or making

Business rep warns SMEs are struggling

A representative of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Macau has raised concerns about the potential closure of businesses in non-tourist districts. Fong Kin Fu, the president

Residential units transactions up in 2023

The purchase and sale of residential units rose 70 year-on-year to 2,879 units, and the total transaction value swelled 1.8% to MOP18.30 billion.

William Kuan’s habeas corpus petition rejection by top court explained

Macau's Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has released an explanation for its rejection of businessman William Kuan’s habeas corpus petition. According to a statement from

Sands China strengthens responsible gaming promotions in 2023

  “As an integrated resort operator, it is our responsibility to raise awareness of the importance of responsible gaming among our team members and the community,” said

Wynn showcases series of CNY celebrations

In honor of the auspicious Year of the Dragon, Wynn has recently showcased an array of vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations including traditional lion dance performances, the lighting

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