2023 GDP rebounds to 80% pre-pandemic levels

Macau's economy expanded by 80.5% year-on-year in 2023, following the gradual resumption of local economic activity and exports of services. Government data shows

Gov’t places order for LRT East line infrastructure with Mitsubishi

The government has placed an order with the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) for the Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) System for the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) East

February GGR hits MOP18.49 billion

The gross gaming revenue (GGR) of Macau’s casinos increased 79.1% year-on-year in February, reaching MOP18.49 billion. This figure fell slightly below projections from

Horse-owners demand new compensation formula from MJC

A group of horse owners has told a weekend press briefing the Macau Jockey Club (MJC) should follow a compensation scheme they have proposed. In an earlier

Melco’s market share loss prompts management shake up

Casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment experienced a decline in market share in Macau in 2023, which was a contributing factor in the decision to

What to watch for as China’s major political meeting of the year gets underway

One burning issue dominates as the 2024 session of China’s legislature gets underway this week: the economy. The National People’s Congress annual meeting, which opens

Gov’t has no plans to ease import restrictions from Japan

The government has no plans to ease or remove the ban on Japanese food imports from 10 prefectures, the IAM has said in a written

IAM building to close public spaces for maintenance

The Senado Square Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) building will close most of its public areas for maintenance and repair works. According to an IAM press statement, the works

Gov’t promotes city in Indonesia, Portugal

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has again led a travel trade delegation to the ASTINDO Travel Fair in Indonesia, where it ran a Macao Pavilion to showcase

Light Up Macao draws 7.8m spectators: MGTO

Staged from last December to Feb 25, Light Up Macao 2023 has culminated with 7.78 million spectators, according to the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO). Organized in collaboration

Voucher campaign for E-wallet spenders

Macau authorities have launched a campaign with local chambers of commerce to promote domestic consumption in northern Macau. The campaign, supported by various government agencies, will run from

CE attends Beijing’s National People’s Congress

The Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, will today travel to Beijing for the opening ceremony of the second session of the 14th National People’s Congress

Hengqin lifts tariffs for most Macau imports

Hengqin started Friday to allow most goods to be moved there tax-free from Macau. Under the new mechanism, tariffs will be generally lifted for goods

HK composer defends MACA, saying royalties not public domain

While surprised by comments in the recent copyright royalty arguments, a Hong Kong music composer said royalty collection entities are not obliged to disclose how the

Gov’t pledges to increase opportunities for foreign companies as it seeks to boost its economy

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng pledged last week to provide more opportunities for foreign companies in China as the government tries to restore confidence in the

South Korea Doctors hold massive anti-government rally over medical school recruitment plan

Thousands of senior doctors rallied in Seoul yesterday to express their support for junior doctors who have been on strike for nearly two weeks over a

MGM Presents a Unique CNY Citywalk Experience to the Community

MGM has launched a fresh revitalization initiative “Barra Spring Fest” – in which MGM has extended its arts & culture ingenuity and network into the Barra district. In collaboration

Organized crime attacks on local candidates raise fears may face its bloodiest elections ever

As Mexico prepares for the largest elections in its history, organized crime is once again preying on local candidates across swaths of the country where cartels

1975 Comic genius Chaplin is knighted

Silent film legend Charlie Chaplin has become Sir Charles after a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.  The star of such films as The Kid and The Great

LeBron reaches 40,000 points, but Jokic, Nuggets use finishing kick to beat Lakers 124-114

LeBron James reached 40,000 points, but Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets made a late push to beat the Los Angeles

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