Lula welcomes Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthen

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva yesterday welcomed President Xi Jinping for a state visit at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, the latest sign of

Diversifying Beyond Gaming — Challenges and Opportunities in Rebranding Macao

As the city approaches the quarter-century mark of its return to China and prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the SAR, it is worth

Melco co-hosts first MotoSurf world championship

In a bid to develop cultural and sporting industries, Melco Resorts & Entertainment is co-hosting Macau’s first ever MotoSurf World Championship from today until Sunday

Wong Sio Chak emerges as key survivor: reports

Wong Sio Chak stands out as the key survivor from the current administration, positioned to play the much-ceremonial role of Number 2 in the new

Visitor arrivals rebound to 98% of 2019 levels in October

Macau's visitor arrivals bounced back strongly in October 2024, reaching 97.7% of the level seen in October 2019, according to data from the Statistics and Census

May 2025 arrive quickly, dry and bright

Weather conditions posed challenges, but not even an unseasonal typhoon could dim the shine of the FIA event that wrapped up the WTRC, GT, and

Pereira Coutinho urges new gov’t to raise civil servant pay 3.2%

Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho has urged the new government to increase the salary of all civil servants by 3.2% in 2025. The lawmaker sent this message

Temperatures to drop to 13 degrees next week

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) forecasts that a strong northeasterly monsoon will reach the southern coast of China next Tuesday (Nov. 26), leading to a gradual drop

Committee proposes MOP900 fine for mobile use while driving 

The First Standing Committee is reviewing a road traffic bill that proposes increased penalties for various violations. Committee chairwoman Ella Lei highlighted concerns over stricter fines, including a

Increase in domestic violence cases raises concerns

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) reported a troubling increase in domestic violence incidents during the first half of the year, with 29 cases documented. This

Government gaming forecast of MOP240b too high and too low for lawmakers

Lawmakers are confused about the government’s prediction that gross revenue from casinos will be MOP240 billion in 2025, as expressed yesterday during a Legislative Assembly (AL)

Citi: Gov’t underestimates gaming revenue, poised to surge

The Macau government’s recent estimate that industry gross gaming revenue (GGR) will reach MOP240 billion in 2025 could be significantly underestimated according to Citigroup. Citi

Sands China co-organizes exhibition celebrating dual anniversaries

In a significant move to commemorate the rich cultural heritage of Macau, Sands China is hosting an exhibition at Sands Macao, serving as a reminder of

Macao Foundation commits RMB1.1billion to UM’s Hengqin campus

The Macao Foundation has signed an agreement with the University of Macau (UM) to provide over RMB1.1 billion for land acquisition in Hengqin, intended for the

Hengqin rolls out new residential purchase criteria

The criteria for purchasing residential units at the Macau New Neighbourhood  in Hengqin have been adjusted significantly, effective immediately. These changes include the removal of the age limit for

Five injured in drunk driving car rampage

A car accident occurred early yesterday morning on Avenida da Amizade, injuring five people. According to the Public Security Police, a female driver in her 30s is suspected

Woman arrested for using fake ID to gamble

Authorities have arrested a 46-year-old Hong Kong woman suspected of illegally using a mainland friend’s ID card to enter a casino for gambling. The Public Security Police yesterday

Magical illuminated installations at ‘Light Up Macao 2024’

The “Light Up Macao 2024” event is set to run from December 7 to February 28, 2025, starting with an opening ceremony that showcases the

Hong Kong: Top in Finance, Trade, and Tourism

Hong Kong leads the Greater Bay Area in financial services, trade, logistics, and tourism, according to the 2024 Greater Bay Area Industry Development Index. The city scored highly

Guangzhou: $31M Investment at Conference

The 2024 Global Investment Promotion Conference in Guangzhou saw 1,933 projects signed, totaling 2.26 trillion yuan ($313.5 billion). A list of the top 100 foreign-invested enterprises in Guangdong

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