MGTO to add a stronger focus on the Islamic countries’ market

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will have a stronger focus and increase its promotion aiming at Islamic countries, namely those of the so-called Gulf Cooperation

Public confidence, jobs, and social spending in the spotlight: community leaders on Sam’s policy

As the Chief Executive, Sam Hou Fai, will deliver his first Policy Address on Monday, the Times spoke with leaders and experts from various circles of

Splendid Songkran

In honor of the Songkran Festival, the traditional Thai New Year celebration, Banyan Tree Macau at Galaxy is presenting a series of star-studded Thai culinary delights

Architect ‘We have to change the paradigm from speed to quality’

Recent winner of several accolades in the field of Architecture and Design, Nuno Soares, Architect, Urban Planner, and Head of the Department of Architecture and Design of the

Macau set to see decline in GDP growth to 6.8%: economist

A local economist has revised Macau’s 2025 GDP growth forecast down to 6.8% based on conservative economic data from the past year and the first quarter of

China reaches out to others as Trump layers on tariffs

China is reaching out to other nations as the U.S. layers on more tariffs in what appears to be an attempt to form a united front

National security exhibition to showcase important speeches by President Xi

The annual National Security Education Exhibition will open at the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform Complex in Zape at 3 p.m. next Tuesday. Running until May

IAM plans to renovate São Domingos market

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced plans to improve municipal markets and vendor operations. In the next phase, it plans to revitalize the public markets of São Domingos.

NIH blocks access for researchers in China, Macau included

Trump’s administration this week blocked access to National Institutes of Health (NIH) data repositories for researchers in several countries. Affected regions include mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Russia,

Hotel occupancy drop over ‘Ching Ming’ and current time not concerning

The significant drop recorded in the hotel occupancy rate, particularly in the higher-end units, over the Ching Ming Festival weekend and this week is not concerning, and

‘Tariff War’ between China and US not yet affecting tourism

The director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Helena de Senna Fernandes, has said that the escalating conflict between China and the USA has not

Apple has little incentive to start making iPhones in the US, despite tariffs on China

President Donald Trump’s administration has been predicting its barrage of tariffs targeting China will push Apple into manufacturing the iPhone in the United States for the first

Guangdong announces 2025 legislative plan

Guangdong Province released this week its legislative plan for the year, outlining 19 projects for review, including initiatives focused on emerging industries such as the low-altitude economy, artificial

Sands China Invites 5 Rua das Estalagens Shops for Team Member Food Fest

Sands China hosted a food fest for its team members in March at The Venetian Macao, featuring the signature foods of five restaurants, cafes and bakeries from Sands China’s

Zhuhai launches crackdown on unlicensed tutoring centers

Zhuhai’s Education Bureau initiated last week a citywide campaign to identify and shut down unlicensed tutoring centers. This action aims to regulate the private education market, ensure compliance

Shenzhen hosts 13th China Information Technology Expo

The 13th China Information Technology Expo (CITE 2025) commenced on April 9 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. The expo showcases advancements in intelligent terminals, optoelectronic displays,

Zhaoqing Customs enhances supervision of operational sites

Zhaoqing Customs conducted random inspections of supervised operational sites to ensure compliance with customs regulations. These inspections, last week, aim to enhance the efficiency and security of customs

Social sustainable and community supported agriculture

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guandong’s agricultural trade volume is the highest in the country, and the contribution of technological and

Study highlights rising school reluctance among teens

On The Agenda A growing number of Chinese teenagers are experiencing school reluctance, with recent research revealing alarming trends. A study cited by psychologist Zong Min during

Foshan Snowlight signs debt restructuring agreement

Yesterday, Starlight Co., Ltd. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Foshan Snowlight, reached a debt restructuring agreement with Shanghai Nongnongguo. Foshan Snowlight agreed to repay 3.5793 million yuan in

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