Daily Archives: Thursday, May 8, 2025
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Francis Lui warns hotel shortage threatens Macau’s global tourism edge
The Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) chairman, Francis Lui, has highlighted that addressing accommodation supply issues is vital for enhancing Macau’s competitiveness as a non-gaming destination, impacting ... -
Dog adoptions hit record low in Q1
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) euthanized 101 animals in the first quarter of 2025, a 42% drop from the 175 recorded in the same period last ... -
Xia Baolong pays visit for inspection and research
The director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the State Council’s Hong Kong ... -
Wynn Macau earnings drop; Billings signals cautious approach to Japan expansion
Wynn Macau’s operations reported an earnings decline in the first quarter of 2025, with volatile VIP gaming results eclipsing gains in the mass-market and non-gaming segments. ... -
AL expresses ‘regret and condemnation’ over All About Macau incident
After more than half a month, the Legislative Assembly (AL) has expressed “regret and condemnation” regarding the actions of two All About Macau (AAM) reporters accused ... -
China launches a blitz of policies to help its economy
China has announced a barrage of measures meant to counter the blow to its economy from U.S. President Donald Trump ‘s trade war, as the two ... -
Gov’t affirms MICE industry’s evolution toward internationalized approach
Macau’s economy is diversifying, with the MICE industry evolving toward a market-oriented and internationalized approach, said Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) president Vincent U ... -
Ng Wai Han appointed as DICJ director
Ng Wai Han has been appointed director of Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), becoming the bureau’s first female director. The appointment, effective May 7, was ... -
Lawmakers review travel agent bill, pricing and licensing rules
The Second Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly has continued reviewing the Travel Agents Guide Bill. Lawmakers questioned if high pricing by agents could be considered ... -
Mobile payments rise 12% in q1, credit card use slightly down
The Monetary Authority of Macao reported 90.39 million mobile payment transactions in the first quarter of 2025, up 11.6% year-on-year. Total transaction value reached MOP7.9 billion, ... -
Two men arrested for illegal side bets in casino
Three men are suspected of running illegal side bets based on baccarat results in a local casino. One man allegedly organized the betting while the other ... -
Taipa and Coloane see sharpest drop in property prices
Macau’s overall residential property price index dropped by 2.1% quarter-on-quarter to 202.4 in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). ... -
Gov’t plans to boost careers of young medical professionals
The Medical Affairs Council unveiled a strategic plan to empower young healthcare workers through cross-border collaboration, specialized training, and systemic reforms. The announcement was made yesterday ... -
Anton Tai leads delegation to visit European countries
Led by Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip, the Macau government delegation recently embarked on an official visit to France, Monaco, and Luxembourg. ... -
Artyzen Grand Lapa rolls out Mother’s Day promotions
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau is offering a range of promotions this May to mark Mother’s Day, with curated dining and wellness experiences across its property. From ... -
Galaxy Macau to host Monaco-Macau Music Gala in Diplomatic Celebration
In celebration of 30 years of diplomatic relations between China and Monaco, Galaxy Macau will host the “Galaxy Music Gala: A Musical Journey from Monaco to ... -
Top US officials will meet with Chinese delegation in Switzerland in first major talks
Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland in the first major talks between the two nations since ... -
India fires missiles on Pakistan in what Islamabad calls ‘act of war’
India fired missiles at Pakistan early yesterday, in what it said was retaliation for last month’s massacre of Indian tourists. Pakistan called the strikes an act ... -
Conclave voters urged to elect a pope who seeks unity
With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals began the centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope Francis, ... -
1978 ‘Son of Sam’ pleads guilty to murders
The man alleged to have murdered six people in a killing spree last year has pleaded guilty to all the charges against him. David Berkowitz became ... -
Buddha’s foster mother played a key role in the orphaned prince’s life
Mother’s Day offers an opportunity to reflect on what motherhood means in different religions and cultures. As a scholar of Buddhism and gender, I know how ... -
Inter stuns Barcelona with improbable comeback to reach another final
Inter Milan 4 (7), Barcelona 3 (6) Inter Milan has another Champions League final to look forward to. Once the players catch their breath, that is. ... -
Thousands march over concern Panama bending to US government
Thousands of Panamanians marched in the capital yesterday [Macau time] in the largest protest yet against an agreement signed during last month’s visit by U.S. Defense ... -
Bill Gates meets Indonesian leader to discuss health and sustainable development initiatives
Bill Gates arrived in Indonesia yesterday to discuss health and sustainable development initiatives with the leader of the world’s fourth most populous country. Gates met President ... -
Taiwan’s carry trade blowup means bigger dollar trouble
In a week of tributes to Warren Buffett, here’s one from me, in the form of stealing one of his best aphorisms: Only when the tide ... -
Thursday, May 8, 2025 – edition no. 4712
* Hotel shortage — Hotel supply is key as Macau shifts to mass-market tourism, Francis Lui said at G2E * Animal protection | Dog adoptions hit ...
