Monthly Archives: May 2025
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Hengqin Port cross-border traffic tops 10 million
Hengqin Port has recorded more than 10 million cross-border movements so far this year, reaching the milestone by 2 p.m. on May 7, according to the ... -
Galaxy reports solid Q1 results
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) reported robust first-quarter results earlier this week, driven by a rebound in the local gaming sector and increased visitor arrivals. The casino ... -
Macau’s IP brands shine at HKILS 2025
Macau’s cultural and creative industries made a strong impact at the Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS) 2025, recently held at the Hong Kong Convention and ... -
House of Dancing Water makes grand comeback
The House of Dancing Water made its official return to City of Dreams Macau on May 7 with a revamped production, marking a milestone in the ... -
Grand Lisboa Palace Art Gallery debuts ‘The Lisboa’
SJM’s Grand Lisboa Palace Art Gallery officially opened its doors yesterday, launching the permanent exhibition “The Lisboa, Stories of Macau.” Officiated by dignitaries including Chinese People’s ... -
10th Anniversary of Local Supplier Support Programme
With over 20 years of roots in Macao, Sands China has always treated local suppliers as close partners, demonstrating the company’s philosophy of supporting the development ... -
Startups and integration – A snapshot of the Greater Bay Area
Analysis I was on a business trip in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) last week. The schedule was tight, but a few details stand ... -
How a chinese delicacy got caught in the crossfire of Trump’s tariffs
For over two decades, Suquamish tribal member Joshua George has dived into the emerald waters of the Salish Sea looking for an unusually phallic clam that’s ... -
Russia hosts world leaders for the 80th anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is set to host the leaders of China, Brazil and other heads of states for festivities on Friday marking the 80th anniversary ... -
1979 El Salvador cathedral bloodbath
At least 18 demonstrators have been killed and many wounded after police opened fire on anti-government protesters outside the Metropolitan Cathedral in San Salvador, capital of ... -
The sweep of history courses through Jia Zhangke’s ‘Caught By the Tides’
Jia Zhangke’s “Caught by the Tides” is less than two hours long and yet contains nearly a quarter-century of time’s relentless march forward. Few films course ... -
PUP’s pop-punk album is unapologetically imperfect
For those unfamiliar with Toronto-based punk rock band PUP, the name is an acronym for “pathetic use of potential,” lead singer Stefan Babcock has said. That ... -
Mother’s Day at Rosewood Hong Kong
Getting away from Macau, Rosewood Hong Kong is a great place to spoil mom and celebrate Mother’s Day with an exquisite array of dining experiences across eight ... -
Locals gather for red wine spritz and conclave watch in Parolin hometown
Conclave watching turned out to be a perfect aperitivo activity. Caffè Centrale, on the main drag of the Veneto hometown of Cardinal Pietro Parolin, a papal ... -
Bank of England cuts main interest rate by 0.25% to 4.25% in face of US tariff uncertainty
The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25% amid concerns over the potential shock to global ... -
PSG vs Inter Milan in the final? Few expected that
It’s a Champions League final few could have predicted. No Real Madrid. No Premier League giants. No rejuvenated Barcelona or Harry Kane-led Bayern Munich. Instead, it ... -
Friday, May 9, 2025 – edition no. 4713
* Overworked — Macau is among East Asia’s longest work weeks, according to the International Labour Organization * Health | Gov’t reports 3,600 mental illness patients ... -
White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling a new pope is elected
White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney just minutes ago, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. That means the ... -
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 ...
