Daily Archives: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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Macau sees strong tourism but faces drop in per capita spending from mainland Chinese visitors
The Macau Economic Association reported strong tourism performance but noted a 15% drop in per capita spending by mainland Chinese visitors in the second quarter. Spending ... -
Chief Executive’s visit to Portugal and Spain postponed
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has postponed his planned visit to Portugal and Spain, the Government Information Bureau (GCS) confirmed last night. The trip was supposed ... -
Hotels report strong summer, eye Golden Week growth
Macau’s hotel sector reported a strong summer performance, with July and August exceeding expectations, according to Rutger Verschuren, vice chairman of the Macau Hotel Association. Verschuren, ... -
Chien Pin-Chi crowned first-ever series champion
Taiwan’s Chien Pin-Chi has been crowned the first-ever FIM MiniGP Southeast Asia (SEA) series champion. The Taiwanese rider scored 70 points in the last four races ... -
Portable device smuggling rooted in aftermarket parts: Customs
The numerous reports of people caught attempting to smuggle large quantities of mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, among other portable devices, are rooted in the significant ... -
China is showcasing its weaponry, some for first time in military parade
China’s missiles, fighter jets and other military hardware — some on public view for the first time — are being displayed in a major parade today ... -
FMCC holds fundraiser for supporting inclusivity, the Olympics and autism
This September, Macau’s France Macau Chamber of Commerce (FMCC) will host its 17th Annual Charity Gala Dinner 2025, combining French elegance with a mission to support ... -
Islands council raises flood control concerns
The Islands District Community Service Consultative Council held its regular meeting yesterday, with several members discussing the need to strengthen flood prevention and disaster response. Following last month’s ... -
Galaxy opens office in Singapore to promote Macau
The Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has opened an office in Singapore with aims to promote Macau’s operations and strategically diversify the company’s tourism business. The company’s ... -
MOP18,000 childcare allowance distribution starts tomorrow
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced yesterday that nearly 13,000 infants and toddlers born between 2022 and 2025, holding valid Macau permanent resident ID cards, qualify ... -
Man arrested for casino chip theft
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a 56-year-old mainland man suspected of stealing a HKD50,000 casino chip from another gambler in Cotai. The incident occurred last Friday ... -
Sands China fuels local entrepreneurship and community revitalization
Last year, Sands China launched the “Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme for Rua das Estalagens”—a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering local micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Out of ... -
Macau Legend launches public tender to sell Hengqin Ponto Square stake
Macau Legend Development Ltd. (Macau Legend) has announced, through a filing to the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEC), its intention to sell its indirect ... -
Analysts: September GGR likely to increase 13% y-o-y
Following the release of August’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) figures, industry analysts are forecasting sustained double-digit growth in the coming quarters, signaling a classic upward cycle ... -
Xi and Putin reaffirm ‘old friend’ ties in the face of US challenges
Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as an “old friend” as the two held a series of meetings yesterday at a time when ... -
First Mexico’s female president takes stock after a year in office
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated her government’s handling of its tumultuous relations with the Trump administration, progressive gains and controversial judicial reforms in her first state ... -
1954 National Trust buys remote island
The National Trust for Scotland has taken control of Fair Isle, famous for its bird life and knitted sweaters. The remote island situated between Shetland and ... -
Europe resumes World Cup qualifying with first games for recent champions France, Germany, Spain
European soccer now focuses on qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with recent champions France, Germany and Spain among the nations starting a six-game, 11-week sprint ... -
Olympic champion Imane Khelif fights World Boxing’s genetic sex testing rule
Olympic champion Imane Khelif has appealed against a World Boxing decision barring her from upcoming events unless she undergoes genetic sex testing. The Court of Arbitration ... -
Vietnam celebrates 80 years of independence with flags, boba tea and a military parade
Vietnam marked its National Day yesterday with its largest military parade in decades, as thousands packed the streets of the capital, Hanoi, after many camped overnight ... -
Putin says Trump administration is listening to Russia’s arguments on Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that U.S President Donald Trump’s administration is listening to the Kremlin’s justifications for its invasion of neighboring Ukraine and claimed that Moscow ... -
SCO Plus carries Shanghai Spirit forward in pursuit of improved global governance
It is not alarmist to say that global governance stands at a critical juncture, and that reform of the postwar international system is imperative to make ... -
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – edition no. 4794
* Small spenders — Macau sees strong tourism but a drop in per capita spending from mainland Chinese visitors * Cooperation | Sam Hou Fai postpones ...
