Macau’s growth in international visitation noted on the Top 100 City Destination Index

Local performance in attracting international tourism has been highlighted in the recent report, the “Top 100 City Destination Index,” prepared by Euromonitor International. According to

Gov’t drafts plan to expand smoking bans to street level

Local authorities announced yesterday a pilot program for street-level smoking bans to be launched next year, building on the recent establishment of no-smoking zones at the

Beijing approves annual quota of 190 mainland students for USJ

Beijing has officially approved an annual recruitment quota of 190 mainland Chinese students for the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) in Macau. This milestone

Casino Landmark to close at year-end

Macau's last remaining satellite casino, Casino Landmark, will cease operations at 11:59 p.m. on December 30, SJM Resorts S.A. announced yesterday. This closure

Fitch: Macau’s economic growth forecast revised downward

Macau's economy is expected to grow by 4.5% in 2026, down from earlier projections, as tourism returns to more normal levels, Fitch Ratings announced Tuesday.

Corruption watchdog probes chef over bribery allegations

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has launched an investigation into the executive chef of a food and beverage department at an integrated resort enterprise following reports

Police warn of online ticket and travel scams

The Judiciary Police reported two suspected online scams. In the first, a non-resident woman lost RMB2,300 after purchasing local concert tickets via a chat group; the seller later

UM, Brazilian schools explore AI legal challenges

The University of Macau’s (UM) Faculty of Law, together with Brazil’s Federal University of Tocantins and the Superior School of Judges of Tocantins, recently co-hosted a seminar examining

Kou Hoi In appointed as TDM board chairman

The Chief Executive has appointed Kou Hoi In as chairman of the Board of Directors of Teledifusão de Macau (TDM) for a one-year term. The appointment of the

Man in 70s faces charges for hit-and-run on motorbike

A man in his 70s is under investigation for allegedly hitting a parked motorbike on Tin Pan Street and leaving the scene. The incident caused about MOP3,000 in

SMG launches new temperature advisory services

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has introduced a “Temperature Drop Alert” service and “Feels-Like Temperature” information yesterday to enhance public weather guidance. The alert notifies residents in

Studio City marks decade milestone with ‘Cinematic Night’ celebration

The integrated resort, Studio City, hosted the “Night of Cinematic Mastery” yesterday, honoring influential filmmakers in both the Chinese-language and international film industries while celebrating

Airport to trial hotel flight check-ins

Macau International Airport plans to introduce hotel flight check-in and baggage storage services starting next January, along with a new facial recognition customs clearance system expected by

Investing and upgrading multi-purpose venue for world-class cultural, tourism, and sports events

  Culture, art, and sports are vital components of a city’s soft power and serve as key drivers in promoting the economic diversification of Macao. Sands China has consistently supported the

Casino Landmark to close at year-end

Macau’s last remaining satellite casino, Casino Landmark, will cease operations at 11:59 p.m. on December 30, SJM Resorts S.A. announced yesterday. This closure

DSEDJ awards over 60 schools for fitness measures

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has awarded over 60 local schools the “Vibrant Campus” status after implementing six specific mandatory measures that significantly increased the

Local firm develops AI robot for Traditional Chinese Medicine consultations

Anxintong Technology (Macau) Co., Ltd., established by the research team of Macau University of Science and Technology, has developed a robot using artificial intelligence to

Courts target child abuse done under guise of ‘strict parenting’

A police officer gives a lecture to boost residents’ anti-domestic violence awareness in Haian, Jiangsu province, in November 2023 China’s courts are tightening scrutiny on

Tencent quits Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros to avert national security questions

Chinese gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings has withdrawn from Paramount Skydance Corp.’s bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery, according to a revised filing

World-first social media ban for children under 16 starts

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed a world-first social media ban for children younger than 16 that took effect yesterday as families taking back power

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