US-Iran tensions raise concerns over Macau’s gaming, tourism outlook

Carlos Cid Álvares Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions are raising fears of oil supply disruptions that could squeeze Macau’s gaming and tourism sectors, local experts warn. Carlos Cid

Where things stand after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran

The damaged façade of Gandhi Hospital in Tehran The United States and Israel targeted Iran in coordinated attacks over the weekend that killed Supreme Leader

Leaders depart for Beijing to propose integration plans

The National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) are scheduled to convene in Beijing this week, as

Economic ambitions hit limits to growth as national congress meets

Humanoid robot performers dressed in traditional costume join dancers in a performance during Lunar New Year celebrations in Beijing China's progress in building a modern economy,

Concerns rise as Portuguese language use shows signs of decline

Nelson Kot Despite Macau’s status as a bilingual Chinese-Portuguese metropolis, the use of Portuguese – one of its official languages – has been marred by numerous errors

Authorities move to upgrade Coloane old market area for mixed-use cultural tourism

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has launched a tendering process for a project to revitalize the Coloane Old Market area as part of efforts to boost community

ITTF holds World Cup in Macau for the third consecutive year

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Cup is returning to Macau this year, marking the third consecutive year the city has hosted the event.

Gaming revenues forecast to surge up to 13% in March

Analysts project Macau’s gross gaming revenues to grow between 10% and 13% in March, building on a strong February finish supported by Chinese New Year travel.

Man arrested for drunk driving after colliding with bus

A local man in his 60s was arrested  last week for drunk driving after colliding with a bus on Avenida 1 de Maio. When police officers arrived

DSAL and partner entities offer 457 job vacancies

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has collaborated with six integrated tourism and leisure enterprises this month to host job matching events, offering 457 vacancies. The application period runs

Hotel occupancy hits 91.6% in January

The hotel sector recorded an average room occupancy rate of 91.6% in January 2026, up 0.7 percentage points year-on-year, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Five-star

Gov’t intensifies efforts to cultivate local musical talent

The Cultural Development Consultative Committee held its first regular plenary meeting of the year yesterday, with a key agenda item focused on nurturing Macau’s musical talent through

Middle-aged woman loses over MOP60,000 in suspected online scam

A middle-aged local woman is suspected of falling victim to an online scam after reporting a financial loss of more than MOP60,000, according to the Judiciary Police

Retail sales value falls 3.2% in 2025

Macau's total retail sales value declined by 3.2% year-on-year in 2025 to MOP69.58 billion, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).

HKMA and AMCM sign MoU to strengthen cooperation

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) held a meeting yesterday to enhance financial collaboration, signing a revised memorandum of

Taipa Village Cultural Association presents ‘Show-Off 4.0’ exhibition

Taipa Village Cultural Association is presenting Show-Off 4.0, the fourth installment of its art collectors’ exhibition series, from today until May 15 at Taipa Village Art Space.

MGM, EM District to host Thai business delegation with gala dinner

MGM is continuing its partnership with Thailand’s EM District to host a familiarization trip for more than 50 Thai business leaders and entrepreneurs from March 5 to 8.

1975 Comic genius Chaplin is knighted

Silent film legend Charlie Chaplin has become Sir Charles after a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The star of such films as The Kid and The Great

A long-shot American dream hits the F1 grid as Cadillac debuts at the Australian GP

Cadillac driver Sergio Perez of Mexico waits in his car during a Formula One pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir The Andretti

Dutch museum makes confirmation of Rembrandt painting

Director Taco Dibbits of the Rijksmuseum unveiled the work “Vision of Zacharias in the Temple” during a press preview in Amsterdam A  painting that was once

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