Author: Lynzy Valles, MDT
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Kevin ‘Kit’ Thompson, arts educator and former UMAC college master, dies at 74
Professor Kevin “Kit” Thompson, a prominent arts educator and former master of Moon Chun Memorial College at the University of Macau (UMAC), has died at ... -
Uber marks six months in Macau with fivefold increase in taxi trips
Uber said Tuesday that trips booked through its Meter Taxi service in Macau increased more than fivefold between its launch period in February and July, as ... -
Orix sees Osaka IR as part of broader real-asset strategy
Orix Corp is positioning its involvement in the MGM Osaka integrated resort as part of a broader strategy to expand its portfolio of physical assets while ... -
Four-hands dining scene is bringing the world to the table
Fine dining has long been associated with exclusivity, celebrated chefs and culinary experiences that can feel far removed from everyday dining. But in Macau, a growing ... -
Property market recovery loses momentum, JLL says
The local property market is expected to remain under pressure in the second half of 2026, as weak residential and commercial demand offsets continued strength in ... -
Sam Hou Fai seeks stronger tourism, trade ties with ASEAN
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai is seeking to deepen Macau’s economic and tourism links with Southeast Asia, with talks in Jakarta this week focusing on trade, ... -
Melco revenue rises 2.7% in first half, profit eases
Melco International Development Ltd. reported a 2.7% year-on-year increase in net revenue to HKD20.50 billion for the first half of 2026, driven mainly by improved overall ... -
Casino revenue slips 1.2% to MOP21.9 billion in August
The city’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) edged down 1.2% year-on-year in August to MOP21.89 billion (USD2.71 billion), according to data released today by the Gaming ... -
Guangzhou property market rebounds as Macau buyers face fewer hurdles
Guangzhouís property market has shown signs of sustained recovery since the city introduced its “Eight-Measure Housing Policy” on April 30, with residential transactions continuing to increase ... -
Jesuit priest, scholar Father Dominique Tyl dies at 81
Father Dominique Tyl SJ, a French Jesuit priest and longtime educator and researcher in Macau, died Saturday at age 81, leaving behind a legacy spanning Catholic ... -
Investment banks cut August gaming revenue forecasts
Investment banks have lowered their forecasts for August gross gaming revenue (GGR), citing softer daily gaming revenue in the latest week, although industry analysts expect a ... -
Hengqin launches incentives to boost Macau air cargo hub
The Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin has introduced a package of incentives aimed at strengthening Macau’s role as an international air cargo hub on the ... -
Melco expects REM, property upgrades to support growth in second half
Melco Resorts & Entertainment expects its soft-opened REM hotel and a series of property enhancements to support growth in the second half of 2026, as the ... -
Domestic helpers deserve protection, too – and a better deal
Industry groups and lawmakers have recently been calling on the government to tighten oversight of the city’s domestic helpers, citing concerns about the quality, accountability, and ... -
Galaxy eyes expansion as Phase 4 takes shape
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) reported a 4% year-on-year increase in first-half net revenue to HKD24.2 billion yesterday, while chairman Francis Lui outlined the group’s ongoing resort ... -
Court rules casino operator not liable for VIP deposits not used for gambling
The top court has ruled that a casino concessionaire is not jointly liable for funds deposited with a gaming promoter when the money was not intended ... -
Lawmaker calls gov’t to improve public library services as usage rebounds
Lawmaker Ella Lei has called on the government to further improve the city’s public library services and make better use of existing resources as demand for ... -
80% of Chinese companies plan overseas expansion within three years: UOB
Eight in 10 Chinese companies plan to expand overseas within the next three years, as firms continue to strengthen their international strategies and seek new growth ... -
VIP baccarat revenue falls 19% as junkets drop to 29
The number of licensed gaming promoters in Macau has declined to 29, down from 31 at the end of March, while VIP baccarat gross gaming revenue ... -
Social service institution linked to alleged MOP13 million subsidy fraud scheme
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has uncovered an alleged public subsidy fraud scheme involving a social service institution, with the amount involved exceeding MOP13 million. ... -
Economy expected to grow 5% in first half as tourism recovery continues
Macau’s economy is expected to maintain moderate growth in the first half of 2026, supported by the continued recovery of tourism and steady growth in visitor ... -
Analyst expects Wynn UAE resort to open in 2027 despite geopolitical concerns
Brokerage Texas Capital Securities said it continues to expect Wynn Al Marjan Island, a USD5.1 billion integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to open ... -
CLSA lowers 2026 revenue outlook amid weaker first-half performance
Macau gross gaming revenue (GGR) growth outlook for 2026 has been revised downward by CLSA, which expects a slower recovery following weaker-than-expected results in recent months. ... -
Lawmaker urges stronger measures to address business closures, spending outflow
Lawmaker José Maria Pereira Coutinho has urged the government to adopt more decisive and coordinated measures to address the city’s economic strains, citing widespread shop closures, ... -
Groups call for short- and long-term measures to address slow fuel price cuts
Local groups have urged the government to introduce both short- and long-term regulatory measures to address concerns that fuel prices rise quickly but fall slowly, as ... -
The price of a perfect shot
Two weeks ago, Public Security Police (PSP) officers intercepted a man carrying professional camera equipment while photographing a woman in Cotai. What initially appeared to be ... -
One tap closer: Greater Bay Area deepens transport integration with expanded contactless travel systems
Analysis The continuous expansion of contactless transit services across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) signals a shift toward more integrated cross-city mobility, as transport ... -
Visa study points to rise in short cross-border trips in GBA, with digital payments playing larger role
A new Visa study has found that cross-border travel within the Greater Bay Area (GBA) is increasingly characterized by shorter and more frequent trips, with payment ... -
Bus operators report higher 2025 profits on record ridership
Macau’s two main bus operators recorded improved financial performance in 2025, supported by record passenger demand and lower fuel costs, with combined net profit exceeding MOP97.1 ... -
Galaxy Macau receives six honors at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026
Galaxy Macau has received six honors at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, recognizing its performance across integrated resorts, accommodation, wellness, and leisure ... -
Macau life expectancy rises to 83.5 years, among world’s highest, gov’t data shows
Macau residents’ life expectancy has risen sharply, reaching 83.5 years in 2025, according to a report shared by the WeChat public account of the Government Information ... -
From “LOL” to “cooked,” it’s giving language barrier
Scroll through social media such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or X long enough, and you’ll notice something interesting: Gen Z and Gen Alpha aren’t just speaking ... -
New law allows shared rooms and ‘sleeping spaces’ as hotel supply nears 45,000 rooms
The hotel sector is expected to see further diversification in accommodation types following the introduction of a new legal framework that permits shared rooms and “sleeping ... -
MGM Resorts buyout bid raises questions over Macau unit and Japan project
A proposed takeover of MGM Resorts International by its largest shareholder, U.S. conglomerate People Inc, could reshape the casino operator’s global portfolio, with analysts focusing on ... -
Non-gaming spending growth likely driven by visitor numbers, report says
The non-gaming sector is expected to rely more on rising visitor arrivals than higher per-capita spending for future growth, according to CreditSights Inc. The credit and ...
