Author: Lynzy Valles, MDT
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Cotai outdoor venue ready by February 2025
The temporary outdoor performance area to be built at Cotai will host its inaugural show in either January or February of the upcoming year, stated Secretary ... -
Celebrating Independence Day: A tribute to Filipino resilience
The Filipino community pulsated with pride and unity during the commemoration of the 126th Independence Day of the Philippines yesterday, which gathered compatriots from different sectors. ... -
JP Morgan: The Londoner decommissions up to 3,000 rooms
The Londoner Macao’s ongoing major renovation has now decommissioned 3,000 hotel rooms, up from 2,500, causing a significant impact on the casino’s operations. According to a ... -
Illicit money exchange to have ‘limited’ impact on gaming
The crackdown on illegal money exchange will have a limited impact on the city’s gaming, as the issue is not new. However, “there will obviously be ... -
Education bureau orders EPM to comply with labor law following turmoil
The city’s education bureau has ordered the under-scrutiny Portuguese School of Macau (EPM) to check its deployment of staff complies with labor laws and its contracts ... -
Tourists account for 40% of gaming counseling
Sheng Kung Hui’s 24-hour gambling counseling hotline and online counseling has recorded 1,007 cases of distress, a year-on-year increase of 4%, of which tourists accounted for ... -
APAC destinations gain momentum: Mastercard
The global travel sector is breaking boundaries in 2024 as consumer spending on tourism remains robust and passenger traffic soars, according to the latest report from ... -
Buddhists to gather in honor of founder’s birthday in profound significance of faith
For some, Buddha’s birthday may be observed only as a public holiday but, for many faithful individuals, it holds profound significance as a meaningful celebration. Macau ... -
MGM introduces new exhibition to revitalize Barra district
MGM China is unveiling a new exhibition to further revitalize Barra district and offer tourists a distinctive experience amid evolving trends in the city’s tourism market. ... -
Galaxy Q1 earnings double y-o-y amid disruptions over gaming flow
Gaming operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) recorded a net revenue of HKD10.6 billion, marking a 50% year-on-year increase and a 2% quarter-on-quarter rise. In a financial ... -
Xia Baolong inspects new bridge, meets with key leaders
Beijing’s top official for Hong Kong and Macau Affairs, Xia Baolong, has visited the city’s fourth Taipa-Macau bridge, Macau Bridge, as part of his week-long inspection ... -
Macau in need of adjustments to social policies as pandemic exacerbated income gap: Study
The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly affected the lives of less privileged residents, leading to a higher vulnerability for income security, according to a research conducted by ... -
New Filipino women’s association aims to be beacon of hope among fellow migrants
A group of Filipino women has created an association with the shared desire for change and to create a platform for strengthening community support amongst women. ... -
SJM revenue surges 74.5% in Q1
SJM Holdings saw a significant increase of 74.5% in its net gaming revenue, amounting to HKD6.46 billion. In an announcement, the gaming operator highlighted that the ... -
Melco to expand portfolio in Sri Lanka, gains recovery in Q1
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited is working with John Keells Group in Sri Lanka to develop a groundbreaking integrated resort in central Colombo, with an investment ... -
Gov’t mulls over demolition of five-decade old public housing in Toi San
The government is considering demolishing the social housing in Toi San, as the building has been standing for decades and its condition is in a bad ... -
Malaysia in talks with tycoons over casino project to revitalize Forest City
Malaysia has engaged in preliminary talks with billionaires to open a casino in the USD100 billion Forest City development near Singapore, according to sources who asked ... -
Lawrence Ho advocates multiple-entry permit scheme into Hengqin
Melco’s Lawrence Ho has advocated for a proposed plan that would allow multiple trips between Hengqin and Macau, noting that such a plan would greatly benefit ... -
FDC granted MOP197 million in 2023 projects
The Cultural Development Fund (FDC) initiated a total of 11 funding plans and approved a total of 1,762 activities and projects in 2023. The overall amount ... -
Macau saw warmer weather in 2023 with more bad air quality days
Macau saw slightly warmer weather last year as the mean temperature stood at 23.4 degrees Celsius in 2023, 0.6 degrees above the climatological normal (1991-2020). Data ... -
Monaco eyes strong ties with Macau to be ‘door to Europe for GBA’
An ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the wealthiest European state, Monaco, was this week on a Macau visit in hopes of bolstering ties and investments between ... -
Las Vegas Sands eyes Sheraton, Londoner refurbishment to beat Venetian revenues, traffic
Significant renovation projects are underway at Sheraton Grand Macao and The Londoner Macao, with Sands China announcing the second casino at The Londoner Macao will undergo ... -
IMF affirms economy will grow 14% this year in fresh report
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has affirmed its prediction that the local economy will grow by 13.9% this year and 9.6% next year, according to its ... -
Gov’t to scrap housing sector cooling measures to boost ailing market
The SAR government plans to scrap housing market cooling measures amid calls from the property sector as demand continues to weaken. The Executive Council submitted Friday ... -
UM lowers GDP growth forecast to 16.8%
The University of Macau (UM) has revised its economic projection on the SAR, predicting a growth of 16.8% to MOP415.3 billion (equivalent to 94.5% of the ... -
Shortage of local caregivers strains elderly homes and families: Caritas
Elderly care facilities and local families caring for seniors are facing significant difficulties due to a shortage of local caregivers, according to Caritas Macau. 24-hour support ... -
Macau tops Asia’s list of fastest growing economies in 2024
Macau has topped the list of Asia’s fastest growing economies in 2024, with a booming a real GDP growth rate of 27.2% and a GDP per ... -
Gov’t activates emergency mechanism for Macau students
An earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude struck off Taiwan’s eastern coast during rush hour yesterday morning, sending tremors felt in the capital Taipei as well as in southern ... -
Melco narrows losses in 2023, announces line up of non-gaming offers
Melco International recorded net revenues of HKD29.53 billion, an increase of 179.5% compared to HK$10.57 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2022. Data from the group shows ... -
CESL Asia: Macau ready for AI-driven processes and services
Macau is ready for further implementation of technology such as AI-driven processes and services, according to António Trindade, CEO of local energy and environment firm CESL ... -
City sweats on record-hot March day
The city has recorded the highest temperature in March since records began in 1952, as the city sweltered through a hot day yesterday reaching 31 degrees ... -
Poor matching between job-seekers and available opportunities: Lei
Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong attributed youth unemployment to poor job matching between job-seekers and available positions rather than structural unemployment issues. Data ... -
February visitors recovers to 93% pre-pandemic levels amid CNY
Visitor arrivals soared by 106.7% year-on-year to 3,293,564 in February, recovering to 92.9% of the level recorded in the same month of 2019, according to data ... -
Beijing urges citizens in Singapore to avoid gambling
The Chinese embassy in Singapore has urged Chinese citizens in the city-state to stay away from gambling, reiterating that cross-border gambling violates Chinese laws – a ... -
Defunct The 13 Hotel on the market for HKD2.4 billion
The once-beleaguered The 13 Hotel is now up for auction, with the market value estimated at about HKD2.4 billion. Realtor JLL said it has been appointed ...
