Author: Nadia Shaw, MDT
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Secretary: Education, cultural zone top new development agenda
Macau will focus on building a cross-border higher education hub in Hengqin and developing an integrated tourism and culture district under its new Five-Year Plan, Secretary ... -
Cross-border testing channel to link Hengqin health station with Macau labs
Macau and Hengqin authorities have agreed to establish a dedicated cross-border channel that will allow routine biological samples collected at the Macao New Neighbourhood (MNN) Health ... -
Post office to issue Hengqin stamps and National Day postmark
The Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) will issue a four-stamp set for the fifth anniversary of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and open a ... -
Macau, Hengqin launch China’s first Earth system data exchange center
China’s first international exchange center for Earth system data has begun construction in Hengqin under a three-way agreement involving the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), the SAR ... -
Science funding applications rise nearly 30% as corporate interest grows
Applications for Macau’s science and technology funding programs rose nearly 30% year over year to 1,171 as of Aug. 5, with submissions from companies more than ... -
Macau targets 2029 opening for first phase of national museum of culture
Macau plans to select an architectural concept this year for a new national museum cultural center on the waterfront east of the Macau Tower. The Cultural ... -
Gov’t shifts health policy toward prevention with rewards app
Macau is expanding its push for preventive care with a yearlong competition that uses digital health tracking, points and rewards to encourage healthier lifestyles and regular ... -
Macau, Hengqin create fast-track channel for innovative TCM
Under a new cross-border cooperation agreement, Macau and Hengqin pharmaceutical regulators have created a coordinated channel to help modern traditional Chinese medicines developed in Hengqin secure ... -
Halal association targets hotel certification to tap Muslim travel market
Macau’s newly formed Halal Industry Development Association will prioritize helping hotels obtain halal certification as it seeks to make the city more accessible to Muslim travelers ... -
Macau companies in Hengqin grow 75% as integration deepens
As the Guangdong-Macau Deep Cooperation Zone marks its fifth anniversary, the number of Macau-based companies operating in Hengqin has grown by 75% over the past five ... -
Customs seizes MOP850,000 in smuggled goods
The Customs Service (SA) intercepted 18 smuggling cases in a six-day operation from August 29 to September 3, seizing cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cosmetics, medicines, used mobile phones and ... -
Gov sets sights on improving business conditions
Secretary for Economy and Finance Dora Ng reaffirmed the goal of raising the share of non-gaming industries to about 60% of gross domestic product by 2030, ... -
WTT Macau ticket holders to receive up to MOP150 in discounts
Macau spectators holding tickets to the WTT Macau Championship 2026 will be able to claim up to MOP150 in discount coupons next week as part of ... -
38th Macao International Music Festival to feature 10 programs
The 38th Macao International Music Festival will run from Oct. 2 to Nov. 29, bringing together 10 programs, a music camp and 12 citywide entertainment activities ... -
Casino operators donate MOP40 million for Xizang mudslide relief
Macau’s six casino concessionaires and integrated resort operators have pledged a total of MOP40 million to support emergency relief and recovery efforts after a severe mudslide ... -
Macau, Malaysia business ties strengthened with 54 cooperation agreements
The government’s Southeast Asia investment and tourism promotion tour concluded Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, with more than 300 government and business representatives from Macau, Hengqin, mainland ... -
Tourism and ‘Leisure’ buses carry nearly 37,000 passengers as gov’t studies regular service
Macau’s Tourism and “Leisure” bus service has carried nearly 37,000 passengers by mid-August, with authorities saying the initiative has helped ease weekend crowding and that they ... -
Analysts: GGR set for September rebound after three-month slide
Gross gaming revenue (GGR) is expected to return to year-on-year growth in September after falling for a third consecutive month in August, although analysts diverge over ... -
Your wardrobe may be working against your fertility
Most people looking to protect or improve their fertility think first about diet, sleep, stress and medical care. Clothing rarely makes the list. But some researchers ... -
LVS raises stake in Macau unit to 75.01%
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) has increased its stake in Sands China Ltd. (SCL) to 75.01%, pushing the Macau casino operator’s public shareholding below the Hong ... -
Political scientist: Macau may face impact from new China corruption law
A proposed Chinese law targeting cross-border corruption could have implications for Macau, particularly for companies and individuals operating across mainland China and international markets with illicit ... -
Macau Legend warns it may not meet loan obligations
Macau Legend Development said it may be unable to meet its debt obligations if lenders demand immediate repayment, despite returning to positive adjusted EBITDA in the ... -
Retirees spend average of MOP10,408 a month, study finds
Retirees in Macau spend an average of MOP10,408 a month, with dining out and takeaway meals representing their largest expense, according to a recent financial planning ... -
Hotel occupancy stays high as room rates diverge across districts
During the summer holidays, Macau’s hotels maintained high occupancy, but expanding room supply and competition from neighboring Zhuhai and Hengqin continued to put pressure on prices ... -
September cultural, sports events to feature major competitions, exhibitions
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will launch a cultural and creative design competition next month as part of a six-month exhibition featuring products inspired by Chinese ... -
Father sentenced to three years for abusing infant daughter
A father has been sentenced to three years in prison for domestic violence after repeatedly punching his one-year-old daughter, causing head and facial injuries, the Office ... -
Asia-Pacific aviation bucks global slowdown as airline profits slide
The global airline industry is expected to remain profitable in 2026, but rising fuel costs, geopolitical disruptions and aircraft shortages are threatening to weaken its post-pandemic ... -
CBRE: SJM cuts staff by 10% as satellite casino closures tighten margins
SJM Holdings has cut its workforce by 10% over seven months and is pursuing further cost reductions as the closure of its satellite casinos continues to ... -
Macau prepares for back-to-school traffic surge
Local authorities are increasing public transportation services and deploying additional traffic personnel as about 80% of the city’s kindergartens, primary and secondary schools prepare to reopen ... -
Wynn Macau emerges as strongest performer in Q2
Wynn Macau Ltd. was the strongest performer among Macau’s six casino concessionaires in the second quarter, gaining market share as Sands China’s hold-adjusted earnings share fell ... -
Melco finance unit to redeem USD600 million of 2027 notes early
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd. will redeem USD600 million in 5.625% senior notes on Sept. 23, nearly 10 months before their scheduled maturity. The financing subsidiary of ... -
Moody’s affirms LVS, Sands China ratings as liquidity offsets spending risks
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and its Macau subsidiary Sands China retained stable credit outlooks from Moody’s Ratings, with the agency citing strong liquidity and the likely ... -
OCBC Macau cycling challenge takes place around Cotai Dome
More than 300 people have registered for the Macau leg of the Greater Bay Area Road Cycling Challenge, which will be held on Sunday, Aug. 30, ... -
Premium-mass players bet more despite smaller crowds, Citi says
Macau’s premium-mass casino market regained momentum in August, as fewer high-end players wagered substantially more per person, according to Citigroup’s latest monthly table survey. Total premium-mass ... -
TUI rejects final appeal in RMB8.61 million loan dispute
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has rejected a final appeal in a long-running loan dispute, confirming that the defendants must pay RMB 8.61 million after ...
