Author: Nadia Shaw, MDT
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SSM urges summer safety vigilance as heat risks rise
Health officials reported no heat-related hospitalizations so far this year as the Health Bureau (SSM) launched a seasonal “Summer Safety” campaign, urging residents to guard against ... -
Record MOP35 million cannabis haul seized at airport
In the city’s largest drug bust, local authorities have seized cannabis worth an estimated MOP35 million (USD4.3 million) and arrested a 25-year-old Hong Kong man at ... -
CLSA flags slower momentum, GGR growth forecast trimmed
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) is expected to grow more slowly in 2026 than previously forecast, according to CLSA, which has trimmed its outlook amid weaker ... -
MGTO outlines five-level congestion system behind visitor flow tool
The Macao Government Tourism Office’s (MGTO) visitor flow monitoring system classifies congestion into five levels using thresholds and coefficients based on the on-site experience of each ... -
MGM China’s Pansy Ho exits MGM Resorts stake amid takeover interest
Pansy Ho, chairperson and executive director of MGM China, has fully exited her stake in MGM Resorts International following a series of share disposals totaling USD140.1 ... -
Local artist’s debut exhibition explores the limits of creativity
More than 100 paintings line the Mount Fortress Corridor this month, marking the debut of Macanese artist Fernando Madruga Gomes, whose work is shaped as much ... -
Associations push for expanded child services
Local associations rooted in social service marked World Children’s Day on Monday by urging the government to expand childcare, strengthen mental health services, and adapt public ... -
CLSA: GGR set to grow moderately after strong May
Macau’s casino sector posted a stronger-than-expected finish in May, but CLSA analysts expect the “solid” growth to soften in the coming months as tougher comparisons and ... -
Sands China gains market share as Londoner Macao drives growth
Sands China Ltd. increased its market share more than any other Macau casino operator in the first quarter of 2026, according to analysts at JP Morgan, ... -
Moody’s downgrades SJM, sees modest earnings growth
Moody’s Ratings has downgraded SJM Holdings Ltd.’s corporate family rating to B1 from Ba3, citing expectations of only gradual earnings growth over the next 12 to ... -
Gov’t authorizes presence of Keypay Limited
As the city expands its digital economy, Macau has authorized the establishment of Keypay Limited, a new fintech firm licensed to provide electronic payment acquiring services. ... -
Macau completes first robot-assisted partial knee replacement
The Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) announced it has completed the city’s first robot-assisted unicompartmental knee replacement. ... -
Regulator flags illegal gambling and talent gaps as oversight evolves
As more markets open to betting, regulators face mounting pressure from illegal gambling, rapid technological change, and shortages of skilled personnel, Ben Haden, president of the ... -
AI reshaping broadcasting, betting and sports
Artificial intelligence is moving from a niche tool to a central part of sports, betting and live-event production, Paul Devlin of Amazon Web Services said Thursday ... -
Asia gaming operators navigate shifting demand, regulation and competition
Casino operators across Asia are facing a more fragmented growth landscape, as shifts in customer behavior, regulatory priorities, and infrastructure reshape the region’s gaming markets. Speaking ... -
The case for thinking beyond the Sphere
Macau has never been shy about borrowing spectacle. From Venetian canals to Eiffel Tower replicas, the city has long understood that scale and novelty sell. So ... -
Analysts warn gaming sector faces mounting pressure from costs, hotel shortage, and shifting player demographics
Gaming analysts at the 2026 Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia) warned that while top-line demand across the Asian gaming landscape shows signs of stabilization, the ... -
Cathay Pacific to ease fuel surcharges by up to 13% starting May 16
Cathay Pacific Airways will lower fuel surcharges on passenger flights starting May 16, reducing fees by up to about 12.9%, following a series of increases that ... -
Wynn Macau EBITDAR up 10.9% as parent posts higher profit, unveils Enclave tower plan
Wynn Macau Ltd reported a 10.9% year-over-year increase in adjusted property EBITDAR to USD279.4 million in the first quarter, while parent Wynn Resorts Ltd posted higher ... -
SJM posts Q1 loss in self-op shift
SJM Holdings Ltd. posted a first-quarter loss for 2026 as the company fully shifted away from satellite operations, according to results released last week. The operator ... -
Macau looks to expand recycled water use in Cotai
Macau plans to expand the use of reclaimed water in Cotai, with two new treatment facilities expected to begin supplying recycled water to leisure businesses and ... -
Macau showcases ‘Jacone’s Polyphony’ at this year’s Venice Biennale
At the 61st edition of La Biennale di Venezia, Macau’s “Jacone’s Polyphony” brings together the works of three emerging local artists on an international stage. Curated ... -
Vivienne Westwood retrospective in Macau as sole Southern China stop
Review After stops in Shanghai and Chengdu, the “Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery” exhibition, created by Vivienne Westwood Ltd in partnership with Nomad Exhibitions, opened to the ... -
HSBC Q1 earnings miss on higher credit losses
HSBC Holdings reported a first-quarter pre-tax profit of USD9.4 billion on Tuesday, falling short of analyst expectations as the bank grappled with unexpected credit charges linked ... -
Melco beats revenue forecasts in Q1 2026, misses EPS
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd (NASDAQ: MLCO) recently reported its first quarter 2026 results, posting revenue that exceeded analyst expectations while earnings per share (EPS) fell ... -
Casino growth expected to strengthen in May after April miss
Macau’s casino industry is expected to post stronger growth in May after April’s gross gaming revenue came in below forecasts, according to Seaport Research Partners. April GGR ... -
ZAPE vegetarian food festival opens for holiday
Two community tourism events backed by the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will run during the five-day Labor Day holiday. Organizers said the Food Culture Festival, ... -
MGM China posts revenue gain amid profit dip in Q1 2026
MGM China Holdings Ltd. reported a 10% year-on-year increase in net revenues for the first quarter of 2026, reaching USD1.1 billion (HKD8.8 billion), even as profitability ... -
Sands China unveils upgraded revitalization program for historic street
Sands China Ltd. launched its Community Revitalization Program 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens on Wednesday at a press conference at the Londoner Macao, where the company ... -
China posts 5% GDP growth as industrial profits jump, driven by AI and Greater Bay manufacturing strength
Analysis China’s industrial profits surged 15.5% in the first quarter of 2026, the strongest growth in nearly a decade despite Middle East-driven oil price spikes, according ... -
DSEDJ to host series of events for May 4
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), partnering with the May Fourth Youth Day Commemoration Organizing Committee, unveiled a comprehensive lineup of activities Tuesday to mark ... -
Ella Lei calls for transport hub to ease Taipa Village congestion
With tourist crowds overwhelming Taipa Village’s narrow roads, lawmaker Ella Lei has urged authorities to convert idle land into a transport hub and revive the Iec ... -
CE secures EU, Belgian pledges on trade, tech, and economy
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai secured a series of cooperation pledges in trade, technology, and economic development during high-level meetings with European Union and Belgian officials ... -
Sands China’s reinvestment strategy may keep EBITDA margins under pressure, CreditSights warns
Sands China EBITDA margins will likely trend lower in 2026 as the casino operator ramps up its player reinvestment strategy to chase market share in Macau’s ... -
MGM Macau spotlights Fantasy Box at annual events open house
As demand rises for tech-savvy, flexible spaces for weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations, MGM Macau showcased its upgraded meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) venues last ...
