Author: Nadia Shaw, MDT
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Lawrence Ho meets Kazakh Premier as Alatau Project draws global tourism investment
Lawrence Ho, Melco Resorts & Entertainment chairman and chief executive, recently met Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov to discuss potential tourism investments, as the Central Asian ... -
Police arrest two in separate gambling-linked crimes
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested two suspects in separate cases linked to illegal gambling activities, seizing assets worth more than HKD100,000. Authorities detailed that the ... -
Gov’t seeks deeper tourism cooperation as visitor numbers hit record high
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said Macau is looking forward to engaging in in-depth exchanges with delegates from all member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ... -
US skips senior representation at tourism meeting, citing visa dispute
The United States has declined to send senior officials to the 13th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation tourism ministerial meeting in Macau, citing China’s restrictions on U.S. diplomats’ ... -
International Youth Dance Festival to bring 800 performers to Macau, Hengqin
From July 18 to 23, the International Youth Dance Festival 2026 will be held, bringing together about 800 young performers from around the world, as Macau ... -
The 13 reopens as it bets on a golden comeback
The former The 13 Hotel has been rebranded as The 13 Palace as it prepares for a return to the city’s hospitality market, marking a new ... -
Vietnam seen as gateway for Macau businesses, says ASEAN chamber
The Macao ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce (MAICC) is boosting its efforts to position Macau as a bridge between the Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asia, ... -
Business delegation meets China’s consul in Ho Chi Minh City to deepen Vietnam ties
A business delegation led by the Macao ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce met with Tang Li, China’s Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, on the ... -
929 Challenge expands into AIE Expo, deepening China–Lusophone startup links
On the Agenda The 929 Challenge will hold its sixth edition finals inside a major regional technology exhibition for the first time, organizers said. The startup ... -
Six minors investigated in assault and extortion case involving student
In a case that has drawn scrutiny from the police bureau and education authorities, six minors aged 11 to 15 are under investigation for allegedly assaulting ... -
Sands China presents talent development showcase
Sands China Ltd. is expanding its push to develop local talent as part of broader efforts to support Macau’s economic diversification, highlighting training programs, artificial intelligence ... -
Proposed consumption tax overhaul heads to AL
The Executive Council (ExCo) has approved a draft amendment to the city’s consumption tax regime. The bill is set to be submitted to the Legislative Assembly ... -
Building maintenance fund expanded as subsidy scope widens, procedures streamlined
The Executive Council (ExCO) has approved revisions to the city’s Building Maintenance Fund and completed discussion of a draft law to overhaul the leasing of commercial ... -
Golden Jubilee sweeps open and mixed titles at dragon boat races
SJM’s Golden Jubilee secured victories in both the open and mixed categories at the Macau Standard Dragon Boat Race on Sunday, emerging as the standout team ... -
Food safety violations fall as inspections top 4,000 in first five months
Food safety violations in Macau remained low in the first five months of 2026, with 26 cases recorded following more than 4,000 inspections, according to the ... -
Four women arrested in drug trafficking and fraud cases
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested four women in two separate cases involving drug trafficking and fraud, authorities said Friday. Speaking at a special press conference, PJ ... -
Infrastructure forum secures USD9.9 billion in deals, strengthens Lusophone and Latin links
Macau reinforced its role as a gateway for China-led infrastructure investment this week, with USD9.9 billion in agreements signed at a major industry forum aimed at ... -
STEM push accelerates as local students take on global robotics stage
Macau is accelerating efforts to strengthen science and technology education as schools, universities and policymakers work to build a pipeline of local talent in robotics and ... -
Raymond Tam highlights green, digital push at infrastructure forum
Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam said the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum and Exhibition (IIICF) has grown into one of the sector’s ... -
17th IIICF opens with focus on digital infrastructure
The 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum and Exhibition (IIICF) opened yesterday at the Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, bringing together government officials, industry executives, and ... -
In Macau’s labor market, culture may matter more than pay
A healthy corporate culture can do more than improve morale. It can help companies retain workers longer, lower turnover, and reduce the strain that drives some ... -
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 ...
