Author: Nadia Shaw, MDT
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Sam Hou Fai urges fire prevention after Hong Kong scaffolding blaze claims 75 lives
Local authorities convened a citywide fire prevention meeting yesterday, following the deadly scaffolding fire in Hong Kong that claimed 75 lives and raised concerns over construction-site ... -
CLSA projects 5% growth in GGR, expects higher dividends in 2026
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) is set to grow 5% in 2026, reaching about MOP259 billion (USD32.3 billion), according to brokerage firm CLSA. This forecast reflects ... -
Light festival returns with shorter run, bigger displays
Macau’s annual Light Up festival returns this year for a 37-day run from December 6 to January 11, 2026, with a focus on large-scale installations across ... -
Local man arrested for cross-border drug trafficking
Local authorities arrested a 34-year-old man, surnamed Leung, on Tuesday for smuggling methamphetamine and etomidate e-cigarette cartridges from Hong Kong to Macau, seizing drugs worth over ... -
Galaxy’s Raymond Voon named Sands China SVP of Marketing Strategy and Loyalty
Sands China Ltd has appointed Raymond Voon as senior vice president of Marketing Strategy and Loyalty, according to an internal memo obtained yesterday. The move follows ... -
MGTO and Gaode Maps launch smart tourism platform to boost visitor experience
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has partnered with Chinese mapping giant Gaode Maps, also known as Amap, to launch the “One-Click Smart Tour of Macau” ... -
Architect José Maneiras passes away at 90
José Celestino da Silva Maneiras, a pioneering architect whose vision and craftsmanship shaped the residential and urban landscape of Macau, died late Monday evening at age ... -
Mocha Hotel Royal to cease operations Dec. 28
As part of Melco’s plan to phase out satellite casinos in Macau before year-end, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd announced yesterday that the Hotel Royal Mocha ... -
Matyáš Novotný wins second consecutive MotoSurf world title in Macau
Matyáš Novotný of Czechia secured his second consecutive gold medal at the MotoSurf World Championship held at Hac Sa Beach on Sunday. The event, co-hosted by ... -
Wong Sio Chak sets path for Macau’s legal and administrative reforms
Secretary for Administration and Justice, Wong Sio Chak, unveiled his 2026 policy agenda, placing legal, administrative, and national security reforms at the core of legislative debate ... -
SJM to drop plans to acquire Ponte 16 casino
SJM Holdings announced yesterday that it will not proceed with the acquisition of the satellite casino Ponte 16, located in the Inner Harbour. In a statement, ... -
Fashion designer Katerin Theys showcases collection at Macau’s Belgian Days
Katerin Theys, the Hong Kong-based Belgian fashion designer and architect known for blending Western and Eastern aesthetics, will present her demi-couture collection at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, ... -
Macau and the Chinese CDC sign MOU on infectious and chronic diseases
The Health Bureau (SSM) director, Alvis Lo, met on Wednesday with Director Wang Jianwei of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), culminating in ... -
Morgan Stanley sees 16% GGR growth through 2026
Morgan Stanley described the outlook for the gaming industry as positive in a recent memo, noting that monthly gross gaming revenue (GGR) continues to grow at ... -
Sam Hou Fai unveils tax relief and fee waivers for SMEs
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai delivered his second Policy Address yesterday, outlining a range of welfare initiatives and financial support aimed at boosting the local economy ... -
Residents gain fast-track airport access with Hong Kong’s ‘Park and Fly’ service
Macau travelers can now leave their cars near the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and reach Hong Kong International Airport within 30 minutes, thanks to the new “Park ... -
IC president denies Ruins of St. Paul’s statue shift rumors
The Cultural Heritage Committee held a regular plenary meeting yesterday morning at the Macau Cultural Centre, focusing on the ongoing restoration of the Ruins of St. ... -
Three-day dine-in discount announced to mark the handover’s 26th anniversary
A special three-day consumption initiative will be launched this December to mark Macau’s return to the motherland. The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT), alongside the ... -
Tourism office orders inspection of collapsed steel frame in Sai Van
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has requested the submission of an accident report after a large steel frame structure collapsed near the Macau Tower at ... -
Macau’s pavilions at CIIE see 1,200 business matches
Macau’s two pavilions at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai generated around 1,200 business matchmaking sessions, drawing strong interest from global merchants, according ... -
DSEDJ launches funding scheme for local young professionals in GBA
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) of Macau, in partnership with the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), has opened applications for a funding program aimed at ... -
Air pollution declines across Pearl River Delta
A joint 2024 air quality report from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau shows a significant drop in air pollutant levels across the Pearl River Delta. The ... -
Career expo and banking job fair launched to boost employment opportunities
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) launched the 2025 Autumn Employment and Career Development Expo yesterday at the Macau ... -
CE hopes for ‘greater success’ in local sports as karate team clinches gold
The Macau Karate Team achieved great success at the 15th National Games, securing three gold and two bronze medals. The outstanding performance came on the final ... -
No-smoking zones outside schools pending trial
The Health Bureau (SSM) has announced plans to trial no-smoking areas outside four educational institutions this November. Alvis Lo, director of the bureau, revealed the initiative ... -
Belgian Days 2025 celebrate culture and collaboration in Macau and Hong Kong
The Belgian Consulate for Hong Kong and Macau returns with a vibrant cultural showcase this November, staging the Belgian Days festival with seven days of exciting ... -
Macau joins 8th China International Import Expo
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) is leading 43 small and medium-sized enterprises from Macau at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), held in ... -
Gov’t introduces enhanced digital services for vehicle owners, businesses, and families
The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) has introduced new digital functions under the Macao One Account and the Business and Associations Platform, enhancing online ... -
China’s export blueprint for digital creators: from local roots to global reach
Leading digital creators in China are leveraging multi-channel networks, or MCNs, to successfully export Chinese-made content to the global stage and gain international acclaim. At a ... -
MGM China reports record quarterly EBITDAR
MGM China announced that third-quarter Adjusted EBITDAR reached HKD2.37 billion (USD305 million), marking a 20% increase year-on-year, according to parent company MGM Resorts International. During an ... -
MrBeast expands global reach through multilingual content and data-driven strategy
At a panel discussion at the Grand Lisboa Palace during CreatorWeek Macao 2025, industry experts unveiled the strategies behind some of the world’s largest creator businesses, ... -
Conference welcomes East-West collaboration in digital content
Macau is leveraging its 500-year history as a crossroads of Chinese and Western cultures to position itself as a hub for digital creativity, hosting its first ... -
Stokes Twins share journey from viral creators to global media entrepreneurs
The Chinese-Dominican twin duo, known as the Stokes Twins, detailed their journey from viral content creators to international media entrepreneurs at the CreatorWeek Macao 2025 Conference ... -
Sands China bets on smart technology, boosts shareholder returns
Sands China executives said smart-table technology is set to play a growing role in reshaping Macau’s gaming landscape, following its success in Singapore. In an earnings ... -
WOLF UNITED SGS wins 3×3 Greater Bay Area Tour 2025 Finals
WOLF UNITED SGS emerged victorious at the 3×3 Greater Bay Area Tour 2025 Finals, defeating Dong Guan 21-16 to claim the top prize of MOP100,000 from ...
