Author: Nadia Shaw, MDT
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Trio trade shows close with record deals and growing business ties
The four-day series of trade shows concluded Saturday, with the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) reporting over 140 contracts signed and 68 new investment projects ... -
Las Vegas Sands achieves 24% year-on-year net revenue growth
Sands China Ltd. posted a 7.5% increase in total net revenue to USD1.90 billion (MOP15.2 billion) for the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same ... -
Tai: Trade expos boost economic diversification and industry ties
Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai underscored the pivotal role of major events like the Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) in economic development, ... -
Influenza cases surge sixfold in September
The city’s Health Bureau (SSM) reported a 6.4-fold increase in influenza cases in September 2025, compared with the same month last year. According to the SSM, ... -
Seaport expects GGR to grow 8.6% despite seasonal fluctuations
Macau’s gaming sector is expected to see solid full-year growth in 2025 despite some anticipated slowing in the final quarter, according to Seaport Research Partners. The ... -
JP Morgan: Gaming revenue surges ‘unexpectedly’ after Golden Week
Concessionaires saw an unexpected surge last week, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) hitting MOP743 million daily, a 25% increase from the previous week’s MOP593 million per ... -
MIF celebrates 30th anniversary with triple expo welcoming global brands
The 2nd China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Economic and Trade Expo (Macao) (2nd C-PLPEX), the 30th Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (30th MIF), and the Macao Franchise Expo ... -
Lugano makes history with first FIBA 3×3 World Tour win in Macau
The 2025 FIBA 3×3 World Tour Macau brought intense energy to Wynn Palace Macau this weekend. Sixteen of the world’s top teams competed in the tournament, ... -
Nursery video surveillance plan sees hesitant response from parents
Wilson Hon, president of the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), confirmed that adoption has been slow amid hesitations over video monitoring inside local nurseries. The IAS president ... -
Galaxy and Alibaba’s Damai team up for three more years to elevate Macau events
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd (GEG) has extended its strategic partnership for another three years with DAMAI ENT (01060.HK), a subsidiary of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, and ... -
Cambodia’s rising digital landscape of interest to GBA
Cambodia is fast becoming a strategic link in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) thanks to a wave of Chinese investment reshaping its economy. While ... -
MGM China spotlights gaming combined with premium events for Macau
MGM China is stepping up efforts to bring more high-quality events to Macau as the city seeks to diversify its tourism and gaming economy. Kenneth Feng, ... -
JP Morgan flags ‘not so Golden Week’ and cuts October gaming forecast
Macau’s gaming sector is experiencing ongoing difficulties, according to the latest analysis by J.P. Morgan. The report notes that a combination of economic and regulatory pressures ... -
Canadian community toasts city’s recovery at Thanksgiving Luncheon
The Canadian community in Macau gathered on Sunday for a Canadian Thanksgiving Luncheon, hosted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Macao. The event, held this ... -
NBA eyes expansion beyond Macau with games across China
NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed the league’s plans to broaden its footprint in mainland China beyond Macau, signaling a new phase of expansion for the popular ... -
Suns outlast Nets in overtime as NBA returns to China; second game tonight
Crowds are already buzzing at the Venetian Arena this evening as the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets prepare to tip off at 6:30 p.m. tonight for ... -
Alibaba Cloud to power NBA China operations in multiyear deal
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba have announced a multiyear partnership as the league marks its return to the Chinese market by ... -
HSBC proposes to privatize Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank
HSBC Asia Pacific announced yesterday its plan to take Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank private in a deal valued at HKD106.1 billion (USD13.63 billion). This move ... -
Non-Chinese professionals face workplace barriers, say residents
Macau’s job market may be leaving non-Chinese professionals behind, according to residents who spoke to the Times following a letter to the editor, published on August ... -
JP Morgan: ‘Best Golden Week print in five-plus years’
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first five days of October reached MOP5.5 billion, averaging about MOP1.1 billion daily, according to JP Morgan. Analysts DS ... -
Citi: High-roller and premium mass gaming remains ‘golden’
Macau’s casinos saw a sharp rise in high-roller activity and average minimum bets during the October Golden Week, reaching the highest levels of the year, according ... -
LRT hits paid travel record before National Day holiday
Macau’s Light Rapid Transit (LRT) hit a new paid travel record just ahead of the expected surge in border crossings for the mainland Chinese National Day ... -
CE targets Portugal visit in first half of next year
Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said he hopes to visit Portugal in the first half of next year, after several postponements caused by Macau government ... -
Document-free clearance channels set for Hengqin
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai revealed last week that “document-free” clearance channels featuring full facial recognition will become operational at Hengqin Port by year-end. Speaking ... -
National Day Celebrations marked with ceremonies, run, and fireworks
The Macau SAR government will celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China with a series of events today. According to ... -
7th Sino-Lusophone Cultural Festival set to feature 780 artists
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) yesterday announced the program for the 7th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (PSCs). ... -
Gov’t tackles aging population with elderly care initiatives across GBA cities
In light of growing concerns over the city’s aging population, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) responded to Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai by addressing policy initiatives designed ... -
CE calls on Guangdong entrepreneurs to develop businesses in Macau, Hengqin
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai yesterday called on Guangdong entrepreneurs worldwide to invest in Macau and Hengqin, highlighting new business opportunities in the Greater Bay Area ... -
Cultural Week highlights lusophone cuisine and arts
The 17th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (PSCs) highlights the rich heritage of the Lusophone world through a series of creative performances, art workshops ... -
Alipay and Macau Pass launch new top-up service
As Macau braces for an influx of mainland tourists during the October Golden Week, digital payment providers Macau Pass and Alipay on Friday announced a new ... -
Gambling addiction surges among non-residents: IAS
Gambling addiction in Macau has risen since the pandemic, driven mainly by an increase in non-resident cases, according to the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS). While casino ... -
Int’l music festival brings opera, global stars in October
The 37th Macao International Music Festival (MIMF), themed “Vocal Waves,” will take place throughout October, offering 12 concerts and 14 outreach activities celebrating varied musical expressions. ... -
Unemployment rate steady at 2%
Macau’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.0% from June to August 2025, according to the latest employment survey released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). ... -
Ragasa sees Macau casinos close for 33 hours
After a 33-hour shutdown triggered by Ragasa, the year’s most powerful tropical cyclone, Macau’s casinos reopened early Thursday (Sept. 25) at 2 a.m. The last time ... -
Moody’s, Fitch signal caution on SJM’s over-elevated leverage
Moody’s Ratings has lowered its outlook for SJM Holdings Limited, becoming the second major ratings agency to do so this month. Citing concerns over the company’s ...
