Author: Nadia Shaw, MDT
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DICJ oversees closure of Grand Dragon Casino
The city’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) confirmed Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, that Grand Dragon Casino, a satellite operated under Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s license, ... -
Typhoon warning signal to be lowered to 8 at 4 p.m.
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced that Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 10 will be downgraded to Signal No. 8 at 4 p.m. today, following a ... -
Authorities prioritise safety in the Cooperation Zone
The Administrative Committee of the Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin held a coordination meeting this afternoon to prepare authorities for Typhoon Ragasa. André Cheong, Executive ... -
Signal 8 hoisted as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches
Local authorities hoisted the typhoon Signal No. 8 at 5 p.m. local time as Super Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest on record, is approaching the ... -
Ragasa spurs early preparations as residents and businesses brace for impact
As the weather forecast predicts severe conditions later today and Wednesday, precautionary measures are in place in key urban areas throughout the city. By 3:30 p.m. ... -
Tourism recovery lifts local hotel market as retail and offices struggle, says JLL
In the latest mid-year report from the real estate and investment management company Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Macau, the resurgence of Macau’s tourism industry is “underpinning ... -
K-Pop stars shine new light on Cotai venue with TMA Ceremony
The 2025 The Fact Music Awards (TMA) brought a star-studded K-pop spectacle to Cotai on Saturday. Despite earlier concerns about poor weather threatening the event, some ... -
Grand Dragon Casino and Mocha Kuong Fat set to close this week
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. will officially cease operations at its Grand Dragon Casino in Taipa tonight at 11:59 p.m., with Mocha Kuong Fat in downtown ... -
Census for elderly living alone begins to boost care services
Macau is projected to become a “super-aged society” by 2029, a classification used by the United Nations for when at least 20% of the population is ... -
Citigroup lowers September GGR forecast to MOP19.5 billion
Citigroup has lowered its September gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast for Macau to MOP19.5 billion, down from an earlier estimate of MOP20 billion, reflecting softer market ... -
First-store economic plan launched to boost local retail environment
A new initiative aimed at attracting non-local brands to open their first outlets in the city was announced Wednesday by local authorities. The “Program to Support ... -
China-Portuguese cultural week expands to Beijing and Zhongshan
Marking its 17th edition, the annual Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking countries will take place from September 26 to November 18 across multiple cities. For ... -
Gov’t launches support to local heritage and specialty stores
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) unveiled three new assessment schemes – “Century-old Brand,” “Macao Classic Brand,” and “Expertinctive Shops” – to support the city’s ... -
Ella Lei vows continued effort as UPD retains two AL seats
The Union for Development (UPD), supported by one of Macau’s largest community associations – the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), maintained its standing at the ... -
Fitch downgrades SJM Holdings outlook citing slow recovery at GLP
Fitch Ratings has downgraded its outlook on SJM Holdings’ long-term foreign-currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from Stable to Negative last week, citing a slowdown in earnings ... -
Voters cite family, jobs, and transport as top concerns in election
Residents casting their ballots in the city’s eighth Legislative Assembly election said family support, employment, and transportation were their main priorities, By 2 p.m. yesterday, voter ... -
Voter turnout in AL election surpasses 2021 record
Voter turnout in the ongoing eighth Legislative Assembly election reached 46.41% by 6 p.m., exceeding the total participation of the previous election. According to official figures ... -
Chief Executive calls for active voter participation
At polling stations across Macau, voting for the eighth Legislative Assembly elections commenced at 9 a.m., where 14 directly elected members and 12 indirectly elected members ... -
Stable retailers favor full-time hires despite weak market, says HR expert
Macau’s retail sector is showing cautious hiring patterns, with stable businesses opting for full-time staff even as overall demand remains subdued, according to MSS Recruitment executive ... -
Meteorologists warn of prolonged hot spell
Macau is experiencing very hot weather as an anticyclone aloft drives temperatures up, prompting the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) to issue its yellow hot weather ... -
Macau set ‘Ballad of a Small Player’ holds Canadian premiere
Golden Globe-winning actor Colin Farrell and Hong Kong-American actress Fala Chen attended the Toronto International Film Festival for the Canadian premiere of The Ballad of a ... -
Hornbuckle sees Macau market rebound, flags UAE licensing delays
MGM’s CEO, Bill Hornbuckle, offered a positive outlook on Macau’s market performance, noting the company’s anticipated 28% margin in the region at last week’s Bank of ... -
Wynn reserves land for second IR in UAE
Following a strategy similar to its developments in Macau and Las Vegas, Wynn aims to establish a major casino hub in the UAE long-term on Al ... -
JP Morgan, Citi report strong premium mass recovery
Macau’s premium mass gaming market remains robust, showing signs of recovery despite some seasonal softness, according to recent analyst comments from JP Morgan and Citigroup. JP ... -
Jefferies and CLSA lift GGR projections on market confidence and developments
Jefferies Hong Kong Ltd has once again revised its full-year 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast upward to MOP248 billion. This projection now sits at the ... -
CE explores tech innovation in Beijing’s Silicon Valley
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai concluded his Beijing visit on Saturday with a tour of Zhongguancun Science Park (Z-Park), known as China’s Silicon Valley, to strengthen ... -
Macau enters prevention stage; flights and ferries suspended as T8 hits
Several flights have already been canceled due to Tropical Storm Tapah, as Typhoon Signal No. 8 has now gone into effect. Starlux Airlines confirmed the cancellation ... -
Typhoon Signal No. 8 expected tonight as Tapah intensifies
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned that Tropical Cyclone Tapah is likely to strengthen, with Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 expected to be issued ... -
Local concert scene is set for growth: Chessman CEO
The concert scene in Macau is poised for further growth this year. According to Lawrence Che, CEO and founder of Chessman Entertainment Production (HK) Ltd., concert ... -
CE meets Minister Li to discuss science park and economic growth initiatives
The Chief Executive, Sam Hou Fai, met with China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Li Lecheng, yesterday to discuss advancing Macau’s industrialization and promoting ... -
Gaming watchdog sees leadership changes as local employment remains priority
As the government continues to focus on enforcing local employment regulations and tightening employment safeguards within the city’s gaming industry, senior staff at the Gaming Inspection ... -
Analysts: September GGR likely to increase 13% y-o-y
Following the release of August’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) figures, industry analysts are forecasting sustained double-digit growth in the coming quarters, signaling a classic upward cycle ... -
GGR hits new post-pandemic high in August
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) surged to MOP22.16 billion in August, hitting a new post-pandemic high and marking a 12.2% increase from August 2024, according to ... -
Union for Development advocates economic and employment security
As the city approaches polling day for the Legislative Assembly elections, the Union for Development (UPD), also known as group number five in the upcoming Legislative ... -
Song Pek Kei’s group outlines economic relief, youth and welfare plans ahead of elections
The Macau United Citizens Association (ACUM), also known as Group Number One in the upcoming Legislative Assembly (AL) elections, held a press conference yesterday, where representatives ...
