Author: Nadia Shaw, MDT
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Disappearance of ICBC banker linked to Macau billionaire’s troubled real estate empire
A senior Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) executive, Jiang Yisheng, has vanished amid investigations into a troubled Macau real estate project tied to disgraced ... -
Citigroup raises July GGR forecast to MOP20 billion
Citigroup has raised its gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast for July, citing a strong start to the month driven by major entertainment events. The investment bank ... -
Hengqin Cargo Terminal to open doors by mid-2027
The construction is progressing on schedule at both the Hengqin Upstream Cargo Terminal and the Macau International Airport site, according to the Zhuhai Transport Bureau and ... -
Child flu cases surge as infections hit alert levels
SSM data shows influenza activity in Macau has surged past the alert threshold, signaling the peak of the summer flu season. The Health Bureau (SSM) reports ... -
28th Macao Book Carnival celebrates reading and culture
The Macao Book Carnival opened Friday at the Polytechnic University’s Multi-Sport Pavilion. The annual event invites book lovers and families to explore nearly 30,000 titles in ... -
Second day of scorching heat, authorities open cooling center
The city endured its second consecutive day under an orange high-temperature alert yesterday, as the Meteorological Bureau (SMG) forecasted a sweltering high of 36 degrees Celcius ... -
Medical Council expands 2026 health survey scope
The Medical Council recently held its 11th plenary session, announcing new developments for the upcoming Macao Health Survey 2026. To better address residents’ health concerns, officials ... -
Apparel, pharma, electronics lead industrial exports in Q1
The latest Industrial Exports Survey for the first quarter of 2025 reveals a cautious outlook among manufacturers about export prospects in the coming six months, according ... -
Over 230 couples seek fertility assistance
More than 230 couples have already received professional diagnoses and treatments for infertility at the Macao Union Hospital’s Assisted Reproduction Center. The center is also set ... -
New CCTV policy in nurseries to bolster child protection: CISJ
Starting in the third quarter of 2025, nurseries across Macau – including Creche Internacional de São José (CISJ) – will be required to install CCTV cameras ... -
Nursery showcases child-led creativity
Macau’s Creche Internacional de São José (CISJ) has launched a new exhibition, “Little Artists, Big Inspirations,” showcasing artworks created by its youngest students, aged one to ... -
Cinderella ballet kicks off Macau’s children’s arts festival
The Ballet of the National Theatre Brno from the Czech Republic officially opens the 2nd Macau International Children’s Arts Festival (MICAF) today with their production of ... -
Analysts hail June’s GGR as a ‘really, really strong beat’
JP Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Ltd hailed June gaming revenue as a “really, really strong beat,” after the city posted MOP21.06 billion in gross gaming revenue ... -
Local market braces for ripple effects from New World Development’s massive debt deal
The local banking and real estate sectors are cautiously optimistic following a record-breaking refinancing deal by Hong Kong’s New World Development (NWD), a move seen as ... -
Lawmaker calls for stronger oversight of local hiring in public projects
Lawmaker Ella Lei is calling for stronger oversight to ensure that new government policies and task forces aimed at prioritizing local employment actually provide tangible benefits ... -
Tai: Digital economy drives diversification
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, has said that the digital economy is a critical engine for Macau’s economic diversification. Tai noted this during ... -
Zhuhai launches cross-border real estate registration for Macau residents
Zhuhai is simplifying property transactions for Macau and Hong Kong residents with a new cross-border real estate registration system set to launch July 1. This initiative ... -
‘The 13’ reportedly sold at a steep discount
The 13 Hotel in Seac Pai Van has reportedly been sold, marking the end of a tumultuous chapter for the ultra-luxury property, which once proclaimed itself ... -
Lawmaker questions cost and impact of IP-themed economic initiatives
Macau’s IP-themed “punch-card economy” or “Daka” initiatives are drawing criticism over their cost-effectiveness and tangible benefits to local businesses. Lawmaker Ron Lam examined the government’s “Flora ... -
Citi: Jacky Cheung concerts boost premium mass gaming in June
A series of concerts by Hong Kong pop icon Jacky Cheung is largely credited with generating more gross gaming revenue (GGR) in June than previously forecast, ... -
Sam Hou Fai pushes forward with major sports park, eyes key land redevelopment
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai confirmed plans to transform the former Yat Yuen Canidrome site into a major public sports park, unveiling a two-phase development strategy ... -
May visitor arrivals surge, driven by same-day mainland travelers
Visitor arrivals in May increased by 25.3% year-on-year, reaching 3.37 million, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The growth was attributed to a sharp ... -
Oscar-nominated film features at 7th Portuguese Cinema Showcase
Starting today, the 7th Portuguese Cinema Showcase presents some of the most internationally acclaimed Portuguese films of the last three years to Macau. Curated by Margarida ... -
Relentless vessel traffic threatens the GBA’s marine life
Analysis The Greater Bay Area (GBA) is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing coastal megaregions. The busy maritime hub is home to approximately 86 million ... -
Authorities warn of surge in online scams using images of public figures
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) and the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) have issued a stern warning to the public regarding a surge in ... -
DSAL, concessionaires launch job fairs for displaced casino workers
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has increased its support for satellite casino staff following the June 9 announcement that all 11 satellite casinos will cease operations ... -
Gov’t unveils IP-themed plans to revive ZAPE
As satellite casinos in the New Porto Exterior (NAPE) and Zona de Aterros do Porto Exterior (ZAPE) districts prepare to close by the end of the ... -
Inner Harbor to get water pollution control plan this year
A water pollution control and monitoring plan for the Inner Harbor will be introduced later this year, the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) has announced. The ... -
Macau ranks among world’s wealthiest by GDP per capita in 2025
Macau ranks as one of the richest regions globally in 2025, with an estimated USD76,314 (MOP616,828) in GDP per capita. It places eighth worldwide by GDP ... -
SJM’s satellite casino closures to have limited credit impact, says Fitch
SJM Resorts’ plan to close seven of its nine satellite casinos by the end of 2025, while potentially acquiring two others, is expected to have limited ... -
MPay launches ride-hailing service
MPay recently integrated the Amap Ride-Hailing service (Gaode) into its platform, enabling residents of Macau and the Chinese mainland to hail and pay for taxis through ... -
Elderly man fatally murders wife after dinner dispute
A 74-year-old retired man stabbed his 71-year-old wife at least 16 times with a cleaver following a heated argument over dinner preparation Friday afternoon, resulting in ... -
ILCM charts new course with new committee
The International Ladies’ Club of Macau (ILCM) is embarking on a new chapter under the leadership of President Sophie Lei, who took the helm at the ... -
Vaping ‘space oil’ could lead to one-year imprisonment
The Legislative Assembly (AL) passed an amendment to the bill on Prohibition of Illegal Production, Trafficking and Abuse of Narcotic drugs and Psychotropic Substances during a ... -
CCAC flags sick leave abuse by civil servants in annual report
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has reported a significant decrease in the number of cases involving public servants abusing their positions to accept bribes. However, the ...
