Author: Nadia Shaw, MDT
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Portugal’s PM to visit Macau in September
Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro is expected to visit Macau in September as part of an official trip to China, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa announced ... -
Analysts assess impact as satellite casino closures shake the market
Analysts are weighing in on the wider implications of the recently announced satellite casino closures. Of Macau’s 11 remaining satellite casinos, nine are affiliated with SJM ... -
Melco to reassign staff as satellite casinos set to close
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited stated yesterday that employees from its closing venues will be reassigned to other company properties in Macau. Gaming tables, immovable properties, ... -
Lawmaker appeals for more effective stray management policy
In a recent written enquiry, Lawmaker Ron Lam calls on authorities to adopt trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs instead of the current trap-neuter-adopt (TNA) strategy for managing the ... -
Ride-hailing returns via Gaode app
Macau residents and visitors now have a new option to hail taxis with the recent ride-hailing function added to the popular Chinese map app Gaode. This ... -
MUST graduates encouraged to lead in innovation and national development
About 6,300 students, including 3,050 undergraduates, graduated this weekend from Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST). Speaking at the ceremony, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai ... -
Macau border crossings surpass 100 million
Macau recorded 100 million border crossings by 2 p.m. this Saturday, breaking last year’s record by 18 days earlier. The recent data released by the Public ... -
Macau re-enters global top 100 for international conferences
Macau has rejoined the world’s top 100 cities for international conferences, according to the 2024 annual market report by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). ... -
Local firms back RMB10 billion AI and robotics fund
The Guangdong Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Industry Alliance will officially launch today in Guangzhou, accompanied by the signing of the Guangdong Intelligent Industry Fund, which targets ... -
Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau to organize 2026 event
The 2025 National Environment Day National Main Event took place in Chongqing yesterday, featuring the announcement that Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau will jointly host the ... -
MGTO roadshow to kick off in Bangkok
Following the recent roadshow in South Korea, the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will launch its 2025 “Experience Macao” roadshow tomorrow, at Siam Paragon, spotlighting Macau’s ... -
Francis Lui looks to Hengqin to ease hotel room shortage
Galaxy Entertainment Group chairman Francis Lui warned that Macau’s hotel room shortage threatens to curb the city’s economic growth. Speaking to Hong Kong reporters earlier this ... -
DSPA to enhance Cotai Ecological Zones with water flow restoration
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has committed to optimizing the Cotai Ecological Zones, as announced during a closed-door meeting with the Taipa and Coloane Community Service ... -
Robert Goldstein expresses disappointment over operator’s performance
Robert Goldstein, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands (LVS), expressed disappointment over the current performance of Sands China and the Macau gaming market during the ... -
Analysts: Gaming sector shows first genuine growth since Covid-19
Following the release of May’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) results, which hit a post-pandemic high of MOP 21.19 billion with a strong May Day Golden Week ... -
Local jobless rate holds at 2.5%
The labor market remained stable in the February to April 2025 period, with unemployment rates holding steady despite subtle shifts across key industries. According to the ... -
Mainland firms voice interest in Macau at Beijing trade summits
Several mainland enterprises have expressed an interest in establishing operations in Macau according to a recent statement from the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM). At ... -
Outdoor venue becoming Asia’s next big stage to watch, says associations
The Cotai Outdoor Performance Area will host its first commercial concert of the year, drawing attention from industry leaders who are watching closely for its potential ... -
New Neighbourhood project: Only one-third of flats sold in 2024
More than a year after its sales launch, only 34% of the 4,070 flats at the Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) project in Hengqin have been sold, ... -
LRT passenger numbers rise, but revenue remains flat
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system reported total revenue of MOP770 million in 2024, with government funding accounting for 88% of that amount, according to the ... -
Citi: May GGR forecast raised 1.2% as outlook improves
Investment bank Citigroup has raised its forecast for Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) in May to MOP21.25 billion, up from MOP21 billion. This revision reflects stronger-than-expected ... -
ILCM reverses closure with community support
The International Ladies Club Macau (ILCM), a cornerstone of Macau’s expatriate social scene since 1984, recently announced it would close due to dwindling interest and participation, ... -
Local businesses back family-friendly policies, but awareness lags
Eight in 10 local businesses support adopting family-friendly workplace policies, yet 70% of employees remain unaware these measures exist, according to a recent survey released by ... -
Sam Hou Fai looks to expand global partnerships, boost cooperation
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai outlined plans to strengthen the city’s international ties and economic cooperation during a dinner reception late last week. The event was ... -
CLSA: Tourism diversification draws more visitors, lowers spending per capita
According to a recent outlook report by brokerage CITIC CLSA, ongoing efforts to diversify Macau’s tourism sector beyond gaming are attracting more leisure tourists, but the ... -
Back-to-back wins for fire bureau at Macao Dragon Boat Races
The Fire Services Bureau (CB) clinched victory once again in the Small Dragon Boat Race – Open category (200m), crossing the finish line in 48.856 seconds ... -
Sam Hou Fai urges UM graduates to embrace innovation
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai urged the University of Macau’s Class of 2025 to embrace innovation and tackle challenges with youthful energy, highlighting the government’s commitment ... -
Unions call for stronger government action against illegal employment
The Macau Federation of Transportation and the Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) recently raised concerns with the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) surrounding issues of illegal ... -
Taxi driver malpractices surge by 180% in Q1
The number of traffic violations committed by taxi drivers in the first four months of 2025 has increased by nearly 180% compared to the same period ... -
Health City sees more doctors, fewer beds in 2024
The healthcare workforce in Macau grew slightly in 2024, according to data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). By the end of the year, ... -
Watchdog urges Sports Bureau to revise refund rules after typhoon dispute
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has instructed the Sports Bureau (ID) to review its rigid refund policies after a citizen was denied reimbursement for canceling a ... -
strengthens economic ties at Budapest conference
Officials from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) recently convened the “Greater Bay Area-Europe (Hungary) Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference” in Budapest. Jointly ... -
Authorities unveil full event schedule for 15th National Games
Authorities have disclosed the detailed schedule for the 15th National Games of China, which will take place from November 9 to 21 across Guangdong, Hong Kong, ... -
Citi: GGR tops MOP13b so far in May
Local gross gaming revenue (GGR) increased to an estimated MOP12.7 billion in the first 18 days of May, according to a Citigroup memo released earlier this ... -
Macau advances global health goals at 78th World Health Assembly
The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78), held from May 19 to May 27 in Geneva, brought together health ministers, senior officials, and key stakeholders from around ...
