Author: Nadia Shaw, MDT
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LVS beats Q1 forecasts, targets USD700 million Macau EBITDA
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) showcased strong first-quarter 2026 results, fueled by robust growth in its Macau and Singapore operations. The casino operator reported revenue of ... -
Gov’t launches 2026 Reading Week with expanded cultural activities across the city
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) launched “Macao Just Read – National Reading Campaign Week 2026” on Thursday, promoting 10 minutes of daily reading through more than ... -
Authorities launch ‘tourism and leisure’ shuttle bus to boost community economies
The local government, in partnership with the six major integrated resorts and leisure enterprises, unveiled the “Tourism and ‘Leisure’ Buses” exploration program on Wednesday to drive ... -
Seaport flags record mass revenue in Macau, warns of 2026 deceleration
Macau’s casinos posted the strongest mass-market gross gaming revenue (GGR) growth in the first quarter of 2026 since the third quarter of 2024, though industry margins ... -
China’s industrial economy up 6.1% in Q1
China’s industrial and IT economy surged ahead in the first quarter of 2026, with added value from industries above designated size climbing 6.1% year-on-year. Vice Minister ... -
Citi: Wynn Macau sees sharp gains in April
Wynn Macau Ltd. emerged as the top gainer in Citigroup’s latest monthly survey of premium mass table betting in Macau, capturing a 23% market share, up ... -
Experts advise planning for death amid push for ‘green burials’
Experts have urged stronger public education on end-of-life planning and wider consideration of green burial options, as Macau faces increasing pressure on land use and evolving ... -
MGM executives hold high-level Beijing talks on tourism
Bill Hornbuckle, chief executive and president of MGM Resorts International, and other senior MGM China executives recently met with China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng, alongside Xu ... -
CE to promote Macau’s ‘One country, two systems’ model during Europe tour
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai intends to use his first major overseas trip since taking office to assert that Macau, a former Portuguese colony, will ... -
Gov’t cloud systems repel four million monthly cyberattacks
As Macau accelerates its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to modernize public administration, authorities have revealed that the government’s cloud computing centre blocks, on average, more ... -
CE to promote Macau’s ‘One country, two systems’ model during Europe tour
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai intends to use his first major overseas trip since taking office to assert that Macau, a former Portuguese colony, will ... -
Workers prioritize mental health, career growth over pay, survey finds
As workplace stress continues to surge, Macau employees are placing psychological resilience and professional development ahead of salary raises, a recent survey conducted by the Macau ... -
SSM preps for peak mosquito season
As the territory enters its peak mosquito season, the risk of individual cases or community outbreaks from Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which transmit diseases like dengue, will ... -
Can we buy cultural cool?
Hong Kong’s “Super March” bundles Art Basel, Art Central, Art Hong Kong and West Kowloon District exhibitions into a high-octane art blitz. This year, Art Basel ... -
Child sex assault probe exposes MOP860,000 medical sham
A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner in Macau faces child sexual assault charges after allegedly providing improper treatment to a minor patient during a clinic visit. The ... -
Hengqin launches elite talent policy drive for GBA growth
In a bid to build a Greater Bay Area talent hub, Hengqin announced subsidies Monday totaling millions for skilled workers and R&D platforms for seamless “Macau ... -
Analysts: EBITDA grows 7-8% in Q1 despite margin pressures
Macau’s casinos posted first-quarter EBITDA growth of 7% to 8% year-on-year, trailing the city’s 14.3% gross gaming revenue (GGR) surge due to unfavorable VIP-to-mass player mixes ... -
CGN launches nuclear safety campaign in Macau
China General Nuclear Power Group, the nation’s largest domestic nuclear power operator, launched its Nuclear Safety Publicity Campaign in Macau last week – marking the first ... -
Spain courts Asian tourists with expanded flights, culture and connectivity push
Spain is stepping up efforts to attract Chinese and Macanese travelers, highlighting expanded flight links, high-speed rail connectivity, and cultural and culinary offerings at a tourism ... -
Gov’t reports strong Q1 surge as arrivals surpass 10 million
Macau’s inbound tourism is seeing “steady and positive growth” in 2026, Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip said Friday, announcing that first-quarter visitor ... -
Airport sees 15% passenger surge in Q1
The Macau International Airport (MIA) handled 2.1 million passengers in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up 15% from 1.83 million a year earlier, while aircraft ... -
MOP400M consumer rewards program rolls out today
To spur weekend shopping and support local businesses, the Macau government and Macao Chamber of Commerce kick off the “Grand Prize for Consumption in Community Zones ... -
CBRE: GGR forecast to exceed estimates on strong demand
Driven by resilient consumer demand and tourism investments, CBRE analysts say that Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) is poised to exceed 2026 forecasts. The analysts predict ... -
Analysts forecast slower April GGR growth after strong March
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) is expected to rise 10% to 12% year-over-year in April, though analysts warn that momentum may be slowing after strong March ... -
Portuguese parliament speaker to visit Macau this month
Jose Pedro Aguiar-Branco, president of Portugal’s Assembly of the Republic, will visit Macau April 10–11, capping a mission to China that also includes Beijing and Shanghai, according ... -
Portugal-China chamber in Macau re-elects leadership
The Macau delegation of the Portugal-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCILC) confirmed its leadership Wednesday for the 2026–2028 term, with Carlos Cid Álvares reappointed as ... -
Michelle Yeoh to headline cross-border comedy festival
Blending star power with local talent to position the city as a Greater Bay Area cultural hub, the third annual Macau International Comedy Festival will feature ... -
Gov’t unveils April cultural calendar, blending laughter, sports, heritage and books
Authorities unveiled a monthlong cultural push yesterday, merging sports and heritage through dragon boat races and martial arts demonstrations at World Heritage sites. A reading campaign ... -
Shun Tak swings to underlying profit despite revenue plunge
Shun Tak Holdings Ltd. narrowed its 2025 net loss even as revenue plunged nearly 47%, with underlying operations swinging to a profit after excluding property valuation ... -
Shun Tak swings to underlying profit despite revenue plunge
Shun Tak Holdings Ltd. narrowed its 2025 net loss even as revenue plunged nearly 47%, with underlying operations swinging to a profit after excluding property valuation ... -
New management bill establishes ownership and usage rules
Macau’s government has finalized a draft law designating its 85 square kilometers of surrounding waters as public property as well as its management rules, the Executive ... -
MGM’s M-Shaped booth fuses tech and culture
MGM China unveiled an “M-shaped” booth at this year’s Art Basel Hong Kong, amplifying Hong Kong-Macau synergies through innovative design. Developed in partnership with Chinese tech ... -
Gov’t targets low-carbon growth at MIECF Forum
Macau will prioritize carbon cuts and pollution controls as part of its Environmental Protection Plan for 2026–2030, aligning with national goals, Economy and Finance Secretary Anton ... -
Extreme weather drives majority of China’s worst disasters, expert says
As the nation ramps up “zero-waste cities” to hit climate goals, He Kebin, professor at Tsinghua University’s School of Environment, warned at the opening of the ... -
Chatbot confessions: A mental health crisis in the making
Picture this: Your teen, midmeltdown, seeks solace in a chatbot, texting it instead of telling you. It’s not just a Macau thing – it’s global, eroding ...
