Author: Nadia Shaw, MDT
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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 ... -
Citi: GGR on track for MOP22 billion in March
Citigroup analysts forecast that Macau’s gaming revenue will climb 12% year-on-year in March to MOP22 billion (USD2.75 billion). In a recently released note, Citi’s George Choi ... -
LRT advocate urges payment upgrades, retail expansion to boost ridership
As the Macau SAR government refines its light rail network strategy following a recent public consultation, Kuok Meng Chit, a Transport Consultative Committee member and vice ... -
International participation rises at MIECF
This year’s Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF) expects a 20% surge in international exhibitors and buyers seeking green opportunities under China’s “dual carbon” ... -
Green Tech spotlighted: Breathing walls and smart chargers
During a media tour at the 2026 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF), exhibitors from Macau, Hong Kong, and mainland China unveiled cutting-edge solutions ... -
YouTube creators tout food as ‘universal language’ for global storytelling
During the International Gastronomy Forum, Josh Carrott and Ollie Kendal, the British creators behind YouTube channels “Korean Englishman” and “JOLLY,” told global brands and tourism leaders ... -
MGTO: Gastro fest switch targets off-season, better skies
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) says it moved its annual Cities of Gastronomy Fest to March to dodge typhoons and rainy weather that disrupted previous ... -
JP Morgan downgrades MGM China to neutral on weak earnings, mediocre dividend
JP Morgan has downgraded MGM China Holdings Ltd (02282.HK) to “neutral” from overweight after the casino operator reported weaker-than-expected 2025 earnings and a disappointing dividend last ... -
Macau’s Michelin-starred total reaches 21 with two new additions
The 18th edition of the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau, unveiled Thursday, marked the guide’s 100th anniversary of awarding stars globally since 1926 and celebrated ... -
CE pledges real industrial growth, not flashy façade
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has vowed to direct science and technology funding toward authentic economic transformation, steering clear of a “superficially attractive ‘technological’ image” as ... -
Melco Resorts announces soft opening for REM luxury suites
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. announced Tuesday plans for a soft opening in the second half of 2026 for REM, its new luxury hotel project at ... -
MGM expands Macau suites, sees growth opportunities in Japan
As part of a push into premium mass gaming that has doubled the company’s market share since pre-COVID levels, MGM Resorts International plans to launch 124 ... -
Population inches up as elderly share grows
Macau’s population saw only a slight increase last year, rising 0.1% to 688,900 at the end of 2025, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). ... -
FAOM proposes labor law changes to boost maternity and annual leave
The Federation of Trade Unions of Macau (FAOM) submitted its proposal Monday to amend the Labor Relations Law to better support worker protections and work-life balance. ... -
Residential prices slightly dip
Macauís residential property price index fell by 0.6% for November 2025 to January 2026, reaching 190.6, according to recent data from the Statistics and Census Service ... -
Macau told to capiltalize on ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunities in 15th Five-Year Plan
The Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macau has called on the city to fully align with the national 15th Five-Year Plan, stressing that ... -
Wynn resumes work on UAE project
Wynn Resorts has resumed construction of its luxury resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Earlier this month, following Iranian attacks on UAE sites including Dubai Airport ... -
MGTO’s food carnival sees 14% budget boost and ZAPE zones
The “2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” opens March 20 with a 14% budget increase and expanded highlights, MGTO director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes ... -
CBRE: Marketing overhaul could boost SJM outlook
SJM Holdings Ltd’s “new marketing team” and property investments could deliver upside to 2026 performance expectations, even as the casino operator lags behind Macau’s broader gaming ... -
Middle East tensions disrupt GBA airlines, spike fuel costs
Cathay Pacific has extended cancellations of daily passenger and cargo flights to Dubai and Riyadh through March 31 amid escalating Middle East tensions, while Hong Kong ... -
Macau’s misfired concert dream
The Cotai outdoor performance venue, heralded as a game-changer for Macau’s entertainment ambitions, now faces a stark pivot, a conversion into a humble three-on-three basketball court ... -
Analysts: GGR off to solid start in March despite cost pressures
Citigroup analysts described Macau’s gaming industry as off to a “solid start” in early March, with the bank estimating gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching “circa MOP5.65 ... -
COD unveils ‘Be A Dreamer’ campaign with celebrity ambassadors
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. launched its “Be A Dreamer” brand campaign Tuesday at City of Dreams Macau, positioning the flagship resort as a hub for ... -
Macau pledges global talent hub status at Two Sessions
Secretary for Economy and Finance, Tai Kin Ip, pledged during China’s Two Sessions that the city will become “a hub for outstanding international talent,” vowing measures ...
