Author: Nadia Shaw, MDT
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AI widely embraced for learning, but fears of over-reliance remain
Nearly all secondary students in Macau use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to aid their studies, with 97% reporting usage and half crediting the technology for improved ... -
Morgan Stanley downgrades MGM China, upgrades Galaxy on royalty impact
Morgan Stanley downgraded MGM China Holdings to “equal-weight” from “overweight”, while upgrading Galaxy Entertainment Group to “overweight,” warning that surging royalty payments will erode MGM’s earnings. ... -
Creative economy hailed as ‘new engine’ and ‘golden key’ for global ties
Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip described the creative economy as both a “new engine” for economic recovery and a “golden key” to ... -
Local youth show strong interest in jobs across border, survey finds
More than 80% of young Macau residents say they would consider working in the nearby Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, according to a new survey. ... -
64% of youth surveyed back ‘City Of Performing Arts’ vision
Sixty-four percent of young Macau residents support transforming the city into a “City Of Performing Arts,” according to a recent survey by the Macao New Chinese ... -
Residents’ income trails GDP despite 9.4% gain
Residents’ per capita income reached MOP572,614 in 2024, according to gross national income data released this week by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The 2024 ... -
SJM to directly operate Casino L’Arc Macau
SJM Resorts, S.A. has secured Macao SAR Government approval to directly manage Casino L’Arc Macau starting at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30. The move coincides ... -
Winter market to boost tourism, night economy
Crowds were seen gathering at Macau’s Northern District Winter Market in Ilha Verde this weekend after its Saturday opening, drawn by Christmas-themed stalls, games, and light ... -
Lawmaker pushes for stairlift subsidies to ease elderly access
Lawmaker Ella Lei is calling on local authorities to launch subsidies for stairlifts in tenement buildings, or Tong lau (唐樓), to ease the struggles of elderly ... -
Concessionaires: Gastronomy, sports, and tech to boost local tourism
Representatives from each of the six gaming concessionaires commended investments in gastronomy, sports spectacles, and immersive tech experiences earlier this week during a panel titled “Macao ... -
Alibaba’s Fliggy leverages AI to attract tourists
Alibaba’s travel platform Fliggy is strengthening ties with Macau as the city grows in popularity among young mainland Chinese travelers, according to Leon Li, Fliggy’s vice ... -
Casinos slash mass bets to capture business from closed satellite venues
Macau’s concessionaires appear to be cutting minimum bets in mass-market baccarat to capture business from the city’s now-defunct satellite casinos, according to a Citigroup survey that ... -
Scam victims lose over RMB1.2 million to fake authorities
A non-local young woman and a local young man have together lost more than RMB1.2 million to scammers posing as police officers, the Judiciary Police (PJ) ... -
Restaurant smart upgrade plan expands in 2026
Macau restaurants will soon be able to apply for subsidies to install “smart” kitchen equipment under the 2026 Macau Catering Industry Smart Upgrade Plan, which opens ... -
MGTO reaffirms target of 39 million visitors by year-end
Macau is on track to welcome around 39 million visitors this year, according to Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes. Speaking ... -
Tourism forum opens in Harbin, marking first outside Macau
The Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) kicked off in Harbin on Monday, holding its annual summit outside Macau for the first time since its founding in ... -
SJM shareholders approve HKD1.75 billion L’Arc Hotel acquisition
In a landslide vote at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) yesterday morning, shareholders of SJM Holdings Ltd. greenlit the HKD1.75 billion (USD 224 million) acquisition of ... -
SSM reiterates plan to trial street smoking ban in 2026
Health Bureau director Alvis Lo confirmed a 2026 pilot for a street smoking ban, building on recent no-smoking zones established at three schools and one nursery. ... -
Gov’t does not foresee specific labor rules for takeaway delivery drivers
Macau has no plans to introduce dedicated labor regulations for takeaway delivery drivers, despite a lawmaker’s call for enhanced protections amid the sector’s rapid growth. In ... -
Gov’t updates budgetary regulation to advance ‘Smart Finance’
The government is updating its finance rules so it can switch to a new all-digital system for handling public money. The Executive Council announced yesterday that ... -
Regulatory overhaul earmarked for business activities
The MSAR government has completed internal discussions on a draft law to update the regulation of certain business activities and public events. The proposed “Regulatory System ... -
Draft regulation sets list of 400 movable heritage items
The Executive Council yesterday announced that it has completed drafting regulations to formally classify a first batch of culturally significant movable objects in the city. This ... -
Casino Landmark to close at year-end
Macau’s last remaining satellite casino, Casino Landmark, will cease operations at 11:59 p.m. on December 30, SJM Resorts S.A. announced yesterday. This closure concludes the three-year ... -
Fitch: Macau’s economic growth forecast revised downward
Macau’s economy is expected to grow by 4.5% in 2026, down from earlier projections, as tourism returns to more normal levels, Fitch Ratings announced Tuesday. The ... -
Airport to trial hotel flight check-ins
Macau International Airport plans to introduce hotel flight check-in and baggage storage services starting next January, along with a new facial recognition customs clearance system expected ... -
Casino Landmark to close at year-end
Macau’s last remaining satellite casino, Casino Landmark, will cease operations at 11:59 p.m. on December 30, SJM Resorts S.A. announced yesterday. This closure concludes the three-year ... -
Macau leverages modern finance to drive economic diversification
Macau is accelerating its push into modern finance to fuel economic diversification and deepen integration within the Greater Bay Area, Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton ... -
Alibaba’s Gaode launches accessible electronic map of Macau
In a move to improve accessibility in the city, Macau became the 70th city included in Gaode Maps’ accessible navigation network. To observe the International Day ... -
IAM investigates discovery of three dead dogs in Coloane
Officials are investigating after three dead dogs were discovered in close proximity along a ring road in Coloane. The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced yesterday that ... -
Global AI expo opens across Macau and Zhuhai
The inaugural Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo (AIE) opened today in Macau and Zhuhai under a “one exhibition, two cities” format. Events in Macau ... -
Two development plans launched for ZAPE economy
With satellite casino closures set for the end of the month, the Industry and Commerce Association of Macau launched a Business District Revitalization Plan for ZAPE ... -
3,000 seniors to gain free access to local smart alarm network in first phase
Macau has not yet reached “super-aged society” status, but with residents aged 65 and above projected to account for more than one-fifth of the population by ... -
Gov’t pledges accessible culture map
Authorities say they will work with Gaode Maps, also known as Amap, to develop an accessible map of cultural attractions and improve accessibility information for visitors ... -
Local schools face strains from low birth rates, teacher shortages and talent gaps
Lawmakers in the Legislative Assembly on Friday pressed the government for answers on how it plans to protect local schools from the impact of a record-low ... -
Gov’t expands fertility, childcare support as family structures evolve
Local authorities are boosting medical and childcare services to address low fertility and changing family structures, Health Bureau director Alvis Lo said during Friday’s plenary session ...
