Author: Times Reporter
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More visitors, higher spending- and a growing, more connected region
Analisys The Greater Bay Area emerged from China’s National Day holiday with crowded border crossings, record passenger movements and billions of yuan in tourism spending. But ... -
China and Russia coordinate as Siberian laboratory death raises health concerns
China says it is maintaining close communication with Russia on infectious disease prevention following the death of a laboratory worker in Siberia, as international health officials ... -
September casino revenue falls 1.2% as analysts trim forecasts
Macau’s gross gaming revenue fell 1.2% year-on-year to MOP18.06 billion in September, the lowest monthly total of 2026, according to figures released by the Gaming Inspection ... -
Macau and mainland China celebrate National Day with ceremonies and festivities
Macau marked the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1 with a flag-raising ceremony, an official reception and public ... -
Gov’t expands employment support for people with disabilities
The government is expanding employment and workplace support for people with disabilities, including job-matching services, workplace internships and follow-up assistance, as part of its 2026-2035 rehabilitation ... -
Casino spend per capita remains below pre-Covid levels
Average gross gaming revenue (GGR) generated per gambler remained nearly one-fifth below its pre-pandemic level in the first eight months of 2026, indicating continued challenges for ... -
Gov’t open to autonomous vehicle trials but says legal and insurance issues need study
Macau is open to revising its Road Traffic Law to accommodate autonomous vehicles and potentially establish pilot routes, but the government said regulatory changes would need ... -
Gov’t rejects EU report as inaccurate, biased
The government has expressed strong dissatisfaction with and opposition to the European Union’s annual report on Macau, accusing the report of containing factual inaccuracies and biased ... -
Casinos face September setback as premium demand cools
The casino market is heading into the autumn holiday season with a softer revenue outlook, after a Citi survey found a marked pullback in premium-mass wagering ... -
Macau athletes sweep men’s changquan gold, silver
Macau wushu athletes Kuong Chi Hin and Song Chi Kuan won gold and silver, respectively, in the men’s changquan at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya ... -
Shenzhen’s AI ambitions meet the US–China safety divide
Analysis For Shenzhen, the debate over global artificial intelligence safety reaches directly into the businesses building the Greater Bay Area’s technology economy. Home to Tencent and ... -
Macau expects visitor surge during Mid-Autumn Festival
Macau is expecting a sharp increase in visitor arrivals during the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from Sept. 25 to 27, with daily arrivals potentially reaching 120,000. ... -
China defense minister calls for greater AI oversight
China’s Defense Minister Dong Jun called for international oversight of artificial intelligence, warning of risks including military misuse as Beijing and Washington compete for leadership in ... -
China tightens exit controls, citing security and fraud risks
China’s new exit and entry regulations took effect Tuesday, expanding the legal basis for restricting overseas travel as Beijing seeks to protect sensitive technology and national ... -
Macau ranks sixth globally in services trade development
Macau ranked sixth worldwide and second in Asia in the Global Services Trade Development Index, maintaining the same positions for a third consecutive year, according to ... -
Yuan appreciation has limited impact on local restaurant prices: insider
The yuan’s recent appreciation is adding another cost consideration for Macau’s food and beverage industry, although the immediate impact on menu prices is expected to remain ... -
Local students rank third in global science and math assessment
Macau students ranked among the world’s strongest performers in science, mathematics and reading in the latest international assessment, while placing first globally in computational problem-solving, according ... -
Economic housing applicants enter next phase as 5,254 flats go on offer
The 2021 economic housing scheme is moving into its most consequential stage, with successful applicants beginning the process of selecting homes from a pool of more ... -
DSAT says 478 crosswalks reviewed as gov’t steps up road safety measures
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has reviewed 478 pedestrian crossings across the city as part of an ongoing effort to improve road safety, including upgrades to crossings ... -
Lawmaker urges stronger safeguards as investment scams evolve
Lawmaker Vong Hou Piu has urged the government to strengthen its preventive measures against investment scams, warning that increasingly sophisticated schemes could expose more residents to ... -
China expands maritime pressure east of Taiwan
China is extending its maritime presence to the waters east of Taiwan, opening a new front in its campaign to pressure the self-governing island, according to ... -
Lawmaker calls for broader barrier-free access across the city
Lawmaker Ho Ion Sang is calling for broader barrier-free access across the city, including greater participation from private businesses and improved cross-border arrangements for people with ... -
ZAPE merchants call for sustained events, food night market
ZAPE merchants are calling for more sustained and creative government-led initiatives to attract visitors and support local businesses, with some suggesting the development of a dedicated ... -
Police arrest fugitive security manager linked to casino extortion ring
Local police have arrested a security manager who allegedly led a criminal group involving security personnel from a leisure enterprise and was suspected of extortion, coercion ... -
Customs officer accused of damaging parked car
A Macau Customs Service officer (SA) is suspected of repeatedly damaging a resident’s car and deflating its tires while it was parked in metered spaces on ... -
Cancer patients, immunocompromised people face higher shingles risk
Cancer patients and people with weakened immune systems face a significantly higher risk of developing shingles and suffering serious complications, medical experts said at a health ... -
Hou Kong Middle School’s Hengqin Campus to expand with new grades
Hengqin School Affiliated to Hou Kong Middle School will add fourth-grade primary and first-year junior high classes in September, bringing total enrollment to more than 970 ... -
Revitalized Taipa Market sees visitor numbers more than quadruple
The Taipa Market has recorded a significant rise in foot traffic following a major renovation, with average daily visits climbing to about 5,500 in the first ... -
The GBA’s airport battle moves beyond the runway
Analysis The Greater Bay Area’s airport competition is being fought well before passengers reach a departure hall or freight reaches an aircraft. Two developments this week ... -
Wang calls for US and China to ‘overcome obstacles’ ahead of presidential summit
China’s foreign minister said his country and the United States should overcome obstacles between the nations ahead of an expected summit next month between U.S. President ... -
Gov’t sees slight rise in drug dependency cases
Macau recorded 88 drug dependency cases in the first half of 2026, up 3.5% from a year earlier, with young users accounting for a small but ... -
Trump opens two-front economic pressure campaign against China
The Trump administration is preparing to intensify economic pressure on China on two fronts, weighing a new tariff on Chinese goods while warning Beijing that its ... -
Zonta Club defends Smart Nursery closure, rejects mismanagement claims
The Zonta Club of Macau has defended its decision to close Smart Nursery, saying the move was necessary to avoid what it described as “unpredictable risks” ... -
The Greater Bay Area is moving beyond AI innovation to AI industrialization
Analysis For years, the Greater Bay Area’s artificial intelligence ambitions have been measured by research breakthroughs, venture capital and the race to develop increasingly powerful large ... -
Gov’t expands hepatitis and cancer screening programs
The Health Bureau (SSM) is expanding disease screening and prevention programs, including hepatitis testing and cancer screening, as part of the government’s efforts to promote early ...
