Macau Legend maintains Cape Verde project stance amid mounting losses

Macau Legend Development said it has not abandoned its long-delayed hotel-casino project in Cape Verde’s capital, Praia, despite the government reclaiming the site earlier this year, as

Travel expo to kick off with global tourism deals

The 14th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) will be held from April 10 to April 12 at Halls A, B, and C of the

Portugal-China chamber in Macau re-elects leadership

Carlos Cid Álvares 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

Casinos extend recovery with GGR surging 15% to MOP22.6b

The casino industry extended its recovery in March, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) climbing 15% year-on-year to MOP22.61 billion (USD2.80 billion), according to figures released by

Melco parent posts strong 2025 rebound, eyes luxury expansion in 2026

Hong Kong-listed parent company of Melco Resorts, Melco International Development Limited, announced robust annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025, marking a turnaround from

Sands Gallery concludes participation at Art Central

Sands Gallery, presented by Sands China, concluded its participation at Art Central in Hong Kong on March 29, drawing interest from international gallery representatives, collectors, and artists. The

Galaxy Macau showcases culinary expertise at International Food Festival

Galaxy Macau participated in the International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao from March 20–29, organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office. The resort presented a wide range of

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

Beijing firms are eyeing Macau as a launchpad for R&D

Mainland firms based in Beijing are considering Macau as a worldwide launchpad for establishing research and development (R&D) centers, international headquarters, and regulatory bases, taking

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

MGM brings ‘Project Sparkcraft’ to Macau

Co-hosted by MGM and Yuewen China Literature Limited, the “Yuewen IP Industry Forum” took place at MGM Macau’s multi-purpose venue, Fantasy Box. During this event, Yuewen officially

Wynn to host signature Chinese wine awards 2026

On April 24, Wynn will host the official awards ceremony to present 36 trophies to China’s top-tier wineries. Following an intense judging week in early March, the

Air Macau losses soar to post-pandemic highs in 2025

Macau flag carrier Air Macau recorded net losses of RMB655 million (MOP764.8 million) in 2025, according to the annual report of the company’s major shareholder, Air

MIECF concludes with 30% jump in green deals

After hosting over 300 business talks linking firms from China, Portugal, Brazil, Singapore, Thailand, and beyond, the 2026 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2026MIECF)

Culinary Encounter returns to MGM Cotai

The “Gastronomic Journey with Star Chefs” series is returning to MGM Cotai. This year, the event features a six-hands collaboration between three of the most renowned young chefs from

Artyzen marks ‘Earth Hour’

The Artyzen Hospitality Group in Macau (Artyzen) has supported the worldwide event “Earth Hour 2026,” marking the 20th anniversary of the global movement. Organized by the World Wide Fund

Sands China supports Earth Hour for 18th straight year

Sands China Ltd. marked its 18th consecutive year of participation in Earth Hour by switching off exterior and non-essential indoor lights across its properties on Saturday.

Galaxy, MSO co-host inclusive table tennis event

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and Macau Special Olympics (MSO) co-hosted the “GEG Macau Special Olympics Inclusive Table Tennis Fun Day 2026,” marking the 16th consecutive year of the

Educators say unemployment stems from expectations mismatch, not lack of jobs

Officials and educators are framing unemployment not as a lack of jobs, but as a mismatch between graduate expectations and market realities, said the vice-rector of

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

Former Da Heng Qin executive charged with bribery

Zhuhai authorities have referred a criminal case against Wu Pusheng, the former general manager of stateowned Da Hengqin Investment, to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.

DSAL to hold three job matching sessions

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) are offering 415 job vacancies across three industry-specific matching sessions to help residents find employment. A

Taiwan authorities dismantle syndicate laundering over USD1 billion via Macau casinos

Taiwan's Criminal Investigation Bureau announced on Monday the disruption of a cross-border money-laundering operation involving a local syndicate suspected of moving roughly TWD33 billion (MOP8.32 billion)

MGM launches playing card recycling program with smart shredding system

MGM has launched a fully localized, end-to-end recycling and upcycling system for used playing cards, building on technology originally developed in 2023 for the world’s

Chief Executive to attend Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will visit Hainan Province from today to participate in the plenary session of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026

Financial secretary signals possible consumption stimulus in response to public calls to boost business

Calls for a new community consumption incentive have gained traction among scholars and lawmakers and attracted broad media attention, and the financial secretary hinted yesterday that

Policy support fuels recovery of prime properties: Centaline

Following the implementation of new government policies at the start of the year – exempting the first MOP6 million of a property purchase from stamp

Group urges launch of another round of consumption rewards

The “People’s Alliance for the Construction of Macau” (Aliança de Povo de Instituição de Macau) held their monthly “Community Service Day” Saturday, where they received reports

Melco earns eight Michelin stars across Macau resorts

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has reaffirmed its position as a leader in fine dining, earning eight Michelin Stars across five restaurants in City of Dreams, Studio City, and

MGM Cotai’s Five Foot Road and Aji retain Michelin stars

MGM Cotai has retained recognition in the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026, with Five Foot Road and Aji both holding one Michelin star. Five Foot Road, led

Housing market hits 15-month price high in February

The housing market in February saw a rebound in prices, reaching MOP77,713 per square meter, compared to its previous highest point in December 2024. The

Community Comes Out Strong for Sands China Macao International 10K

The 2026 Sands China Macao International 10K drew nearly 10,000 runners from 38 countries and regions to enjoy the 10K race and Fun Run with energy and excitement

Wynn hosts Gratitude Festival to thank employees ahead of milestone anniversaries

Wynn Macau hosted a large-scale Gratitude Festival earlier this month to recognize its employees and mark upcoming corporate milestones, bringing together more than 8,000 team

CE to visit Portugal and Spain from Apr. 17

The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, will be visiting Portugal and Spain between April 17 and 23, the Government Information Bureau confirmed. The visit

Gaming employed 53,272 at the end of 2025

The local gaming sector employed 53,272 people at the end of 2025, according to statistics from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) on manpower needs and

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