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

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

Juni Kang and Yumeka Oda top FISE Champions

The three-day skateboarding event brought together leading international riders at a custom Fusion Park in the Studio City Event Center to promote Macau as a leading destination for

Grand Resort Deck reopens Apr. 3

Galaxy Macau’s Grand Resort Deck, accredited by Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia as “Macau’s Best Hotel Pool 2025,” will reopen next month. The deck spans 75,000

Ponte 16 casino closure causes major loss for Success Universe’s earnings

The company Success Universe Group Limited, behind a now-shuttered satellite casino at Ponte 16 in Macau, has told the market it anticipates ending 2025 at

MGM partners with The Macallan for limited whisky pairing menu

MGM Macau and MGM Cotai have teamed up with single malt Scotch whisky brand The Macallan to offer a limited-time whisky pairing experience from March 16 to April

Sands China highlights sports as bridge for tourism and community

Nearly 10,000 runners from 38 countries participated in the 2026 Sands China Macao International 10K on Sunday, with Ethiopia’s Aklilu Gebremariam Asfaw and Kenya’s Fridah Ndinda Mweu crowned

Calls for new community spending incentive emerge amid slow season

Recent calls have emerged to launch another community spending incentive program aimed at boosting local consumption, with the restaurant industry reporting average sales increases of

Gongbei Port sees record Spring Festival travel rush

The 40-day Spring Festival travel period at Gongbei Port concluded with over 14 million border crossings, up 9% from last year, setting three new daily traffic records in

Gov’t supports Zhongshan firms’ global expansion

The Zhongshan Municipal People’s Government recently hosted its first fair at Tap Seac Square, featuring six distinctive exhibition zones showcasing smart home appliances, high-end manufacturing, food, and cultural

FX reserves rise in February

The Monetary Authority of Macao reported that the city’s foreign exchange reserves reached MOP243.5 billion (USD30.22 billion) at the end of February, up 0.7% from January. The reserves

Sands China to showcase local talent at Hong Kong Art Central

Sands China will present works by three emerging Macao contemporary artists – Lei Ieng Wai, Leong Chi Mou, and Dor Lio Hak Man – at Art Central in

St. Regis Macao honors women leaders in hospitality

The St. Regis Macao held an event last week to recognize the contributions of women in the hospitality industry. The gathering, led by general manager Stuart-Wayne

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

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

Four Seasons Hotel Macao launches ‘Awakening March’ spring campaign

Four Seasons Hotel Macao has launched its “Awakening March” campaign, a multi-sensory celebration showcasing seasonal cuisine and wellness offerings. Central to the initiative is Michelin-starred Zi Yat

Galaxy wins HR awards for talent development

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has received three human resources awards this year, underlining its commitment to developing the next generation of integrated resort professionals, the gaming operator announced

Labor Wynn rolls out career pathways for locals through new development programs

Wynn has launched its “Wynn Shining Talents Ceremony 2026” , kicking off a focus on cultivating career opportunities for local employees in the SAR.

Over 40 brands apply for first phase of ‘First-Store Economy scheme’ featuring tech

The first phase of the “Scheme for Supporting the Development of Macao First-Store Economy”, featuring new technological business formats, has garnered over 600 inquiries and

Hutchison completes HKD110 million sale of Macau operations

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong announced its 2025 annual results, reporting the completion of the sale of its Macau business for a total consideration of HKD110

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

World shares tumble as Iran war pushes crude prices over USD110 a barrel 

People walk in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm yesterday World shares tumbled yesterday, with Japan’s benchmark

SJM posts HKD429M loss in 2025 as satellite casino closures weigh on revenue

SJM Holdings Limited reported a HKD429 million net loss for 2025, a stark turnaround from a HKD3 million profit the prior year, as the casino

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