SJM to end New Yaohan lease at Grand Lisboa Palace

SJM Holdings announced that its “Right to Use a Shop” agreement with controlling shareholder Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau, S.A. (STDM), which allows

Sands China marks International Women’s Day

Sands China celebrated International Women’s Day by recognizing female team members through appreciation activities and an empowerment-focused sharing session. According to the gaming operator, senior management

Melco volunteers bring Chinese New Year cheer to community

Melco Resorts & Entertainment organized around 30 volunteering activities during the Chinese New Year season, reaching more than 1,200 community beneficiaries through its “Simple Acts of Kindness” initiative.

Macau shares potential common ground with Thailand for nightlife: Emporium rep

Ittirit Ratanadaros Umpujh Macau and Thailand may have opportunities to deepen tourism and entertainment cooperation, particularly in nightlife and lifestyle tourism, according to remarks made at

YOHO invests MOP30 million in food court project at former New Century Hotel

YOHO Group, one of the city’s hospitality operators, is investing MOP30 million to establish a food court as part of the ongoing revamp of the

Gov’t to expand digital pataca testing into transport, smart contract uses

The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) plans to gradually expand testing scenarios for the digital pataca project, exploring applications in public transportation and smart contract technology.

Gaming revenues forecast to surge up to 13% in March

Analysts project Macau’s gross gaming revenues to grow between 10% and 13% in March, building on a strong February finish supported by Chinese New Year travel.

Retail sales value falls 3.2% in 2025

Macau's total retail sales value declined by 3.2% year-on-year in 2025 to MOP69.58 billion, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).

HKMA and AMCM sign MoU to strengthen cooperation

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) held a meeting yesterday to enhance financial collaboration, signing a revised memorandum of

Taipa Village Cultural Association presents ‘Show-Off 4.0’ exhibition

Taipa Village Cultural Association is presenting Show-Off 4.0, the fourth installment of its art collectors’ exhibition series, from today until May 15 at Taipa Village Art Space.

MGM, EM District to host Thai business delegation with gala dinner

MGM is continuing its partnership with Thailand’s EM District to host a familiarization trip for more than 50 Thai business leaders and entrepreneurs from March 5 to 8.

Uber targets Chinese tourists with Wechat mini-app as Macau market returns

Uber is seeing strong user uptake from Chinese tourists through its WeChat mini-app, with activity particularly strong during the recent Lunar New Year travel period, according

CPI edges up 0.54% year-on-year in January

The Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.54% year-on-year and 0.02% month-on-month in January 2026, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Price increases were mainly driven

Unemployment rate falls slightly to 1.7%

The overall unemployment rate stood at 1.7% in the November 2025 to January 2026 period, while the local resident unemployment rate was 2.2%, both down by 0.1 percentage

MGM launches ‘Taste from Chengdu’ culinary collaboration

MGM has launched a new chapter of its “Silk Road Art Feasts” series, bringing two leading Sichuan chefs to Macau for a three-day collaboration at Five Foot Road

Wynn Chinese Wine Awards return for judging week

The 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards judging week will return to Wynn Palace from March 6 to 10, gathering 23 leading international wine experts to evaluate China’s

Tourism sector in a strong state, says MGTO chief

Tourism chief, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, characterized the mainland’s nine-day Spring Festival holiday as “prosperous in both people and wealth,” noting that daily inbound

Galaxy posts 33% growth in full-year earnings

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) reported its 2025 full-year results yesterday, with adjusted EBITDA rising 19% to HKD14.5 billion (USD1.86 billion) and net profit attributable to

The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) has reported that the Macau SAR financial reserve recorded investment income of MOP42.92 billion in 2025, yielding an annual return

Sands China to extend maternity and paternity leave

Sands China Ltd. will extend its paid maternity leave from 70 to 90 days and its paternity leave from five to seven days starting March 1. The

Melco named in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 after ranking in the 96th percentile within the casinos and gaming industry in the

Europe, China offer value as US risks rise: Syncicap

  Jean-Marie Mercadal, CEO of Syncicap Asset Management, urged investors to diversify beyond U.S. equities, warning of heightened market volatility in 2026 driven by artificial intelligence investment uncertainty

Five-star hotel rates ease slightly

The average cost of a five-star hotel room declined slightly in January, even as occupancy levels stayed near full capacity. According to a

Wynn celebrates Year of the Horse with performances and anniversary float

Wynn marked the Year of the Horse with a series of Chinese New Year celebrations at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, featuring traditional dragon and lion dance performances,

Grand Coloane Resort offers festive island celebrations

Grand Coloane Resort marked the Year of the Horse with its Horse Blessings – Bai Sun Ceremony, bringing together traditional culture, community spirit, and island hospitality. The ceremony was

Police warn public over fake gold-plated jewelry scams

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have issued a public alert following a series of fraud cases in neighboring regions involving jewelry disguised as solid gold but actually made

Profit margins tighten at CNY stalls despite holiday foot traffic

For the Lunar New Year, 10 temporary stalls were set up on the waterfront pedestrian walkway in front of A-Ma Temple, attracting many residents and

Film ‘Gilfriends’ to hold Macau premiere

The Macau premiere of “Girlfriends’ will be held on February 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fantasy Box, MGM Macau. The event will be attended by

Over 2,000 join Macau Tower CNY charity walk

More than 2,000 participants took part in the 2026 Chinese New Year Charity Tower Walk at Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre last week, continuing a tradition held

Live poker footprint narrows as Wynn closes Texas Hold’em room

Macau's live poker landscape recently took another hit with Wynn Macau’s quiet closure of its dedicated Texas Hold’em room. The room was reportedly vacant in

Casino operators permitted to offer on-site currency exchange

Gaming concessionaires Galaxy, Melco, and SJM received official authorization yesterday to continue operating currency exchange services within their casino premises, according to executive orders published in

Sands China welcomes Year of the Horse with lion and dragon dances

Sands China executives marked the second day of the Lunar New Year by hosting traditional Chinese New Year ceremonies across its five properties last week, welcoming the Year

Chinese New Year celebrations bring festive offerings to Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau

Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau marked the Year of the Horse with Chinese New Year celebrations at its property in the Macau peninsula, welcoming guests, families, and team members

Mass market lags despite 24% January GGR rise: Analyst

Casinos in Macau posted gross gaming revenue of MOP22.63 billion (USD2.82 billion) in January, up 24% from MOP18.25 billion a year earlier, yet the mass-market segment shows

Nearly 1,700 SME subsidy applications approved, involving MOP 460 million

The 2025 small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loan interest subsidy programme has approved nearly 1,700 applications, according to the Economic and Technological Development Bureau.

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