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Macau,
— The property market has started to bounce back after a prolonged period of decline * Crime | Husband assaults victim in brutal domestic violence episode * Gaming | Casino faces headwinds
— Non-Chinese residents can now apply for a multiple-entry visa valid for five years * Gaming | June revenues hit lowest this year * Cross-border crime — Illegal gambling syndicate that facilitated over
— Attracting European tourists to Macau remains a challenge amid gov’t roadshows as connectivity and costs continue to be obstacles, the Times learned * Duty-free limit raised for Macau and Hong
— Group launches online outreach program to identify suspected drug abuse cases as city records rise in related crimes * Employment | Unpaid leave at duty-free retailer sparks debate on labor
— Amid IVS expansions, demand for package tours has skyrocketed by 187% y-o-y, while the hotel industry is exhibiting favorable trends * Integrated resorts | Non-gaming revenue projected to be 15%
— City experiences a surge in identity theft and cybercrime, with numerous paid ads posing as Macau brands appearing on social media platforms * Culture | Diocese to replace damaged statues
— Macau outlines a strategic vision for coordinating urban construction and maritime conservation until 2040 in new marine area plan * Cross-border finance | Refusal of Macau credit cards in Hong
— Iat Fai building residents are requesting financial aid from the gov’t to address its deteriorating condition, particularly concerning loose floor and wall tiles * Macau Kart GP | Winners crowned
— Macau: Asia’s second most expensive city for construction * Macau Legend project | Cape Verde gov’t wishing to ‘turn the page’, MDT learns * Lights, Camera, Portugal! | Festival to celebrate
— Nearly 390,000 residents to see the return of MOP7,000 from the Central Provident Fund this year, and those who joined in 2010 should have earned approximately MOP100,800 by now *
— Green Hotel Award considers food waste amid concerns over excess food generated by large enterprises, MDT learns * Sports | Macau Kart Grand Prix to showcase rising stars * Art |
* Macau sees tourism boom as arrivals reach 82.5% of pre-pandemic levels * Euro 2024 | Ronaldo set to break more records * Experts explore ways of polishing the ‘golden business card’
— Repayment loans for local SMEs grappling with challenges amid uneven economic recovery will be extended, yet associations lament the measure only provides short-term relief * Gaming | MGM explores potential
— The SAR has established itself as the leading tourism revenue generator in China, while the country has regained its status as top spender: UNWTO * MUST Survey | Residents’ consumer
— Celebrating Philippines Independence Day in Macau as a tribute to community resilience * It’s official | Macau is world’s favorite casino destination * Say again? | Gov’t limits casino’s free snacks,
— Lawmaker Song Pek Kei wants local teachers to go training abroad while demanding the gov’t allow non-resident students to enroll in Macau schools * Events | Children’s art festival to
— AI and machine learning revolutionize casino marketing; adequate regulation is needed to combat problem gambling – G2E confronts the dilemma * June fest | Day of Portugal to be specially
— Pollution has increased after the pandemic years as the city resumes business activities mainly in the tourism sector, gov’t agency report reveals * G2E Asia | Smart tables revolutionize casino
— Mainland Chinese officials call for crackdown on illegal money exchanges in Macau; analysts say related frauds have ‘limited’ impact on gaming * Light rail | Seac Pai Van Line construction
— Heavy rains and flooding prompt calls to improve drainage infrastructure as schools close * Sports Bureau | Grand Prix appeal ‘remains despite race change’ * Gaming | LVS, Genting to invest
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