Closure of satellite casinos ensures healthy development of industry, says CE

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said yesterday that the closure of satellite casinos is part of the government’s efforts to ensure the gaming industry develops in

Casinos slash mass bets to capture business from closed satellite venues

Macau's concessionaires appear to be cutting minimum bets in mass-market baccarat to capture business from the city’s now-defunct satellite casinos, according to a Citigroup survey that

Hike in illegal gambling cases related to illicit currency exchange, PJ clarifies

The increase in cases related to “Illegal Gambling” reported late last week by the Secretary for Security, Chan Tsz King, is not directly associated with illegal

Lawmaker says medical assisted reproduction services are struggling to meet demand

Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok claims that the Medical Assisted Reproduction Subsidy Program is not providing the expected support to couples seeking the service, as demand far

Ongoing public investment fails to address insufficient appeal of wet markets

Macau's traditional public markets are facing a growing crisis, with vacancy rates climbing to around 30%, according to a new report from the General Union

More actors seek Hollywood dream after global success of Korean entertainment

Amy Baik, a South Korean actor, performs a scene for an English-language demo reel she plans to submit to Hollywood casting directors in Seoul When actor

DSEDT unveils plans to transform neighborhoods into temporary pedestrian zones

Authorities have disclosed plans to explore making the temporary pedestrian zone in old Taipa Village permanent during next year’s festive holidays, with the Economic and

Vacant Coloane Market proposed as pilot site for youth entrepreneurship

A youth organization has proposed repurposing the currently closed and vacant Coloane Market as a pilot site for youth entrepreneurship, following a recent survey on traditional wet

MGTO reaffirms target of 39 million visitors by year-end

Macau is on track to welcome around 39 million visitors this year, according to Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes.

Students most interested in international politics, survey shows

The Association of International Affairs Exchange and Training of Macao recently released a survey showing that nearly 48% of secondary students in Macau are most

Chief Executive reports to Xi Jinping on regional progress

President Xi Jinping received Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai yesterday as part of Sam’s official mission to Beijing to present a year-end report on Macau’s development

Thousands flock to Tokyo zoo to see last two pandas before their return to China

Visitors watch giant pandas Xiao Xiao at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, yesterday, a day after Japan announced the pandas will be returned to China in January T

New development center opens to revitalize six old districts

Authorities yesterday launched a development center aimed at encouraging local associations to participate in the revitalization of Macau’s old districts, following the earlier Policy Address

SJM shareholders approve HKD1.75 billion L’Arc Hotel acquisition

In a landslide vote at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) yesterday morning, shareholders of SJM Holdings Ltd. greenlit the HKD1.75 billion (USD 224 million) acquisition

ATV park and barbecue camp area to launch in second half of next year

According to the chairman of the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM), Chao Wai Ieng, it is expected that, at the earliest, two projects – an all-terrain

Japanese concerts in Macau canceled; IC states decision made by organizers

Several singers and groups, notably Japanese nationals, have announced the cancellation of their upcoming concerts in Macau, with the president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau

IC says city has enough sports, leisure spaces amid lawmaker concerns

Leong Sun Iok The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) stated that the government is meeting local residents’ demand for cultural and recreational spaces by optimizing cultural and

Media mogul Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark national security trial

Retired Chinese cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-Kiun, Jimmy Lai’s wife Teresa Lai and Jimmy Lai’s son Augustin Lai arrive at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts Jimmy

Heritage building sign covered following color rule breach

Following public criticism and a follow-up statement from the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) regarding violations of regulations on bright colors for heritage buildings, a shop with a

Territorial crimes surge 23%; violent crimes up 6% in first nine months

Overall crime fell in the first three quarters of this year compared to the same period in 2024, despite significant increases in territorial crimes, which

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