Arrivals by sea dropped 65% since HKZMB opened, higher drop among mainland visitors

Open to the public since October 24, 2018, the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HKZMB) has brought significant changes to transportation between the three regions. Seven years

Alibaba’s Gaode launches accessible electronic map of Macau

In a move to improve accessibility in the city, Macau became the 70th city included in Gaode Maps’ accessible navigation network. To observe the

Journey with Celebrity Chefs 

MGM’s “Gastronomic Journey with Star Chefs” series has been warmly received since its debut. This time around, Imperial Court presented four-hands dining

Officials bid to improve infrastructure, service

Macau International Airport Company Limited (CAM) held a cocktail reception yesterday at MGM Cotai, Macau, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Macau International Airport’s (MIA) operation.

Survey: Lower wages offered to non-locals are seen as unfair competition

Two organizations released their joint annual survey report yesterday, revealing that over 63% of respondents believe the current policy on non-local workers lacks a system that prioritizes

European visitors market shows recovery to 2019 level, MGTO chief says 

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, has highlighted that in the first 10 months of this year, the European visitor

Macau’s pharmaceutical sector continues to bloom, fueled by mainland visitors

Much of Macau’s international recognition is due to the gaming industry, which, besides generating hundreds of billions of patacas annually, attracts tens of millions of visitors.

Coloane Village LRT extension back on the table

The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, has admitted that the Seac Pai Van line of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) may be extended

MOP18 billion allocated for Macao Technology Research Industrial Park

The budget estimate for the Macao Technology Research Industrial Park has been included in the Government Investment and Development Expenditure Plan (PIDDA) with a total allocation

Gov’t renews CEM electricity concession until 2040

The government has extended its electricity supply concession with Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM) for another 15 years, according to an updated agreement published in

Macron in Beijing for talks with Xi on trade; Russia’s war in Ukraine

Emmanuel Macron arrived in China yesterday for a three-day state visit focusing on trade and diplomatic talks as the French president seeks to enlist Beijing in

Associations weigh bamboo scaffolding future amid Hong Kong safety debate

Chiu Tak Siu and Tang Kam Chan In the wake of a deadly apartment fire in Hong Kong, the government has proposed a roadmap to replace bamboo scaffolding with

Raymond Tam admits closing Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal

The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, has once again admitted that the closure of the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal and the relocation of

Macau Artist Society unveils 180 works in members’ exhibition

The Macau Artist Society opened its 2025 members exhibition at The Parisian Macao Monday, showcasing 180 works across a wide range of media and styles. The exhibition features

JP Morgan: November GGR ‘surprisingly high’, December likely higher

The American multinational banking and investment consultancy firm JP Morgan has acknowledged local casino results as surprisingly high. In the company’s latest report, JP Morgan

Lee to form independent committee to probe cause of deadly fire as public pressure mounts

Hong Kong will set up an independent committee headed by a judge to determine the cause of a deadly apartment block fire that shocked the city, and

Convention proposes new rules for growing exotic pet trade

In this May 2, 2020 photo, a marine iguana suns on the edge of a boardwalk in San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador A  growing exotic pet trade

Gov’t to advance ride-hailing services with planned regulatory consultations

The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, announced yesterday plans to increase Macau’s taxi fleet, currently at around 1,400 vehicles, with a particular focus

Raymond Tam’s policy objectives focus on public housing replacement system

Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam has outlined this fiscal year’s policy objectives, which include studying the expansion of replacement and temporary housing applications

November GGR above MOP21 billion, accumulated growth at 8.6%

November closed with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching MOP21.088 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14.4% compared to 2024. November results from local casinos also account

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