Sam Hou Fai meets associations; universal medical insurance, ‘talents plan’ on agenda

Campaigning for the post of new Chief Executive (CE) of Macau, Sam Hou Fai has met in the last few days with several civic society

China and N.Korea mark their 75th anniversary of ties as outsiders question their relationship

The leaders of North Korea and China marked the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations yesterday by exchanging messages that expressed hopes for stronger ties, as

Ho Iat Seng: China regards Macau as a ‘precious gem’

Macau held a series of events to celebrate National Day, including a flag-raising ceremony, a government reception, the opening of the fourth sea-crossing bridge, and a

Sam Hou Fai connects with community in first walkabout as presumptive CE

Sam Hou Fai, the sole chief executive candidate (CE) of Macau, embarked on his inaugural community walk yesterday in the Northern District, engaging with local residents

Aggravated theft suspects arrested at HZMB border

In a suspected case of aggravated theft, two individuals were arrested at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge port Tuesday, according to a report from the Judiciary Police (PJ)

September GGR hits yearly low

Casinos faced a significant downturn in September, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) dropping 12.7% from the previous month to MOP17.25 million (approx. US$2.16 million). This figure

Macau sees record tourist arrivals, surpassing pre-pandemic numbers

Macau has reached record highs in tourist arrivals during its Golden Week, with nearly 174,234 visitors recorded yesterday—the highest daily count for the National Day

New Baccarat side bets coming for Golden Week

Macau's casino regulator has approved the launch of two new baccarat side bets, “Lucky 7” and “Super Lucky 7,” which are expected to debut on gaming

China welcomes Portuguese travelers with new visa-free policy

Starting October 15, 2024, citizens of Portugal will be able to travel to China without a visa, a significant move aimed at strengthening ties and

Surge in passenger traffic as holiday commences

The Macau SAR saw a total of 93,456 tourist arrivals yesterday, with entries and exits across its various ports—a figure that aligns closely with expectations set

Explore events during October and its Golden Week

The National Day Golden Week brings a variety of new and ongoing events and exhibitions, from entertainment to culture, for the public to enjoy. Today, the Macau SAR

Sam Hou Fai pledges to regulate gaming, diversify the economy

Macau's sole candidate for Chief Executive, Sam Hou Fai, unveiled a comprehensive policy agenda Saturday morning aimed at regulating the gaming sector while fostering development in

‘No blind spots’ on Macau Bridge with 200 monitoring systems: DSAT

The soon to be inaugurated Macau Bridge has advanced safety features, including over 200 monitoring systems to ensure driver safety and efficiency, according to the Transport Bureau’s

Casinos poised for growth amid market challenges

The gaming sector is showing signs of resilience, with a recent Morgan Stanley report highlighting potential growth as market capitalization hovers near historical lows.

Results confirmed: LRT’s inefficiency under scrutiny

Given recent developments and strategies in both the local tourism and transport sectors, the Times has decided to conduct an in-depth investigation of the Light Rapid

Biden and Harris call the Israeli strike killing Hezbollah’s Nasrallah a ‘measure of justice’

The Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah was a “measure of justice” for victims of a four-decade “reign of terror,” President Joe Biden said yesterday (local time). The

Sam Hou Fai to study feasibility of new round of consumption vouchers

Chief Executive candidate Sam Hou Fai has pledged to evaluate the continuation of consumption vouchers if elected, planning to collaborate with the new-term SAR government team to assess feasibility and explore potential issuance method, during his policy platform presentation earlier today (Saturday).

Mental health services see increased demand

Mental health awareness is on the rise in Macau, with more residents seeking counseling and treatment, according to local organizations. In an interview with the

Major resorts sold out; rates surge for remaining rooms

A significant number of hotels and integrated resorts in Macau have sold out for the upcoming National Day Golden Week, according to popular online hotel booking platforms.

Imports trade dipped 7.4%

Total merchandise exports grew 17.2% year-on-year to MOP1.16 billion in August 2024. Re-exports, which account for the majority of exports, rose 22.1% to MOP1.03 billion, driven

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