Fitch upgrades LVS rating on Singapore strength, expects Macau rebound

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Las Vegas Sands Corp. and its subsidiaries’ issuer default ratings to “BBB” from a lower tier, citing strong performance in Singapore

Federation seeks to optimize business environment to stimulate economy

The Industry and Commerce Association of Macau stated that the local economy is gradually recovering and suggested the government, businesses, and enterprises should join forces to

Non-local employees to enjoy equal rights and obligations as locals, gov’t confirms

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has affirmed that the rights and obligations of non-local employees mirror those of local workers, stating that proposed changes to maternity

Moderate candidate wins emphatically over a populist in presidential runoff

Center-left Socialist candidate António José Seguro celebrates after defeating far-right populist André Venturain the second round of Portugal’s presidential election  Center-left Socialist António José Seguro scored

Uber seen as boost to competition despite local taxi concerns

While a taxi drivers’ association raised concerns about the government’s promotion of “online-booked taxis” impacting frontline workers, a member of the Transport Advisory Committee told The

Around 10,000 unnecessary ambulance call-outs recorded in 2025

About 10,000 ambulance call-outs in Macau last year were deemed unnecessary, Fire Services Bureau commissioner Wong Kin said, adding that there is a need to

Man turns from scam victim to accomplice after losing MOP300,000

A local man was arrested by police last Friday after attempting to recover MOP300,000 lost in an online loan scam by reaching out to the scammers and providing

Ex-media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced today after national security conviction 

Jimmy Lai is escorted by Correctional Services officers to get on a prison van before appearing in a court in Hong Kong, Dec. 12, 2020 Hong

Japan-linked concerts increasingly canceled in Macau

Ayumi Hamasaki In recent months, at least four concerts in Macau featuring Japanese performers have been canceled, raising questions about the stability of the city’s cultural calendar

Trading halts briefly after MGM China results slip early

MGM Resorts International ‘inadvertently’ disclosed preliminary fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results for its Macau subsidiary, MGM China Holdings Ltd, a week early, revealing a 21.4% year-on-year

Sunday Roast

Chef Cary Docherty Island Shangri-La’s iconic Lobster Bar & Grill presents the return of its acclaimed and highly popular 2026 Sunday Roast Guest Chef Series, an

Telecom fraud leads to MOP350 million losses in 2025, primarily driven by investment scams

The Judiciary Police’s (PJ) annual statistics show a relative decrease in telecom fraud, yet financial losses still reached MOP350 million, primarily driven by investment fraud.

New policies boosted residential sales right from the start, Centaline claims

One of the largest market operators, Centaline Property Agency Limited, has reported that the new policies, implemented at the start of this year and aimed at

Gov’t sees recognition from mainland authorities in its governance

The Chinese government has recognized Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai’s accomplishments over the past year, highlighting his leadership in driving significant progress across various initiatives

Airport announces plans for new Southeast Asian routes

The Macau International Airport Company (CAM) has announced plans to introduce several new international and Southeast Asian routes. The announcement was made during yesterday’s annual

Galeries Lafayette quietly leaves after 2 years

Stores closed at former Galeries Lafayette YOHO Mall’s flagship retailer, Galeries Lafayette, has quietly closed its doors sometime last week, the Times learned. Following the

TNR rose by 0.6% in 2025, increase related to domestic workers

At the end of 2025, Macau had a total of 183,679 non-resident workers (TNR), according to data from the Public Security Police Force (PSP). The

Deputy police chief dismissed after being sentenced for bribery

According to a report on the Office of the Secretary for Security website, a deputy police chief from the Public Security Police (PSP) Traffic Department has

New food court featuring local brands to open in April

As part of its infrastructure upgrade to enhance terminal facilities and services, Macau International Airport (MIA) announced yesterday that a new food court featuring local food

Hong Kong firm begins proceedings over ruling against its Panama Canal port contract

Cranes load a cargo ship at Panama Canal’s Port of Balboa, managed by CK Hutchison Holdings,in Panama City Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings said yesterday

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