Tour groups on the rise with significant jumps from Korea, India

Tour groups have seen remarkable growth in Macau, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). In July 2024, inbound package tour visitors surged by 66.1% year-on-year to

Sam Hou Fai sees absence of publicity as a strength

Judge Sam Hou Fai has officially formalized his candidacy for the post of new Chief Executive (CE) of Macau. In a press conference held

MGTO gearing up for new markets beyond Southeast Asia to boost tourism

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) plans to attract more visitors from India, the Middle East and Europe next year as part of efforts to expand

Lionel Leong to join China Construction company board

Lionel Leong, the former Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Special Administrative Region, has been nominated to serve as an independent director on the board

Cybersecurity threats escalate globally: Trend Micro

In the first half of 2024, the global critical infrastructure faced a surge in cyberattacks, with government websites and financial institutions bearing the brunt of

China and the US will plan a Biden-Xi call in the coming weeks, the White House says

Beijing and Washington will plan for a phone call in the coming weeks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden, the White House said

Survey: Residents show increased interest in mainland travel

A survey shows that Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangdong province emerged as the top three most popular destinations among Macau and Hong Kong residents. Conducted by the

Portugal considers Macau and Portuguese living in the SAR a priority: José Cesário

Passing through Macau in a visit that was extended to Guangzhou and Hong Kong, the Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, José Cesário has said that

Creative Macau celebrates 21 years with collective exhibition

Creative Macau marked its 21st anniversary with the launch of the “21st Century Members Collective Exhibition” yesterday. This exhibition highlights the artistic contributions of various members

Labor shortage in Q2 drives up demand for manpower

The survey on manpower needs and wages for the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 has shown that the demand for manpower continued to increase amid the

US national security adviser visits Beijing in a bid to manage strained relations

A top White House official has arrived in China for talks on a relationship that has been severely tested during President Joe Biden’s term in office. Jake

Ron Lam labels Macau as a ‘tax haven’ for luxury EVs

Macau has become a prime destination for luxury electric vehicle buyers, largely due to unrestricted tax exemptions for electric cars, according to lawmaker Ron Lam.

Incineration plant in Pac On completed

The expansion of the Macau Refuse Incineration Plant has been completed, with the third phase of the project set to begin operations later this year, the

Sam Hou Fai resigns from top judge post ahead of elections

Sam Hou Fai, the judge and president of the Court of Final Appeal (TUI), has been exonerated from his posts by the Chief Executive (CE) at his

MGTO unveils MOP27 million campaign to attract international tourists

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has unveiled an international promotional campaign to revitalize tourism and attract global visitors. Launched yesterday, the “Experience Macao

Seaport: Sands may resume dividends in 2025

Casino operator Sands China Ltd is expected to resume dividend payments as early as 2025, according to a note from Seaport Research Partners.

China is conducting military patrols near Myanmar border

China’s military is carrying out armed patrols near the Myanmar border this week, where the government is concerned about potential fallout from fierce fighting in a civil

GDP soars 15.7% in H1

The local gross domestic product (GDP) has recorded a significant growth of 15.7% in the first six months of this year, information from the Statistics and

World Press Photo scales back exhibitions in China due to ‘risks involved for local organizers’

Disputably the best regarded and most famous international annual photojournalism and documentary photography contest – World Press Photo (WPP) – has scaled back its exhibitions in

IAS sees surge in gambling disorder cases, seeks to promote responsible gambling

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has reported a concerning rise in the number of people seeking help for gambling disorders. In the first

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