Alipay fuels surge in outbound and inbound travel to Macau

As the world emerges from the shadow of the pandemic, the Chinese tourism market is roaring back to life – and digital payment platforms are playing

Ron Lam calls for more transparency and logic

Lawmaker Ron Lam has issues with the way the government is running its new Talent Recruitment System, which grants residency to several categories of qualified

New multiple entry visas with Hengqin to promote hotel occupancy out of Macau, MGTO says

The new measure enforced today, with multiple entry visas to be issued to tour groups from the mainland to visit Hengqin and Macau, aims to promote greater

CCAC finds no issues with housing prices

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) investigation into complaints about the Chief Executive’s Instruction No. 57/2024 has concluded the instruction’s housing pricing and subsidy ratios comply with

First black rainstorm warning in three years in Macau, causes floods

Macau experienced its first black rainstorm warning in three years on Saturday as heavy downpours caused widespread flooding in various areas of the city.

Visitor influx high despite weather woes

The number of visitors to Macau over the five-day Golden Week of the Labor Day holiday can be considered significantly high, particularly after the bad weather in

Macau drivers score good results in Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia kickoff

Macau drivers André Couto and Charles Leong scored good results at the start of this year’s Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia (LSTA) over the weekend. In

Quarter of local residents use AI: Study

About 25% of Macau residents use generative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms like ChatGPT, according to the 2024 “Internet Usage Trends in Macao” report recently published by

Lawmakers call for comprehensive revision of labor laws to keep up with city’s changes

As Macau continues to undergo social and economic development, local legislators are calling for comprehensive revisions to the city’s labor laws to better safeguard the rights and

MGM executes strong first quarter performance with record-breaking revenues

MGM China Holdings Limited has reported record-breaking financial results for the first quarter of 2024, outperforming the industry’s recovery in Macau. The casino operator saw

TUI denies appeals of MP and Ng Lap Seng, sends case back to TSI

The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has decided on the appeals to the final court by the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) and Ng Lap Seng,

Casino revenue surpasses expectations in April

“The 1.7% sequential contraction per day was better than historical trends, as the average sequential decline in April, relative to March, over the 2013 to

Gov’t plans to revamp structures along Rua da Felicidade following positive assessment 

The government has made a positive evaluation of the result of the temporary pedestrianization of the Rua da Felicidade, which started in September 2023. Taking this

Two Macau customs officers accused of sick leave fraud

The city’s corruption watchdog has uncovered allegations that, cumulatively, two customs officers in Macau fraudulently obtained over 2,300 sick leave days, costing the government over MOP3

Macau casinos poised for boost as China eases visa policies: Goldman Sachs

The casino industry in Macau is set to benefit from the Chinese government’s decision to launch a multi-entry visa for tour groups between Macau and

Consulate renews calls for SAR to relax visa policies for Vietnamese

The Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau has called for continued coordination to lobby Macau to remove visa limits on Vietnamese tourists and workers in

PJ uncovers 70 fraud cases involving HKD18 million cash

The Judiciary Police (PJ) has recently announced an investigation into a mainland criminal group involved in fraudulent activities, specifically in the distribution of counterfeit banknotes.

Students told to stay home as Southeast Asia swelters in prolonged heat wave

Southeast Asia was coping with a weekslong heat wave this week as record-high temperatures led to school closings in several countries and urgent health warnings throughout

Casino stocks surge on new travel permits

Shares in Macau casino operators rallied yesterday after Chinese authorities introduced new travel permits to boost the special administrative region’s tourism industry. Melco International Development

Conservation group calls for waste processing plants over artificial Island

The Hong Kong Dolphin Conservation Society is urging Macau authorities to build construction waste screening and processing facilities instead of an artificial island made from the

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