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Gov’t participates in Arabian Travel Market to boost Middle East tourism
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, taking place in Dubai, UAE, from April 28 to ... -
Border Gate crossings to surge up to 3.5 million
Government authorities have announced plans to manage the expected surge in border crossings during the upcoming May Golden Week holiday. Between 3.4 and 3.5 ... -
Beijing shrugs off threat of US tariffs, says it has tools to protect jobs
China’s leaders are downplaying the potential impact from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, saying they have the capacity to protect jobs and limit ... -
Four key projects in Policy Address set to launch in ‘eight to 10 years’, says CE
The government has articulated its ambition to achieve the objectives set forth in the 2025 Policy Address within the next “eight to 10” years. ... -
MGTO forecasts 700,000 visitors over May 1 Golden Week
The director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Helena de Senna Fernandes, has forecast that 700,000 visitors will enter Macau during the five ... -
Macau detects its first deepfake scam case
Macau has seen its first case of fraud involving AI deepfake technology, where a local elderly man’s image was manipulated to create a video ... -
Facial recognition technology to be introduced at Hengqin in October
The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, has announced that the Hengqin border checkpoint will start using facial recognition technology, enabling document-free clearance, beginning ... -
DSAT warns adding black taxis to the radio taxis calling app is illegal
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has responded to news that some regular taxis (black taxis) are now using the mobile application (app) from the radio ... -
Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride
World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the peripheries ... -
MGTO confirms illegal tour providers’ complaints, claims to be investigating
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said it is investigating several social media posts offering “private” tour services in Macau by unlicensed individuals or ... -
Gov’t approach to local job market ‘is fundamentally flawed’: Ron Lam
Employment remains one of the most significant challenges facing society today, and prioritizing local job opportunities is essential. However, lawmaker Ron Lam argues that ... -
Going Back to Classics
Shake Shack has a new lineup featuring delicious hand-spun Chocolate Custard and Shake Shack Espresso Blend, available at all Shack locations in Hong Kong ... -
80% extend stay in northern district for Sanrio characters campaign, survey finds
A survey revealed that 82% of respondents reported spending more time in the northern district thanks to the ongoing “Flora Fête with Sanrio Characters” ... -
Jetfoil service between Hong Kong and Macau turns 50
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the start of operations for the jetfoil service between Hong Kong and Macau. The service began on April ... -
Sands China completes major redevelopment of Londoner Grand ahead of Golden Week
Sands China has confirmed the full opening of all 2,405 rooms and suites at the newly refurbished Londoner Grand, just in time for the ... -
Increasing maternity and annual leave is on agenda, gov’t pledges
The government has announced plans to increase maternity leave and annual holidays, with these changes expected to be implemented this year. Secretary for Economy ... -
FDCT budget has increased by 88% this year, says economy chief
The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) budget has increased by 88% this year, Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip said ... -
Visitor arrivals surge 11% in Q1, fueled by same-day visitor growth
Visitor arrivals to Macau rose by 11.1% year-on-year to 9.86 million in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the ... -
Secretary for Economy and Finance takes charge of revitalization projects of gaming ops
The portfolio of the Secretary for Economy and Finance has taken over leadership of the government’s revitalization projects for six community areas, building on ... -
EVs in the spotlight as China claims a leading global role at Shanghai’s auto show
Leading automakers will be showcasing their latest designed-for-China models at the Shanghai auto show this week, struggling not to be edged aside in the ... -
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of ... -
Police confirm two journalists detained for allegedly disrupting AL
Two journalists were detained after allegedly disrupting operations at the Legislative Assembly (AL), the Public Security Police Force (PSP) confirmed in a statement last ... -
The 13 Hotel goes on sale again after failed auction attempt
The 13 Hotel, a high-end yet troubled property in Coloane, has been relisted for sale following an unsuccessful public tender in 2024. Jones Lang ... -
Creative Living
This month, Studio City’s Living Room unveils a groundbreaking drinks menu, redefining the art of mixology at its day-to-night craft coffee and modern cocktail bar and ... -
Macau endures hot weather and rising environmental challenges: stats
Macau experienced above-average temperatures and environmental pressures in 2024, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The mean air temperature for ... -
André Cheong vows to tackle bureaucratic inefficiencies, vows reform for SAFP and IAM
Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong is committed to promoting public administration reform by reorganizing the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) ... -
Xi Jinping arrives in Cambodia to wrap up Southeast Asia tour
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cambodia yesterday for a two-day state visit that serves as an opportunity to further strengthen already robust relations. ... -
Police expel two reporters from AL over ‘obstruction’
Two reporters from Chinese media outlet, All About Macau (AAM), have been removed by police from the Legislative Assembly (AL) during its question-and-answer session ... -
Health Bureau sets out plan to allow day hospitals
The Health Bureau (SSM) has drafted a plan to issue licenses for day hospitals, offering outpatient surgeries and medical services that were previously confined ... -
Old Taipa Village set to be pedestrianized for Labor Day crowds
The government is set to pedestrianize the charming Taipa Old Village area in anticipation of a surge in visitors during the Labor Day holiday. ... -
Policy Address signals major shift in gov’t role for economic diversification: scholars
The University of Macau (UM) hosted a seminar earlier this week on Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s first Policy Address delivered on Monday, where ... -
Reclamation in Zone D underway with MOP1.53 billion budget
Reclamation and embankment works have officially begun in Zone D, a major infrastructure project covering 570,000 square meters with a budget of MOP1.53 billion. ... -
Elaine Wynn, co-founder of Wynn Resorts, passes away at 82
Elaine Wynn, the co-founder of Wynn Resorts and a prominent philanthropist, passed away on April 15, 2024, at the age of 82. She died ... -
China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the US
China appointed a new trade negotiator yesterday in the midst of its tariff fight with the U.S. The government said Li Chenggang replaces Wang ... -
Sam’s gov’t eyes legal, tax reforms to create business-friendly climate
The government is committed to creating a “soft environment” for local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by optimizing the legal framework, reviewing policies, and ...
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