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DeepSeek’s meteoric rise sparks billion-dollar debate
In less than two years, DeepSeek—a Chinese startup that began as a side project—has become the subject of heated valuation debates across the global ... -
Macau recognized as one of Asia’s top walkable cities
Macau has been recognized as one of Asia’s top nine walkable cities by the travel website Skyscanner, praised for its compact size and 517 ... -
Casino revenue growth forecast slashed by Citi amid US tariff impact
Citigroup has sharply reduced its 2025 growth forecast for Macau casino gross gaming revenue (GGR), citing disappointing Chinese New Year (CNY) gambling volume and ... -
Kou Hoi In marks 2024 as the busiest legislative year
The president of the Legislative Assembly (AL), Kou Hoi In, stated that 2024 is the legislative year with the busiest agenda. Kou made these ... -
Macau Union Hospital faces backlash for long waits
Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai has reported receiving feedback from residents regarding the insufficient availability of specialist services and extended waiting times at the Macau ... -
‘New Hope’ expects to lose one lawmaker
Directly elected lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho says that the “New Hope” (Nova Esperança) group, which he represents, is expecting to lose one seat in ... -
China says a visit by Cook Islands’ prime minister isn’t meant to antagonize others
China insisted that a visit this week by the prime minister of the Cook Islands to Beijing is not meant to conspire against anyone ... -
UN warns Macau has one of the alarmingly lowest fertility rates
Macau’s declining birth rate has become a significant demographic concern, reflecting broader trends across China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. As fertility rates in these ... -
DSEDJ: Schools have the liberty to decide on mobile phone bans on the campus
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) stated that schools in Macau have the autonomy to establish their own rules regarding mobile phone use ... -
Visitors spent 5.8% more in 2024; Singaporeans top spending per-capita
The total visitor spending (excluding gaming expenses) rose 5.8% annually to MOP75.36 billion in 2024, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) reported. The result ... -
Casino revenue sees slight dip during CNY
The city’s casinos underperformed during the recent Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday, with daily gross gaming revenue (GGR) averaging MOP780 million. This represents a ... -
Trump’s AI ambition and China’s DeepSeek overshadow an AI summit in Paris
The geopolitics of artificial intelligence will be in focus at a major summit in France where world leaders, executives and experts will hammer out ... -
Businesses choose to close during CNY due to lack of profitability
During the recent Spring Festival Golden Week (CNY), many local businesses chose to close in order to celebrate the holiday, foregoing potential sales opportunities. ... -
Airport sees growth in passenger traffic during CNY
Macau International Airport (MIA) experienced a significant boost in passenger traffic during the Chinese New Year (CNY) season, with over 170,000 passengers passing through ... -
Sands International 10K set for March 16
The 2025 Sands China Macao International 10K will take place on March 16, with registration opening on Feb. 8 and Feb. 9, organizers announced ... -
Xi and Thailand’s leader vow to crack down on scam networks that plague Southeast Asia
China’s leader Xi Jinping and visiting Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra vowed to crack down on the scam networks that plague Southeast Asia as ... -
CTT suspends some postal services to the US amid policy reversal
Macau’s postal service, Correios e Telecomunicações (CTT), announced the suspension of several postal services to the United States, including small packages and surface mail ... -
Housing prices hit a decade low
Macau’s housing prices have plummeted to their lowest level since 2012, with the average price per square meter dropping to MOP69,882 last year, a ... -
CNY visitors from Taiwan see largest increase, while Hong Kong sees notable decline
Macau welcomed 1.309 million visitors from the mainland during the eight-day Spring Festival Golden Week holiday in 2025, according to government data. This marks ... -
PSP inspected nearly 700 people, no suspicions of wrongdoing
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) reported conducting an extensive series of operations as part of its winter crime prevention plan. During the Lunar ... -
Trump’s suggestion the US ‘take over’ the Gaza Strip rejected by friends and foes
President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its Palestinian residents was swiftly rejected and denounced ... -
CNY draws over one million arrivals, falling short of expectations
The number of visitors to Macau during the eight-day holidays that comprise the Spring Festival Golden Week has fallen short of the expectations drawn ... -
AMCM: Macau poised for economic growth amid tourism boost in 2025
The city’s economy is on track for continued recovery, driven by sustainable tourism, rising non-gaming investments, and a stable financial system, according to the ... -
CE visits community areas and pledges to boost the business environment
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai toured local neighborhoods last week, aiming to gather insights into business conditions and community sentiments during the Chinese ... -
Revenues drop 5.6% in January; analysts say decline was expected
Revenues of local casinos dropped by 5.6% in January, totaling MOP18.254 billion, according to data from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. This figure ... -
DeepSeek has rattled the AI industry – and there are more Chinese models
The Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek has rattled markets with claims that its latest AI model, R1, performs on a par with those of ... -
Sam Hou Fai embraces the New Year with optimism and commitment
Sam Hou Fai, Chief Executive of Macau, delivered a heartfelt New Year’s message on the eve of the Year of the Snake, emphasizing unity ... -
Macau rings in Year of the Snake with float parade and festivities across old districts
The Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Snake is set to dazzle Macau between January 31 and February 16, featuring two grand ... -
SSM says it is improving the eHR system, but hassles continue for non-residents
The Health Bureau (SSM) claims to constantly improve its “Electronic Health Record Platform (eHR).” However, the Times learned that the digitization of medical records ... -
SSM urges vigilance as communicable diseases surge
The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported a notable surge in cases of communicable diseases, with a total of 1,198 notifiable disease cases recorded in ... -
CSR sees surge in garbage collection as residents prepare for Lunar New Year
The annual tradition of spring cleaning ahead of the Lunar New Year has led to a sharp rise in garbage collection. According to CSR ... -
Hotel prices soar during Chinese New Year as Cotai hotels near full occupancy
Hotel prices during this Chinese New Year (CNY) have skyrocketed to an average of MOP4,553 for five-star accommodations, with a check conducted by the ... -
Snake soup is slithering away but still simmers in a decades-old kitchen
As Hong Kong prepares to welcome the Year of the Snake on Wednesday, Chau Ka-ling displays a moving serpent with practiced ease, holding it ... -
Casino revenues to grow in 2025, but fall short of pre-pandemic levels, analysts say
Macau’s gaming revenues are projected to grow by up to 7% in 2025, boosted by a recovery in the real estate sector and improved ... -
PSP fines 165 pedestrians for unlawful crossings; two accidents reported
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has issued fines to 165 pedestrians for unlawful street crossings between January 13 and 19. As previously stated, ...
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