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Fruitful year for visitor figures, all goals should be reached
This year was fruitful for visitor figures, with the goals set by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) all being achieved or within close ... -
December festivities as city celebrates its milestones
Christmas is around the corner, and with the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Macau as a Special Administrative Region (SAR) ... -
Driver dies after car collides with bus
A 55-year-old woman tragically lost her life yesterday when her car rear-ended a bus around 4 p.m. at the intersection of Avenida de Venceslau ... -
New collaboration model between gaming ops, junkets
The gaming industry is witnessing the emergence of a new partnership model between gaming concessionaires and junkets. According to an interview with Ming Pao ... -
Construction begins on sandwich-class housing project
Construction on the first sandwich-class housing project in Iao Hon will likely begin Dec. 26, according to the Public Works Bureau (DSOP). The project, ... -
A quarter century of change, identity, economic evolution
As Macau marks the 25th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty, the city stands at a crossroad, reflecting on transformations that have reshaped ... -
Second day with an agenda full of visits and meetings
On the second day of President Xi Jinping’s three-day visit to Macau, China’s top official had a packed agenda, which included several meetings and ... -
Preserving Macau’s fusion cuisine with recipes passed down generations
A crack of fire under a sprawling wok, a dab of soy sauce and a splash of Chinese rice wine. Bursts of aroma from ... -
November visitor arrivals surge 9.6%
Macau’s visitor arrivals surged 9.6% year-on-year to 2,832,041 in November 2024, recovering to 97.3% of the level in the same month in 2019, according ... -
Portuguese Consul General optimistic about future presence in Macau
The Portuguese Consul General in Macau and Hong Kong, Alexandre Leitão, has expressed a “realistically optimistic” view about the future presence of Portuguese citizens ... -
From sleepy monopoly to world’s biggest gaming market
Millions of visitors from around the world flock to Macau each year, a city that has evolved from a quiet destination into the “Gambling ... -
Xi Jinping hails Macau as ‘jewel of motherland’ in visit for 25th handover anniversary
President Xi Jinping arrived in Macau yesterday afternoon to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the region’s return to Chinese sovereignty. This marks his third ... -
Citywide consumption initiative drives MOP940 million in sales
The citywide consumption campaign has significantly boosted local spending, generating MOP940 million in sales, according to figures released during TDM’s radio program. Ma Chi ... -
SSM data shows Most ‘body discoveries’ remain a mystery
The majority of cases involving individuals found dead in Macau remain unsolved, according to information disclosed by the Health Bureau (SSM). In response to ... -
Macau’s transition remembered in photos
25 years after the historic handover of Macau to China, a photographic exhibition revisits the final days of Portuguese administration in the territory. The ... -
The merits of the practice of ‘One Country, Two Systems’
The 25th anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland is a significant milestone in its history. Over the past quarter of a century, with ... -
On board the Shanghai Maglev of regional integration
China today has the longest and fastest high-speed rail network in the world. More than two-thirds of the world’s high-speed rail lines are here. ... -
Lawmakers: gig economy is key to growth
Lawmaker Ngan Iek Hang said that the vibrant cultural landscape Macau has cultivated, noting that in 2023 alone, over 2,000 large-scale shows and more ... -
Beijing eases visa-free transit rules to boost openness, int’l exchanges
China announced yesterday significant relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, aiming to further boost international openness and people-to-people exchanges. The National Immigration Administration (NIA) ... -
Citi: mixed signals ahead of Xi’s visit
Gaming operators are seeing a mixed outlook ahead of President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit, according to a note from Citi analysts George Choi and ... -
Private doctors may soon issue medical certificates, says André Cheong
Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, acknowledged that in the future, private physicians may be permitted to issue medical certificates to all residents. ... -
Taipei mayor calls for less confrontation in the strait
The China-friendly mayor of Taipei called for less confrontation between the sides, even as Beijing continues to send warships and fighter jets to intimidate ... -
MOP7.3 billion for six major 2025 projects
The opinion issued by the Second Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly on the analysis of next year’s budget bill highlights six major projects ... -
Economic prosperity stable, mixed indicators
The Macau Economic Association (MEA) has released the latest trend of the Macau Economic Prosperity Index, revealing a “stable” overall performance despite a “polarized” ... -
Pereira Coutinho calls for action against fake diplomas
Lawmaker José Maria Pereira Coutinho has expressed serious concerns regarding a recent scandal involving fraudulent high school diplomas from the Hong Kong Special Administrative ... -
Lawmakers approve bill despite disappointment
The Legislative Assembly has passed the final reading of the bill that establishes the government budget for 2025. In a discussion that saw almost ... -
For the first time in eight years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia
A U.S. Navy warship arrived yesterday in Cambodia, the first such visit in eight years to a nation that is China’s close ally in ... -
A stint that lasts a lifetime: an American’s journey in a changing Macau
Timothy Simpson never expected his stay in Macau would turn into such a long haul. He arrived in 2001, thinking of it as a ... -
Xi Jinping to visit Macau for handover celebrations, new CE inauguration
The General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the President of the People’s Republic of China, and the Chairman of the ... -
Luis Melo’s new book: The south end of town revisited
Azorean author and lawyer Luís Mesquita de Melo, 60, launched his latest novel, “Nas Esquinas do Olhar” (At the Corners of the Gaze), on ... -
ExCo welcomes six new members
The new Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, has appointed the members for the upcoming Executive Council (ExCo), according to the Government Information Bureau. ... -
Exhibition of Qi Baishi’s digitalized artworks unveiled
To commemorate the 160th anniversary of renowned Chinese artist Qi Baishi’s birth, an exhibition titled “Lotus Blossoms in Pairs, Plum Blossoms in Clusters – ... -
Women’s Association urges more cervical cancer screening
The Women’s General Association of Macau has strongly urged local women to prioritize cervical cancer screening, with data showing that around 20% of young ... -
Gov’t signals it’s prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom
Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year, sketching out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing’s monetary ... -
ILCM’s Christmas bazaar supports local charities
The International Ladies’ Club of Macau (ILCM) held its Annual Christmas Charity Bazaar yesterday at the Grand Coloane Resort. This year’s theme, “Island’s Gift ...
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