Gov’t extends repayment period for SMEs’ entrepreneurship assistance programs

The SAR government’s Executive Council has concluded its revisions to assistance programs in a bid to provide continued support for beneficiary enterprises and young entrepreneurs

MGM explores potential casino investment in Thailand

MGM China is reportedly searching for new investment options in Thailand’s proposed entertainment complex. This potential move comes as Macau’s gaming operators seek to capitalize

Severe rainstorms to ease this week

Macau suffered severe rainstorms over the weekend with some areas recording over 100 mm of rainfall in a single day, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau

Macau denies entry to Hong Kong journalist citing ‘public security’

Macau has denied entry to a Hong Kong journalism lecturer traveling to the casino hub to host a news writing workshop, citing concerns over potential threats

Hotel occupancy to surpass 90% by the year-end, MGTO claims

The occupancy rate of the local hotels should surpass 90% by the end of this year, the director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Maria

Gov’t to provide financial support for students in Hengqin

In a move to deepen education cooperation between Guangdong and Macau, the Executive Council has formulated new administrative regulations to provide financial support for Macau students

Residents opt to eat out in Zhuhai

A recent survey conducted by the Macau University of Science and Technology has found Macau residents are more satisfied with dining and shopping experiences in Zhuhai compared to

Gaming crime bill omits money touts

A recent draft of Macau’s “Law to Combat Gambling Crimes” does not specifically address the issue of unauthorized money change touts operating in or around casinos. Despite this

HZMB attracts 149,000 tourists in first half-year

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) welcomed more than 149,000 tourists on guided tours in its first six months of limited operations, customs officials have said. The world’s longest

Macau, Hong Kong reject EU’s ‘baseless’ annual report

The Macau government has issued a strong statement criticizing the European Union’s (EU) 2023 annual report on Macau, calling the contents “baseless” and accusing the EU of

DSAMA closes beaches due to E. coli bacteria outbreak

The Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) has closed Hac Sa and Cheoc Van beaches in Coloane due to high levels of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria.

Registration period for candidates to the CE election committee to kick off

The Electoral Affairs Committee of the Chief Executive (CAECE) has announced that those interested in taking part in the elections for members of the CE Electoral

Macau sees surge in revenue, increased public spending

Macau’s current revenue has witnessed a 64.7% year-over-year increase during the first five months of 2024, driven by a robust rebound in gaming taxes. Concurrently,

German police shot a man allegedly threatening them with an ax in host city Hamburg

German police said yesterday they shot and wounded a man who was threatening them with an ax and a Molotov cocktail in the northern city of

Macau leads China in tourism revenue: UNWTO

Macau has solidified its position as the top tourism revenue generator in China, surpassing other prominent nations, according to a report from the United Nations World Tourism

Portuguese authorities to audit all overseas schools

The Minister of Education, Science, and Innovation of Portugal (MECI), Fernando Alexandre, has asked the Court of Auditors for an audit on the management of all Portuguese

Macau ranks 10th worldwide Michelin restaurant density

Macau ranks 10th worldwide and 3rd in Asia for cities with the highest concentration of Michelin starred restaurants per capita, according to a recent report by Chef’s

Asia-Pacific gaming industry undergoing a transformative shift

The Asia-Pacific gaming industry is undergoing a transformative shift, with various countries implementing new regulatory frameworks to balance growth and player protection. A panel discussion

Stock slump for casinos after free snack ban

Shares of Macau casino stocks generally slumped Wednesday after reports the government had asked casinos to cease providing complimentary snacks to patrons, according to a research report

FIA opens application for drivers to race at GT World Cup and FR World Cup

Entries for the FIA GT World Cup are now open and will be accepted until July 29 via a dedicated registration platform, with a maximum of 23 grid

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