Mainland tourist drowns in Macau hotel pool

A 40-year-old woman from mainland China drowned in a hotel pool in Macau on Monday, despite emergency medical treatment. The Fire Services Bureau reported that she showed no

Lawmakers find new gov’t less ‘approachable’

Lawmakers have found Sam Hou Fai’s new government much more distant and less willing to listen to society’s opinions. José Pereira Coutinho told the

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 attractions. However,

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 the

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 remarks in

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 Union

‘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 the Legislative

Pereira Coutinho claims economy is not as strong as the gov’t suggests

Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho believes the actual state of the local economy is not as positive as the government has been portraying. He argues that

Ron Lam has not decided on candidacy renewal

Speaking to the Times, Ron Lam, a directly elected lawmaker representing the Association of Synergy of Macao, said he has not yet decided whether to run

Wong Kit Cheng advocates for greater female representation

Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng has voiced her commitment to increasing female representation in the Legislative Assembly (AL), emphasizing the need for more women in politics to

Ella Lei advocates focusing on road safety over penalties for pedestrians and drivers

Lawmaker Ella Lei has affirmed that the committee is focused on improving road design to prevent accidents during the ongoing discussions regarding the revision of the

Mixologist training program launched to boost tourism sector careers

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and SJM Resorts, Ltd. have unveiled the “SJM Resorts Talent Mixologist Development Plan,” aimed at enhancing local human resources and diversifying career paths

Vincent U appointed to IAEE China Board of Directors

Vincent U, president of Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), has been named to the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) China Board of Directors, becoming the

Emirates Airline considered for direct flights to Macau

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will kick off a promotional campaign in the United Arab Emirates next month, according to director Helena de Senna Fernandes, as reported

Taxi driver’s death highlights health concerns in industry

Kuok Leong Son, chairman of the Taxi Drivers’ Mutual Association, has stressed the importance of providing medical support for occupational health issues, urging drivers to prioritize their well-being

Economy expected to rebound continuously in 2025: economist

The Chinese economy is expected to rebound continuously in 2025 despite new variables, an economist said as reported by Chinese financial news outlet Yicai on Sunday.

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 regions hover around or

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 by students on

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 was credited to

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

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